RT Compact Sights (Prisms)

Burris RT™ Sight Series — Compact CQB & Prism Sights

Models: RT-1 (1× red dot) · RT-3 (3× prism) · RT-5 (5× prism)

Tech Notes
• All RT sights use a single CR2032 battery; top buttons control 7 brightness levels (4 daylight + 3 NV).
• Auto-shutoff: ~4 hours on bright levels, ~8 hours on NV levels.
• RT-3 / RT-5 are fixed-power prisms with etched, illuminated Ballistic reticles for holds to ~600 yd; RT-1 is a 2 MOA red dot for speed at 1×.

1) Models & Item Numbers (SKUs)

Model	Item #	Reticle
RT-1 (1× Red Dot)	300261	2 MOA Dot (illuminated)
RT-3 (3× Prism)	300262	Ballistic 3X™ (illuminated)
RT-5 (5× Prism)	300263	Ballistic 5X™ (illuminated)

2) Itemized Components (Product Map)

RT-1 (1× Red Dot)

Item #	Component	Function
1	Elevation Screw (top)	Adjust POI up/down (0.5 MOA clicks).
2	Windage Screw (right)	Adjust POI left/right (0.5 MOA).
3	Battery Cap (right)	CR2032, “+” up.
4	Brightness Buttons (top, fwd/back)	On/Off & 7-level brightness (hold rear ≈4 s to power off).
5	Detachable Picatinny Base	Standard & high bases (MRO®-footprint); base screws 15 in-lb.

RT-3 (3× Prism)

Item #	Component	Function
1	Elevation Screw (top)	Adjust POI up/down (1 MOA clicks).
2	Windage Screw (right)	Adjust POI left/right (1 MOA).
3	Battery Cap (right)	CR2032, “+” up.
4	Brightness Buttons (top)	On/Off & 7-level brightness; hold rear ≈4 s to power off.
5	Diopter Ring (ocular)	Focus etched reticle crisp/black.
6	Integrated Picatinny Mount	Rail clamp torque 45 in-lb.

RT-5 (5× Prism)

Item #	Component	Function
1	Elevation Screw (top)	Adjust POI up/down (1 MOA).
2	Windage Screw (right)	Adjust POI left/right (1 MOA).
3	Battery Cap (right)	CR2032, “+” up.
4	Brightness Buttons (top)	On/Off & 7-level brightness; hold rear ≈4 s to power off.
5	Diopter Ring (ocular)	Focus etched reticle crisp/black.
6	Integrated Picatinny Mount	Rail clamp torque 45 in-lb.

3) Mounting, Power & Controls

Topic	Guidance
RT-1 Base	Standard & high bases (MRO® footprint). Base screws 15 in-lb; then mount on rail and torque clamp to 45 in-lb.
RT-3 / RT-5 Mount	Integrated Picatinny clamp. Loosen just enough to seat; push forward to engage a slot; torque 45 in-lb.
Battery Install	Open right-side cap; insert CR2032 “+” up; tighten fully. Auto-shutoff: ~4 h (bright) / ~8 h (NV).
Brightness / Power	Press any top button to wake; use fwd/back to choose 7 levels. Hold rear ≈4 s to power off.
Diopter (RT-3/RT-5)	Quick-glance method: turn ring until etched reticle is crisp/black.

4) Reticles — Ballistic 3X™ & Ballistic 5X™

Reticle	Highlights	Hold References
Ballistic 3X™ (RT-3)	Broken circle + center dot; mil-based subtensions; daylight-bright illumination.	Drops to ~600 yd; 400/500-yd tick marks subtend ~18″ at distance.
Ballistic 5X™ (RT-5)	Mil tree with fine aiming lines; bright illumination.	Drops to ~600 yd; 400/500-yd tick marks subtend ~18″ at distance.

5) Specifications (by model)

Spec	RT-1	RT-3	RT-5
Magnification	1×	3×	5×
Clear Objective (aperture)	25 mm	20 mm	25 mm
Objective End O.D.	33.5 mm	33.8 mm	33.8 mm
Ocular End O.D.	24 mm	35 mm	35 mm
Eye Relief	Infinite	2.6″	2.6″
Click Value	0.5 MOA	1 MOA	1 MOA
Elevation / Windage Travel	120 / 120 MOA	100 / 100 MOA	70 / 70 MOA
Length	2.75″	3.5″	4.25″
Weight	4.8 oz	8.8 oz	9.5 oz
Battery	CR2032	CR2032	CR2032
Mount Type	Detachable Picatinny (MRO® footprint bases)	Integrated Picatinny	Integrated Picatinny

6) Care & Warranty

• Blow/brush debris before lens tissue/solution; for heavy dirt, rinse with clean water first.
• Do not disassemble; moving assemblies are factory-set. Contact Burris Support for service.
• Covered by the Burris Signature Warranty™.

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User Guide (PDF): RT™ Sight Series — User Guide