Here is the balance of the review after testing the Vortex Viper scope at the range. As stated above the image is crisp and clear.The scope was mounted in Leupold QR low rings on a 7mm-08 LVSF(Tried to mount it on a 25-06 with the low rings, but because of the large magnification adjustment knob I would have needed to use medium rings.The knob just barley touched the base and seemed functional but still was rubbing slightly)Again as stated the eye relief and especially the "eye box" were less than the Leupold VX II that I compared it too. Neither was a great problem as both where adequate.The scope was zeroed in with 3 shots after bore sighting.The adjustments where crisp clicks that where audible.The scope tracked well as I moved it vertically and horizontally.The Vortex also was repeatable as I brought it right back to the same point of aim after moving it about. Vortex seems to be putting out a very nice scope, as far as how durable these scopes are is something that time will have to bear out.They have Vortex's VIP warranty so should a problem arise it would be taken care of "no questions asked".The other bonus with this scope is the turrets which are able to be re-indexed to zero after sighting in without disturbing the settings. I would recommend this scope if you weren't putting it on a light weight rig as you give up a couple Oz. of weight and it's a bit larger than a Leupold. Of course if your a Zeiss Conquest fan this scope should be right up your alley as I feel that Vortex looked at the Conquest for their inspiration. I give the nod to the Vortex for image and an edge in low light conditions.Also the turret knobs are a plus.The Leupold was a winner in the size,weight category as well as eye relief and large "eye box". Here are the spec's on the Vortex Viper 3x9 as well as the Leupold VX II 3x9 for comparison.

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Specifications for Vortex Viper 3-9x40 VPR-M-01P Plex Reticle Black Matte Riflescopes:
Model:
VPR-M-01P
Magnification:
3-9x
Objective Lens (mm):
40
Field of View (ft @ 100 yds):
35.5 - 12.2
Eye Relief (inches): 3.7 - 3.5
Tube Size (inches):
1
Reticle Style: Plex
Turret Style:
Low profile
Adjustment Graduation:
1/4 MOA
Max Internal Elevation Adjustment: 70 MOA
Min Internal Elevation Adjustment:
70 MOA
Parallax Setting: 100
Length (inches):
12.4
Color: Black
Finish:
Matte
Weight (oz): 14.2
Weatherproofing:
Waterproof and Fogproof
Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated
Name:
Vortex Viper 3-9x40 VPR-M-01P Plex Reticle Black Matte Riflescopes

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Specifications of Leupold VX-II 3-9 x 40 mm RilfeScope:


Actual Magnification: 3.3(3x) 8.6(9x)

Length (in): 12.4

Eyepiece Length (in): 3.1

Objective Length (in): 3.5

Objective Diameter (in): 1.8

Eyepiece Diameter (in): 1.6

Tube Diameter: 1.0in

Weight: 12.0 oz. / 340 grams

Eye Relief (in): 4.7(3x) 3.7(9x)

Eye Relief (mm): 119(3x) 94(9x)

Obj. Lens Diameter: 1.6in / 40mm

Max. Adjustment @ 100 yds (in): 56

Max. Adjustment @ 100 m (cm): 142

FOV @ 100 yds (ft): 32.3(3x) 14.0(9x)

FOV @ 100 m (m): 10.8(3x) 4.7(9x)

Max. Mount Ring Spacing (in): 5.6

Front Ring Space (in): 2.3

Rear Ring Space (in): 2.2


Here are some pictures of the Vortex Viper 3x9,also some comparison shots next to a Leupold VX II 3x9 [Linked Image] [Linked Image] [Linked Image] [img] [img]http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/9898/img0534xh6.jpg[/img] [/img] [Linked Image] [Linked Image] [Linked Image] The Vortex is on the left ,it's lenses have a green tint to them [img]http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3430/img0537nl0.jpg[/img] [img]http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/4646/img0526mo7.jpg[/img]

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