Vortex Micro3X, Manual

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MOUNTING THE MICRO3X MAGNIFIER
Attaching the Magnifier to the Flip Mount

Note: The Micro3X Magnifier does not come mounted to 

the flip mount. This allows the user to select the preferred 

mounting height (see “Mount Height Options” section below).
The Micro3X Magnifier can be mounted to flip to the right or 

left based on shooting preference. To attach, open the flip 

mount and position on the base of the magnifier so it can 

flip to the right or left based on preference. Insert mounting 

screws through the components and tighten using the 

included hex wrench. Tighten to 20 in/lbs.  

Mount Height Options

With the included flip mount and riser plate, there are two 

options for mounting the Micro3X Magnifier:
1. 

Absolute Co-Witness Height with Flip Mount

Positions the magnifier at 1.46 inches from the base 

surface to the center of the optic. This puts the dot height 

at a center (absolute) sight picture when co-witnessed with 

standard AR-15 iron sights. For this height, do not install 

the included riser plate.

2. 

Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Height with Flip Mount and Riser Plate

Positions the magnifier at 1.57 inches from the base surface 

to the center of the optic. This puts the dot height at a lower 

1/3 sight picture when co-witnessed with standard AR-15 

iron sights. For this height, install the included riser plate 

between the Micro3X Magnifier and the Flip Mount.

Flip Mount

Riser Plate

Ocular Lens

Objective Lens

Dot-Centering Screw

(Elevation)

Dot-Centering 

Screw (Windage)

Mounting Screws

Tighten to 20 in/lbs.

Focus Dial

Micro3X with Flip Mount

For a lower 1/3 co-witness height, 
attach the riser plate between the 
flip mount and the Micro3X.

Hex Wrench