The Viper PST Gen 2 is Vortex’s mid-tier LPVO (priced between the Venom and the Razor) and lowest-priced LPVO that offers true daylight bright illumination. You have a choice of an MOA or MILRAD crosshair reticle with calibrated hash marks for long-distance shots. The fiber optic embedded in the reticle provides a red dot bright dot at the center with 10 levels of intensity, powered by a CR2032 battery.
Design-wise, the Viper appears very similar to Vortex’s premium LPVO the Razor HD. Its illumination knob features 10 steps of brightness with an off in between. The indexing of the illumination knob felt a tad bit loose and sloppy. Optically it is a bright, clear, and relatively flat sight picture with only a little fish-eye effect.
The Viper’s only drawbacks are its illumination turret and weight (22.7oz). The Viper was one of the first LPVOs to utilize fiber optic in its reticle but is a bit more expensive than fiber optic offerings from Monstrum and Primary Arms. The Viper is still a strong performer and matched with the famous Vortex warranty, still a viable LPVO option today.
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RESOLUTION @ 50yrds
Element 1 / Group -1
SPECS
Objective Lens: 24 mm
Magnification: 1 – 6 x
Tube Diameter: 30 mm
Exit Pupil: 4-24 mm
FOV: 18.8 – 112.5 ft at 100 yds
Eye Relief: 3.8 in
Weight: 22.7 oz
Length: 10.9 in
Parallax: 100 yds
Illumination Type: LED
Battery Type: CR2032
