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Turn the rheostat dial to "R" (Red) or "G" (Green). The numbers 1-5 represent brightness levels.
Never wipe dusty lenses with a dry cloth or your t-shirt, as small dirt particles can scratch the optical coatings. Blow away loose dust first, then use a dedicated microfiber lens cloth or an optical lens pen.
While the scope features sealed O-rings, avoid submerging it completely. Wipe down the external metal housing with a lightly oiled cloth after shooting in rainy or high-humidity environments.
She unscrewed the turret caps. Windage and elevation adjustments: crisp, tactile clicks. But which way? The manual wasn’t here. Her dad wasn’t here. All she had was a crumpled receipt from 1998 tucked in the stock’s buttplate: Bushnell 3-9x40EG, $129.99, Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Need the official PDF? Visit Bushnell.com > Support > Manuals > Search "Banner 3-9x40."
Before adjusting your optic, familiarize yourself with its physical components from back to front:
Rotate the turret (side) to move the impact left or right.
Once your group is centered at 25 yards, move your target to 100 yards. Fire another 3-shot group, calculate the necessary adjustments, and click the turrets accordingly until your point of aim matches your point of impact perfectly. 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning Guidelines
The 3-9x40eg is typically a "parallax fixed" scope, set for 100 yards. This means at 9x power, if your eye moves behind the scope, the crosshairs might shift slightly. The manual instructs you to always center your eye behind the scope for maximum accuracy.
If you cannot find the digital copy, call Bushnell Customer Support (1-800-423-3537 in the US). They can email you the specific sheet for the "EG" variant. They usually respond within 24 hours.
Look away for a moment to let your eye relax, then look through the scope.
or the blank spaces between color tracks act as the "Off" position. Turn the dial here when storing the rifle to prevent battery drain. Step 4: Sighting-In and Zeroing
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Turning the dial in one direction activates the Red illumination; turning it the other way activates the Green illumination.
