Reviews & Ratings for Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 FFP Rifle scope — 52 reviews — Page 1

I love it.

Sighting in was easy, and I have found it spot on for relatively long range. I haven't put it out to really long range yet (limited options for me), but I look forward to doing so.

I am looking at getting a different Vortex Viper for a different gun right now.

For me this is a great combination of features I wanted, FFP, parallax adjustment, consistent and generous eye relief, useful reticle. I expect that it should work as well as other Vortex scopes I have, and if it doesn't, I believe they've got a good track record with warranty support. That it has an illuminated reticle is a nice feature too, but really bonus. I can tell people it's a built in 'night sight'. Also, not made in China.

Glass and reticle look good, not difficult to position the eye with maximum magnification, and close out pricing that makes it easy to say 'Yes'.

I'm happy to buy soon to be (if not already) discontinued items, because almost all of them will be that way soon :)

This is an awesome scope. Mounted on an M1A. It took a little getting used to FFP and MRAD reticle. A few trips to the range took care of that. Adjustments are dead on. Shooting into a dark shadowed area with illuminated reticle mades a hugh differance. Very clear. Good price for a good scope. No issues with Optics Planet service or Vortex scope.

I was in the market for a First Focal Plane (FFP) optic with solid quality and robust features that wasn't going to break the bank. I think I found it in the Vortex Viper. I am utilizing this scope with a .308 caliber rifle. I doubt that I'll shoot past 600m with this rifle; simply because there are limited places to do so where I am. Set-up was easy; and I mounted using a Vortex 30mm cantilever scope base with QD attachments. The first three rounds out of the bore with the new optic were 3.5 cm low at 50 yards. Made the adjustment and was zeroed at 50 and ready to start moving back. Three rounds to zero is pretty nice if you ask me; not to mention the three impacts were touching. The clicks on the turrets are tactile and appear to be accurate. In the process of zeroing, I was able to make various adjustments for various ranges; then using the data obtained return to those zeros and put accurate rounds on target without issue. I haven't shot at night with it yet; so, I won't comment on the illuminated reticle. However, I will mention that the EBR-1 reticle is sharp; and provides a good deal of functionality. The number and layout of the subtentions allow the user to gather relatively precise data when compared with a round or oblong mil-dot reticle. The ocular focus is smooth and I have not yet had any trouble with it coming out of adjustment. The magnification ring is a little stiffer than I'd like; but definitely not a deal breaker. Parallax adjustment is smoo...
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Would highly recommend the Vortex Viper rifle scope for your next purchase. Excellent warranty. Easy to follow instructions on setting up the sighting in the scope. Was shooting a pattern the size of a nickel at 100 yards. My sons were plinking at targets out to 400 yards with exceptional accuracy with the variable sights that provided exceedingly clear views of our target at that distance.

Excellant scope for the money. I put it on a 6.5 creedmoor and couldnt be happier. I will definitely be buying another in the future. The warranty and quality make this a scope worth buying. I think next time i will opt for a bit more magnification

I bought my first one of these scopes nearly 10 years ago. I used it in several PRS courses for years. Glass was good and clear the scope always tracked well, it was one of the first really affordable, mid quality FFP/Mil/Mil scopes. When they were recently put on closeout at a very reasonable price- less than I paid nearly a decade ago I bought two more. They appear identical to my original scope, just good solid glass. The latest two will end up on SPR type rifles where their power range is nearly perfect.

Let me preface my review by stating I love Nightforce scopes! But, I also prefer a scope with variable power lower than Nightforce builds for different hunting situations, particularly predator and whitetail deer hunting I rarely do at long range. For most hunting situations a magnification above 15 power is unnessary and Nightforce does'nt build less than 22.5. Weight is also another consideration and Nightforce uses a steel tube. To meet my desired needs I have been using this Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 FFP since Vortex indroduced them years ago. Since my original purchase I have aquired three more, each for much less than I paid for the first. Currently I have them mounted on my Sako 2.70,Custom 6.5 Creedmor, CZ .22-.250 RemMag and Custom .338 WimMag.I am purchasing another for my Remington 25-06 AI. The Nightforce ATACR's and NXS's will remain on my .260 Nosler, 6.5x.284, 7mmRUM,.300RUM and .338Edge (all custom made) In addition, I also have a Vortex Gen2 mounted on a Remington 7mm Mag. So, Vortex is slowly eroding my Leupolds from my collection. Just the most high component filled scope for the money from a company that gives 5-Star service from a lifetime warranty. How can you go wrong buying one?

I'm not an expert on rifle scopes, but my friend at a local gun shop is. He said this is one of the high-end scopes with the lighted reticle and, especially, the first focal plane optics, not to mention the quality of the lenses. He said he wished he's seen this deal.

I PURCHASED THIS OPTIC FOR MY REM 700LR IN 300 WIN MAG AND I HAVE TO SAY IT HAS MORE THAN IMPRESSED ME. THE 300 IS A JARRING SHOOTER THAT MADE ME NERVOUS ABOUT THE OPTIC HOLDING ZERO BUT ALL OF THE REVIEWS HELPED ME PULL THE TRIGGER ON THIS SCOPE AND IM GLAD I DID. BETWEEN THE CLARITY, CONSTRUCTION, PRICE, AND WARRANTY IT HAS BEEN A GREAT ADDITION TO MY RIFLE.