Rifle Scopes Viper PST vs HS

[dhbwa]

Is the glass and coatings the same? From a business perspective I would assume but assumptions are dangerous.
.
Just more options slanted toward tactical use?

Yes?

No?

 

[roggom]

Re: Viper PST vs HS

Just like their acronyms, PST (precision shooting tactical) and HS (hunting shooting). The biggest differences are the illumination and the reticle choices. The Midway special was a sort of hybrid, with an external windage knob and mildot, but with a mag factor of 3, vs 4 of the HA and PST. Both the pst and hs are offered in FFP, so it all depends on what type of shooting you will be doing. As for glass, I am pretty sure glass is sourced from Japan and both scopes assembled in the PI.

 

[dhbwa]

Re: Viper PST vs HS

Thanks. What I figured but some guys were saying the PST was sharper or brighter, etc. Didn't make sense to me except maybe sample variation which definitely happens!!! BTDT

 

[Oneteam]

Re: Viper PST vs HS

I own both the 6-24 PST FFP Mrad and the 4-16 HS LR and the glass is the same. You have to look through both with the same objective sized bells. The HS comes in both 44 and 50mm.

 

[pinzmann]

Re: Viper PST vs HS

How about the "coming soon" Viper HS LR with the XLR reticle. Shouldn't this be just as good as the PST? After all it priced just as high.

 

[spitz]

Re: Viper PST vs HS

Good info. Glass is the same. Turrets are crisp on the PST.

 

[ilmonster]

Re: Viper PST vs HS

Is the HS LR with the XLR reticle a wishful thinking "coming soon", or has Vortex announced that they will indeed be coming out a HS LR XLR model?

 

[FALex]

Re: Viper PST vs HS

the XLR MOA reticle is in the 2012 catalog; FFP, it is basically a PST for all intents and purposes. I believe the MSRP will be 950 on it...I wonder why they are doing it in MOA and not mrad? A co-worker of mine just purchased the Viper HS LR BDC with the 50mm obj. It is a damn nice scope for 600.00.

 

[ilmonster]

Re: Viper PST vs HS

You're right. Actually, I was thinking/referencing the SFP model which does not come with the XLR reticle. I am in the market for a first scope for my new 700 SPS Tac and have been looking at the SFP HS LR model, but would really like the XLR reticle better. Thanks

 

[RodneyDowns]

Re: Viper PST vs HS

My understanding from talking to a Vortex rep is that their Glass is made in japan, Scope parts are made in the Phillipines and they are assembled in the US.

The HS is virtually the same as the PST with different reticles and no illumination.
The specs for the 6-24 models are listed below. The differences are in blue.

<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">PST Specs: </span></span></span>

<span style="color: #3333FF">Illuminated

MOA or Mrad Subtends and turrets</span>

Magnification 6-24

Objective Lens Diameter 50 mm

Eye Relief 4 inches

Field of View 17.8-5.1 feet/100 yards

Tube Size 30 mm

<span style="color: #3333FF">Turret Style Tall Uncapped - CRS Zero Stop </span>

<span style="color: #3333FF">Adjustment Graduation 1/4 MOA elevation & windage

Travel per Rotation 12 MOA

Max Elevation Adjustment 65 MOA

Max Windage Adjustment 65 MOA </span>

Parallax Setting 50 yards to infinity

Length 15.5 inches

Weight 23 ounces

<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">HS Specs: </span></span></span>

<span style="color: #3333FF">Not Illuminated

MOA only Subtends and turrets</span>
Magnification 6-24 x

Objective Lens Diameter 50 mm

Eye Relief 4.0 inches

Field of View 17.8-5.1 feet/100 yards

Tube Size 30 mm

<span style="color: #3333FF">Turret Style Exposed elevation turret / Capped windage turret

Adjustment Graduation 1/2 MOA click elevation / 1/4 MOA click windage

Travel per Rotation 24 MOA elevation / 12 MOA windage

Max Elevation Adjustment 75 MOA

Max Windage Adjustment 50 MOA </span>
Parallax Setting 50 yards to infinity

Length 15.5 inches

Weight 23 ounces