Vortex Viper PST Gen II Scope Question

[Terryb00]

Hey Guys,
Im looking at the minimum parallax of 20 yds on the Vortex 3-14x44 Viper PST Gen II.
Does anyone have this and is able to tell me if you’re able to focus to say 15 yds? Or is the manufacturers Min Parallax as close as you can possibly go?
Thanks in advance.

 

[socaloldman]

I have a viper 6x24 FFP and it stops at 50 yards. Can get it to 40 yards but must drop power down to 6X. I doubt you will get focus at full power. Such wonderful glass so I just use it on a long range gun.

 

[Terryb00]

"socaloldman"I have a viper 6x24 FFP and it stops at 50 yards. Can get it to 40 yards but must drop power down to 6X. I doubt you will get focus at full power. Such wonderful glass so I just use it on a long range gun.

Hi Nick,
Thanks for the speedy reply.
Yes, I assumed I’d have to be at low power, but wanted to know if I could achieve a clear picture at a little less than “mininum parallax”. Sounds like I can. Cool.
Ive got several SWFA single power scopes, but am looking for something different. Would like to try a FFP variable power, and also go a step up the scope food chain.

 

[Mick-VA]

I have the scope you are interested in and it’s clear as can be at 10 yards up to 10x.

 

[Terryb00]

Thanks Mick.
So, would you say that this Vortex is worth hundreds more than my current SWFA’s?
(I’ve never spent this much on a scope), but have always heard rave reviews on Vortex scopes.

 

[Paul_R]

I have that scope and yes, it is crystal clear at 15 yards from 3x to almost 10x. I'm a big fan of Vortex PST scopes, I have several. I think it's worth every penny. I have a couple of 10x SWFA SS scopes that I like a lot too. Can't go wrong with either IMHO. 

 

[Terryb00]

"Paul_R"I have that scope and yes, it is crystal clear at 15 yards from 3x to almost 10x. I'm a big fan of Vortex PST scopes, I have several. I think it's worth every penny. I have a couple of 10x SWFA SS scopes that I like a lot too. Can't go wrong with either IMHO.

Thanks Guys.
I appreciate it.

 

[Mick-VA]

I don't know what you intend to mount it on or your shooting preferences and intended use so I will keep it general. I have 3 SWFA FFP 3-15-42 mil/Mil. I have 4 vortex vipers , one gen 1 and 3 gen 2 all FFP Mil/Mil including 2-10x , 3-15x and 5-25x. I like both brands but they are in different brackets as to functions, costs, quality, clarity. Each of them are excellent choices in their respective price brackets.

I use the SWFAs on bullpups because of their small form factor and lower weight. I use the Viper gen 2s on RAW HM1000x .25 and .30 due to their great reticle designs for shooting in wind and their vastly superior turret design and functionality. I use the smaller 2-10xs on a Leshiy and a Taipan Vet Shorty. Do I think the vortex vipers are worth the extra bucks? In a word - yes! The vortex are especially a good value when purchased during sales like this week's Memorial Day sales at various stores.

 

[Terryb00]

Thanks Mick

 

[Quoddy]

I have the scope you’re interested in on my new .30 Impact X. It focuses well 3x to 12x at 15yds. I think sharpness drops off just a tad at 15x. I love the scope and have no complaints on any of it’s features. Photo is during a 100yd zeroing in yesterday. It’s a DonnyFL shroud and Ronin. That’s a Kubota attachment in the background, not a part of the Viper.

 

[Terryb00]

You guys are informative, and enabling.
I ordered the scope.
Thanks

 

[Paul_R]

"Quoddy"....That’s a Kabota attachment in the background, not a part of the Viper.

That made me laugh!

 

[LDP]

Terry I see you already ordered it but I have two of those scopes and they are great. If you are a veteran you can get a big discount thru vortex. I know you already ordered it but if you are a veteran I am willing to bet they will give you a refund for the difference of full price and the vet discount.

 

[Terryb00]

"LDP"Terry I see you already ordered it but I have two of those scopes and they are great. If you are a veteran you can get a big discount thru vortex. I know you already ordered it but if you are a veteran I am willing to bet they will give you a refund for the difference of full price and the vet discount.

Hi Leland,
I appreciate the heads up. I'm not a veteran, but if there's others reading that are, it could help save them some money.
Thanks

 

[dwilson050]

True re: the military discount through Vortex. I recently ordered the Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 w/ EBR-2C Ret. (MOA, FFP) from them and the military discount was significant.