Viper PST's about to ship

[et2041]

From Snipers Hide:

"Vortex Viper PST Riflescopes

***Vortex Viper PST Riflescope Update***12-21-2010

Vortex is excited to announce that they are preparing to ship some of the long-awaited Viper PST riflescopes beginning the last week of December.

Although this first shipment will consist of mainly 1-4x24 models, small amounts of other configurations will be shipped out also. Vortex expects the variety of available models to quickly ramp up over the next few weeks—and to have a steady stream throughout the new year."

[shootist~]

Yeah - I've been following this on the Hide. My back-ordered 1-4 PST at SWFA is now showing "complete" but unbilled (whatever that means). Hopefully it will be headed my way shortly.

[shootist~]

Just got off the phone with SWFA - PSTs are not yet in hand. They indicate Vortex is shipping this week and they (SWFA) anticipate some orders will go out next week.

[Singlestack Wonder]

Still holding out on the 1x4 PST until someone posts an illuminated reticule pic in daylight.

[et2041]

Still holding out on the 1x4 PST until someone posts an illuminated reticule pic in daylight.

Trust me, you'll be impressed with it. I've seen them first hand and for the price point they are awesome.

[Skang]

Anyone know where is made-in?

[Singlestack Wonder]

I read somewhere that it's made in Japan. In regards to the reticule, I am interested in seeing on before purchasing. I understand that the circle/dot is the primary illuminated objects but the stadia lines are illuminated as well. Looking to see how the circle/dot and stadia lines contrast with each other. I'd rather have an option for illuminating only the circle/dot or the circle/dot and stadia lines.

[ucrt]

Anyone know where is made-in?

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I read the Razor line was made in Japan and I think the Viper line was made in the ... Philippines...I think.

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[mpom]

Cannot decide between moa & milrad based reticles. Have gotten used to compensating for bullet drop with my t1 micro using inches/moa. Is it worth getting into milrads for this scope? Not planning on getting any long range weapons or high magnification mildot/milrad scopes. Another consideration is moa version has 0.5 inch/100 yards per click turrets while milrad version has 0.72 inch/100 yards per click turrets.
Scope will go on noveske 16" recce low pro, and will be used for shooting at ranges greater than 100 yards, and possibly comperition. Gun will continue to wear t1 micro for hd & classes
Any advice or recommendations?
Thanks in advance,
mark

[shootist~]

Mil or MOA is the "new" age- old question. Truth is (IMO) it does not matter, especially for mid range scopes. MOA is related to inches (almost), but Mil ranging can be in inches/yards as well - not just metric.

I went with the MOA PST because that's how my NF 2.5-10 is setup, plus I have a little experience using ballistics software for same.

Snipers Hide is a good source and there are numerous informative threads on the subject. Use the external search function below for best results (the internal search function sucks):
http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=010955838166721108978%3Aqcbx5qqy10o&hl=en

[Singlestack Wonder]

The math is a little simpler on the MRAD.

[mpom]

Thanks, shootist & SW.
Am leaning towards millrad. Adjustments are coarser, .72" per click vs . 5" per click on the moa version. Should be good enough for my use.

[shootist~]

mpom,

JBM Ballistics is a great site (and free) if you want to get into calculating drops, come ups, wind drift and that sort of thing. Defaults can be set for Mil or MOA and one or two others.

http://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmtraj_simp-5.1.cgi

I'm using it for my SPR /w a 77 gr SMK load. After learning where to set the switches, it works very well.

[d90king]

Street price? Isn't there rumor of Premier doing something similar...?

[shootist~]

Street price?

About $500 and up:
http://swfa.com/Vortex-Viper-PST-Riflescopes-C2860.aspx

[mpom]

Shootist: Got Shooter app for my android. Converted the settings from MOA to Mrad and I should be good to go. JBM should be good to make printed cheat sheet to tape to stock, currently in MOAs.
E90King: Liberty is selling at $450, shipping included, on a wait list basis.
Site says $499, but actual price is $450. Would call to confirm.
Looking forward to the scope!
Thanks everyone.

Mark

[shootist~]

Shootist: Got Shooter app for my android.

:cool: I'm jealous! (Wife won't let me have an android.)

[tray]

Hope this is correct. Has anyone heard from Sam confirming this?

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?p=762798#post762798

[VortexSam]

Hope this is correct. Has anyone heard from Sam confirming this?

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?p=762798#post762798

Hi Tray,

Yes, we are shipping them now. We sent some out last week and will probably be sending more out this week. So, you should see them starting to show up in people's hands this week hopefully.

-Sam

[shootist~]

Just received tracking info - my 1-4 PST is in route as of today. :happy:

[Singlestack Wonder]

Just received tracking info - my 1-4 PST is in route as of today. :happy:

If you would please post an illuminated reticule in daylight pic when you get a chance, it would be appreciated!

[shootist~]

If you would please post an illuminated reticule in daylight pic when you get a chance, it would be appreciated!

I'll give it a try when I get it mounted up. My photography skills my be lacking, however.

[tray]

Hi Tray,

Yes, we are shipping them now. We sent some out last week and will probably be sending more out this week. So, you should see them starting to show up in people's hands this week hopefully.

-Sam

Sam, I recevied confirmation from SWFA today that my scope has shipped!@:) Can't wait to get it.

[shootist~]

Singlestack,

Not mine and a not so bright day, but here are some reticule pics:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2268722#Post2268722

[Singlestack Wonder]

Thanks!