Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 SFP Dead-Hold BDC (1/4 MOA Turrets) PA Side Focus 30mm Rifle Scope
Built for hunters and shooters who want simplicity without sacrificing performance, the Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 SFP Dead-Hold BDC Rifle Scope delivers reliable long-range capability with an intuitive aiming system. Featuring a 6.5-20x magnification range and a second focal plane Dead-Hold BDC reticle, this scope helps eliminate guesswork on holdovers, making it ideal for real-world hunting scenarios where quick decisions matter. Premium XD glass and fully multi-coated lenses provide sharp, high-contrast images with excellent light transmission, while the side focus parallax adjustment ensures a crisp sight picture from 50 yards to infinity. With capped 1/4 MOA turrets, a durable 30mm tube, and rugged construction, this scope is built to handle recoil, weather, and demanding field use with consistent performance
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Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 SFP Dead-Hold BDC (1/4 MOA Turrets) PA Side Focus Rifle Scope
The Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 SFP Dead-Hold BDC (1/4 MOA Turrets) PA Side Focus Rifle Scope is a rifle scope that you can rely on effortlessly shrugging off recoil, moisture and darkness! The Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 PA status as a premium rifle scope won't be as easy to shake.
Discover a rifle scope with incredible performance features like premium, fully multi-coated optics with 95 percent light transmission, heavy duty Precision Force spring systems and the glass smooth Precision Glide erector system—delivering all this and more at a price that should have pulled a few more hundreds from your wallet than it did.
Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 SFP Dead-Hold BDC (1/4 MOA Turrets) PA Side Focus Rifle Scope
| Magnification | 6.5-20 x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 50 mm |
| Eye Relief | 3.1 inches |
| Field of View | 17.4-6.2 feet/100 yards |
| Tube Size | 30 mm |
| Turret Style | Tall capped |
| Adjustment Graduation | 1/4 MOA |
| Travel per Rotation | 12 MOA |
| Max Elevation Adjustment | 65 MOA |
| Max Windage Adjustment | 65 MOA |
| Parallax Setting | 50 yards to Infinity |
| Length | 14.4 inches |
| Weight | 21.6 ounces |
| Product Manual (PDF) | Download |
| Product Manual 2 (PDF) | Download |
Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 PA DIMENSIONS
| LENGTHS | |||||
| L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 | L6 |
| 14.4 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 6.4 | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| HEIGHTS | |
| H1 | H2 |
| 2.27 | 1.72 |
Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 SFP Dead-Hold BDC (1/4 MOA Turrets) PA Side Focus Rifle Scope
- The Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 PA riflescope is ideal for long range, predator/varmint, and target applications.
- Dead-Hold BDC reticle has a customized design that helps eliminate guesswork on hold-over and windage corrections. Good for any hunting or shooting at varying ranges where estimating hold-over would be a concern.
- Side knob parallax adjust allows quick and easy parallax adjustments with range numbers visible while in the shooting position.
- 30mm main tube offers improved windage and elevation adjustment along with greater strength.
- Tall capped turrets allow quick and easy field adjustments.
OPTICAL FEATURES |
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| XD Lens Elements | Extra-low dispersion (XD) glass increases resolution and color fidelity, resulting in crisp, sharp images. |
| XR Fully Multi-Coated | Proprietary coatings increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces. |
| Second Focal Plane Reticle | Scale of reticle maintains the same ideally-sized appearance. Listed reticle subtensions used for estimating range, holdover and wind drift correction are accurate at the highest magnification. |
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES |
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| Tube Size | 30 mm diameter. |
| Single-Piece Tube | Maximizes alignment for improved accuracy and optimum visual performance, as well as ensures strength and waterproofness. |
| Aircraft-Grade Aluminum | Constructed from a solid block of aircraft-grade aluminum for strength and rigidity. |
| Waterproof | O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating the riflescope for reliable performance in all environments. |
| Fogproof | Argon gas purging prevents internal fogging over a wide range of temperatures. |
| Shockproof | Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact. |
| Hard Anodized Finish | Highly durable low-glare matte finish helps camouflage the shooter's position. |
| ArmorTek | Ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt. |
| Capped Reset Turrets | Allow quick re-indexing of the turret (no tool needed) to zero after sighting in the riflescope. Caps provide external protection for turret. |
| Side Focus | Adjustment located on riflescope's left side and is easily accessible from shooting position. Provides optimal image focus and parallax removal. |
INTERNAL MECHANISM DESIGN FEATURES |
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| Precision-Force Spring System | Uses premium components in the erector-spring system to ensure maximum repeatability and ease of adjustment. |
| Precision-Glide Erector System | Uses premium components in the zoom lens mechanism to ensure smooth magnification changes under the harshest conditions. |
CONVENIENCE FEATURES |
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| MAG-Bar | Allows rapid, easy changes in magnification. |
| Fast Focus Eyepiece | Allows quick and easy reticle focusing. |
DEAD-HOLD BDC RETICLE
1. What magnification range does this scope offer
It features a 6.5-20x magnification range, making it suitable for long-range, varmint, and target shooting
2. Is this scope first or second focal plane
It is a second focal plane scope, meaning the reticle size remains constant as magnification changes
3. What type of reticle does it use
It uses the Dead-Hold BDC reticle, designed to help compensate for bullet drop and wind drift without complex calculations
4. When are the reticle subtensions accurate
The reticle is calibrated for accuracy at the highest magnification (20x)
5. What is the tube size
It has a 30mm tube, providing strength and increased adjustment range
6. How precise are the turret adjustments
The turrets adjust in 1/4 MOA increments for accurate and repeatable corrections
7. What is the maximum adjustment range
It offers up to 65 MOA of elevation and 65 MOA of windage adjustment
8. Does it have parallax adjustment
Yes, it features side focus parallax adjustment from approximately 50 yards to infinity
9. Is it durable and weatherproof
Yes, it is waterproof, fogproof, and built from a single-piece aircraft-grade aluminium tube for durability in harsh conditions
10. What warranty does this scope come with
It is backed by the Vortex VIP Lifetime Warranty, which is unlimited, unconditional, and transferable
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