Posted: 1/12/2011 7:30:06 PM EDT
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**Nevermind** Thanks for the email Sam! That answered my questions.
This might be an odd question, but I will ask it anyway. I just received my new Vortex Viper PST 1-4X and the magnification adjustment has two different marks on it. On one side, it has the number "1", but on the other side of the notch, it says "4X" and it's the same when at 4X. It has a "1" on the other side. Sam, if you could tell me why the dual (opposite) markings, I would appreciate it. Thanks! |
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Quoted: **Nevermind** Thanks for the email Sam! That answered my questions. This might be an odd question, but I will ask it anyway. I just received my new Vortex Viper PST 1-4X and the magnification adjustment has two different marks on it. On one side, it has the number "1", but on the other side of the notch, it says "4X" and it's the same when at 4X. It has a "1" on the other side. Sam, if you could tell me why the dual (opposite) markings, I would appreciate it. Thanks! No problem vugger. I'll add my response here though just in case others are wondering. On the SFP PSTs you will notice on the front side of the little knobs, that have the magnification printed on them, there is another number. This is the reticle multiplier. This tells you what to multiply the reticle subtentions by in order to have an accurate measurement. For example, on the 1-4x24 the reticle is calibrated so that at 4x the reticle is accurate. However if you divide that magnification by 2 then you can simply multiply the reticle subtentions by 2 in order to get an accurate measurement (or hold over). If you divide the magnification by 4 then you multiply the reticle by 4. So, at 4x you will see a 1 on the front of the knob. At 2x you should see a 2, at 1x you should see a 4. This is just there as a little "cheat sheet" in case you want to range or hold at other magnifications besides the highest (all the SFP PSTs have reticles calibrated to be accurate at the highest magnification) -Sam |
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I am now expecting a Viper PST 1-4 (mil/mil) to arrive at my house by Wednesday, to use on a Spikes ST15. Usually use ACOG's on my AR's but want something that is a true 1x as well as has the ability to magnify a little.
I have owned bino's and the Razor Spotter from Vortex, and they have always been way better than their price indicated. I have one on the way now, so am pretty much committed, but if anyone (including OP) can share their thoughts on this optic, please do so. I am glad the PST turned out to be SFP so we dont have to cope with a tiny 1x retcile, and I have no need for FFP on a scope for my carbine, although I am sure some guys do. ETA- I am also expecting to have my hands on a new Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP, Mil/mil in a couple weeks. I am actually going to mount it on my 20" APA 308. I sold a Schmidt 4-16 and am going to use the PST as (at least) an interim scope on the Patriot, but if I like it enough (expect to) I am going to leave it there. The PST's offer all the features that we need, which have required me to spend upwards of $2500 per scope in the past. I am hoping the PST series of optics will allow me to move the $2500 scopes and replace with sub $1k pieces of glass and use the extra funds on other platforms and ammo. Thanks Vortex. |