Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 PA Riflescope – Dead-Hold BDC
The Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 PA is a higher-magnification second-focal-plane riflescope suited to target work, varmint shooting and hunting situations where additional magnification is useful. Its Dead-Hold BDC MOA reticle, side-focus parallax adjustment and capped reset turrets provide a practical combination of aiming reference and external adjustment.
Functional Highlights
- 6.5-20x magnification with a 50 mm objective lens.
- Dead-Hold BDC MOA reticle in the second focal plane.
- 30 mm main tube.
- Side-focus parallax adjustment from 50 yards to infinity.
- Capped reset turrets with 1/4 MOA adjustment clicks.
- Fast-focus eyepiece.
- Magnification reference is visible through the Mag-View fibre-optic indicator.
Technical Specifications
| Magnification | 6.5-20x |
| Objective Lens | 50 mm |
| Reticle | Dead-Hold BDC MOA |
| Focal Plane | Second focal plane |
| Tube Diameter | 30 mm |
| Eye Relief | 3.1" |
| Field of View | 17.4-6.2 ft at 100 yd |
| Parallax | 50 yd to infinity |
| Length | 14.4" |
| Weight | 21.6 oz |
Magnification With Useful Control
Higher magnification is most useful when the rest of the optic supports precise adjustment and focus. The Outdoorsman helps shooters compare those controls alongside reticle choice and intended shooting distance.
