How to Set your RevStop Zero System – Vortex Venom 3-15x44mm FFP

Back on January 4th, Vortex Optics unveiled some new glass to kick off the new year in the Vortex Venom 3-15x44mm FFP and Venom 1-6x24mm SFP riflescopes. Both of these optics boast a bevy of features, and one of the most creative and useful is the RevStop Zero System. This is a technology that Vortex has been deploying on scopes for some time now, but not everyone is familiar with how it works. If you ever have a technical question about something like the RevStop Zero System, you can always call Vortex Optics’ world-class Customer Service and they would be glad to help. Or, if you want a more candid description, follow along as we describe how to setup your RevStop Zero System as well as your windage and elevation turrets to get the most out of your Vortex riflescopes. Let’s dive in!

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Setting the RevStop Zero System

So, to kick things off, what exactly is the RevStop Zero System?… The RevStop Zero System is meant to allow the shooter to return to an established zero after their rifle has been previously sighted in. Tactically, this is useful if you need to engage multiple targets at varying distances. Then, instead of having to do napkin math in your head from one target to the next, you can simply return to your established zero and treat every target engagement individually. Vortex Optics does a wonderful job of elaborating on this below:

After the rifle is sighted in, the RevStop™ Zero System allows a shooter to quickly and easily return to an original zero when using the elevation turret to dial in temporary bullet-drop corrections. With the RevStop™ ring installed the riflescope will have 47 MOA or 18 MRAD of elevation adjustment. Once the RevStop™ ring is installed after sight-in, the elevation turret will travel 1.25 MOA, or 0.5 MRAD past the original zero point when being returned (turning clockwise) from a temporary elevation adjustment. This allows the shooter to also dial the elevation turret down for shots closer than your established zero. The shooter can then turn the elevation knob a partial turn in a counter clockwise direction until the “0” aligns with the reference line on the scope body, achieving the original zero point.

Indexing the Elevation Turret

Now, that we know what the RevStop Zero System is we need to put it into action. This can be done after you have already sighted-in your rifle. You will perform a small “dis-assembly” of your elevation turret to give it a new “start” or beginning point. This can be accomplished with tools that are included with your Vortex optic. This is plainly and efficiently explained by Vortex Optics below:

While firmly holding the turret knob, loosen and remove the turret cap screw and turret dial using the included tool. DO NOT allow the turret to rotate.
Push ring down until seated, then rotate the ring clockwise until it stops.
Reinstall the dial, lining up the “0” mark with the reference line on the scope body.
Reinstall the center turret cap screw.

Note: Although installing the RevStop™ ring is highly recommended, it is not required to operate the scope. The elevation turret can still be indexed to zero after sight-in even if the RevStop™ ring is not installed.

Indexing the Windage Turret

While your windage turret will not have a RevStop Zero System inside – or be per se compatible with that technology – you can still index or return your windage turret to zero after sighting-in your rifle. That is once again more thoroughly outlined by Vortex Optics in their remarks listed below:

To index the Windage Turret after final sight-in:

While firmly holding the turret knob, loosen and remove the turret cap screw and turret dial using the included tool. DO NOT allow the turret to rotate.
Reposition the turret dial with the “0” mark on the cap aligned with the zero-reference line on the scope housing and push the dial straight on. Avoid rotating while pushing down.
Be sure the turret dial is fully seated and replace the Windage Turret cap screw.

Venom® riflescopes feature a Windage Turret that allows you to re-index the zero indicator after sight-in without disturbing your zero setting. Though not a required process, re-indexing the Windage Turret allows you to quickly return to your original zero if you dial temporary windage corrections in the field.

Final Thoughts: RevStop Zero System – Vortex Venom 3-15x44mm FFP

So, there you have it! While setting up your RevStop Zero System might be procedural, it is not difficult. Make sure to not lose your included tools with your Vortex riflescope that features the RevStop Zero System, get your rifle sighted-in properly, and follow the steps as outlined by Vortex. Then, you will have an effective, clear, and surgically-accurate riflescope to engage targets at will.

In closing, I want to say thank you to Vortex for allowing AllOutdoor and myself the opportunity to try out their Venom 3-15x44mm FFP EBR-7C Reticle MRAD riflescope. That is greatly appreciated. Also, we would like to know what all of you guys and gals think? Do you believe that the Venom 3-15x44mm FFP EBR-7C Reticle MRAD riflescope is something worth spending your money on? What do you think of the RevStop Zero System? As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

Adam Scepaniak