• Frank's Lesson's Contest

    We want to see your skills! Post a video between now and November 1st showing what you've learned from Frank's lessons and 3 people will be selected to win a free shirt. Good luck everyone!

    Create a channel Learn more

  • Having trouble using the site?

    Contact support

Rifle Scopes In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

Lowlight

Lowlight

HMFIC of this Shit
Staff member
Moderator
Supporter
Minuteman
    • Apr 12, 2001
    35,941
    42,115
    Base of the Rockies
    www.snipershide.com
    #1
    Guys,

    Scott from Vortex was at the Bash this week, and he handed me a Viper 1-4X for review... this is the production model and we have the very first one.

    First impressions, very nice scope, great features, nice clear glass, good lit reticle and clicks, .2 MRAD per click.

    More to come but I wanted you to know, I have it in my hands...
     
    #2
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    no cell phone pics at least?
    wink.gif
     
    #5
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    Frank, I'm interested in knowing the size of the "circle" at 1X, I like the look of everything else. Do you like the size of the cirle for up close and personal work? Could you shed some light on this please?
     
    #8
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Guys,

    Scott from Vortex was at the Bash this week, and he handed me a Viper 1-4X for review... this is the production model and we have the very first one.

    First impressions, very nice scope, great features, nice clear glass, good lit reticle and clicks, .2 MRAD per click.

    More to come but I wanted you to know, I have it in my hands... </div></div>

    Nice.....But I'd much rather it be in my hands!! LOL
     
    #11
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CSTACTICAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Frank, is this the Vortex Viper <span style="text-decoration: underline">PST</span> 1-4x?

    Thanks,

    Mason @ CST </div></div>


    Yes, it is. This is a production sample.


    Scott
     
    #12
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oneshotkill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did he give you a price point on these??
    </div></div>Once we get them out to dealers you will be able to get them from your favorite Hide dealer for $499.


    Scott
     
    #15
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shot In The Dark</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What's the time line for higher power PSTs? </div></div>

    That question is a "shot in the dark" hahaha no pun intended..or was it?
     
    #16
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shot In The Dark</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What's the time line for higher power PSTs? </div></div>I have been on the road(out of the office) for a couple of weeks. Once I get back next week I will know more on this.


    Scott
     
    #17
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scott_at_Vortex</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shot In The Dark</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What's the time line for higher power PSTs? </div></div>I have been on the road(out of the office) for a couple of weeks. Once I get back next week I will know more on this.


    Scott </div></div>

    Please let us (me) know when you get back!
     
    #24
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    The only question I have regarding the PST's is how does the glass compare to the elite 4200 3-12 tactical and the higher mag weaver tacticals.

    Flyingbullseye
     
    #27
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    I thought these have been around for a while? Maybe they have been advertised but just not available? I had been looking at these on Vortex's web site for a few months. Have none been delivered up until now. I was also looking at their HD 1-4x, are they available yet?
     
    #31
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Inkognito</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I thought these have been around for a while? Maybe they have been advertised but just not available? I had been looking at these on Vortex's web site for a few months. Have none been delivered up until now. I was also looking at their HD 1-4x, are they available yet? </div></div>



    Yes, the Razor 1-4's have been available for about a year now.



    Scott
     
    #34
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    Thanks Frank...
    With this in your hands, and the SS 1-4s about ready to come out the options seem to be getting better and better for low to mid-priced 1-4s. Can't wait to see what yout thoughts are on this.
     
    #37
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scott_at_Vortex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lowlight,
    How come you dont have the cat tail on?




    Scott </div></div>

    I just havent' gotten to that part, the holidays man, the home front wants their time... I will mount it no worries
     
    #38
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    Nice! Finally! That color is SO much better than that other...whtever color...that was.
    Looking forward to a range report. Is that 30mm? Hoping that'll work with my Bobro.
     
    #40
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    Any idea what Butler Creek Lens Cap the objective takes (for Viper PST 1-4x24)? I checked the eyepiece (brought scope into Gander Mtn) and the 16 eye (1.660" (42.2 mm)) fit. Their stock was low, so I could not get the size for obj. Anyone get these caps, and can share the size???

    Thanks, Mike
     
    #42
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    Thank you for the response. I did get the PST from SWFA! Awesome scope!

    While the 16 eye that I checked in the store felt like the correct fit, I am not sure as they (Gander) did not have much of a selection to try. Do you have an SKU# for these particular covers, as the website displays multiple covers in the "Search Results For 'butler creek'(http://swfa.com/Search.aspx?k=butler%20creek&m=538&s=Name%20ASC&p=3)" and selecting each cover over multiple pages gets a bit tedious.

    All, I would be interested to hear anyone elses response for confirmation to the caps fitting or if your experience differs. I just want to make sure that these fit...

    Thanks, Mike
    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SWFA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We use a 14 EYE and 02A OBJ for the 1-4x24 Viper PST.

    http://swfa.com/Vortex-1-4x24-Viper-PST-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P44569.aspx </div></div>
     
    #44
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    Not certain about the 2.5-10x but I just went and refitted a 1-4x. The 16 EYE goes on fairly easy and if it were not for the rubber eye piece it would come off fairly easy. The rubber holds it decently but it will still come off in the field.

    The 14 EYE on the 1-4x is not extremely difficult to get on but you do have to apply equal force on all sides of it because of the large rubber eye piece. When it is all the way on it will not come off easily or if you try to pull it off from just one side.

    Either will work but I think if you tried them both in person that you would end up going with the 14 EYE.
     
    #45
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    Thanks for trying it! I agree that tighter is better and will select the 14 EYE. I imagine that I could always remove the rubber eyepiece cover if needed, as it would not be functional beneath the cover. Thank you for doing the fit check!

    - Mike
    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SWFA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not certain about the 2.5-10x but I just went and refitted a 1-4x. The 16 EYE goes on fairly easy and if it were not for the rubber eye piece it would come off fairly easy. The rubber holds it decently but it will still come off in the field.

    The 14 EYE on the 1-4x is not extremely difficult to get on but you do have to apply equal force on all sides of it because of the large rubber eye piece. When it is all the on it will not come off easily or if you try to pull it off from just one side.

    Either will work but I think if you tried them both in person that you would end up going with the 14 EYE. </div></div>
     
    #48
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    Yeah, that's going to go over well. Since LL will be doing us all a favor by posting a report, I'm thinking waiting until he's damn good and ready might be a more realistic approach.
     
    #49
    Re: In my Hand -- Vortex Viper 1-4X

    I think he'll get over it. Its not like he has anthing else to do. Him and Jacob are probably sitting in south TX drinking up the Dos Equis we had to buy them. Be nice to get some work out of him for a change.
     
    You must log in or register to reply here.

    Similar threads

    R
    Got my 5-25 Viper HD today.
    Replies
    6
    Views
    498
    RMS65
    R
    pangris
    SOLD Vortex PST 1-4x 30mm and US Optics SN-4 1-4x 30mm - Price Drop
    Replies
    1
    Views
    126
    pangris
    pangris
    howler
    SOLD Viper PST Gen 2 1-6 w/ Mount
    Replies
    2
    Views
    328
    howler
    howler
    M
    Rifle Scopes Viper 5-25x50 HD
    Replies
    13
    Views
    1K
    Coffee_and_Pipes
    Coffee_and_Pipes
    TheMoondog
    ED-AR 1-8x: LPVO with parallax
    Replies
    13
    Views
    973
    JS8588
    J
    Top Bottom
    Back
    Home
    Forums
    Merch
    Alerts