Rifle Scopes Thoughts on Vortex 6.5-20 Viper

[Deltagunner00]

What are your thoughts on this scope? I have a Primary Arms 4x16 on it now. I want to sell the PA scope and get something better for shooting greater distances and getting better glass. Will I notice a difference in glass quality?

http://swfa.com/Vortex-65-20x50-Viper-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P10822.aspx

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper6-20x44

What are the differences between these 2? Seems like a very good deal at $280.

Thanks for any help you can give.

 

[buffybuster]

Re: Thoughts on Vortex 6.5-20 Viper

Vortex Viper 6.5-20 is an excellent scope for the money. Tracking is dead accurate and the knobs reset to zero so easily. The difference in the two links is one is a 50mm objective and the other is a 44mm objective. The mildot reticle ranges at 14X, if I recall. Vortex CS is second to none.

 

[Deltagunner00]

Re: Thoughts on Vortex 6.5-20 Viper

Just want to make sure I am getting a quality scope. I am done with the so called low end scopes and i would consider this Vortex mid range. I know its no Nightforce but it should be better than what i have now. Eye relief seems a little concerning.

 

[Senderofan]

Re: Thoughts on Vortex 6.5-20 Viper

I think for the money...they are a great scope. Right at the top with any other manufacturer in their price point and slightly above. I've got the 50mm version on one of my AR's and have been extremely pleased.

I agree...it wouldn't be fair to compare it to a NF...even though its glass is really decent. Pretty tough to compare a $500 scope to one that costs 3X or more.

 

[Dirtdigger]

Re: Thoughts on Vortex 6.5-20 Viper

i've had one for over a year on a 308 ar and it works very well. can't think of anything i would of rather had for less than 5 bills

 

[chemist1]

Re: Thoughts on Vortex 6.5-20 Viper

I have two of the camera land scopes and I think they great. They hold zero, track well, and the glass is clear enough to be useful. They get a little dim at 17X and above but below that they are very clear and bright.

 

[bunsen27]

Re: Thoughts on Vortex 6.5-20 Viper

I have two 6.5-20x44, one 6.5-20x50, and two 2-7x Vipers along with a 6.5-24x50 PST. The Viper line of scope is an excellent optic at a great price point. The deal that Cameraland NY is offering them for is litterally a steal! Which is why I bought two last time they offered it.

Buy with confidence you will not be disapointed.

 

[Deltagunner00]

Re: Thoughts on Vortex 6.5-20 Viper

I like these responses. I will probably go home tonight and order the one from Cameraland. Hope I can tell a difference over the Primary Arms scope.

 

[42769vette]

Re: Thoughts on Vortex 6.5-20 Viper

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Deltagunner00</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like these responses. I will probably go home tonight and order the one from Cameraland. Hope I can tell a difference over the Primary Arms scope. </div></div>

i dont think your in much danger of not being able to tell the diffrence

 

[jimmykm21]

Re: Thoughts on Vortex 6.5-20 Viper

I guess it's just me but I think these scopes really lack clarity
at high magnifications.

I shot with one for 1/2 day .