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It’s a whole new year and optics manufacturers are ushering in new glass! Some of the newest offerings are the Vortex Venom 3-15x44mm FFP (First Focal Plane) and Vortex Venom 1-6x24mm SFP (Second Focal Plane). This expands out the Venom family of optics to 3 selections now bridging the gap from Low Powered Variable Optics (LPVO) all the way up to high magnification options in the original 5-25x option.
Vortex Optics @ TFB:
- POTD: Vortex Optics Impact 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder
- New Fall/Winter “Heavyweight” Lineup from Vortex Optics
- Vortex Impact 4000 Weapon-Mounted LRF
- Youth-Sized, Big Performance! Vortex Bantam HD 6.5×32 Binoculars
- Vortex GlassPak Sport & Pro Bino Harness plus Razor HD 13-39x56mm
NEW Vortex Venom 3-15x44mm FFP (First Focal Plane) – MSRP $649.99
For all of the competition shooters and hunters in the reading audience, this might be your next scope. It’s a chonky boi being a 34mm tube, but it simultaneously lets in a bevy of light and is not that heavy for its size. Moreover, at an MSRP of $649.99, it is a very affordable option to be able to shoot anywhere from 15 to 1,000 yards with one optic.
- First Focal Plane Reticle – Accurate holdovers through the entire magnification range
- Revstop® Zero System – Fast and reliable return to zero
- 34mm Tube Size – Strength and greater range of travel
- Capped Windage, Exposed Elevation Turrets – A perfect balance between quick adjustments and precise dialing control
- Throw Lever – The included throw lever can be installed for quick and easy magnification adjustments
- SKU: VEN-31502 (EBR-7C MRAD) | VEN-31501 (EBR-7C MOA)
- Reticle: EBR-7C MRAD | EBR-7C MOA
- Magnification X Objective Lens Diameter: 3-15×44
- Focal Plane: FFP (First Focal Plane)
- Eye Relief: 3.7″
- Linear Field of View @ 100 Yards: 42.4′ – 8.4′
- Zero Stop System: RevStop®
- Max Travel: Elevation: 36 MRAD, Windage: 21 MRAD | Elevation: 124 MOA, Windage: 75 MOA
- Tube Size: 34mm
- Length: 13.3″
- Weight: 28.8 Oz
NEW Vortex Venom 1-6x24mm SFP (Second Focal Plane) – MSRP $449.99
Next up on the list of new optics for the year from Vortex Optics is the Vortex Venom 1-6x24mm SFP (Second Focal Plane). This Low Powered Variable Optics (LPVO) gives the user better quality glass than other entry-level offerings all while boasting value with its included throw lever, lit reticle, sun shade, flip caps, lens cloth, and tactile turrets.
- Second Focal Plane – Ensures an easy-to-see reticle image throughout entire magnification range
- Illuminated AR-BDC3 Reticle – Delivers fast and accurate close- to mid-range target engagements
- Throw Lever – The included throw lever can be installed for quick and easy magnification adjustments
- SKU: VEN-1601
- Magnification X Objective Lens Diameter: 1-6×24
- Focal Plane: SFP
- Reticle: AR-BDC3
- Illumination: Yes
- Eye Relief: 3.7″
- Linear Field of View @ 100 Yards: 126.0′ – 20.2′
- Max Travel: Elevation: 140 MOA, Windage: 140 MOA
- Tube Size: 30mm
- Length: 10.3″
- Weight: 19.5 Oz
The Vortex Venom series of riflescopes is situated nicely between more affordable options like the Crossfire II series and the “mortgage payment” Razor lineup that touts unquestionable quality. If you want high-quality, high-value, and an attainable price-point, the Vortex Venom grouping of optics with the 1-6x, 3-15x, and 5-25x offerings might be your jam. As always, let us know all of your thoughts on these new Vortex Optics in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
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