The Vortex Spitfire 3x Prism Scope ® The perfect choice for the AR platform, the Vortex Spitfire® 3x prism scope combines a compact, prism-based design with the intuitive glassetched EBR-556B reticle—providing vital speed, accuracy and versatility in close to medium range shooting scenarios.
Controls and Adjustments Prism Scope Adjustments Battery Installation Reticle Focus Remove the battery compartment cover using a coin or screwdriver. Install and orient the CR 2032 battery so the positive side (+) faces upward, then replace the cover. When replacing the cover, be sure it is fully screwed down with the o-ring seal in place. This Vortex Spitfire prism scope uses a fast focus eyepiece designed to quickly and easily provide a sharply focused reticle.
Windage and Elevation Adjustments Mounting the Spitfire The Spitfire incorporates elevation and windage dials with audible Orient the Spitfire so the illumination dial faces shooter. clicks. Each small click will move the point of impact 1/2 Minute of Angle (MOA). 1/2 MOA will closely correspond to 1/8 inch at 25 yards, 1/4 inch at 50 yards, 1/2 inch at 100 yards and 1 inch at 200 yards. Adjust the settings • Remove the dial covers. • Use a coin or screwdriver to make the adjustments.
Sighting in Shooting with the Spitfire Bore Sighting Your Spitfire 3x scope is equipped with the EBR-556B Enhanced Battle Reticle. Although this precision reticle has been designed around the popular 5.56x45 (.223 Remington) cartridge using a 55 grain bullet and 16-inch barrel, it can also be used effectively with many other cartridges and barrel lengths. Be aware that the more a cartridge varies in bullet drop from the 5.56 round, the greater the difference will be in the referenced yardage numbers.
Reticle Subtensions Ranging The EBR-556B reticle incorporates a simple ranging design. By matching an object of 15 inches in width (example, the shoulder width on a silhouette target) to the crossbar images, the approximate range can be determined. 15 Inches 18.85 .5 4.4 8 12.5 35 .5 200 Yards / 15 Inches 300 Yards /15 Inches 400 Yards / 15 Inches 500 Yards / 15 Inches 1.5 Ranging Crossbars 200 Yards 300 Yards 400 Yards 500 Yards Subtensions are measured in MOA. 10 11 7.
Accessory Options Troubleshooting The 3x Spitfire includes two Picatinny rails for mounting accessories such as lights, lasers and red dot sights. Please check the following before returning a scope for service: If the reticle does not illuminate: • Is the battery dead? Replace. Picatinny Rails. If desired, rails can be removed. • Is the battery installed correctly? Be sure the battery is oriented with plus sign facing upward.
Maintenance The VIP Warranty Cleaning We build optics based on our commitment to your absolute satisfaction. That’s why Vortex products are unconditionally guaranteed and we make this Very Important Promise to you—a Very Important Person. The Vortex Spitfire prism scope requires very little routine maintenance other than to periodically clean the exterior lenses. The exterior of the scope may be cleaned by wiping with a soft, dry cloth.
