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Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II Second Focal Plane Riflescopes

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 491 ratings
Price: $589.04 $999.99 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

VMR-2 (MOA)
Riflescope
Brand Vortex
Color Black
Style VMR-2 (MOA)
Sport Hunting
Item Weight 22.7 Ounces
Material Aluminum
Magnification Maximum 1
Objective Lens Diameter 1
Magnification Minimum 1 x
Compatible Devices Rifle

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  • The Viper PST Gen II takes incredible performance and rock solid features to new heights. The 1-6x24 second focal plane riflescope is incredibly versatile and ideal for close to medium range scenarios.
  • Users who dial their turrets for drop and wind compensation will appreciate the laser etched turrets, adjustable parallax and the RZR zero stop. A fiber optic rotation indicator ensures you can keep track of your turret position with ease.
  • The reticle offers users highly functional, intuitive, and detailed hold points, yet remains uncluttered for optimal viewing and features 10 intensity levels with off positions between each setting.
  • Extra-low dispersion glass increases resolution and color fidelity. XR fully multi-coated lenses increase light transmission. Armortek coatings protect the lenses from scratches, oil, and dirt.
  • O-ring sealed and argon purged, the Viper delivers waterproof and fogproof performance while the single-piece, aircraft-grade aluminum construction provides a durable platform.
  • Backed by our unlimited, unconditional, lifetime, VIP Warranty. A fully transferable promise to repair or replace your item if it becomes damaged/defective. Does not cover loss, theft, deliberate damage or cosmetic damage that doesn't hinder performance.
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Viper PST Gen II 1-6X24 VMR-2 (MOA) Riflescope (PST-1605)

This updated favorite hands an unfair advantage to shooters who seek to keep the upper hand in every situation from close quarters to long-range shots. The illumination dial is cleanly integrated into the side focus adjustment knob for easy access and streamlined performance. The reticle offers shooters highly functional, intuitive, and detailed hold points, yet remains uncluttered for optimal viewing and features 10 intensity levels with off positions between each setting.

Dual use for Shooting Tactical / Hunting

hunting

VMR-2 MOA Reticle

  • Designed to maximize long distance shooting and ranging abilities, the VMR-2 MOA reticle can be used to effectively determine ranges, holdovers, windage corrections and moving target leads.
  • Second focal plane (SFP) reticles are located near the scope’s eyepiece behind the image erecting and magnifying lenses. This style of reticle does not visually change in size when you change the magnification. The advantage of an SFP reticle is that it always maintains the same ideally-sized appearance. When shooting with this SFP scope, be aware that the listed reticle subtensions used for estimating range, holdover, and wind drift correction are only accurate at the highest magnification.

Other Features

Optical & Convenience

Illuminated Reticle: Provides precise aiming under low-light conditions.

Fast Focus Eyepiece: Allows quick and easy reticle focusing.

Built-In Accuracy Features: Matching (MRAD or MOA) turrets and reticles facilitate fast and accurate shooting at extended ranges.

Internal

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.

Construction

Aircraft-Grade Aluminum: Constructed from a solid block of aircraft-grade aluminum for strength and rigidity.

Shockproof: Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact.

Hard Anodized Finish: Highly durable low-glare matte finish helps camouflage the shooter's position.

PST-1605 PST-1607 PST-3151 PST-5251
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Price $589.04 — $899.00 $880.22
Model 1-6x24 1-6x24 3-15x44 5-25x50
Adjustment Graduation .5 MOA .2 MRAD 1/4 MOA 1/4 MOA
Travel Per Rotation 50 MOA 20 MRAD 25 MOA 25 MOA
Max Elevation Adjustment 160 MOA 46 MRAD 75 MOA 70 MOA
Max Windage Adjustment 160 MOA 46 MRAD 40 MOA 35 MOA
Parallax Setting 100 yards 100 yards 20 yards to infinity 25 yards to infinity

Product Description

An unfair advantage for those who seek the upper hand in every situation - from close quarters to long-range. The illumination dial is cleanly integrated into the side focus adjustment knob for easy access and streamlined performance. The glass-etched reticle offers users highly functional, intuitive, and detailed hold points, yet remains uncluttered for optimal viewing and features 10 intensity levels with off positions between each setting.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
491 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, clarity, material and brightness of the aiming scope sight. For example, they mention it's a great medium tier optic, the best bang for the buck and that the red dot is absolutely positively daylight bright. They also like the adjustability, and performance.

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34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the aiming scope sight. They mention that it is a top scope quality, a great medium tier optic, and the best value for the money. The scope is well built, has clear glass, and an amazing reticle. The view through the scope is amazing, crisp, and clear. The eye box is very forgiving.

"...Well built" Read more

"...Best part is you can still clearly see the reticle (standard cross pattern) so you know exactly where the middle of the red dot is...." Read more

"This is a great scope. I have this on multiple rifles… even on some hunting rifles...." Read more

"...Clicks and caps are very nice and solid. Very bright reticle. I would say this is an excellent 1-6x...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the aiming scope sight. They mention it's the best bang for the buck, a good optic given the price, and has good clarity for the price point. Some say that it saves them a lot of money and is completely satisfied with quality and clarity. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of the scope.

"...and in my opinion the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6 is the best scope in its price range. The glass is crisp and clear. Illumination is bright...." Read more

"...Overall I think this has the best price performance compared to the lower and upper priced models from Vortex." Read more

"...Good glass and it's a perfect price for any shooter to get entry into the lpvo game...." Read more

"...Vortex Viper PST Gen II is an all-around great scope and comes at an excellent price point!..." Read more

20 customers mention18 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the aiming scope sight. They mention that it's crystal clear and easy to adjust.

"...The glass is crisp and clear. Illumination is bright. Adjustments are audible." Read more

"...Mine is very clear, edge to edge. It is heavy but I guess that means it’s beefy inside...." Read more

"This is an exceptional scope. Crystal clear and very easy to adjust. All adjustments are easy and crisp...." Read more

"...It is not a razor, the clarity is fine, but there are clearer options for a little more money, but this is hard to beat." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the material of the aiming scope sight. They mention that it has great glass, is as good as top end scopes, and has a very good FOV. Some say that the optical quality is quite a bit better than the gen 1 pst. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this product.

"Love this scope glass is cleared dot is a plus most of all when using scope. Well built" Read more

"...Good glass and it's a perfect price for any shooter to get entry into the lpvo game...." Read more

"...the market that's for sure or at least at this cost very clear and very good FOV the adjusting ring very sturdy after for civilian use viper PST..." Read more

"It’s a good optic given the price. Glass is excellent for the range it’s in. Adjustments are felt and heard. Like the switch to covered turrets...." Read more

11 customers mention9 positive2 negative

Customers like the brightness of the aiming scope sight. They mention that the glass is crisp and clear, and the illumination is bright.

"...The glass is crisp and clear. Illumination is bright. Adjustments are audible." Read more

"...Clicks and caps are very nice and solid. Very bright reticle. I would say this is an excellent 1-6x...." Read more

"Worked great at 1x all the way up to 6x. Dot is really bright and easy to pick up even in the desert with the sun out...." Read more

"...It’s truly daylight bright also! Eye box is very forgiving. The main thing is the price though!..." Read more

7 customers mention5 positive2 negative

Customers like the adjustability of the aiming scope sight. They say the turret adjustment is easy to make and the adjustments are felt and heard. They also appreciate the switch to covered tur rets and the no fogging feature.

"...All adjustments are easy and crisp. Parallax, turret adjustment, scope power and adjustments on the personal focus are great...." Read more

"...Glass is excellent for the range it’s in. Adjustments are felt and heard. Like the switch to covered turrets. Dot is more than daylight bright...." Read more

"...Easy to adjust and the glass is so clear that I could see at 600 yards where the bullet hit...." Read more

"...Worked well in snow,rain and freezing temperatures no fogging easy to adjust on the fly for ranges and focus" Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the aiming scope sight. They mention that it works well for a long rifle, is good at longer ranges, and is perfect for long range precision shooting.

"Worked great at 1x all the way up to 6x. Dot is really bright and easy to pick up even in the desert with the sun out...." Read more

"Works great and they have a great policy if you damage it. Easy to use and to set the zero stop. Easy to zero...." Read more

"...I have many FFP long range scopes but this SFP is perfect for close or 1000+ yards. All I ever need and the quality is amazing" Read more

"This is a great scope for longer ranges 100 to 800y...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the aiming scope sight easy to use. They mention that the reticle is perfectly simple, the dot is bright, and easy to pick up in the desert with the sun. They also say the MOA retiCLE marks are easy to adjust for windage.

"Very good eye relief and easy to use like a regular red dot when set to 1X magnification...." Read more

"Worked great at 1x all the way up to 6x. Dot is really bright and easy to pick up even in the desert with the sun out...." Read more

"...The glass is extremely clear and the reticle is perfectly simple. I have mine zeroed @50yrds and will be taking it through a class in a few weeks...." Read more

"Works great and they have a great policy if you damage it. Easy to use and to set the zero stop. Easy to zero...." Read more

AWESOME ALL-AROUND SCOPE!!!
5 Stars
AWESOME ALL-AROUND SCOPE!!!
The Vortex Viper PST Gen II is an all-around great scope and comes at an excellent price point! I also own a Razor HD-E Gen II and had I not seen the unbelievable glass/clarity on that scope, this one would definitely fit the bill for almost any application. It’s basically a Razor with slightly less glass clarity. For example, if the Razor’s glass is a 10, the Viper PST would be an 8. Not much difference. Weight is manageable and turrets are solid and tactile. It sits atop my BCM Recce 16 MCMR, mounted in an Aero Precision Ultralight Extended scope mount and is perfect in every way! It’s truly daylight bright also! Eye box is very forgiving. The main thing is the price though! If you’re not ready to pull the trigger on something super-duper expensive, this scope will beat most competitors in its class and you won’t regret it. Look through one if given the chance, but don’t look through a Razor or something higher end prior to. Peace!
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LeRoy Campeau
5.0 out of 5 stars Crystal Clear glass
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
Size: 1-6x24Style: VMR-2 (MOA)Pattern Name: RiflescopeVerified Purchase
Love this scope glass is cleared dot is a plus most of all when using scope. Well built
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Alex M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best LPVO in this price range
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
Size: 1-6x24Style: VMR-2 (MRAD)Pattern Name: RiflescopeVerified Purchase
I've used and looked through many different LPVO's, and in my opinion the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6 is the best scope in its price range. The glass is crisp and clear. Illumination is bright. Adjustments are audible.
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Cosmo Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Great LPVO
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021
Size: 1-6x24Style: VMR-2 (MOA)Pattern Name: RiflescopeVerified Purchase
Very good eye relief and easy to use like a regular red dot when set to 1X magnification. Downside is that you may need to change butt stock or add a riser to get a perfect viewing angle. However, this is true for any rifle scope which is why the precision butt stocks have adjustable cheek welds. Red dot feature works great and here's a good thing for those of us with astigmatism. The smearing is not that bad especially at lower illumination levels. Best part is you can still clearly see the reticle (standard cross pattern) so you know exactly where the middle of the red dot is. Unless you need milliseconds faster close range target acquisition, my opinion is that LPVO is the best option if you also want something with moderate magnification. Do you still need backup iron sights? Yes, but only if you plan to use this in very cold/wet weather where it's difficult to keep the glass clean. The reticle is permanent so still visible without battery. You just lose red dot in case of dead battery or electronics failure. Lastly, out of box my scope had perfect windage so I only needed to set elevation to complete sight. Decided to go with Aero Precision 1 inch offset mount and no issues at all. Overall I think this has the best price performance compared to the lower and upper priced models from Vortex.
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Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars Vortex Quality
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
Size: 5-25x50Style: EBR-4 (MOA)Pattern Name: RiflescopeVerified Purchase
This is a great scope. I have this on multiple rifles… even on some hunting rifles. I know it’s way to big for a hunting scope… but you can easily shoot 500yd plus.
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CodeMonkey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great optic below $600
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
Size: 1-6x24Style: VMR-2 (MOA)Pattern Name: RiflescopeVerified Purchase
I’ve had a Razor 1-6 and can put this against it. It’s not a Razor, let’s get that out of the way but it’s like 80% of the way there. Mine is very clear, edge to edge. It is heavy but I guess that means it’s beefy inside. I do need to get a throw lever as it’s as tight to adjust as my Razor. Build quality feels up there with the razor. Clicks and caps are very nice and solid. Very bright reticle. I would say this is an excellent 1-6x. I wish trijicon had a 1-6 in this price range, I have their 1-4 and that is a great optic as well.

I also have the 1-6 and 1-8 StrikeEagles. This definitely has better glass and those you don’t have the clarity at the edges and the eye relief isn’t as forgiving. So you get what you pay for.
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DA
4.0 out of 5 stars As good as top end scopes
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
Size: 1-6x24Style: VMR-2 (MRAD)Pattern Name: RiflescopeVerified Purchase
I recommend that people buy this optic from a good seller. I bought mine by the Eurooptics seller who ships it Amazon Prime (2 days) from their factory. I have dealt with Eurooptics in the past and their shop is legit. I'm only stating this first because I read a lot of reviews of optics falling apart or breaking apart right out of the box and I just wonder if they got the real optic or not.

Overall I really like this optic and it is a pleasant surprise for me. I decided to chance the optic with my latest build. During the pandemic I got really bored and decided to build a rifle. I decided to use the EOTech with magnifier at first but found the combination to be really difficult outside of 100-200 yards. I didn't want to spend 2k for a new optic and was deciding between the Razor or PST. I ultimately decided to get the PST after reading numerous reviews that the PST is the "budget" version of the Razor. I have this optic on an ARMS #22 high ring.

Overall this is a great optic. I have one high end LPVO that I use and comparing the Vortex PST to they are nearly identical. The eye relief is good and you can rest comfortably with any rifle. The big difference is in the quality around the edges of the glass. What I mean is if you put the Vortex into 1x mode, for the most part it will look okay but around the edges it seems warped like you're looking through a fish eye. It's really clear in the center, then it gets a little blurry around the edges. I want to say that every LPVO I tried has this to some degree and the higher end models tend to have the least warping that I can see but it is still there to some degree especially if you spend a long time looking into it.

At 6x magnification, the optic is really clear. But I can still notice a slight warping around the edges. On my high end glass, I see no warping at all and the picture is very clear. On my PST, I notice the quality of the picture is not nearly as crisp and the slight, but somewhat noticeable warping.

As far as accuracy, this topic is top notch. I'm able to hit targets 300 yards without issue. As a side note, this is the first mil reticle optic I own. I have this mil card that you adjust to determine how far something is. So if you know the measurement of the target (standard 30" target) then depending on how many notches are covering it you can guess the distance. Now being this optic is in the FFP, that means the reticle stays the same no matter what magnification level it is. This is where it gets a bit tricky. I'm not sure if you have to keep the optic fully magnified or if keeping it as magnified as you can is good enough to measure distance. I did some non-scientific tests with it by going to the range and just trying to measure targets at 100, 200, 300 (max range) and I'm able to do so with full magnification. However, at 1x, I am not able to get any proper measurement with it. I'm not sure if that is a positive or negative. My other optics have these BDC and other measurement points but it is clear that you have to keep it max powered to make accurate measurements.

Also highly recommended is the throw levers. As with my first recommendation, please verify you got a legit seller. I bought mine from Amazon's Eurooptics and they are a legit place. The throw lever is a great idea to adjust but it is still difficult to adjust magnification with this thing. I feel like in 3 gun situations, you might find yourself having a hard time adjusting. The switch lever is a good addition and even with it the adjustment is still very difficult to go from one extremes to the other. Without the switch lever, I feel you will have a hard time adjusting this thing. It is not terribly hard but it is hard enough to where you won't be doing it on the fly. Perhaps if you are in a hunting or range situation and you find a good spot and you can adjust in comfort. But on the move or in 3gun situations, this optic is very hard to adjust.

Overall this is a great optic. I highly recommend it and it is indeed comparable to the higher end optics. I do not own a Razor but have a higher end LPVO and the glass is nearly the same and clarity and quality. There is some degree of loss, but you will barely notice it unless you pay very close attention to it.
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Gbkooper
5.0 out of 5 stars It is what you pay for.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023
Size: 1-6x24Style: VMR-2 (MOA)Pattern Name: RiflescopeVerified Purchase
I previously purchased this scope like a month ago and the seller kept updating the shipping time and pushing it back so I almost didn't get this scope but the new seller had it here in 2 days like it said it would and this scope is very nice. Good glass and it's a perfect price for any shooter to get entry into the lpvo game. It isn't quite DAYLIGHT red dot bright but it is still good for 600
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Philip
5.0 out of 5 stars Crystal clear and very easy to adjust
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018
Size: 5-25x50Style: EBR-4 (MOA)Pattern Name: RiflescopeVerified Purchase
This is an exceptional scope. Crystal clear and very easy to adjust. All adjustments are easy and crisp. Parallax, turret adjustment, scope power and adjustments on the personal focus are great. Turning on and off the illuminated reticle is a tad more difficult (as it should be) and make it unlikely that the light will be accidentally turned on

It has a system called RZR Zero stop which is amazing. you set this for elevation only. Once the scope is sighted in you set this at zero and no matter what changes you make to the turret elevation adjustments when you turn it back to zero it is exactly where it was when you sighted it in.

To further explain lets say you want to take a 1,000 yard shot and you know the bullet will drop 125 inches. You would turn the top turret 1/2 turn (up) (12.5 MOA) and your reticle would now be "on the money" at 1,000 yards. Once you have made the shot you dial it back down and it goes to your original zero and stops at that point.

For the money all Vortex optics represent one of the best value there is.
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A.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Qualität zum kleinen Preis
Reviewed in Germany on February 28, 2021
Size: 3-15x44Style: EBR-4 (MOA)Pattern Name: RiflescopeVerified Purchase
Die Vortex Viper PST Gen. 2 Gläser sind ein absoluter Geheimtip. Ist mittlerweile mein drittes Vortex in meiner Sammlung. Klares Bild auch auf 300m, spürbare Klickverstellung die wiederholgenau ist. Auch mein persönlicher Vergleich mit anderen ZF's bis 1800,-€ auf der Schießbahn fiel Positiv zugunsten meines Vortex Glases aus. Meine Empfehlung, schaut euch erstmal die Viper Gen. 2 Serie an bevor ihr euch unnötig ein teueres Glas zulegen wollt.
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sancho
5.0 out of 5 stars Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II 3-15x44 ret. EBR-4 (MOA)
Reviewed in Germany on October 28, 2019
Size: 3-15x44Style: EBR-4 (MOA)Pattern Name: RiflescopeVerified Purchase
Ein Zielfernrohr was wirklich prima ist, klares und sauberes Absehen. Paralaxe verstellbar, Focus verstellbar, kann in unterschiedlichen Helligkeitsstufen beleuchtet werden.
Entfernungseinstellung in Yard, Paralaxe in Yard, Strichplatte in MOA. Ich empfehle eine vernünftige Quick Detach Montagebasis oder vernünftige Montageringe um die Optik bestmöglich nutzen zu können. Bei .308 Win (7,62x51) keine Abweichungen meinerseits feststellbar.
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