{"id":199653,"date":"2024-07-06T13:19:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-06T18:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=199653"},"modified":"2024-07-06T13:19:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-06T18:19:43","slug":"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\/","title":{"rendered":"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9853-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 scope mounted to rifle on small rocks\" class=\"wp-image-199677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9853-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9853-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9853-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9853-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9853-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9853-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vortex Viper 1-6, king of the mid-tier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">7<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The low-power variable optic (LPVO) is arguably the most popular style optic for the AR platform. With options ranging from under $200 to over $2000, will the $600 Vortex Viper 1-6 be the king of mid-tier LPVOs?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-preface\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\" title=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?\" data-level=\"2\">Preface<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-introducing-the-viper-1-6\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\" title=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?\" data-level=\"2\">Introducing the Viper 1-6<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-mounting-nbsp\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\" title=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?\" data-level=\"2\">Mounting\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-zeroing-the-viper-1-6\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\" title=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?\" data-level=\"2\">Zeroing The Viper 1-6<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-glass-clarity-and-brightness\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\" title=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?\" data-level=\"2\">Glass Clarity and Brightness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-reticle-illumination\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\" title=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?\" data-level=\"2\">Reticle illumination<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion-on-the-viper-1-6\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\" title=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion On the Viper 1-6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preface\">Preface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Just to clarify, when I say LPVO I am talking about a variable-powered optic with a base magnification of 1X. The max magnification may be 4, 6, 8, or even 10X but the main defining characteristic of an LPVO is the 1X base magnification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Generally seen as the do-all optic, a good LPVO has a bright image on 1X and functions similarly to a red dot. Allowing for both eyes to stay open and focused on the target for quick close shots. Then, the magnification can be increased for better precision and target identification at longer ranges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The struggle LPVO manufacturers face is striking an appropriate balance between red dot like performance on 1X and refined functionality at max magnification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introducing-the-viper-1-6\">Introducing the Viper 1-6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When I got the Viper PST gen 2 1-6, I made a few observations right out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">&nbsp;It has a robust feel although it is a bit on the heavy side.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The turret caps fit well and are relatively low profile.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The illumination of the reticle seems to be very bright.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It is longer than I expected. (10.83 inches)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9848-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 top view on gravel\" class=\"wp-image-199675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9848-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9848-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9848-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9848-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9848-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9848-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Overall a good first impression so I wasted no time getting it mounted on a rifle for testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mounting-nbsp\">Mounting&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Mounting this scope is no different than any other and took me less than ten minutes. To help offset this optic\u2019s 22.7oz base weight, I decided to mount it in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeroprecisionusa.com\/ultralight-30mm-scope-mount\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\" title=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aero Precision Ultralight mount<\/a>. Weighing only 3.7oz, this mount does a good job of reducing the combined weight but there are plenty of other 30mm scope mounts if the ultralight option isn\u2019t for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9798-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 on rifle\" class=\"wp-image-199660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9798-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9798-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9798-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9798-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9798-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9798-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This scope offers 3.8 inches of eye relief so I positioned the diopter just over the charging handle. This gives me comfortable head placement, a proper sight picture, and unobstructed access to the charging handle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I also added a throw lever to the zoom adjustment ring. The adjustment is a bit stiff and without a good lever to grab, changing from one to six power would be pretty slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zeroing-the-viper-1-6\">Zeroing The Viper 1-6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Both the windage and elevation turrets are covered by low-profile caps. With the caps removed, the turrets can be adjusted by hand in the interval of half-MOA clicks. These adjustments are moderately tactile and faintly audible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9793-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Turret caps on Vortex scope\" class=\"wp-image-199656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9793-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9793-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9793-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9793-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9793-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9793-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The turrets are laser engraved with half-MOA lines around the perimeter. I doubt many people are dialing their holds on this scope. Both because the turrets are capped and there is no indicator of total turns from zero but these markings make it an option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-glass-clarity-and-brightness\">Glass Clarity and Brightness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Light transmission is the term used to describe how efficiently a scope transmits light from the object being viewed to your eye. In short, a scope with good light transmission will provide a bright image even when ambient light is low. This is usually achieved by implementing a large objective lens on the front of the scope to gather plenty of light to funnel to the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This is where you see an issue for the LPVO. Due to the constraints of 1X lens arrangements, large objective lenses are not an option. In the case of our vortex, the objective lens measures 24mm; about on par for a 30mm bodied LPVO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9834-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Reticle of the Vortex Viper 1-6 scope\" class=\"wp-image-199657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9834-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9834-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9834-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9834-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9834-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9834-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When it comes to light transmission, a 1-6 has an advantage over a 1-8 or 1-10 simply because the scope doesn&#8217;t have to bend the light so much making for a brighter image. Having said that, this scope\u2019s light transmission isn\u2019t too bad. Using it near dusk or early in the morning has not been an issue for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Talking about distortion, this scope shows very little and only near the edge on 1X. In reality, you will rarely notice it unless it is something you are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The parallax is set at 100 yards and is not adjustable but there is an adjustable diopter to ensure the reticle is in focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reticle-illumination\">Reticle illumination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">My favorite feature of this optic is definitely the reticle. It is a basic crosshair with MOA subtensions and widened posts on the 3, 6, and 9 o-clock legs. This reticle does well to draw your focus toward the center without being overly busy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/viper-1-6.png\" alt=\"Reticle specs for Vortex scope\" class=\"wp-image-199662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/viper-1-6.png 822w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/viper-1-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/viper-1-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/viper-1-6-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Now for the special part. This reticle features an illuminated .5 MOA dot at the center of the cross-hair that illuminates bright enough to be useful as a red dot in moderate daylight. I prefer having a bright singular point to aim with vs having a large portion of the reticle illuminated as so many other scopes do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1x.jpg\" alt=\"Looking through reticle at different brightnesses\" class=\"wp-image-199659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1x.jpg 746w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1x-400x234.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1x-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Brightness is adjusted by turning the turret on the left side of the scope. Doing this changes between each of the ten brightness settings and the off settings that are between each level. I like this layout because I can turn the illumination on or off by moving it a single click versus having the scroll through the entire adjustment range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6x.jpg\" alt=\"Looking through Vortex reticle at different brightness levels\" class=\"wp-image-199658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6x.jpg 753w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6x-400x229.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6x-150x86.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Unlike a reflex red dot whose battery may last years, LPVOs take more energy and have a much shorter battery life. This one is only about 150 hours so you\u2019ll want to turn it off when not in use and have plenty of spare batteries. I left it on once after a range trip and the next time I grabbed my rifle a few days later the dot was substantially dimmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9847-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 scope adjustment turrets \" class=\"wp-image-199661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9847-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9847-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9847-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9847-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9847-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9847-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Thankfully changing batteries is very easy. It takes only a minute to replace the single CR 2032 cell. Just unscrew the cap on the brightness adjustment turret, pull out the old battery, and pop in a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion-on-the-viper-1-6\">Conclusion On the Viper 1-6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Overall I have genuinely enjoyed using this scope. It has a durable construction although at the expense of being a little heavy. It has good clarity and an amazingly bright dot. I can&#8217;t forget to mention that it is backed by Vortex\u2019s lifetime warranty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/new-scope-review-meet-the-vortex-venom-1-6x24-sfp\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\" title=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet the Vortex Venom 1-6X24 SFP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This scope has a $900 MSRP but the street price is often much lower around $600. Considering this is a solid mid-tier optic, I think that is a fair price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/vortexoptics.com\/vortex-viper-pst-gen-2-1-6x24-riflescope+reticle-VMR-2~MOA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\" title=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vortex&#8217;s Website<\/a> for more information on this or any of their other products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"vortex-viper-1-6-king-of-the-mid-tier\" title=\"Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With options ranging from under $200 to over $2000, will the $600 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