thinking of trying out one of the vortex monoculars and wondering if anyone else has taken a look through them???
Rifle Scopes vortex monoculars??
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Re: vortex monoculars??
Yes we have used them, and I have one here to do a review of, which I will try to get up before I head out this week.
Short story, highly recommended.
Yes we have used them, and I have one here to do a review of, which I will try to get up before I head out this week.
Short story, highly recommended.
Re: vortex monoculars??
that's good enough for me....
been thinking about one and it looks like I won the $50 certificate in the smack the smiley comp---thanks JB and SWFA! So, I think I will be ordering the 10x36 model as soon as the certificate shows up
that's good enough for me....
been thinking about one and it looks like I won the $50 certificate in the smack the smiley comp---thanks JB and SWFA! So, I think I will be ordering the 10x36 model as soon as the certificate shows up
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ker2222</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thinking of trying out one of the vortex monoculars and wondering if anyone else has taken a look through them??? </div></div>
We monkeyed with one at shot at the OTIS party that had a camera adapter. It was Bad Ass. They are light, easy to carry, and well built! Highly Recommended.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ker2222</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thinking of trying out one of the vortex monoculars and wondering if anyone else has taken a look through them??? </div></div>
We monkeyed with one at shot at the OTIS party that had a camera adapter. It was Bad Ass. They are light, easy to carry, and well built! Highly Recommended.
Re: vortex monoculars??
I'm not 100% certain of the optical technicalities of what comprises a monocular vs a scope, but maybe worth mentioning there are the Recon spotters, and the little Solo monoculars. Both great products but of substantial differences in design, quality and price. I think LL is referring to the Recon Tactical spotters.
I'm not 100% certain of the optical technicalities of what comprises a monocular vs a scope, but maybe worth mentioning there are the Recon spotters, and the little Solo monoculars. Both great products but of substantial differences in design, quality and price. I think LL is referring to the Recon Tactical spotters.
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I hope your right and LL is reviewing the recon spotter. I'm more interested in the review of that one item over the monocular.
I hope your right and LL is reviewing the recon spotter. I'm more interested in the review of that one item over the monocular.
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I am talking about the tactical Recon Spotters, the monoculars they have. I am not going to get to the review, I have to leave tomorrow and there just wasn't enough time to get to everything I wanted to in the short amount of time I had.
I am talking about the tactical Recon Spotters, the monoculars they have. I am not going to get to the review, I have to leave tomorrow and there just wasn't enough time to get to everything I wanted to in the short amount of time I had.
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Hi Guys ,
I donot need the full review to decide , the only point I would be unsure on is wether to get one in 10x of 16x ?
Later Chris
Hi Guys ,
I donot need the full review to decide , the only point I would be unsure on is wether to get one in 10x of 16x ?
Later Chris
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Chris,
I went with the 10X Recon because I don't like going too high power on "hand-held" optics (I like 7X binos). Calling hits on steel/berm works fine hand-held, but I could not see holes in paper targets at 100 yards without using the tri-pod.
If you're going to use it like binoculars, lower power is probably better. If you're going to use it mostly like a spotting scope (tri-pod/supported), the 15X might be a better fit.
Sometimes I wish I'd have ordered the 15X, but I don't regret getting the 10X, it will do what I got it for - spotting shots on paper out to a couple hundred yards when shooting non-scoped rifles, hunting, and observing.
It's basically a riflescope design, so don't expect it to perform like a 20-60X80 ED Pentax. It's just handier and can be used more places than a scoped rifle....
Just my $.02, it's your decision so don't blame me if you have second thoughts.
Cheers,
Bill
Chris,
I went with the 10X Recon because I don't like going too high power on "hand-held" optics (I like 7X binos). Calling hits on steel/berm works fine hand-held, but I could not see holes in paper targets at 100 yards without using the tri-pod.
If you're going to use it like binoculars, lower power is probably better. If you're going to use it mostly like a spotting scope (tri-pod/supported), the 15X might be a better fit.
Sometimes I wish I'd have ordered the 15X, but I don't regret getting the 10X, it will do what I got it for - spotting shots on paper out to a couple hundred yards when shooting non-scoped rifles, hunting, and observing.
It's basically a riflescope design, so don't expect it to perform like a 20-60X80 ED Pentax. It's just handier and can be used more places than a scoped rifle....
Just my $.02, it's your decision so don't blame me if you have second thoughts.
Cheers,
Bill
Re: vortex monoculars??
We are offering both the Solo and Recon with a mil-based reticle.
The Solo is an 8x36.
The Recon's are available in a 10x50 and 15x50
We are offering both the Solo and Recon with a mil-based reticle.
The Solo is an 8x36.
The Recon's are available in a 10x50 and 15x50
Re: vortex monoculars??
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scott_at_Vortex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are offering.....</div></div>
What doesn't Vortex offer?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scott_at_Vortex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are offering.....</div></div>
What doesn't Vortex offer?
Re: vortex monoculars??
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: huntinaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scott_at_Vortex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are offering.....</div></div>
What doesn't Vortex offer? </div></div>
I hear they are coming out with a kitchen sink
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: huntinaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scott_at_Vortex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are offering.....</div></div>
What doesn't Vortex offer? </div></div>
I hear they are coming out with a kitchen sink
Re: vortex monoculars??
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: huntinaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scott_at_Vortex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are offering.....</div></div>
What doesn't Vortex offer? </div></div>
I would like to see a Vortex Tactical Condom
But on a serious note, since all my scopes are MOA based i would like the option of an MOA ranging reticle on the spotters or the Viper binoculars.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: huntinaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scott_at_Vortex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are offering.....</div></div>
What doesn't Vortex offer? </div></div>
I would like to see a Vortex Tactical Condom
But on a serious note, since all my scopes are MOA based i would like the option of an MOA ranging reticle on the spotters or the Viper binoculars.
Re: vortex monoculars??
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: alpha6164</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would like to see a Vortex Tactical Condom
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That would put Trojan out of business....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: alpha6164</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would like to see a Vortex Tactical Condom
That would put Trojan out of business....
Re: vortex monoculars??
Here are the reticles.
This is the Solo R/T 8x36 reticle
Here is the Recon:
Scott
Here are the reticles.
This is the Solo R/T 8x36 reticle
Here is the Recon:
Scott
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I plan on taking a RT solo with me in May to ASC you can feel free to fondel it during the event if your on my squad that day.
I plan on taking a RT solo with me in May to ASC you can feel free to fondel it during the event if your on my squad that day.
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Are these reticles moa or mils , because if they are mils , it appears on be too many in the field of veiw ?
Are these reticles moa or mils , because if they are mils , it appears on be too many in the field of veiw ?
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They are mils. Keep in mind that these are fixed power and the FOV's on fixed power optics without an erector tube are quite a bit larger than zoom riflescopes that have an erector tube in them.
Also, the reticles are off center. This allows the subject to be bracketed by the reticle for measurement, rather than having to move the subject to one of the four quadrants for measurement (and thus out of the "sweet spot" of the optics).
This means that you will get more mils for measurement on the fine section of the cross hair, since they are longer.
-Sam
They are mils. Keep in mind that these are fixed power and the FOV's on fixed power optics without an erector tube are quite a bit larger than zoom riflescopes that have an erector tube in them.
Also, the reticles are off center. This allows the subject to be bracketed by the reticle for measurement, rather than having to move the subject to one of the four quadrants for measurement (and thus out of the "sweet spot" of the optics).
This means that you will get more mils for measurement on the fine section of the cross hair, since they are longer.
-Sam
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I'm pretty sure that's the 10x Recon, but I will double check tomorrow when I'm back at the office.
You are correct that the reticles are slightly different between the 10x and 15x, due to the FOV. I believe that the 15x only goes out to 36mils on the fine cross hair section.
-Sam
I'm pretty sure that's the 10x Recon, but I will double check tomorrow when I'm back at the office.
You are correct that the reticles are slightly different between the 10x and 15x, due to the FOV. I believe that the 15x only goes out to 36mils on the fine cross hair section.
-Sam
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We had both the Recon and the Solo on the table at the Kalispell gun show this past weekend and the handiness and price point of the Solo was a hit. I personally favor the 10x50 Recon. Great products all around!
Scott
We had both the Recon and the Solo on the table at the Kalispell gun show this past weekend and the handiness and price point of the Solo was a hit. I personally favor the 10x50 Recon. Great products all around!
Scott
Re: vortex monoculars??
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GrimmRoper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice!
I want one! </div></div>
We want to sell you one.
Scott
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GrimmRoper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice!
I want one! </div></div>
We want to sell you one.
Scott
