EoTech Vudu 1-6x

[OpticsPlanet]

Hey,

So we got one of the EoTech Vudu 1-6x scopes in to play with so I thought I would post some photos, answer any questions people might have, etc.

Pretty nice scope...anyone who likes the circle dot reticle in the HWS should like the scope, especially people who thought the HWS reticle was too "fuzzy/pixelated/etc"

Comes with a detachable throw lever. On 6x magnification, the large circle portion of the reticle is not visible. The push buttons for the illumination are nice and easy to use while looking through the scope.

Still waiting on EoTech to send us their own mounts to go with it....can't wait to see what those are all about











-Matt S.

[SuperSet]

Thanks for the early report! Have you tried it in direct sunlight?

[big blaze]

Does the scope have a zero stop for the elevation turret?
Do they make a model that has a reticle with MOA subtensions?
Where is the scope made?

[OpticsPlanet]

Thanks for the early report! Have you tried it in direct sunlight?

Nope, but I can go outside and grab a few photos for ya

ADDED:

So on the brightest setting, in direct sunlight, the reticle appears as a dull maroon....still can be used, but not very impressive compared to some other options. Photos to come.

Does the scope have a zero stop for the elevation turret?
Do they make a model that has a reticle with MOA subtensions?
Where is the scope made?

-No Zero Stop on this model, or listed as a feature by EoTech

-Reticles are posted http://www.eotechinc.com/precision-r...opes/vudu-1-6x

The model we received has the SR-3 reticle. First Focal Plane but specific reticle subtensions not listed at this time. Scope click values are listed in both MOA and MRAD on website.

-Made in Japan

Great Questions!

-Matt S.

[SD County Gun Owners PAC]

any idea of cost?

[lehn20]

I played with one at SHOT. I liked it a lot. MSRP was 1299.00 So probably around a 1000 market I guess??

Im getting one for sure

[OpticsPlanet]

I played with one at SHOT. I liked it a lot. MSRP was 1299.00 So probably around a 1000 market I guess??

Im getting one for sure

Thanks, couldn't remember what the exact MSRP was but I was going to say figure between $1000-1200 out the door. For a Japanese made 1-6x like this, that's still several hundred below competitors.

I played with them at SHOT as well but they were definitely prototypes still as the illumination was a bit finicky. Looks like they cleaned that up nicely.

-Matt S.

[big blaze]

Thanks for the response back. If this scope has a zero stop it will compete very well against what's on the market now.
Keep us updated on reticle options & subtensions.

Thanks
BigBlaze

[big blaze]

Is there an ETA on availability?

[ScottsBad]

Not much in the way of information. I'm assuming it must have an etched reticle with illumination.

About a 3.5 inch eye relief...not too bad.

Weight is about right, and it is compact, but the battery is always the Achilles heel of these scopes if they rely on illumination.

It think it is unusual to list a scope as having 10,000 hours of battery life, then also add that it has a two hour battery saving auto shutoff.

So what's the deal? 10,000 hours of useful battery life with a 2 hour auto shut off? Two hours is WAY too short for a serious scope. Which means this is a consumer scope and the 10,000 hours is probably at a low setting that is not useful.

Sure if the reticle is etched you can fall back on that, except in low light.

Does it have an auto on with movement like a Leupold?

Anyway, from the info provided there is nothing special about this scope. Might as well just buy a SWFA 1-6X.

Or am I missing something?

[OpticsPlanet]

Is there an ETA on availability?

August according to their website, but we all know how that can change

-Matt S.

[OpticsPlanet]

Not much in the way of information. I'm assuming it must have an etched reticle with illumination.

About a 3.5 inch eye relief...not too bad.

Weight is about right, and it is compact, but the battery is always the Achilles heal of these scopes if they rely on illumination.

It think it is unusual to list a scope as having 10,000 hours of battery life, then also add that it has a two hour battery saving auto shutoff.

So what's the deal? 10,000 hours of useful battery life with a 2 hour auto shut off? Two hours is WAY too short for a serious scope. Which means this is a consumer scope and the 10,000 hours is probably at a low setting that is not useful.

Sure if the reticle is etched you can fall back on that, except in low light.

Does it have an auto on with movement like a Leupold?

Anyway, from the info provided there is nothing special about this scope. Might as well just buy a SWFA 1-6X.

Or am I missing something?

Definitely an etched reticle.

They are targeting 3 gun competitors and hunters (according to their marketing). Makes sense to me.

2 hour auto shutoff should be more than adequate for hunters, 3 gun, etc....really only a military user could draw complaint with that, which i don't think this scope is meant for.

the 10,000 battery life on minimum brightness setting is bothersome to me because the min. brightness setting is too low for many conditions...so what is the battery life on medium brightness or max brightness is what I want to know (and might have to test....we'll see).

If zero stop isn't a primary concern (or ends up being a feature) then i think the Vudu 1-6x becomes a prime contender for the Vortex Razor Gen II or other $1500+ 1-6x scopes.

-Matt S.

[SuperSet]

Actually, I heard at SHOT that there was a different EOTech Vudu for 3-gun. It'll be second focal plane and have a different illumination option.
3-Gunners don't use FFP much since there's very little ranging done.

[big blaze]

Not much in the way of information. I'm assuming it must have an etched reticle with illumination.

About a 3.5 inch eye relief...not too bad.

Weight is about right, and it is compact, but the battery is always the Achilles heel of these scopes if they rely on illumination.

It think it is unusual to list a scope as having 10,000 hours of battery life, then also add that it has a two hour battery saving auto shutoff.

So what's the deal? 10,000 hours of useful battery life with a 2 hour auto shut off? Two hours is WAY too short for a serious scope. Which means this is a consumer scope and the 10,000 hours is probably at a low setting that is not useful.

Sure if the reticle is etched you can fall back on that, except in low light.

Does it have an auto on with movement like a Leupold?

Anyway, from the info provided there is nothing special about this scope. Might as well just buy a SWFA 1-6X.

Or am I missing something?

I think the only thing you might be missing is some people like myself prefer an MOA turret & MOA reticle subtensions. Most of the scopes in this magnification range are either BDC or MIL reticles.

[big blaze]

Definitely an etched reticle.

They are targeting 3 gun competitors and hunters (according to their marketing). Makes sense to me.

2 hour auto shutoff should be more than adequate for hunters, 3 gun, etc....really only a military user could draw complaint with that, which i don't think this scope is meant for.

the 10,000 battery life on minimum brightness setting is bothersome to me because the min. brightness setting is too low for many conditions...so what is the battery life on medium brightness or max brightness is what I want to know (and might have to test....we'll see).

If zero stop isn't a primary concern (or ends up being a feature) then i think the Vudu 1-6x becomes a prime contender for the Vortex Razor Gen II or other $1500+ 1-6x scopes.

-Matt S.

As a hunter the zero stop is of primary concern as it makes it more idiot proof. In addition to a zero stop having a lock on the elevation turret would be great to prevent accidental movement while hiking around and off roading in a Jeep from one stand to the next.