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ELIMINATOR® 5
USER’S GUIDE

The Eliminator 5® is the most innovative and

effective hunting riflescope in the world.
Combining outstanding optics, pinpoint
laser rangefinding, and precision trajectory
compensation for the exact ammunition you
choose for your hunt, it eliminates most of the
variables and guesswork that often cause hunters
to go home empty-handed. In one fast sequence
the Eliminator 5 determines the distance to your
target, factors in your trajectory, and illuminates
the perfect holdover. It’s that simple.
The Eliminator 5 significantly extends the range
and accuracy of your favorite long-range rifle.
No other riflescope combines this level of quality,
technology, accuracy, repeatability, speed, and
effectiveness. It will greatly increase the distance
at which you can make an ethical shot.
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the
Eliminator 5 by Burris.
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TO BEGIN USING YOUR ELIMINATOR, YOU

WILL FIRST NEED TO FOLLOW STEPS I-IV ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGES.

I. MOUNTING THE ELIMINATOR 4

II. SIGHTING-IN THE ELIMINATOR 7
III.  ELIMINATOR OPERATIONS & ELECTRONICS 8
IV. PROGRAM THE ELIMINATOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CARTRIDGE 11
V. ELIMINATOR ESSENTIALS 18
VI. TECHNICAL NOTES 20
VII. GENERAL INFORMATION 22
VIII. BURRIS WARRANTY 25
 I. MOUNTING THE
ELIMINATOR 5

1 Select a Weaver-style or Picatinny-style mounting base. We

recommend the use of Burris Xtreme Tactical Bases, as they were
designed to accommodate the Eliminator 5.

2 Read the Burris Xtreme Tactical Base

manufacturer’s
directions regarding
the installation of mounts
before beginning.

3 Clean the mounting area of the

rifle with a chemical that removes
grease and oil. Pay special attention to the screw holes.
Use the same chemical to clean the mounts. Do not allow the
cleaning chemical to come in contact with the stock or scope lenses.

4 After installing the base, position the scope so it offers the proper
eye relief. To do this, shoulder the rifle as you would in the field.
Dial to the highest magnification and position the scope as far
forward as possible while achieving a full field of view.

5 Note the two slots in the base or bases you will use to attach the
scope. With the mount clamps fully open, place the mount bolts
into the slots on the base. Now match up the Eliminator 5 scope
slots and place over the two mount bolts—rocking the scope side to
side until the scope is flush with the base. The mount clamps should
grip the lip of the base and the lip of the rail on the underside of
the scope. Finger tighten only.

6 With hex nuts slightly loosened, push the

scope forward, and then firmly tighten both
hex nuts to 50 to 70 in./lbs.

Front Mounting Plate Instructions

If you are using a tapered base, or are having difficulty sighting-

in at 100 yards because of a lack of down elevation adjustment,
this Front Mounting Plate will put you on target.

For your convenience, three plate sizes are included:

A) Approx. 10 MOA adjustment down
B) Approx. 20 MOA adjustment down
C) Approx. 30 MOA adjustment down

– Typical Mounting Situation­–

Use the Front Mounting Plate as shown on next page:
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Installation of Front Mounting Plate

Place the cross bolts where needed for mounting scope with
correct eye relief.

Be sure the slot of the plate lies over the Front Cross Bolt. Rock the
scope into place.

Front Cross Bolt Rear Cross

assembly with Plate Bolt assembly

Be sure the side clamps engage the rails and finger tighten the nuts.
Push the scope forward until there is firm metal to metal contact on
the Rear Cross Bolt. Firmly tighten both hex nuts to 50 to 70 inch/
pounds.

Eyepiece Focusing

The eyepiece can be focused so the reticle appears sharp and

black to any individual’s eye. Follow this procedure to quickly
adjust the focus:

1 Point the scope at the sky or a plain wall, and take a quick glance
through the scope. If the reticle appears sharp and black, no further
adjustment is necessary.
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ELIMINATOR 5 continued

2 If the reticle does not appear sharp and black, take quick glances
through the scope while rotating the eyepiece focus ring until the
reticle pattern is sharp and black.

NOTE: Do not look through the eyepiece as you turn the focus
ring. Your eyes will adjust to the out-of-focus condition.

Parallax/Focus Adjustment

Parallax is the apparent movement of the reticle in relation to

the target when the eye is not directly in line behind the center
of the scope. Images from different distances focus in front of or
behind the scope’s reticle. Parallax is more noticeable with higher
magnification scopes.

Parallax is adjusted by rotating the parallax adjustment ring

located on the objective bell. When the scope is set parallax-free
for the distance you are viewing, you should be able to move your
head side-to-side or up and down without seeing the reticle move
appreciably in relation to the target.

Parallax Adjustment
Windage Knob
(on the side of scope)

On/Range Button (One on each side)

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II. SIGHTING-IN THE ELIMINATOR 5

Do all shooting in a safe, authorized area. Use proper eye

and hearing protection, and follow all safety rules. Select the
ammunition you intend to use in the field, and use it to sight in
the firearm.

1 Bore sight your scope, or place a target about two feet square
at 25 yards. Fire a shot at the bullseye. After removing the
adjustment caps, make the necessary adjustments to the
Windage and Elevation knobs. Remember, with a click
adjustment value of 1/8 inch at 100 yards it will require four
clicks to move the same 1/8-inch distance at 25 yards (32
clicks will move bullet strike 1 inch at 25 yards).

NOTE: The click value is indicated on top of the adjustment knob.

2 Place a target at 100 or 200 yards if shooting a centerfire

cartridge, or at 50 yards if shooting rimfires, slugs,
muzzleloaders or 300 BlackOut subsonic loads.

Elevation Knob

Battery Cover
Set-up and Brightness
Control Switches

Remote Switch
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ELIMINATOR 5 continued

3 Three shot groups are suggested to determine point of impact

(POI). After the first group is fired, adjust the scope again. This
adjustment should bring the approximate center of the group
to coincide with the bullseye. Shoot additional groups as
necessary.

4 Put a pen or other small object into the small hole located on
the dial. Keeping a firm grip or pressure on the knob, turn the
dial back to zero. Only the numbered dial should move—do
not allow the entire knob to move or else you will alter your
windage and elevation settings.

5 After making the adjustments, replace the adjustment caps.

They protect your scope from dust and moisture.

III. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF

WITH
ELIMINATOR 5 OPERATIONS

Battery Installation or Replacement

Unload the gun. Unscrew the battery cover screws on the left
side of the scope. Install two lithium AAA batteries. Reinstall the
battery cover.

Battery life is nominally rated at 500 hours. This will vary

depending on the quality of the battery and the temperatures at
which the unit is operated. Batteries will lose power potential in
colder temperatures. An auto shut-off feature will power off the
Eliminator after one hour of inactivity. Users can manually power
off the scope by pressing and holding both ranging buttons for
5 seconds.

Eliminator 5 Remote Switch

The wireless remote has a non-directional signal with 50 ft.

range. It can be conveniently mounted on the stock of your rifle,
worn on a lanyard or kept in a pocket. It is powered by a single
CR 2032 battery.

Start the Electronics

Press one of the On/Range buttons on

the lower front of the scope to start the
electronics. There is one on either side,
just behind the objective bell. A single
press of the On/Range button will
activate the electronics for ranging or
programming. It will remain active for one hour.
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During this time, you can use the Remote Switch to wake up
the scope and range targets.

Press the On/Range button or Remote Switch and look through

the scope. It should display two things: the Y (yards) or M
(meters) indication, along with the battery status indicator. The
indicators will stay on for 8 seconds.

NOTE: The scope must be on to receive a signal from the

remote switch

Reticle Display and Adjustment

The reticle brightness can be set to the user’s preference. To do

so, activate the scope to the Operations Mode, then use the
Up and Down arrows to increase or decrease the brightness
of the dot.

Start the electronics and aim at a target using the center

crosshair. Press either On/Range button on the scope or the
remote switch again and you will get one of the following four
display sets:

1 The scope will display the Range to your target

and a 10 MPH Windage Offset at the top. The scope
will also illuminate a Holdover Dot on the lower crosshair post.
After 10 seconds, the unit, range, and battery status will go
off. The Holdover Dot and Windage Offset will continue to be
displayed for the entire 90 seconds, or until you press an On/
Range button again. Changing magnification during this 90
second period will cause the dot to move and the Windage
Offset value to change to the appropriate value for that specific
magnification.
Successful Range & Holdover Display
Range
Windage Offset

Holdover Dot
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& ELECTRONICS continued

2 A range is successfully “Too Far” Display

taken, but the distance Center Dot
is beyond the limits
of the selected
cartridge.
The scope displays the
“Too Far” pattern along
with the correct range.
The “Too Far” pattern is
the center (“Zero”) dot on 4
steady and the bottom- Flashing
most four dots flashing. Dots
Everything except the dots will
go out after 10 seconds; the dots will remain for
the entire 90 seconds.

3 A range is not successfully taken. This may happen

because the target is beyond the range capability of the scope
(either too far or too close), or the range cannot be correctly
determined for other reasons. To indicate this result the scope
will flash the bottom segments of the four range digits
(_ _ _ _) and display the “Range Fault” pattern for the selected
table. For centerfire cartridges, the “Range Fault” pattern
illuminates dots in 100-unit intervals out to 2,000 units (100 -
2,000 yards or meters) using
the currently selected Table.
Many Tables are not capable
of reaching 2,000 units. If this
is the case, the Dot Pattern will
end at the highest 100 unit
available.

For rimfires, slugs,

muzzleloaders, or 300
BlackOut subsonic loads,
the “Range Fault” pattern
illuminates dots in “Range Fault” Display for Centerfire
50 - unit intervals Cartridges
using the currently
selected Table.
The Dot Pattern
will end at the
highest 50 unit
available.

This display also

will be corrected
for the actual
magnification
setting. Everything
except the dots will go out after 10 seconds; all the dots
will remain for the entire 90 seconds.
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4 Range is successful, but

er Dot holdover dot not seen.
At the highest magnification,
you may not be able to see
your Holdover Dot on the
reticle because it is below
your field of view.
If your holdover dot is
outside the scope’s field of
view at 16x and decreasing
shing magnification is required to
ts bring the dot inside the field of view,10 dots will flash in
sequence from top to bottom of the reticle.

To see your Holdover Dot, zoom out to 12x to increase your

field of view. This display also will be corrected for the actual
magnification setting. Everything except the dot will go out after
10 seconds; the dot will remain for the entire 90 seconds.

Automatic Angle & Magnification Compensation

The range displayed is the Line Of Sight (LOS) distance to the

target. The Eliminator 5 has a built-in angle sensor and internally
converts the LOS to horizontal distance for drop compensation.
No matter what the uphill or downhill angle
of your shot, the Eliminator 5 automatically calculates the
correct aiming point.

In the Eliminator 5, both the holdover and windage are

corrected for your actual magnification setting. The best aiming
accuracy and resolution is at maximum magnification (as on
any variable power, rear focal plane scope). However, if you
want to use a lower magnification the scope will still function,
giving the correct Holdover Dot and Windage Offset for your
specific magnification setting, range, and cartridge.

IV. PROGRAM THE ELIMINATOR

FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CARTRIDGE
There are well over 6,000 ballistic curves or “Tables” available
for use in the scope. We designate a ballistic curve by
specifying the drop in inches at 750 yards when zeroed at 100
or 200 yards; or a drop in inches at 250 yards zeroed at 50
yards, and the Ballistic Coefficient (BC) for your chosen bullet. A
bullet’s BC is a number used in ballistic equations to specify how
fast the bullet slows down. This scope accommodates BCs down
to .06 and up to .9 BC. There is more information on the effect
of BC in the “For Those New To Shooting Beyond 750 Yards”
section of the user guide (page 19).
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FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CARTRIDGE continued

Create Your Ballistic Table

It is helpful to determine your Ballistic Table first so programming

is fast and easy. Follow these steps to build your Ballistic Table.

1 Select unit: Y (yards) or M (meters).

2 Select Zero Distance: “0” (50-yard zero), “1” (100-yard zero)

or “2” (200-yard zero).

3 Determine Drop Number and BC.

Your Drop Number is the bullet drop in inches at 750 yards

when zeroed at 100 or 200 yards, or 250 yards when zeroed
at 50 yards. You cannot use a 50-yard zero if you are shooting
a centerfire cartridge nor a 100 yard zero if you are shooting
a rimfire, slug, muzzleloader or a 300 BlackOut subsonic load
as the ballistic tables are not configured for cross compatibility.
You must use 100 and 200 yards zero for centerfire cartridges
and use the 50-yard zero only for shorter range, low velocity
ammunition such as rimfires, slugs, muzzleloaders or 300
BlackOut subsonic loads.

You will also need to know your bullet’s Ballistic Coefficient

(BC). We use the commonly available G1 BCs. What you see
published in advertisements and loading manuals is assumed to
be G1unless stated otherwise.

There are several ways to determine your correct Drop Number

and BC.
a. Visit the Ballistic Services section of our website for the
sea level Drop Number and BC for the most currently
available factory ammo: www.burrisoptics.com/
ballistics/eliminator
b. Factory ammo websites sometimes provide this
information.
c. Handloading manuals always provide bullet BC data.
d. The Drop Number and/or BC may appear on the
ammo box.
e. Ballistics Software Programs can provide this info.
f. Measure your actual bullet drop. If you zeroed at 100 or
200 yards you must measure your drop at 750 yards; if
you zeroed at 50 yards you must measure your drop at
250 yards.*
*NOTE: The correct Drop Number is best determined by
actually measuring your drop. All other methods provide
approximate numbers that will get you “on paper” at 250 or
750 yards — typically correct ±3 inches at that distance. Then,
just correct the few inches needed from there by adjusting the
Drop Number programmed into the scope.
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4 Create Table. Your selected unit of measure (“Y”ards or

“M”eters), zero distance, Drop Number, and BC are combined
to give you a Table. Put a “1” after the unit of measure letter
if you are using a 100-yard zero; put a “2” after the unit of
measure letter if you are using a 200-yard zero or a “0” after
the unit of measure letter if you are using a 50-yard zero. Next,
enter the three-digit Drop Number, followed by the two-digit BC
(without the decimal).

For example:
Units set as Yards, 100-Yard Zero
Unit Drop Number at 750 yards BC Table

Yards 092 .47 Y 1 092 47

Units set as Meters, 50-Yard Zero

Unit Drop Number at 250 yards BC Table

Meters 032 .53 M 0 032 53

Now you can program the scope using the Table you created.

Altitude Compensation

Your bullet’s flight will be affected by air pressure, which is

primarily determined by altitude. Both the Drop Number and the
BC need to be altered for altitude changes over 1,000 feet. The
Drop and BC numbers for your cartridge are sea level values.
There is a compensation number for 750-yard or 250-yard
Drop and for BC for every 1,000 feet of elevation change
(Change/K Ft.). As altitude increases and air gets thinner, the
effective BC gets larger, while the Drop gets smaller.

The following example assumes you are shooting .308 Win.,

Federal POWER-SHOK ammunition, 150 grain with a soft-point
bullet.
Sight-In Altitude: Sea Level

Cartridge Values
(MV) Sea Level

Cartridge Brand Wt. Grain Wt. Gram Bullet f/s m/s Drop BC Drop(-) BC(+)

308 Win Federal 150 9.7 Soft 2820 860 207 0.31 -4.6 .012
(7.62x51) POWER- Point
SHOK

Hunting Altitude: 5,000 Ft.

Drop Number: 207 BC: .31
Change/K Ft.: - 4.6 Change/K Ft.: .012
5 x - 4.6 = - 23 5 x .012 = .06
207 – 23 = 184 .31 + .06 = .37
NEW DROP NUMBER: 184 NEW BC: .37
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FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CARTRIDGE continued

Programming the Eliminator 5

There are four arrows on the left of the scope used for Scope
Programming: Forward, Up, Back, and Down.

 Front of Scope (Objective End)

Forward, Advance with Save Up, Increase Values

through selection process

Back, Exit with Save Down, Decrease Values

Enter Set-up Mode:

1 To enter Set-Up mode, push and hold the Forward button first,
then press one of the On/Range buttons and hold them both
down simultaneously for six seconds, then release. The first
number that appears for two seconds is the software version.
Next, the display shows the currently selected Y (yards) or M
(meters) and previously selected Ballistic Table. On new scopes
the reading will be “Y 1137 43,” which is the factory-shipped
Ballistic Table. If another Ballistic Table has been previously
selected, the designation for that Ballistic Table is displayed.

2 With the currently selected Table displayed you have 30 seconds

to click the Forward button again to enter the Table Select mode.
The “T” (for Table Select) will be on steady; the unit (Y or M)
will be flashing when you enter Table Select mode. Press the Up
button to select Y (yards) or the Down button to select M (meters).

“T” represents “Table Select” Mode

Down button selects M,

Up button selects Y
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When your measurement unit of choice is flashing, press and

release the Forward button to confirm your choice and advance
to Zero Distance selection.

3 The “T” is still on steady, your Unit (Y or M) is on steady, and a

“1” will be flashing. “1” represents a 100-yard zero; you can
press the Down button to select “0” which represents a 50-yard
zero; or use the Up button for “2” for a 200-yard zero. When
the Zero Distance you want is flashing, press and release the
Forward button to confirm your choice and advance to Drop
Number selection.
“0”, “1” or “2” represent
your Zero Distance Three-Digit Drop Number

4 The “T” is still on steady, your Unit (Y or M) is on steady, your

Zero Distance (0,1 or 2) is on steady, and the Drop Number will
now be flashing. Press the Up button to increase the number, or
the Down button to decrease it. When the Drop Number you
want is flashing, press and release the Forward button to confirm
your Drop Number selection and advance to BC selection.

5 The “T” is still on steady, your Unit (Y or M) is on steady, your

Zero Distance (0,1 or 2) is on steady, and the selected Drop
Number is also on steady. The two-digit BC selection will now
be flashing. Your real BC is preceded by a decimal point, but
the decimal is not entered here. Press the Up button to increase
the BC number, or the Down button to decrease it. When the BC
Number you want is flashing in the display, press and release
the Back button to save your choice.
Two-Digit BC

The scope will automatically return to shooting mode with your

Table in operation and stored permanently (until you select
another).

The scope will remember your selection even if it is turned off,

or the battery gets removed and replaced. Incidentally, hitting
the Back button at anytime in the process will return you to
shooting mode.
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FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CARTRIDGE continued

6 You are now ready to go shooting! For optimum accuracy, verify

point of impact by shooting a group at 750 yards (or 250 yards
if you zeroed at 50 yards). Depending on the exact ammo
performance, your gun’s barrel length, the elevation, and any
extreme temperatures, you might need to increase or decrease
your Drop Number by a digit or two for exacting performance.

Verifying Your Table Selection

For long-range shooting, verify the actual bullet drop at 750

yards* (686 meters). Set the scope at maximum magnification.
If your group is low, increase the Drop Number by the number
of inches it is low. (If you are 2 inches low with a 200 Drop
Number, change your Drop Number to 202.) If the group is
high, decrease the Drop Number by the number of inches it
is high. (If you are 2 inches high with a 200 Drop Number,
change your Drop Number to 198.) The change needed will be
measured in inches regardless of the units set. The BC for your
cartridge with altitude compensation should not need changing
during 750-yard verification.

*You can go through this same process to verify your Table for
low velocity ammunition as well by verifying your actual bullet
drop at 250 yards (228 meters). Just remember, if you zeroed
your scope at 50 yards, you will verify your Table at 250 yards;
if you zeroed at 100 or 200 yards, you will need to verify at
750 yards.

Often it is difficult to find a suitable place to target shoot at

750 yards, whereas 400, 500, or 600 yards may be easier to
locate. Use the chart below to make adjustments to your Drop
Number when verifying calibration at these distances.

Verifying Trajectory Calibration at Long Range

For each inch, bullet impact is For each inch, bullet impact is
Target Distance LOW, INCREASE Drop Number by: HIGH, DECREASE Drop Number by:
750 1” -1”

600 2” -2”

500 3” -3”
400 6” -6”

When fine-tuning your bullet placement at 750 yards, first adjust

your Drop Number until the center of your group coincides with
the center of your target.

For fine-tuning your BC value, it is best to shoot at an

intermediate range (400 or 500 yards) or an extreme range
(900 or 1,500 + yards). If the center of your group is low at
intermediate ranges or high at extreme ranges, then increase
your BC. If the center of your group is high at intermediate
ranges or low at extreme ranges, then decrease your BC.
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You will want to record the sight-in altitude and verified Drop
Number on the stick-on labels provided with your scope. You
will also want to record the Drop Number and BC correction per
1,000 feet.

Taking the label you wrote your values on, peel it off and stick it
to the shelf above the battery cover.

NOTE: You will want one decimal place for the Drop Number
correction and three places on the BC correction—just round
accordingly after doing your arithmetic. Note that - / K ft is
equal to minus per thousand feet up and + / K ft is equal to
plus per thousand feet up.

Windage Compensation with the Eliminator

The ranging and holdover Windage Offset

calculation for your
specific cartridge is done
automatically. At the same
time, the Eliminator 5
determines the correct Windage Offset at the measured range.
After a range is obtained, two numbers separated by a decimal
will appear at the top right of the display. This is your correct
Windage Offset for a 10 MPH crosswind.

On the reticle there is a series of horizontal dots that do not

illuminate. At full magnification the dots are MILs spaced at
one MIL apart. At lower magnification you still use the dots to
compensate for windage but the dots are no longer one MIL
apart.

The two-digit Windage Offset number indicates how many dots

to hold into the wind for a 10 MPH wind. A Windage Offset
value of 1.5 is telling you to hold 1.5 dots into the wind. The
Windage Offset value will always be based on a 10 MPH
wind. For a 5 MPH wind, cut the value in half. For a 20 MPH
wind, simply double it.

To use the value for other wind speeds, divide the actual
crosswind by 10 (just move the decimal point one digit to the
left) then multiply the value by that number.

For example:
Actual average crosswind = 15 MPH
15÷10= 1.5
Displayed 10 MPH Windage Offset = 1.4
Correct Windage Offset = 1.5 X 1.4 = 2.1 dots
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FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CARTRIDGE continued

Windage Offset
for 10 MPH wind

1.5 x 1.4 = 2.1  15 mph cross wind

2.1 Windage Dots

Windage
Holdover Dot
Corrected Aim
Point – 2.1 dots

The Windage Offset calculations work on any magnification.

TheWindage Offset value will display for a full 90 seconds or
until you press the On/Range button or change magnification.

IMPORTANT: The Eliminator 5 ​does not​measure wind speed.

The Windage Offset value is always based on a 10 MPH wind.
The scope is pulling this value from the table, according to the
programmed load data. Wind estimation must be done by the
shooter; once again, the scope does not measure wind speed.

NOTE: Compensating for wind is one of the most difficult tasks

of long-range shooting. Wind changes from moment to moment
and the wind between you and your target is not necessarily
the same as where you are. Art and experience are still very
much involved in deciding the average crosswind value. Don’t
forget that only the wind perpendicular to your line of sight
counts as crosswind.

V. ELIMINATOR 5 ESSENTIALS
• The holdover and windage features of this scope work on
all magnification settings.

• The crosshair center must be used for ranging.

Range
Windage Offset

Holdover Dot
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• An illuminated aiming dot will remain lit for approximately 90

seconds. If you fail to shoot before the dot goes out, you will
need to re-range using the center crosshair.

• During normal operation, the brightness

of the reticle illumination can be
increased by pressing the Up button and
decreased by pressing the Down button.

• If you are unable to determine the

distance to a target, check for obstacles between the scope
and the target, such as grass, twigs, leaves, rain or snow, and
mist or other airborne debris. It’s also wise to check for a dirty
objective lens, poor target quality due to lack of reflection,
low battery life, or anything that’s making your hold unsteady.

• The parallax adjustment does slightly affect rangefinding

reliability. Set parallax for the approximate range for best
results at long ranges.

• If the Eliminator 5 seems to be working improperly, it likely

needs new batteries. First, disconnect the existing batteries,
reinstall, and check for function. If this doesn’t solve the issue,
install new batteries.

NOTE: Due to the unique ballistics of some flat shooting rimfire,

slug guns and muzzleloaders, the first dot (center of the reticle)
may represent point-of-aim from 50 to 150 yards. The rest of the
dots will still be 50-yard increments. Using your drop number
and bullet BC, refer to the table below to determine your
Holdover Dots.
DROP NUMBERS
6-7 8 9-22 23
BCs All .01-.28 0.29-0.99 All 0.01-0.16
Group A Group B

50-150 50-150 50-100 50-100

POA POA POA POA

200 POA 200 POA150 POA 150 POA

250 250 200 200
300 300 250 250

Group A: The center dot represents 50 to 150-yard point-of-aim. All other dots
are 50- yard increments
Group B: The center dot represents 50 to 100-yard point-of-aim. All other dots
are 50- yard increments
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What Cartridges Will The Scope Accommodate?

Most commercially available cartridges that work with the

scope can be found in the Ballistic Services tab on the Burris
website at www.burrisoptics.com/ballistics/eliminator. For low-
velocity centerfire cartridges with high Drop Numbers, your rifle
must be able to shoot a projectile with 300 inches of drop or
less at 750 yards when zeroed at 100 or 200 yards. Virtually
all modern centerfire rifle cartridges can do this. With low BC
bullets, it takes high Muzzle Velocity (MV) to get there.

For flat shooting centerfire cartridges, the scope begins at an

80-inch drop at 750 yards when zeroed at 100 or 200 yards.

For rimfires, slugs, muzzleloaders, and the 300 BlackOut

subsonic loads, the scope supports a 50 yard sight-in with 250
yard drops from 6 inches to 100 inches.

Long-Range Shooting (Beyond 750 yards)

The factors that influence a bullet in flight at extreme ranges are

many and their relationships are complex. Ballistics software
programs will get you close, but nothing beats firing five shot
groups with the actual ammo at 750 yards. This will provide
you with the most precise information possible in order to
program your Eliminator 5.

If you intend to shoot at game at 1,000 yards and beyond, it

would be irresponsible not to confirm accuracy at range for
your entire shooting system. If you need to change point of
impact (POI) at a range beyond 750 yards, try changing your
BC. Increasing BC will raise POI. With high BC bullets, it takes
more BC change to make a difference then it does for low
BC bullets. Consider changing the Zero for small changes at
extreme distances. A click of elevation will only change the POI
.125 inches at 100 yards, but will change the POI 1.25 inches
at 1,000 yards. The .125 at 100 yards is unlikely to make a
difference, even on a ground squirrel. The 1.25 at 1,000 may
be more meaningful, if your groups are small enough to find
it. Note that a click also changes the POI .94 inches at 750
yards, so you may also want to try a new Drop Number.

For Those New To Shooting Beyond 750 Yards

Here are a few additional things to keep in mind:
1 High BC is much more important than high muzzle
velocity at long range. The concept of Point-Blank Range
uses long zero distance and very high Muzzle Velocity (MV) to
shoot flat enough to stay within 3 or 4 inches of your aiming
line of sight. That technique breaks down somewhere around
350 yards. No cartridge shoots flat enough at these longer
distances to even consider not compensating for drop. High
BC bullets are usually a little heavier and have a little lower MV
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than low BC loads for the same caliber. The lower MV gives
them a little more arc and puts them at a disadvantage in Point-
Blank Range discussions. The Eliminator 5 handles drop for
you at the press of a button and eliminates any consideration
of Point-Blank distance. At distances of 750 yards and longer,
high BC bullets have several important advantages:
i. Higher BCs will actually shoot flatter at extended ranges
than a low BC/high MV. This will extend the range the
scope can compensate for the bullets drop.
ii. The high BC bullet is also less affected by the wind
Even with the solid knowledge of the effects of a 10
MPH crosswind the scope provides, wind will be the
limiting factor for field accuracy. For example: a .30-06,
190-grain bullet with a .6 BC launched at 2,700 FPS has
74 inches of drift from a 10 MPH crosswind at 1,000
yards. That is about 1/3 of what a 125-grain bullet
with a .25 BC launched at 3,200 FPS has with its 193
inches of drift. Whatever your error in estimating average
crosswind, you will have only 1/3 as much error on the
target with the higher BC bullet. A 150-grain bullet with
a .4 BC at 3,000 FPS will drift 110 inches. That is about
half as much as that .25 BC load. Varmint shooters can
expect similar results going from a .15 to a .2 BC.
iii. High BC bullets also retain more energy to bring game
down. From the above combinations at 1,000 yards, the
.6 BC bullet hits with 877 ft./lb., the .4 BC with 470 ft./
lb. and the .25 BC has only 221 ft./lb.. Go for those
high BC bullets if you have not already done so.
2 Use high-quality ammo. Everything affects bullet flight at these
ranges. Once you find a load that shoots well in your rifle,
buy or reload a good quantity. Odds are you will need to
buy premium ammo or handload very carefully. If you change
bullets, even to one of the same weight and manufacturer, you
need to re-zero and re-verify at range. Even the lot number
could make a noticeable difference beyond 1,000 yards.
Bullets with dented or dinged points should be used for fowling
shots, close-in work or practice.
3 Practice shooting in crosswind conditions.
4 Consider getting and carrying a good wind/pressure
gauge.
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Specifications

Operating Temperature:
-15° to +122° Fahrenheit
-26° to +50° Celsius

Laser Effective Range:

Deer: 50 yards to 2,000 yards
Reflective Target: 50 yards to
2,500 yards

Storage Temperature:
-13° to +158° Fahrenheit
-25° to +70° degrees Celsius

Ranging Accuracy:
Less than 100 yards: +/-1 yard
100 - 550 yards: +/-2 yards
More than 550 yards: +/-3 yards

Angle Ranging Compensation:

+ 45° / -45°

Laser Information:

Model # 200155
Class I Laser Product
IEC/EN60825-1:2014
DE 3V
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products
except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice N.56 dated
May 8, 2019. Burris Company. Made in Philippines.

Storage

As with any electronic device, it is always a good idea to

remove the battery when storing for a long period of time.
During storage or transportation, be sure that the On/Range
button is not inadvertently depressed, thereby running the
battery down when not in use.

Scope Use, Service, & Care

Your Burris scope will provide a lifetime of service if given

the reasonable care and treatment it deserves. The only
maintenance required is occasional cleaning of the outside of
the scope and the exterior lenses.
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Cleaning

What should I use to clean my optics?

1 NEVER use ammonia-based cleaners, such as Windex, to clean

your lenses. These types of cleaners can and will remove your
lens coatings.
2 Carefully remove any debris before cleaning the lenses, to
prevent scratching.

3 Use an air can or soft brush to remove dirt or dust from the lenses.
4 Then use a cotton-tipped swab with rubbing alcohol applied to
remove any debris remaining along the edge of the optics.
5 With another cotton-tipped swab and alcohol, start at the center of
the lens and make a circular motion. Increase the circle size each
time until you reach the edge of the lens. Multiple swabs may be
needed.
6 Next use a clean cotton-tipped swab (with no alcohol) to remove
any remaining residue from the lens.
For in-field cleaning, we recommend using a lens pen or soft brush.

Always use scope caps to protect from debris and scratches on

the lens.

Checklist Before Returning A Scope

A significant number of scopes are returned to Burris

each year that are found to function perfectly. To avoid
unnecessary delays and expenses we encourage you to
check for the following conditions:

Insufficient windage adjustment

1 Base mounting holes drilled out of alignment with center of bore

Insufficient elevation adjustment

1 Receiver diameter out of specification
2 Barrel threaded in at an angle
3 Using incorrect shim on forward crossbolt.

Grouping or accuracy
1 Barrel or chamber-throat erosion
2 Stock warpage
3 Stock bedding problem
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4 Loose mount
5 Heavy trigger-pull solution: consult with a gunsmith

Focus or image not clear

1 Object too close
2 Eyepiece out of focus
3 Parallax set to incorrect yardage

For additional information about riflescope operations,

visit our website: www.BurrisOptics.com.
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BURRIS WARRANTY

This riflescope is covered by the Burris

Forever Warranty™!

Thank you for choosing Burris. You can be confident that the
Eliminator 5 you purchased is built to the most exacting standards.
You can count on Burris to perform every time you use it.

We’re so confident in the craftsmanship of our products that we

back them with a no questions asked Forever Warranty.

We will repair* or replace your Burris optic if it is damaged** or

defective. The warranty is automatically transferred to future owners.

• No repair or replacement charge

• No warranty card needed
• No receipt needed
• No questions asked

*Some products may no longer be available. Burris will–at our

option–replace your product with the current item of similar
quality and performance. Due to advancement in manufacturing
technology the value of replacement products may not reflect the
original purchase price of returned products.

**Cosmetic damage that does not affect the performance of the

product in some cases may not be repairable. Products in this
condition will be returned to the customer in full working order.

Burris, Eliminator and LaserScope are trademarks of Burris

Company Inc. Patents Pending. All specifications are subject to
change without notice.

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