Vortex Viper 4-12x40 PA ?

[david619]

The scope as Pararallax at 50 yrds to infinity. From what I read most Rimfire Scopes are parallax at 10-20yrds to infinity. Primary use is for plinking at 50 yrds to 150 yrds. Any thoughts? I can get a good deal on this scope for the same price as a Weaver RV9. But have no experience. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

[david619]

Here are the specs. Objective Lens Diameter 40 mm
Eye Relief 3.1-3.4 inches
Field of View 27.1-9.2 feet/100 yards
Tube Size 1 inch
Turret Style Low capped
Adjustment Graduation 1/4 MOA
Travel per Rotation 12 MOA
Max Elevation Adjustment 57 MOA
Max Windage Adjustment 57 MOA
Parallax Setting 50 yards to Infinity
Length 14.4 inches
Weight

[pennys dad]

I dont have any experience with it, but if the price is right and the scope meets your needs, do it. I use this one Bushnell Banner 6-18x50 currently, it is ok, everything seems decent. I gave it a good breakin this weekend, maybe 500 rounds and it worked well. I think for the purpose you will do fine. Vortex is a great scope.

[sholling]

The scope as Pararallax at 50 yrds to infinity. From what I read most Rimfire Scopes are parallax at 10-20yrds to infinity.

Fixed focus rimfire scopes are usually set to be in focus from 25yds to infinity and parallax free at 50yds - 60yds for Leupold. Adjustable objective (AO) and side focus (SF) scopes are parallax free at the in-focus distance, but I assume you mean minimum focus distances for the adjustable objective scopes/side focus scopes. FWIW at 22lr ranges parallax primarily becomes an issue for fine target shooting where being off 1/4" can ruin your scores.

Primary use is for plinking at 50 yrds to 150 yrds. Any thoughts? I can get a good deal on this scope for the same price as a Weaver RV9. But have no experience. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

That's a heck of a price for a Vortex Viper but I think for a rimfire I'd want something that focuses closer. A Weaver V16 4-16x42 AO would probably be a better choice and Natchez has a few models on sale starting at $250. I don't have a V16 laying around but my V24s focus down below 16yds, probably closer to 10. FWIW the V24 is my preferred scope for precision 50yd benchrest.

[david619]

Thanks Guys, the Vortex is Used in great condition, and since Vortex still honors there awesome warranty " no questions ask " even through transfer of ownership is a nice deal, but maybe not not the best option for my purpose. I will go with Glass made in Japan over the phillipines for now. Best Regards, David.

[sholling]

Thanks Guys, the Vortex is Used in great condition, and since Vortex still honors there awesome warranty " no questions ask " even through transfer of ownership is a nice deal, but maybe not not the best option for my purpose. I will go with Glass made in Japan over the phillipines for now. Best Regards, David.

Weaver Classic V scopes are made in Japans top fab. But I wouldn't knock the Philippines because that's where Nikon's scopes are made.

[david619]

Oh I wasn't knocking the Phillipines. I was just choosing the Weaver option over the Vortex for my purpose . That's all I was stating. Best Regards, David