Bushnell 3-9x40eg Manual -

Note: The reticle appears black when the illumination is off. 4. Sighting In (Zeroing) Your Rifle

Slide the scope forward or backward until you see a full, clear field of view without any black rings around the edges. This scope typically requires to prevent the scope from striking your face during recoil. Step 3: Level the Reticle

If the reticle lines look blurry, rotate the at the very back of the scope.

At 25 yards, 1 click moves it (meaning you need 16 clicks to move the impact 1 inch). Step 4: Turning the Turrets

The dial that controls the red/green reticle intensity (usually 1-5 levels). bushnell 3-9x40eg manual

Place the scope on the rings, ensuring the turrets are correctly oriented (elevation on top).

Bushnell 3-9x40EG Riflescope Setup and Operation Guide The Bushnell 3-9x40EG is a highly popular, budget-friendly riflescope designed for hunters and target shooters. It combines a versatile 3-9x magnification range with a 40mm objective lens and an illuminated reticle (EG stands for Electronic Green/Red illumination).

Without the manual, those tiny dots are just decoration. With it, they become a ballistic calculator.

The illumination dial is usually located on the top or side of the eyepiece. Numbers on the dial indicate brightness levels for red (R) and green (G) settings. Note: The reticle appears black when the illumination is off

The "EG" in the model number stands for —a proprietary reticle design that sets this scope apart. The manual dedicates a full diagram to this feature.

The Bushnell 3-9x40EG features a standard . Select mounting rings that match your rifle's rail system (Dovetail/11mm or Picatinny/Weaver/20mm) and ensure they are of "Medium" height to allow the 40mm objective bell to clear the rifle barrel. Step 2: Establish Eye Relief

Look through the scope and ensure the vertical crosshair aligns perfectly with the center mass of your rifle. A canted reticle causes horizontal errors at long distances.

Top turret to adjust vertical impact points (up/down). This scope typically requires to prevent the scope

is a popular, budget-friendly riflescope designed for hunters and target shooters seeking versatility. With a magnification range of 3x to 9x and a 40mm objective lens, it provides a balance between field of view and light gathering capabilities. The "EG" indicates an illuminated reticle (Red/Green), making it ideal for low-light conditions. 1. Scope Components and Anatomy Understanding your scope is the first step to success. The front lens that gathers light.

Located just in front of the eyepiece, used to adjust zoom.

Rotate the turret (side) to move the impact left or right.

At 25 yards, look through the barrel (bolt removed) at a target, then adjust the scope turrets until the reticle aligns with the target.