{"id":205485,"date":"2024-09-14T15:02:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T20:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=205485"},"modified":"2024-09-14T15:02:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T20:02:14","slug":"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\/","title":{"rendered":"Testing Vortex&#8217;s Viper HD 2-10X 42"},"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\/08\/IMG_0152-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex Viper HD 2-10x42 in mountain forest sitting on rugged red rock pile\" class=\"wp-image-205487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0152-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0152-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0152-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0152-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0152-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0152-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time 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\">8<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-spr-concept\">The SPR Concept<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Vortex releases a new lightweight 2-10x as mid-power scopes continue to grow in popularity.<\/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-the-spr-concept\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\" data-level=\"2\">The SPR Concept<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-viper-hd-2-10-specs\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\" data-level=\"2\">Viper HD 2-10 Specs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-viper-hd-parallax\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\" data-level=\"2\">Viper HD Parallax<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dead-hold-bdc-reticle\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\" data-level=\"2\">Dead-Hold BDC Reticle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-reticle-illumination\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\" data-level=\"2\">Reticle Illumination<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-windage-and-elevation-on-the-viper-hd\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\" data-level=\"2\">Windage and Elevation On the Viper HD<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-clarity-and-field-of-view\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\" data-level=\"2\">Clarity and Field of View<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-final-thoughts-on-the-viper-hd\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\" data-level=\"2\">Final Thoughts On the Viper HD<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I have been dabbling with the Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) concept for the last year or so and I have found a real appreciation for the practicality of a good SPR setup. This is the second scope I&#8217;ve used that fits the category with the first being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/primary-arms-glx-2-5-10-optimal-spr-optic\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\">Primary Arms GLX 2.5-10<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In broad terms, an SPR is just an AR built with mid to long-range use in mind. Contrast this with a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) which is meant for short range and a General Purpose Rifle (GPR) that tries to do a little of everything. Below you will see a graphic depicting the relationship I see between these three rifle types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Copy-of-Screenshot-2024-05-05-162927.png\" alt=\"SPR vs GPR vs SBR\" class=\"wp-image-205496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Copy-of-Screenshot-2024-05-05-162927.png 915w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Copy-of-Screenshot-2024-05-05-162927-400x113.png 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Copy-of-Screenshot-2024-05-05-162927-150x42.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Copy-of-Screenshot-2024-05-05-162927-768x217.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">While I do have a dedicated SPR build, I decided to swap the 1-8x LPVO on my 14.5\u201d GPR for the Vortex Viper HD 2-10. I wanted to see how the 14.5\u201d would benefit from a bit more magnification. While 14.5\u201d is a bit shorter than the typical SPR, I think it fits the role well enough since my goal is increased precision within five hundred yards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-viper-hd-2-10-specs\">Viper HD 2-10 Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To start, here are the general specs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">42mm objective lens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Second focal plane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Capped turrets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fixed 100yd parallax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field of view is 61.6ft-11.9ft at 100yds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">3.4in eye relief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">12.1in long<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">19.9oz in weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">30mm main body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A 12.1\u201d length is pretty standard for a scope with this magnification range but the 30mm tube, not so much. The larger tube is a nice feature since it aids light transmission and allows for more elevation adjustment than a 1\u201d tube but it adds a bit of weight. Not too much in this case though because an overall weight of 19.9oz is on the lighter end of its class.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-viper-hd-parallax\">Viper HD Parallax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Another interesting design choice is to have a fixed 100-yard parallax. Parallax is the difference in the apparent position of an object when viewed from two positions. A simple demonstration of this is to close one eye and place your thumb over a target a few yards away. Then, keeping the thumb still, move your head from side to side and observe how the thumb appears to move relative to the target. Next, physically place your thumb on the target and move your head again. The thumb doesn&#8217;t move because the distance between the target and the thumb is zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In this exercise, your thumb represents the reticle, and the distance between the thumb and the target is the difference between your parallax setting and the actual distance. A correctly adjusted parallax optically corrects for the distance between the reticle and the target making it behave as if the reticle is right on top of the target. This minimizes the effects of imperfect head placement and increases reticle clarity.&nbsp;<\/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\/08\/IMG_0285-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex Viper HD 2-10X42 reticle\" class=\"wp-image-205499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0285-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0285-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0285-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0285-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0285-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0285-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Excluding the ability to adjust parallax simplifies the optic since it deletes an adjustment but it requires the shooter to practice consistent head placement or else pay the price with possible inches of parallax error at long range. For this reason, I prefer adjustable parallax vs fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dead-hold-bdc-reticle\">Dead-Hold BDC Reticle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Viper HD features a simple and clean reticle. See the MOA spacing of the Dead-Hold BDC reticle in the graphic below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-17-143422.png\" alt=\"Vortex Viper HD 2-10X42 reticle\" class=\"wp-image-205492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-17-143422.png 672w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-17-143422-368x300.png 368w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-17-143422-150x122.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">One factor that should not be overlooked is that this is a second focal plane scope. That means that the reticle stays the same size on all the magnification settings.  If you plan to use the hash marks in the reticle for holdovers you need to be aware of what magnification you are on. As a general rule, most people only use reticle BDC on max power with a first focal plane scope since the angular deviation between the markings will be different for every magnification. <\/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\">This reticle features an illuminated dot at the center of the crosshairs. You turn it on by pressing the button opposite the windage turret. There are nine brightness settings on the Viper HD that you scroll through by tapping the same button. When you reach the highest or lowest brightness level the dot will flash letting you know you have maxed out in that direction. Simply hold the button down to shut off the illumination.<\/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\/08\/IMG_0157-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex scope on jagged red rock in forest\" class=\"wp-image-205495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0157-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0157-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0157-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0157-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0157-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0157-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Additionally, there is an auto-off feature on the illumination. Unlike a red dot with a battery that can last for years, illuminated scope batteries generally drain within a couple of days if left on. As my dwindling battery supply can attest, I forget to turn them off far too frequently. In the case of this scope, I have left it on multiple times and come back days later to find it has shut itself off saving me a battery replacement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/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\/08\/IMG_0163-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex 2-10X42 reticle\" class=\"wp-image-205497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0163-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0163-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0163-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0163-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0163-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0163-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This reticle illumination is one of my favorite parts of the scope. The activation button is so much slimmer than the rotating turret most scopes use. The illumination point in the center is bright enough to be used like a red dot when the scope is on low magnification and it does a good job of driving your focus to the center of the reticle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-windage-and-elevation-on-the-viper-hd\">Windage and Elevation On the Viper HD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Knurled aluminum caps cover both the windage and elevation turrets. You will find that the laser-engraved turrets are sturdy and easily adjustable by hand. Adjustments are smooth but tactile and each quarter-inch adjustment is indicated. To set zero position simply pull the turret out, move it to zero, and let it lock back into place. With the zero position set, you can confidently dial windage and elevation adjustments without losing your zero.&nbsp;<\/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\/08\/IMG_0283-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex Viper HD turrets\" class=\"wp-image-205493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0283-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0283-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0283-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0283-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0283-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0283-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clarity-and-field-of-view\">Clarity and Field of View<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This scope offers good clarity and produces a bright image even in the early morning or late evening. This is particularly nice when trying to make use of those last few minutes after sunset and in overcast conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The field of view is nice and wide. I have a good broad view of my target&#8217;s surroundings when using this scope as opposed to many others where it feels like I&#8217;m looking through a paper towel roll.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/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\/08\/IMG_0165-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex 2-10X42 reticle looking at trees on top of mountain\" class=\"wp-image-205494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0165-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0165-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0165-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0165-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0165-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0165-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There is a bit of image distortion near the edge but I would rather have a bit of distortion around the perimeter than a narrower image with edge-to-edge sharpness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts-on-the-viper-hd\">Final Thoughts On the Viper HD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Overall I think this is a good scope and I have found that the more I use it the more I like it. I was right to think it would make a good SPR scope and recently I have started to see its value as a hunting optic as well.&nbsp;<\/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\/08\/IMG_0170-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex Viper HD lens view on top of rock pile\" class=\"wp-image-205498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0170-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0170-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0170-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0170-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0170-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0170-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The capped turrets, lightweight design, and good light transmission are all excellent features for a hunting scope. Even the lack of parallax adjustment becomes a nonissue when hunting medium to large game within five hundred yards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/primary-arms-glx-2-5-10-optimal-spr-optic\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\">Primary Arms GLX 2.5-10 \u2013 Optimal SPR Optic?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The MSRP for the Viper HD 2-10&#215;42 is set at $900 but the street price is much more reasonable at around $600, for this scope that seems to be a fair price to me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/vortexoptics.com\/vortex-viper-hd-2-10x42-dead-hold-bdc-moa.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\">Vortex&#8217;s website<\/a> for more information on this scope or to find a dealer near you so you.&nbsp;<\/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=\"testing-vortexs-viper-hd-2-10x42\" title=\"Testing Vortex's Viper HD 2-10X 42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have a good broad view of my target&#8217;s surroundings when using this scope as opposed to many others where it feels like I&#8217;m looking through a paper towel 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