Re: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm
I just bought a VV 6.5X24X44 with the 30MM tube and it is sure a nice piece. I put it on my .220 Swift, I also realy like how the target turrets are so simple to adjust and rezero.
Henry.
Re: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm
I went with the Vortex also, ordered from Cameraland for $280, free shipping. Decided to buy the Weaver Classic Ex. 4.4-16x50 from Natchez for $330 (originally $569) to use on the 06.
Re: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm
Jm59,
How is the Weaver Classic Extreme compared to the viper?
Re: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm
IMO, as far as glass comparison, I would say the Weaver has a slight edge but I really prefer the reticle on the Vortex for target. The Weaver and my leupold VX3 are similar but not as good as my Conquest. If I had to make a choice again for my 12BVSS it would still be the Vortex, the Weaver is better for hunting.
http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/v...exviper6-20x44
http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm...odTitle=Weaver 4.4-16x50 Classic Extreme Riflescope Illuminated German#4 Reticle Matte
Re: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm
Thanks for the info. I was looking at one of the 8-32x50mm models and the reticles do look coarse. I wish they had a model without the illuminated reticle too.
Re: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm
Depends what you are using it for, the German#4 is really my favorite for hunting, I have it in my conquest w/o the dot. The illuminated ret. can be adjusted for brightness or you can just shut it off all together.
Re: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm
Can someone who has this scope comment on the "MAG-View Bar" I keep reading about this feature but haven't found photos of it and don't know what it is and whether or not it is a useful feature or a gimmick.
Also, can you provide pros and cons about the wide plex reticle? I would be interested in how suitable it seems to be for Varmint, General hunting, and target shooting.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to share your knowlege.
Re: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm
I have this scope. Its worth the price.
The mag view bar is kind of a handle on the zoom ring that sticks out towards the shooter. It shows you easily what magnification the scope is on, and you can tell by feeling where you are too.
Is it a gimmick? Yeah. It is useful though.
The wideplex is OK. No pros or cons. It is fine for general use on everything unless you are looking for a ballistic or dot reticle.
The only downside is that 30mm Burris Signature Zee High rings are hard to find and pricey.
Re: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm
I just received the Vortex today but I ordered Warne one piece steel mount and med PA Warne rings
Re: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm
Buy the viper from cameraland right now and dont look back. I have 4 of them and love them, great glass for the price point. Anything over 20x during the day becomes hard to use anyways....
Re: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm
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Originally Posted by Smokey262
I have this scope. Its worth the price.
The mag view bar is kind of a handle on the zoom ring that sticks out towards the shooter. It shows you easily what magnification the scope is one, and you can tell be feeling where you are too.
Is it a gimmick? Yeah. It is useful though.
The wideplex is OK. No pros or cons. It is fine for general use on everything unless you are looking for a ballistic or dot reticle.
The only downside is that 30mm Burris Signature Zee High rings are hard to find and pricey.
+1, great scope for the money.