INSTALLATION
1. Clear the weapon and confirm it is unloaded both visually and physically.
2. Test your screws on your slide or mounting plate before installing the optic.
3. Soft fit the optic onto the slide or mounting plate to ensure fit and that you have the corrct mounting footprint.
4. Check the screw length, you want the screws to extend approximately 3/16th of an inch / 2-3mm below the bottom of the optic
5. Install the battery with the “-“ side toward the optic, the “+” side facing the slide.
6. Install forward pins if your slide/plate does not have bosses
7. Mount the optic and apply a few drops of blue thread locking compound to the screw threads, tighten to no more than 15 in-lbs.
8. Use high caution if mounting on an aluminum slide (typically, .22LR), aluminum can strip easily.
9. Let the thread locking compound dry, preferrably overnight.
10. Proceed to zeroing your optic.
ZEROING
The SUREYE sight features elevation (up / down) and windage (left / right) adjustments. The optic is delivered in center, meaning only small adjustments are needed if the base is properly aligned. As you follow the below steps, work your way to “zero” by adjusting in small increments.
Bore scope method:
1. Clear the weapon and confirm it is unloaded. Despite the weapon being unloaded, conduct this operation in a safe space.
2. Using a laser bore scope (not included), sight the pistol to a target at 25 yards using your normal shooting grip.
3. Adjust elevation (up / down) with the screw on the top of the optic; up is clockwise, down is counter-clockwise.
4. Adjust windage (left / right) on the right side of the optic; right is clockwise, left is counter-clockwise. Make adjustments until the optic dot meets the laser dot using your normal shooting grip.
5. Remove laser bore scope.
Range method:
1. Before taking the range hot, ensure the range is in a safe condition. Follow all range procedures and instructions of the range safety officer.
2. Inform others on the range you are zeroing a sight and will be making adjustments on your weapon.
3. Load magazine(s) with 3-5 round test groups. This is business, the fun comes later.
4. Using a rest and a 25 yard target, slowly shoot a small 3 to 5 round test group with the optic dot on the target.
5. WITH THE WEAPON VISUALLY AND PHYSICALLY CONFIRMED UNLOADED and KEEPING IT POINTED DOWN RANGE, adjust elevation (up / down) with the screw on the top of the optic; up is clockwise, down is counter-clockwise. Adjust windage (left / right) on the right side of the optic; right is clockwise, left is counter-clockwise. Bullet impact LOW – move the dial UP. Bullet impact LEFT of target – move the dial RIGHT.
6. Repeat steps 3-5, making smalling adjustments, until you are satisfied with the point of aim.
Zeroing Pro-Tips
1. Pistol shooters, you might be saying I’m more of a 10 yard shooter. If you sight in at 10 yards it is good at 10 yard – but it is off meaningfully at 5 yards and 15 yards. If you sight in at 25 yards, it is consistently zero at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 yards. We will spare you the physics lesson, just trust us.
2. Do not attempt to use your iron sights to sight the optic.
3. Use blue thread locker when mounting your sight – there are strong forces at play on the recoil of a slide.
OPERATION: TURNING ON & ILLUMINATION ADJUSTMENT
The sight is activated by using the digital on/off switch placed on the left of the sight.
Press and hold the ‘+’ button for 1 second to turn the unit on; continued pressing of the ‘+’ will increase the dot intensity. Press the ‘-‘ switch will decrease the dot intensity. Press and hold the ‘-‘ switch for more than 3 seconds to turn the sight off. When on, the sight will automiatically shut off after approximately 4 minutes. Sight will turn on with movement (i.e., Shake Awake). The memory function automatically remembers the last power-off level.
BATTERY EXCHANGE
Your red dot sight is powered by one CR2032/CR1632 button battery and is designed to run 50,000 hours.
Should the dot grows dim or not turn on, you will need to replace the battery. While inconvenient, the optic has to be removed to replace the battery. This tradeoff was made to keep the optic as small and light as possible knowing that battery changes are likely several years apart even for the most active shooters.
To replace the CR2032/CR1632 battery, use the supplied hex key to loosen the two screws. Remove the sight from the mount, take out the used battery and exchange it with a new one. The sight is then ready for reinstallation. Please dispose of the used battery as required by your local regulations and keep away from children and pets.
MAINTENANCE
Your red dot sight, though amazingly tough, is a precision instrument that deserves reasonably cautious care.
- When cleaning the lens, first blow away any dirt and dust, or use a soft lens cloth. Fingerprints and lubricants can be wiped off with lens with lens cleaning solution and/or a soft, clean cloth. Avoid using paper towels or anything abrasive.
- All moving parts of the red dot sight are permanently lubricated. Do not try to lubricate anything on the sight.
- No maintenance is needed on the optic sight’s outer surface, except to occasionally wipe off dirt or fingerprints with a soft cloth.
STORAGE
Avoid storing the red dot sight in hot places, such as the passenger compartments of vehicles on hot days. The high temperatures could adversely affect the lubricants and sealants. A vehicle’s trunk, a gun cabinet, or a closet is preferable. Never leave the red dot sight where direct sunlight can enter either the objective lens. Read Blog
Damage may result from the concentration (burning glass effect) of the sun’s ray