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The Viper 6.5-20x50 riflescope provides clear high magnification at a competitive price. Eye relief is critical with slightly reduced image at 20X setting. The MAG-Bar allows for easy, rapid changes in magnification without the need of an additional throw lever. After sighting, the capped reset turrets allow quick re-indexing of the turret to zero by simply pulling the knobs up then turning them to "0" position and release. The side knob parallax adjustment is easy with range numbers visible while in the shooting position. The Mil-Dot reticle is critical for estimating and compensating when making range and wind age adjustments. Overall, a very good long distance scope for the money.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This scope was everything it was supposed to be. I was skeptical that a scope that cost less than $500 would be able to track well, and give repeatable, reliable adjustments for long range shooting, but the Vortex 6.5-20 X 50 did it like it was nothing. This scope was mounted on one of my custom rifles (I am a precision gunsmith). First, I zeroed the scope at 200 yards, shooting very impressive cloverleaf groups at 200 yards. Then I tested it at 400 yards, and it dropped my bullets into perfectly centered groups every time. Then I backed up to 600 yards and commenced to wear out a 6" steel plate, producing a group about the size of an orange for 25 shots. I just punched my pertinent data into my ballistic computer, and dialed in what the computer said should be money at 600 yards, and the vortex delivered. That's the good news, and very good it is. There is only one gripe I have with this scope, and to be honest, I'm so thunderstruck and starry eyed over the positive stuff I just mentioned, that I really just DONT CARE about this small issue, but in the spirit of full disclosure, I have to mention that the subtensions on the retical are not what they should be (lets just assume for a minute that I am a professional and I know what I'm talking about). The horizontal subtensions are supposed to be 2 MOA apart at full magnification. They are not. At 100 yards, a 6" diamond should subtend a little less than three 2 MOA divisions (1MOA being 1.047" X 6 = 6.282" ie: the 6" diamond should have been 1/4" shy of perfectly subtending three horizontal dashes) What actually happened was that three horizontal dashes subtended about 7" of the target. This is a second focal plane scope, so if it were possible to crank the power up just a little more, I think that 6" diamond would have grown right into the proper size, but as it is, there is no way those marks are right. Like I said though, for the price, I'm used to sacrificing precision adjustment instead of retical accuracy, and anybody who shoots long range knows how to calculate their retical subtensions for accurate range readings. What you cannot adjust for with math is a scope that does not track like it is supposed to, and I'm extatic to report that this scope can be used for long range shooting! Buy one. You'll be impressed! Accuracy only matters if you put it where it counts and Vortex did. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
My scope arrived on time and well packed. I immediately mounted it to my Ruger Precision Rifle using Vortex precision rings mounted high to clear the barrel. I only had opportunity to bore sight and fire one magazine. The bore sight showed 5" high and 4" left. While on the Bi-pod and sand bags I aligned the cross hairs on the bullseye and adjusted to the first hit. The following 9 rounds landed in the 1 1/2" bullseye at 100 yds.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Ive been looking to buy a Vortex scope for awhile now. I came across the ones on eBay at Molly’s Place, bought it for a super price, and i cannot be happier! Looking forward to taking it out in the woods this deer season!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
As noted above, this is my first Vortex rifle scope (Leupold tactical are my standard) - it is mounted on a Noreen BN-36 Assassin 30-06 and has so far held up well. Needed only minor adjustment in order to get zeroed and for the price it appears to be an excellent bargain. Solidly built with crisp turret movement and an clear Mil-Dot recticle - so far so good.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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