Thread: Vixen optics

@rambo-6mmrem

Confused
Here is the same scope in USA (and in US$) and 2nd link in NZ in NZ$
My prices support the USA price but no way I come close to the NZ price :-(

Vixen 2.5-10x56 Rifle Scope SF German 4 Reticle 5812 On Sale


https://www.outdoorsupplies.co.nz/Vi...2.5-10x56.html

NZ price there might be a pre-world-turning-to-shit price?

Originally Posted by Spoon

NZ price there might be a pre-world-turning-to-shit price?

Yes - and according to my man it is an out dated unit too
Going to be interesting to see prices come Spring or when they (shops) replace stock at post CV NZ$ rates

Originally Posted by Sarvo

Yes - and according to my man it is an out dated unit too
Going to be interesting to see prices come Spring or when they (shops) replace stock at post CV NZ$ rates

Outdoors Supplies web site is notoriously out of date and contains a lot of unavailable stuff.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Outdoors Supplies web site is notoriously out of date and contains a lot of unavailable stuff.

Don't say that mate just ordered 162eldx and 7mm wsm brass. Pills turned up but brass didn't heard stories in the past and now starting to worry...

Have it mounted on my 204 ready for testing

1st thoughts glass is absolutely amazing
As good as any leupold with maybe the Exception if the really high end ones
Certainly as good as any of there basic hunting scopes

@Steve123
I have the Vixen 111 series 2.5 to 15 x 50 it is a very clear bit of glass and works well in low light.
I would put it well above a vortex ( I have had a couple of vipers and looked through a few PST's ) of similar cost.
I have been able to ID deer and their gender when a vortex viper cant find the deer, on dark. A true side by side comparison.
The other vortex issue I have is their very thick rim, when looking through, makes the lens look small / gives a smaller field of view.
I think Vortex have a very good marketing strategy, and that is persuasive in itself.

https://www.scopeuout.co.nz/products...an-4-reticle-1

@rambo-6mmrem the V111 has 60 MOA uppty down I think from memory

Originally Posted by johnd

@Steve123
I have the Vixen 111 series 2.5 to 15 x 50 it is a very clear bit of glass and works well in low light.
I would put it well above a vortex ( I have had a couple of vipers and looked through a few PST's ) of similar cost.
I have been able to ID deer and their gender when a vortex viper cant find the deer, on dark. A true side by side comparison.
The other vortex issue I have is their very thick rim, when looking through, makes the lens look small / gives a smaller field of view.
I think Vortex have a very good marketing strategy, and that is persuasive in itself.

https://www.scopeuout.co.nz/products...an-4-reticle-1

@rambo-6mmrem the V111 has 60 MOA uppty down I think from memory

Are they capped turrets? How does it track? I like the look of them but went with the vx5 for the turrets

Steve Wholesale are the importer/wholesaler.

Vixen

@Huntfisheat
Vixen riflescopes and binoculars carry a lifetime manufacturers warranty against manufacturing defects.
found on net so not sure how 100% info is

Originally Posted by Dusty Fog

i have a 3-12 and if the movement is 30moa then centered i would have 15moa,,but according to hornady ballistics drop chart i only need 12.4 moa to get to reach 1000yrds if i sight my rifle 2 inches high(300wsm) at 100,,its going to be fun finding out,,so am i on the right track,,my longest kill is 328 yrds

2 inches high at 100 is roughly a 200yd zero and my 300wsm load of 208amax at 2820fps with a 200 yd zero needs 24moa to get to 1000....not knowing your load details but i think you may need to check your data you've put in your ballistic app.

Just did quick input of your load into shooter and it gives 23.2 moa for 1000yds

Now that I can't get Nikon I have been looking at the Vixen as an alternative. Recently got the V1 vixen for my son's 223 in 4-16.
Have not had a chance to test it out but it looks and feels great.
Was going to get a VII 1.5-6 but also was told they have made it obsolete. Has been replaced with 1-8 or similar but they are not available yet.
As Sarvo noted the NZ price is way sharp so no point in importing one direct ex US. I was pointed to a Aussie retailer who has some good info online about them.
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Picked up a Vixen 3-12x40 BDC on trade me and mounted it on the BSA 284 tonight. Very impressed with first look. Smooth power ring, quick focus eye piece, positive clicks and crystal clear.

The Conetrol rings take a bit to line up but they are rock solid (and no need for Locktite etc). I’m bore sighted and ready to print some paper. Found the sub-tensions on line. They were for 8x so I’ve calc’d the reduction at 12x and looks good if I sight in 2inch high at 100yards to shoot out to 450yards.

Watch out Leupold....

Sighted in and super easy - first two shots about 3 inches low and 3 inches left. Clicked 16 up and 12 right and pretty good to go




Minor adjustment and I’m ready with the BDC out to 400 with my rangefinder

Scope is nice and clear