When you add a Vortex red dot sight to your firearm, you are able to aim quickly and hit your mark. Vortex Venom Red Dot Sights are designed with tough aluminum housing and an ultra-hard exterior ArmorTek lens coating to defend against scratches and dirt for longer-lasting performance. Venom red dot sights provide uncompromising quality and easy-to-use controls, including auto brightness for dot intensity, so you can spend more time focusing on your target. Pair your sight with Vortex red dot sight accessories to enhance your experience on the range or during the hunt. We also carry the Vortex Venom rifle scope, as well as other Vortex rifle scopes.
When it comes to the Vortex Venom vs. Viper, the best red dot sight for you will depend on your needs and preferences. Both options from Vortex Optics are parallax-free and have unlimited eye relief, but there are some key differences between the two sights that may help guide your decision:
The Venom is available with a 3 MOA or 6 MOA red dot, while the Viper is only available with a 6 MOA dot reticle.
The Venom is optimal for use with handguns, but the Vortex Viper red dot is better suited for rifles.
With both sights on the highest setting, the Viper provides a much longer battery life than the Venom - up to 30,000 hours on a single CR2032 battery.
The Vortex Venom provides a better sight picture at longer distances, which is why it is used with rifles. In exchange, the Viper offers rapid target acquisition for close-quarters encounters.
The Vortex Venom red dot will fit any firearm with a suitable Weaver/Picatinny rail mounting platform. While it can fit with rifles and shotguns, the Venom delivers its best performance when used with a handgun.
No, the Venom does not use Shake Awake technology.
The Venom has two brightness settings: Auto and Manual. When Auto mode is activated, the brightness will automatically adjust to your ambient lighting conditions, powering off in complete darkness and powering in when it senses light. After about 14 hours, the sight will shut off to conserve battery in Auto mode. On Manual mode, the sight never powers off unless you manually turn it off.
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