Rifle Scopes Vortex Viper PST 1-4 Owners Please

FALex · Apr 22, 2014

Hey all, so as much as I have sworn off Vortex products, I continue to have this damn nagging feeling to "give them one more try..." It feels like a bad song stuck in my head. At any rate, I am currently contemplating an Eotech, which I really like, but I was just at my local fun store and they had a few of these Vortex in stock.

Any of you who have seen my posts against Vortex know that I have experienced several extremely shitty experiences with them, but I still recognize their value in the optics market. Also, I must disclose this caveat - the problems were with the optics themselves, and NOT their customer service. Customer service with Vortex has always been a homerun, but to the degree I have had to employ it is disenchanting.

Looking through this 1-4 PST, I could not help but notice the reticle appeared small and somewhat dark, almost to the point that it would be difficult to see against a dark target/background when the illumination is off. Obviously, this is in the middle of a large store, so lighting was okay, but unlike being outside.

Is the optic to be used with the illumination always turned on like an Eotech?

Any input regarding this particular issue and other feedback about the optic would be great.

Thanks all.

svxwilson · Apr 22, 2014

I have one and it has been my scope slut. It has been on every one of my guns as I have a scope to rifle shortage. I have enjoyed it on everything from my 10-22 and is currently on my SCAR17. I don't fully understand you illumination question. The illumination is off when it's off. It has 1-10 clicks on the illumination and 1-5 is NOT visible in daylight whatsoever. 6 can just barely be seen as the sun is setting or just after sunset. 7-10 has a significant increase in light in the reticle and becomes easily visible in daylight.

J Mack · Apr 22, 2014

I have a SS 1-6 you can look at.

ipsick · Apr 22, 2014

One of the biggest complaints I've read about the Vortex 1-4 is that the illuminated reticle is not day light visible.

GhostFace · Apr 22, 2014

I have shot mine on B27 targets and while it's difficult to see the reticle I was still able to hit my target. I turn on the reticle to it's hightset setting and it offers somewhat of a contrast against a black target. Shooting at other targets and steel is no problem. I just finsihed a patrol rifle qual with this scope today, all I can say is I love this scope. My only complaint would be is it would be nice to have a day time visible reticle but it's still a damn good scope.

FALex · Apr 22, 2014

J Mack said:
I have a SS 1-6 you can look at.

hey dude, long time no see! I would love to take a look through that SS. What are your thoughts on it? The SS's are ffp, IIRC. Whenever works good for you, I'll make it work...

Would I be able to see the Cruiser too? Hope all is well.

J Mack · Apr 23, 2014

FALex said:
hey dude, long time no see! I would love to take a look through that SS. What are your thoughts on it? The SS's are ffp, IIRC. Whenever works good for you, I'll make it work...

Would I be able to see the Cruiser too? Hope all is well.

No worries brother.

Give me a shout and you can use anything I have.
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