I bought this Burris Oracle X scope hoping to extend the fun and accuracy I can have in my backyard and in big game hunting. Cost: $644 on Amazon. This is definitely not a toy.
The warranty includes lifetime fix or replacement, no questions asked whether new or used. Wow!
The video below is excellent!
I own a very accurate 10 Point Turbo S1 Crossbow below (before adding the new scope) .
The scope can be setup for 2 different arrow weights, aka target and broadhead hunting setups. When I am in summer mode, I can setup to target shoot out to 75 to 100 yards for fun. In fall, I can setup for max 50 yards in the deer woods with heavier broadhead tipped arrows.
Things I will need to setup the scope:
- A very steady rest. I have a great adjustable clamp type Death Grip tripod. It works! You can use a bench rest too.
- I needed to purchase a 10 Point raised cheek comb to have better eye alignment.
- Get a torque wrench for clamping the scope to the picatinny or weaver base, and torque to 40 to 70 in-lbs. I own a Wheeler Fat Wrench. Test for eye relief distance before torquing down screws.
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- A few Extra Lithium Batteries. CR123 or CR123A work. I like Duracell but the scope does come with a battery.
My practice priority is for the hunting setup with my 125g Swhacker 231 practice broadheads. I get close with field points at 20 yards then switch to the practice Swhacker heads and make minor adjustments.
The most important thing, Oracle says, is to shoot accurately at the get-go for 20 yards. I mean within 1/4 inch of center if possible.
Read the short Instruction Manual. Takes 10 minutes.
Try a check shot at 5 to 10 yards to make sure your arrow hits the target. My scope was off by 8 inches vertically so the check was very valuable as arrow/bolts cost $14 each without a broadhead.
Next, begin the electronic truing at hunting yardages of 35 and 50 yards, or for target, out to 100 yards. The software allows for two arrow types and gives you a max of four truing points.
The internal software likely has built-in curves to best fit your arrow flight. Besides the first 20 yard manual crosshair shots, you will need at least 2 electronic truing point shots say at 35 and 50 yards for hunting arrows.
Read the manual.
How long did it take time and number of arrows to zero at 20 yards? About 15 shots over 2 hours.
My 20 yard shots were very repeatable otherwise.
Once you set the 35 and 50 yards hunting truing points per the manual or video. Your done. Test your setup.
Hit the range button on the wireless remote and your target will have a red dot where to aim and provide distance.
I like this scope.
Good Shooting!
