What is the difference between Vortex Viper PST Gen 1 and 2?

Both Have Two Focal Planes but PST Gen II has more Reticle Choices. Both PST Gen 1 and Gen 2 have two focal planes: First Focal Plane (FFP) and Second Focal Plane (SFP). However, Vortex engineers have ensured that the PST Gen II version provides you with more reticle options.

What does PST stand for on Vortex Viper?

Precision Shooting Tactical
The Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25×50 FFP Rifle Scope, EBR-4 MOA belongs to the new generation of Viper PST II riflescopes. PST stands for Precision Shooting Tactical, these rifle scopes are for shooters who are looking for precision.

What is the Viper PST?

The Viper PST (Precision Shooting Tactical) riflescope boasts features associated with top-tier riflescopes, yet comes in at a street price under the $1,000 mark. Matching reticle and turret measurements allow accurate, fast dialing of shots.

What is the difference between Vortex Viper and Viper HS?

Ryan Avery said: The HS model has capped turrets. The HS LR has a exposed elevation turret with more reticle options and a zero stop. The HS-T has exposed elevation turret, little better reticle option for long range and a zero stop.

Is the Vortex Viper PST good for hunting?

Vortex Viper PST 6-24×50 FFP Scopes are high-quality riflescopes that come with quick-focus eyepiece, enabling the shooter to take faster, focused shots. This is especially good for hunting and competitions.

What does PST mean for scope?

The Viper PST (Precision Shooting Tactical) riflescope is designed for competition and tactical purposes. This means it’s designed to be accurate and efficient at all times and comes with a first focal plane reticle that is etched into the optics and is illuminated to provide easier and more accurate shots.

Which is easier MOA or Mrad?

A 1/4 MOA adjustment is a little easier to adjust. MRAD is somewhat easier to communicate with others. If you think in yards / inches then it is easier to deal with MOA. If you measure in meters / centimetres then you better choose MRAD.

Is the Vortex Viper PST Gen 2 a good scope?

The Vortex Viper PST Gen II features a single piece 30mm tube which is made from aircraft grade aluminum. The overall fit and finish is excellent, and the scope feels very sturdy. The scope is waterproofed and purged with Argon to ensure there won’t be any fog inside when using it in varying conditions.

Where is Vortex Viper PST made?

Philippines
All Viper series riflescopes are manufactured in Philippines, including Vortex Viper, Viper HS, Viper HS LR, Viper HST, and Viper PST Gen 2 riflescopes.

What magnification do I need for 300 yards?

The answer is really simple: a 3-9X riflescope provides an additional level of magnification for every 100 feet, all the way out to 300 yards (900 feet). For many years, 300 yards was about the limit of what most big-game hunters considered to be an ethical shooting distance.

How far can you shoot with a 3x9x40 scope?

1,000 yards
You can shoot out to 1,000 yards just fine with a 3-9×40 if it has good turrets and decent optical quality, so it’s tough to pick just one perfect magnification range for long-range shooting because everyone will have their own preferences.

Does the military use MOA or MIL?

MIL stands for “milliradians” or “mils” and is equal to 3.6 inches at 100 yards. These scopes are slightly easier to communicate ranging with than an MOA and are communicated using meters and centimeters. MILs are extremely common with law enforcement and military professionals.

What is the Viper PST riflescope?

Learn More » The Viper PST (Precision Shooting Tactical) riflescope boasts features associated with top-tier riflescopes, yet comes in at a street price under the $1,000 mark. Matching reticle and turret measurements allow accurate, fast dialing of shots.

Why buy a Viper PST?

Born from an intimate understanding of riflescope design, forward-thinking engineering, and open ears to a market incredibly vocal about what it wants in a riflescope, the Viper PST series delivers the performance and features tactical shooters demand at an economical price. Packed with performance features tactical shooters demand.

What is the vortex Viper HS rifle scope?

Built on an ultra-strong 30mm one-piece machined aluminum tube, the Viper HS delivers increased windage and elevation travel for optimal adjustment Vortex takes its incredibly popular Viper riflescopes to the next level.

What kind of tube is in the vortex Viper HS?

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