Vectronix Shooting Solutions Terrapin X 42

[Lowlight]

PRESS RELEASE // 2024-FEB

SAFRAN VECTRONIX LAUNCHES COMMERCIAL
BUSINESS UNIT AND UNVEILS TWO NEW PRODUCTS
Safran Vectronix, a leader in precision electro-optical instruments, has
launched its new commercial business unit, VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS, and
unveiled two new products designed for long-range shooters and hunters.

VECTOR X: SETTING A NEW STANDARD
IN RANGEFINDING BINOCULARS
Building on its legacy of equipping the world’s most renowned military units,

the VECTOR X, the flagship of Vectronix Shooting Solutions, sets a new bench-
mark in rangefinding binoculars. It is available in three models: 8×42, 10×42,

and 12×42. All models feature an outstanding optical system with a robust
design and two MRAD-based reticles to choose from. With an IP-67 rating and
durable rubber armoring, the VECTOR X stands out as an exceptional observation
tool even under tough usage conditions. With a 905nm laser and the capability
to measure distances of up to 7000 yards / 6400 meters (laser class 1M)

or 4400 yards / 4000 meters (laser class 1, Europe) the VECTOR X is a range-
finding binocular for the most demanding shooting scenarios.

With unrivaled usability as its guiding principle, the VECTOR X is the first
commercial rangefinding binocular to incorporate intuitive D-Pad control.
Whether novice or experienced users, the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) of the
VECTOR X allows users to instantly grasp its operation from the moment they
pick it up for the first time. This user-friendly design guarantees effortless
usability, making the VECTOR X accessible to users of all proficiency levels.

Instantly after a measurement, the VECTOR X provides complete firing solu-
tions calculated by Applied Ballistics Elite on its bright Active-Matrix OLED

display, with the elevation adjustment and two windage values displayed on a
single screen. Seamless integration with third-party devices and apps allows

users to connect their VECTOR X to Kestrel weather meters, Garmin wrist-mount-
ed computers, and ballistic apps.


RADICAL X: RUGGED BINOCULARS
FOR SHOOTING APPLICATIONS

The RADICAL X is a rugged binocular designed for long-range shooters and hunt-
ers. With an exceptional optical and mechanical system, MRAD-based reticle,

and integrated tripod mount, it is the ideal partner for all shooting-related
use cases. The RADICAL X is available in two models: 8×42 and 10×42.

LOOKING AHEAD
Safran Vectronix’s commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of

the VECTOR X and RADICAL X. With VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS, the compa-
ny leverages its expertise to provide cutting-edge solutions for long-range

shooting and hunting enthusiasts worldwide. Fueled by innovation and guided
by customer satisfaction, VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS are poised to lead the
way in delivering top-tier solutions for the long-range shooting and hunting
community.

ABOUT SAFRAN VECTRONIX
VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS is a business unit of Safran Vectronix AG, a
global leader in state-of-the-art electro-optical equipment, systems, and
sensors for military and civilian applications. More than 100 years of Swiss
tradition and excellence in optics and precision engineering are reflected

in our products – handheld laser rangefinders and night vision devices, tri-
pod-mounted orientation and positioning systems and sensor modules for our

OEM partners.

 

[flyer1a]

This is a really cool product. They brought some to the US this fall and stopped by 419 to show it to us and shoot some video (will likely release in the next week or two, waiting on an actual production unit to add some needed footage, should have soon).

The thing that sets this apart from anything we know on the market is - somewhat obviously - the electronics. They went all the way with integrating features and hardware that give you access to more information, using a simpler interface, and it looks/feels like a real electronic, not simply a bino with a LRF in it.

When we spent a while fingering it and talking through features, they asked us what we thought the price was going to be, and every one of us missed high by at least a thousand bucks. At under $3k this thing is dynamite.

 

[Zak Smith]

Can I re-range without waiting 10 seconds for the range button to default back to "I want to range again" mode instead of "scrolling through info I don't care about" mode? IE, like the current Terrapin X

 

[Lowlight]

These were the best thing at SHOT SHOW not at SHOT SHOW,

First Impressions these are amazing products, every ask for a set of binoculars / rangefinders is in there.

 

[Terry Cross]

Did they build in a way to mount/interface this to a tripod?
**Disregard. I finally stumbled into the answer on their web page. They have an integrated tripod mounting station.

Will there be reliable and easily accessed support and a warranty/repair handling location inside CONUS?

.

 

[WtxShooter]

Man oh man. My wife is gonna kill me when she gets the credit card statement after these come out.....

 

[Sendero_Man]

@Lowlight any beam divergence in specs ?

@CoryT seen these yet ?

 

[Secant]

@Lowlight any beam divergence in specs ?

@CoryT seen these yet ?

From the website:
1.5 x 0.1 MRAD (1.8 x 0.1 MRAD for the 8 x 42 model)

Range Performance - VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS

Experience unparalleled range performance with the VECTOR X, setting a new standard for 905nm rangefinders.

www.vectronix-shooting-solutions.com

 

[CoryT]

Not yet had them in hand, but I'm hoping to get them here to test on the ELR targets. The 905nm laser should be easier to collimate to a small box, but reflectivity may be an issue in full sunlight. Note the drop from max range to that on a deer target. It's also a +/- for NV use. I don't know that they have a NV capable display, and the beam would be visible in NVGs. Easy for me to see what it's covering and it's relationship to the reticle.

 

[superde]

I wonder when these will hit the shelves?

 

[Lowlight]

Beam divergence was like .1, I’m on the road so converting the pdf was not working on my laptop this AM, so I not sure if I cut it off

 

[Max Owner]

Any picture of the reticles?

 

[Secant]

Reticles and release date are on the website. Along with tons of other info.

 

[Shootnwrench]

In for more info. Seriously needing to step into a set of ranging bino’s.

 

[Lowlight]

Again, on the road at Cameo, limited resources at the moment there are posts on here with the reticle and HUD

 

[Lowlight]

More images and specs

New RF bino from Vectronix!!! Vector X

Hey guys these are gonna be awesome! Full AB elite, etched reticle (multiple versions), terrapin laser. 3 different mag ranges 8x, 10x, and 12x (all 42mm objective). 7k yards on range reflective, 2k on deer. And the price point will be very attractive for the package. Don’t want to confirm other...

www.snipershide.com

 

[Turbwhistle]

Hopefully a solid replacement for geovid’s.

 

[st1650]

Pricing ?
Was about to go for Geovid Pro 42s

 

[diverdon]

These were the best thing at SHOT SHOW not at SHOT SHOW,

First Impressions these are amazing products, every ask for a set of binoculars / rangefinders is in there.

But can we trust their promises of service and support this time?

 

[Lowlight]

Absolutely this is not the same by any stretch.

These are independent products from the .Mil line, supported across the board.

 

[Lowlight]

$2800, $2800, $2900 ….

 

[st1650]

Seems reasonable. If the glass is comparable to the Geovid it’ll be a success

 

[MPHReallyRightStuff]

The binoculars look and feel amazing! Had a chance to play around with them a few months ago, we think they are going to perform awesome.

The RRS Vector-X Mount will be available upon release of the binoculars to the public, through Vectronix Distributors.

The "Vector-X Mount" was made specifically for/in conjunction with Vectronix for the tripod designed mounting ports. Includes a tension knob to remove cant caused by adjusting the Pupillary distance.

Attached are photos of the Pre-production testers.

 

[cast1]

$2800, $2800, $2900 ….

What magnification would y'all advise?

 

[CSTactical]

These were the best thing at SHOT SHOW not at SHOT SHOW,

First Impressions these are amazing products, every ask for a set of binoculars / rangefinders is in there.

We are officially signed up to carry them - Richard

 

[parshal]

I’d like to know the divergence compared to the Steiner 1535nm bino. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a published number for the Steiner.

 

[Redeye3]

Seems reasonable. If the glass is comparable to the Geovid it’ll be a success

The glass is amazing...comparable yes

 

[BurtG]

Will there be reliable and easily accessed support and a warranty/repair handling location inside CONUS?

This

And will warranty be longer / better than Vectors ?

 

[Lowlight]

Already been answered

These are not serviced the same as the Military stuff

It’s a separate product

 

[CoryT]

I'm on the list to get one for testing. I expect these to be a 90% solution, but they will not replace the standard Vector 21 for those that need an XLR rangefinder system. Given that you need about 50% of the beam on target for a reliable range, at 2000m the beam will be 3.2m wide, meaning you need a target of 1.8M (5.9') wide. If you are looking for precise positions, the +/- 5 degrees will lead to a 175m potential error at 2000m. I don't see where the tripod mount uses brass screws and is amagnetic, so that won't help. Absent the Vectronix tripod, I've got to do some extensive modifications to the Manfrotto tripod systems I use to get good position data. I don't see that the display has a NV mode, which seems unfortunate. It i 905nm though, so if you tripod mount it and slave it to an observation device you can see the beam on target and have the data sent to a NV readable system.

These should be pretty much perfect for most long range shooters. You can range most shootable targets within 1500, get solutions with your preferred solver and do most spotting work with these. The price is outstanding for the capability.

 

[mr_fullmetal]

everything sounds great on these. Just need to see the glass now…

 

[Max Owner]

$4,000 CAD for us up north. Just based on exchange rate let alone mark up for a vendor.

 

[JR1200W3]

I'm definitely buying the 12x when it's available

 

[alex2x2]

Will Vector X fall under ITAR restrictions?

 

[Bugholes]

I'm on the list to get one for testing. I expect these to be a 90% solution, but they will not replace the standard Vector 21 for those that need an XLR rangefinder system. Given that you need about 50% of the beam on target for a reliable range, at 2000m the beam will be 3.2m wide, meaning you need a target of 1.8M (5.9') wide. If you are looking for precise positions, the +/- 5 degrees will lead to a 175m potential error at 2000m. I don't see where the tripod mount uses brass screws and is amagnetic, so that won't help. Absent the Vectronix tripod, I've got to do some extensive modifications to the Manfrotto tripod systems I use to get good position data. I don't see that the display has a NV mode, which seems unfortunate. It i 905nm though, so if you tripod mount it and slave it to an observation device you can see the beam on target and have the data sent to a NV readable system.

These should be pretty much perfect for most long range shooters. You can range most shootable targets within 1500, get solutions with your preferred solver and do most spotting work with these. The price is outstanding for the capability.

Sir- can you expand on how you calculate beamwidth at a certain distance using the known beam divergence info?
thanks

 

[CoryT]

Sir- can you expand on how you calculate beamwidth at a certain distance using the known beam divergence info?
thanks

Reverse your reticle rangefinding process. At 1000 yards, 1.8 mil is 1.8 yards

 

[Rio Precision Gunworks]

Sir- can you expand on how you calculate beamwidth at a certain distance using the known beam divergence info?
thanks

Same as any angular to linear conversion. For example, 1mil = 3.6" @ 100yds and 36" @ 1k yds.

If a beam is 1.5 x 0.1 mil that would mean 5.4 x 0.36" @ 100yds and 54 x 3.6" @ 1k yds. And you can use ft, yds, m, etc.

 

[Max Owner]

Will Vector X fall under ITAR restrictions?

Presumably it will. But a vendor in Canada will likely bring them in.

 

[alex2x2]

Presumably it will. But a vendor in Canada will likely bring them in.

This is a model for civilian shooters. Why should it be subject to restrictions? After all, the Terrapin X isn't subject to them.

 

[Max Owner]

Pretty well anything firearms related falls under ITAR. If this doesn't then so be it.

 

[AFGWS]

MK Machining posted a look through picture on Facebook and it seemed to have a similar blue hue just like the Sig 10Ks.

 

[carbonbased]

MK Machining posted a look through picture on Facebook and it seemed to have a similar blue hue just like the Sig 10Ks.

Here you go. Might be the phone's camera interacting with the type of lights in the facility.

I was never bothered by my Vortex Fury's hue, but everyone's different.

 

[LakuNoc]

Any updates on release date on these?

 

[Lowlight]

Think for you guys it’s June, for me any day now

 

[LakuNoc]

It will be interesting comparison to Sig 10K when it comes to ranging capabilities. It has same laser beam.

 

[Cynical]

It will be interesting comparison to Sig 10K when it comes to ranging capabilities. It has same laser beam.

As in same manufacturer, beam divergence, etc?

 

[LakuNoc]

As in same manufacturer, beam divergence, etc?

Good point! I don’t know I’m curious how it will stack up against Kilo 10k when it comes to ranging distance

 

[flyer1a]

We got to see/hold/play with these for the first time in September of 23, and we've had them again in-house for about a month now, and are really impressed. We think for most people on the Hide, they're the best all-around LRF bino package. Check out our thoughts:

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

I really wanted to like these. Based on that smurf vision shit like the sigs, I can't do it. Its disgusting a pair of binos over 1k, much less 2k has this poor glass quality. And its not like its a technological issue, as Swaro, Ziess and Leica all have integrated LRF Binos with very good glass (although not their alpha).

For something you use to get a quick range/solution on, its fine. For using to glass all day on the mountaintop or at a match, That shit would get old real quick.

I need to get some hands on with them before making a final decision, but if its anything like the Sig10k's.....not a chance.

 

[flyer1a]

I really wanted to like these. Based on that smurf vision shit like the sigs, I can't do it. Its disgusting a pair of binos over 1k, much less 2k has this poor glass quality. And its not like its a technological issue, as Swaro, Ziess and Leica all have integrated LRF Binos with very good glass (although not their alpha).

For something you use to get a quick range/solution on, its fine. For using to glass all day on the mountaintop or at a match, That shit would get old real quick.

I need to get some hands on with them before making a final decision, but if its anything like the Sig10k's.....not a chance.

I take it you've looked through these?

These are VERY, VERY different from the Sig. Having had all of the major 10X players side-by-side for a couple weeks, it's not a close comparison at all. I know there will be people that don't believe this no matter what we say, but they are incredibly different. Don't let one set of binos spoil you on all the others.