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Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen I 1-4x24 Second Focal Plane Riflescopes

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Brand Vortex
Color Black
Style Capped Turrets - TMCQ (MOA)
Sport tactical
Item Weight 1.6 Pounds
Material Aluminum
Magnification Maximum 4
Objective Lens Diameter 24 Millimeters
Magnification Minimum 1
Compatible Devices Rifle

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  • The Viper PST 1-4x24 Second Focal Plane boasts features associated with top-tier riflescopes. The one-piece, shock proof 30mm tube, precision-machined from a single solid block of aircraft-grade aluminum, offers ample windage and elevation adjustment.
  • Matching reticle and turret measurements allow accurate, fast dialing of shots. Illuminated Reticle Electronic illumination aids in low light visibility of reticle Daylight visible Battery included.
  • Customizable Rotational Stop (CRS) aids in return to zero after dialing temporary elevation correction. Precision-force spring system uses premium components in the erector-spring system to ensure maximum repeatability and ease of adjustment.
  • Extra-low dispersion (XD) glass increases resolution and color fidelity, resulting in crisp, sharp images. Proprietary coatings increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces.
  • Fiber optic turret rotation indicator provides a highly visible and tactile point of reference for turret rotations. O-ring seals and argon gas purging provides both shockproof and waterproof performance.
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Specifically designed for the tactical, law enforcement and committed precision shooting communities, the Viper PST series of riflescopes offer the highest levels of performance and reliability. With features such as matched turret/reticle subtensions, CRS zero stop mechanisms and precision ranging reticles, the Viper PSTs are ready for any situation.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
259 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, clarity, value, material and brightness of the aiming scope sight. For example, they mention it's reliable out to 600 yards, has a clear view and the reticle is decent.

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84 customers mention84 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the aiming scope sight. They mention that it has a quality, well built feel to it, and the construction is great. The turrets are positive and audible, and it has nice solid turning turrret. Some say that it's reliable out to 600 yards or better, and has clear bright optics. Overall, most are happy with its appearance and how it feels.

"...The MOA turrets are superb and have a very prominent and sure click every time, they are very firm and I do not fear them moving even with the open..." Read more

"...I love the reticle on this rifle, it's very easy to see in low light conditions and you can always engage the illumination when necessary...." Read more

"Start by saying its worth the money. The construction is great, feels durable. The turrets are positive an audible...." Read more

"...But this isn't a 2-3K $ either. Eye relief is superb. The turrets work well, however, the "zero stop" is handled by small brass shims...." Read more

75 customers mention66 positive9 negative

Customers like the clarity of the aiming scope sight. They say it's more clear than Leupold scopes, has a nice MOA reticle, and is very clear at 1x magnification. Some mention that the image is clear edge to edge.

"...Everything is crisp and clear and I have learned to gauge drop easily with the hashmarks even on a super heavy 400gr bullet...." Read more

"...Glass is clear with generous eye box and eye relief. The illumination is useless for bright sunlight but very effective in low light...." Read more

"...Plus, it is very clear at 1x magnification, so the rifle can be easily used at short distances without magnification caused distortion and confusion...." Read more

"...Good deep markings easy to read good size clear RED markings to indicate magnification and zero stops...." Read more

46 customers mention46 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the aiming scope sight. They say it is a high quality product, with clear glass and reasonable detents. Some customers also mention that it is expensive, but worth it.

"...This scope is a much greater value and looking through them side by side you won't be able to tell a difference unless you are suffering from..." Read more

"Start by saying its worth the money. The construction is great, feels durable. The turrets are positive an audible...." Read more

"...But to Vortex's credit, it is outstanding for the money...." Read more

"...This is a great scope with a just workable reticle at a really good price....FYI---Vortex will not replace the reticle for a larger one at any price..." Read more

39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the material of the aiming scope sight. For example, they mention it's a good feeling scope, has a nice reticle, and has great glass. The clicks are crisp and the turrets are fantastic. Some say that the retiCLE is nice and the holdovers are true. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...The MOA turrets are superb and have a very prominent and sure click every time, they are very firm and I do not fear them moving even with the open..." Read more

"...Other than that, it really is a perfect, lightweight optic. I love it." Read more

"...Its dials and glass are great. This seems similar in design and construction, so I feel it will perform in these areas just as great...." Read more

"...it up to my eye and said "where is the reticle?" The reticle is incredibly fine, much finer that it ought to be on a 1-4 power scope...." Read more

37 customers mention26 positive11 negative

Customers like the brightness of the aiming scope sight. They mention that the illumination is adequate and plenty visible. They also appreciate the illuminated reticle, which can be easily seen without illumination. The product works well in bright sunlight and is very effective in low light. Customers say that it has 5 levels of night vision brightness with an off setting in between. They say that the product has enough settings to accommodate Mos lighting conditions.

"...On level 10 the lighting is more than sufficient to be visible against a bright background and help tremendously in what I do for acquiring a fast..." Read more

"...very easy to see in low light conditions and you can always engage the illumination when necessary...." Read more

"...provides excellent clarity, an etched reticle that can easily seen without illumination and a red dot site if desired...." Read more

"...The illumination is useless for bright sunlight but very effective in low light. At the price I would defiantly buy this scope again." Read more

25 customers mention23 positive2 negative

Customers find the aiming scope sight easy to use with both eyes open. They say the eye relief is great, the turrets are excellent, and the glass is clear. They also say it has a ton of field view and can aim with both eye open. Customers also mention that the reticle is clear and easy to understand, with small markings. They mention that it's easy to set to zero and that it has held zero for the limited ammo they've put through.

"...Eye-relief on this scope is awesome, and makes even fast split second shots a breeze...." Read more

"...Zero stop system is fantastic as well. Note: this is a first focal plane reticle so ranging and other features can only be done on 4x...." Read more

"...Glass is clear with generous eye box and eye relief. The illumination is useless for bright sunlight but very effective in low light...." Read more

"...But this isn't a 2-3K $ either. Eye relief is superb. The turrets work well, however, the "zero stop" is handled by small brass shims...." Read more

14 customers mention10 positive4 negative

Customers like the weight of the scope. They mention it's not too heavy, has a heavy feel to a light scope, and is built tank tough. Some say the adjustments feel nice and snap perfect.

"...Other than that, it really is a perfect, lightweight optic. I love it." Read more

"...When I got it I was pleased with it's appearance and how it felt...." Read more

"...The scope is lighter compared to the more expensive 1x4 and 1x6 scopes, but it does add some overall weight to the rifle...." Read more

"...Maybe not as Fogproof/waterproof as the manual claims! It is also fairly heavy. The optic and mount come in at about 23 ounces...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers like the speed of the aiming scope sight. They mention that it has a quick eye box on 1x, so they can get on target pretty fast. They also appreciate the quick acquisition of target, and the reticle is great for fast shooting and more precise aiming. They love the quick dialing in and the range finding circle. They say it's a fast glass and quick to deploy.

"...removal out of a helicopter, this scope always delivers, shots are on target and the animal always goes down without wounding...." Read more

"...The large ring of the reticle makes quick target acquisitions very easy. Nice MOA reticle. Very clear view with good clean lines on the reticle...." Read more

"...Very fast target on 1x with both eyes open close range. The illumination seemed weak even on the highest setting on an overcast day...." Read more

"...The ranging circle is good for quickly determining the distance of the target at ranges of 200, 400, and 800, but the cross hair and associated..." Read more

Awesome Scope, Fast Glass. Vortex is the Way To Go!
5 Stars
Awesome Scope, Fast Glass. Vortex is the Way To Go!
After years of using strictly Leupold scopes, I decided to try out something different on my .50 Beowulf. I am so glad I did!!The optics in this Vortex Viper PST are phenomenal and amazingly clear. The build quality is simply light years ahead of Leupold which I would have never believed until actually owning one, not to mention this is one awesome looking scope. The MOA turrets are superb and have a very prominent and sure click every time, they are very firm and I do not fear them moving even with the open turrets being jostled around. For such a small objective the glass quality really allows in a surprising amount of light even on 4X, on 1X is this is pretty much a red-dot.The TCMQ reticle is decent, some might say just a bit busy. I was worried about it at first however after the first flight, I found it easy to lead a running animal with and very quick for precision shots on the move. Everything is crisp and clear and I have learned to gauge drop easily with the hashmarks even on a super heavy 400gr bullet.After zeroing, I have square tested it many times at 50 and 100 yards and it ALWAYS returns to zero. I have never had a Leupold do this to the precision that the Vortex does. I use this scope on the .50 Beowulf for aerial gunning of invasive species removal out of a helicopter, this scope always delivers, shots are on target and the animal always goes down without wounding. I have this mounted on the Vortex Cantilever 2in offset mount, this is rock-solid on the hard recoiling Beowulf.Some reviewers comment that the reticle lighting isn't for use in daylight, but I disagree. On level 10 the lighting is more than sufficient to be visible against a bright background and help tremendously in what I do for acquiring a fast moving target and putting rounds down range. Eye-relief on this scope is awesome, and makes even fast split second shots a breeze.Don't waste money on the HD line unless you have cash to burn. This scope is a much greater value and looking through them side by side you won't be able to tell a difference unless you are suffering from placebo effect of just dropping cash on the HD 1-6x.If you aren't one already, this scope will turn you into a lifelong Vortex customer, I know it did for me. (The awesome guarantee that Vortex offers on all its optics helped as well)-Upgrayedd
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Upgrayedd
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Scope, Fast Glass. Vortex is the Way To Go!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2016
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After years of using strictly Leupold scopes, I decided to try out something different on my .50 Beowulf. I am so glad I did!!

The optics in this Vortex Viper PST are phenomenal and amazingly clear. The build quality is simply light years ahead of Leupold which I would have never believed until actually owning one, not to mention this is one awesome looking scope. The MOA turrets are superb and have a very prominent and sure click every time, they are very firm and I do not fear them moving even with the open turrets being jostled around. For such a small objective the glass quality really allows in a surprising amount of light even on 4X, on 1X is this is pretty much a red-dot.

The TCMQ reticle is decent, some might say just a bit busy. I was worried about it at first however after the first flight, I found it easy to lead a running animal with and very quick for precision shots on the move. Everything is crisp and clear and I have learned to gauge drop easily with the hashmarks even on a super heavy 400gr bullet.

After zeroing, I have square tested it many times at 50 and 100 yards and it ALWAYS returns to zero. I have never had a Leupold do this to the precision that the Vortex does. I use this scope on the .50 Beowulf for aerial gunning of invasive species removal out of a helicopter, this scope always delivers, shots are on target and the animal always goes down without wounding. I have this mounted on the Vortex Cantilever 2in offset mount, this is rock-solid on the hard recoiling Beowulf.

Some reviewers comment that the reticle lighting isn't for use in daylight, but I disagree. On level 10 the lighting is more than sufficient to be visible against a bright background and help tremendously in what I do for acquiring a fast moving target and putting rounds down range. Eye-relief on this scope is awesome, and makes even fast split second shots a breeze.

Don't waste money on the HD line unless you have cash to burn. This scope is a much greater value and looking through them side by side you won't be able to tell a difference unless you are suffering from placebo effect of just dropping cash on the HD 1-6x.

If you aren't one already, this scope will turn you into a lifelong Vortex customer, I know it did for me. (The awesome guarantee that Vortex offers on all its optics helped as well)

-Upgrayedd
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Upgrayedd
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Scope, Fast Glass. Vortex is the Way To Go!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2016
After years of using strictly Leupold scopes, I decided to try out something different on my .50 Beowulf. I am so glad I did!!

The optics in this Vortex Viper PST are phenomenal and amazingly clear. The build quality is simply light years ahead of Leupold which I would have never believed until actually owning one, not to mention this is one awesome looking scope. The MOA turrets are superb and have a very prominent and sure click every time, they are very firm and I do not fear them moving even with the open turrets being jostled around. For such a small objective the glass quality really allows in a surprising amount of light even on 4X, on 1X is this is pretty much a red-dot.

The TCMQ reticle is decent, some might say just a bit busy. I was worried about it at first however after the first flight, I found it easy to lead a running animal with and very quick for precision shots on the move. Everything is crisp and clear and I have learned to gauge drop easily with the hashmarks even on a super heavy 400gr bullet.

After zeroing, I have square tested it many times at 50 and 100 yards and it ALWAYS returns to zero. I have never had a Leupold do this to the precision that the Vortex does. I use this scope on the .50 Beowulf for aerial gunning of invasive species removal out of a helicopter, this scope always delivers, shots are on target and the animal always goes down without wounding. I have this mounted on the Vortex Cantilever 2in offset mount, this is rock-solid on the hard recoiling Beowulf.

Some reviewers comment that the reticle lighting isn't for use in daylight, but I disagree. On level 10 the lighting is more than sufficient to be visible against a bright background and help tremendously in what I do for acquiring a fast moving target and putting rounds down range. Eye-relief on this scope is awesome, and makes even fast split second shots a breeze.

Don't waste money on the HD line unless you have cash to burn. This scope is a much greater value and looking through them side by side you won't be able to tell a difference unless you are suffering from placebo effect of just dropping cash on the HD 1-6x.

If you aren't one already, this scope will turn you into a lifelong Vortex customer, I know it did for me. (The awesome guarantee that Vortex offers on all its optics helped as well)

-Upgrayedd
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Bill B
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Glass!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2017
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To dive right in: this is a fantastic scope for close to medium range. A motivating factor which lead me to purchase this particular optic is the warranty from Vortex.I love the reticle on this rifle, it's very easy to see in low light conditions and you can always engage the illumination when necessary. I keep the illumination on the lowest settings, 1-3. Build seems fairly rugged and the turrets on this optic are simply amazing. Zero stop system is fantastic as well. Note: this is a first focal plane reticle so ranging and other features can only be done on 4x. For the price you are paying, you get a lot of very advanced features on this scope.

Thoughts: Prior to purchasing this optic you need to define your purpose. Mine was to have the ability to engage targets for CQC and also to have the ability to reach out to 200-300 yards. If you do 3 gun competitions or close range hunting up to about 100 yards, this optic would be a fantastic fit.

My only issue that I've had thus far was the zero process. Upon mounting the scope it took a bit to get on the paper, which could have been due to someone tinkering with the turrets prior to shipping. Regardless, I was able to get on the paper and shoot some pretty decent groups at 100 yards. A laser bore sight would've been a huge help.

My next step is to take the rifle that this scope is mounted to and try it at some greater distances with match ammo. I'll certainly update my review after testing it further!

Platform: Bushmaster 556/223 lower with a CBC flat top upper. Ranges tested 25, 50, 75, 100 yards.

***Note: If you're looking for flip up lens covers, I recommend the Butler Creek 02A Objective and Butler Creek Flip-Open Eyepiece Scope Cover, Size 14 (1.605-Inch, 40.8mm).
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Bill B
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Glass!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2017
To dive right in: this is a fantastic scope for close to medium range. A motivating factor which lead me to purchase this particular optic is the warranty from Vortex.I love the reticle on this rifle, it's very easy to see in low light conditions and you can always engage the illumination when necessary. I keep the illumination on the lowest settings, 1-3. Build seems fairly rugged and the turrets on this optic are simply amazing. Zero stop system is fantastic as well. Note: this is a first focal plane reticle so ranging and other features can only be done on 4x. For the price you are paying, you get a lot of very advanced features on this scope.

Thoughts: Prior to purchasing this optic you need to define your purpose. Mine was to have the ability to engage targets for CQC and also to have the ability to reach out to 200-300 yards. If you do 3 gun competitions or close range hunting up to about 100 yards, this optic would be a fantastic fit.

My only issue that I've had thus far was the zero process. Upon mounting the scope it took a bit to get on the paper, which could have been due to someone tinkering with the turrets prior to shipping. Regardless, I was able to get on the paper and shoot some pretty decent groups at 100 yards. A laser bore sight would've been a huge help.

My next step is to take the rifle that this scope is mounted to and try it at some greater distances with match ammo. I'll certainly update my review after testing it further!

Platform: Bushmaster 556/223 lower with a CBC flat top upper. Ranges tested 25, 50, 75, 100 yards.

***Note: If you're looking for flip up lens covers, I recommend the Butler Creek 02A Objective and Butler Creek Flip-Open Eyepiece Scope Cover, Size 14 (1.605-Inch, 40.8mm).
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Cain
4.0 out of 5 stars Vortex pst
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2013
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Start by saying its worth the money. The construction is great, feels durable. The turrets are positive an audible. The only down side is that it outdated in the sense in variable zoom capability. Most scopes with today's technology can achieve 1-6 or 1-8, but at at least twice the price. Glass is clear with generous eye box and eye relief. The illumination is useless for bright sunlight but very effective in low light. At the price I would defiantly buy this scope again.
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Mr. Chubbs
5.0 out of 5 stars A very useful and quality scope
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2017
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I'm a red dot kind of guy. Most of my rifles have red dot sights with no magnification, but since buying a PTR91 in .308 I decided to add some magnification to my collection. After much research I decided upon the Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24 scope. It was an excellent choice for me. For the price this scope provides excellent clarity, an etched reticle that can easily seen without illumination and a red dot site if desired. Plus, it is very clear at 1x magnification, so the rifle can be easily used at short distances without magnification caused distortion and confusion. What do I mean? It has been my experience with scopes with magnification that the field of vision is reduced and the ability to quickly scan left to right to see objects that are close (within 50 feet) can be very disorienting as the field of view seems to quickly blur past objects. With a 1x red-dot system, your eye/mind is used to the scan and can process what you are seeing through the view finder. So, with this 1x4 scope you can still see things close with clarity and then zoom in on objects that are further away. 4x power isn't much, but I find it good enough for the limited distance ranges that I access. This scope is clear and bright all the way from 1-4x. I am enjoying it!
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K D
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2017
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Great optic for the AR platform
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Manny
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2015
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good value love the reticle
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