Burris Oracle™ — Rangefinding Bow Sight

Item #: 300400 | Battery: 1× CR123 | Weight: ~17 oz

Tech Notes — Ranging & Setup Tips
• Range, then aim: Use the 20-yard dot to range; use the lower, brighter target dot to shoot.
• Default dots: If ranging fails, the sight shows standard 10-yard increment dots starting at 20 yd; hold the activation button ~3 s to activate defaults manually.
• Max distance: Most bow setups achieve ~80–110 yd display range (depends on arrow speed/weight).
• Legal note: Not legal for big-game hunting in some U.S. states—check local regs.
• Laser safety: Avoid direct eye exposure; do not aim at reflective/mirror-like surfaces.

1) Itemized Components (Product Map)

Item #	Component	Function
1	Activation Button (remote)	Press to range; mount with Velcro for index-finger or pinky use.
2	Digital Readout / Dots	Shows yardage and aiming dots (20-yd dim reference + bright target dot).
3	UP / DOWN Buttons	Adjust display/dot brightness (shoot mode) or move dot (setup).
4	M (Mode) Button	Enter Setup (short press); exit Setup (long press).
5	S (Save) Button	Save value and advance menu (Setup only).
6	Trajectory Bar & 20-yd Mark	Permanent 20-yd reference (RH mark ~½″ down; LH mark near bottom).
7	Micro-Adjust Windage/Elevation + Locks	Zero the 20-yd dot; locks keep settings secure.
8	Laser Module (IR Tx/Rx) & Visible-Laser Port	Ranges target; removable red alignment laser threads into the port for setup.
9	Bubble Level / 2nd–3rd Axis Adjust	Level the sight (2nd axis) and correct for steep angles (3rd axis).
10	Battery Cap (bottom)	Holds 1× CR123.
11	Optional Rear Sight	Improves ranging alignment and reduces bow-torque effects.

2) Package Contents & Mounting

Included	Mounting & Torque
Oracle sight; activation button + Velcro; wire management disc/straps; CR123 battery; visible-laser pointer (for alignment); reflective alignment target (printable); tools.	Mount to riser with two industry-standard screws (1/8″ hex). Tighten to ~60 in-lb (or as tight as practical with L-wrench). Windage/Elevation locks: ~30 in-lb (snug). Optional rear sight: mount high; you may trim excess thread length to fit under a quiver.

3) Power, Brightness & Sleep

On: Press the activation button. Sleep: after ~90 s of inactivity. Yardage stays ~10 s; aiming dot ~90 s.
Brightness: Auto by ambient light; tap UP/DOWN to override.
Battery: 1× CR123; ~1,000–2,000 ranging cycles per cell.

4) Setup — 20 yd Zero & Laser Alignment

Step	What to do
A) 20-yd sight-in	Use micro-adjust windage/elevation to center hits at 20 yd. Lock the adjusters firmly.
B) Rear sight (optional)	At full draw the 20-yd dot should sit centered in the rear-sight circle (open end down).
C) Install visible laser	Thread in the red alignment laser and hang the reflective target (laser aim point is ~2.5″ right of sight aim point by design).
D) Align to target	Loosen the two laser lock screws; use the tiny hex to adjust laser windage/elevation until centered on the target; re-tighten lock screws evenly.

5) Trajectory Calibration — SR1 & SR2

Profiles: Two arrow setups (AS1/AS2) can be stored.
SR1: Sight-in at ≥30 yd (often mid-range; e.g., 35 yd if max is 70).
SR2: Sight-in at ≥40 yd and ≥10 yd beyond SR1 (e.g., 70 yd).
Workflow: Press M → choose AS1/AS2 → range → use UP/DOWN to move the bright target dot to your group → S to save → repeat for SR2.

6) Left-Handed Setup & Axis Leveling

Auto-detect: Oracle flips the display for left-hand bows.
Shim: Remove the arm (two screws), rotate the internal shim 180° so the side marked “L” faces up, reinstall.
2nd axis: Loosen the face-plate screw to rotate the sight until the vertical bar is truly vertical (bubble centered with bow leveled).
3rd axis: With bow leveled, tip the bow ~45° up/down; loosen the bubble’s center set screw, rotate bubble until centered at angle, then tighten.

7) Troubleshooting

Symptom	Hint
Ranging unsuccessful	Default dots appear; press/hold activation ~3 s to enable default pins.
“d5-1” shows	Too close for SR1; back up to ≥30 yd.
“dS-1” shows	Too close for SR2; back up to ≥40 yd and ≥10 yd beyond SR1.
Dot too bright/dim	Use UP/DOWN to override Auto; ensure front window is clean.
Laser won’t align fully	Don’t force adjusters; tune bow (nock height/center-shot) to regain range.

8) Quick Specs (Reference)

Spec	Value
Battery	1× CR123 (≈1,000–2,000 cycles)
Ranging (reflective / deer)	~500 yd / ~200 yd
Operating / Storage Temp	−10 °F to 140 °F / −40 °F to 158 °F
Hand	Ambidextrous (auto detects L/R)
Fixed Pin	20-yd failsafe

User Guide (PDF): Oracle Bowsight — User’s Guide (INST-0400)

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