Vortex Venom 1-6x24 - AR-BDC - First Person Review

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The Venom is a better StrikeEagle II sfp 1-6x24. Enough said.
00:00 - Garage Clearing
01:28 - Physical Overview
06:23 - Reticle Overview
07:45 - Tracking
08:18 - Back Yard Day
09:20 - Eyebox / Exit Pupil
11:47 - Back Yard Dusk
12:52 - Power Towers
16:14 - Comparison - Vortex StrikeEagle II SFP 1-6x24
19:45 - Comparison - Vortex PST II 1-6x24
22:35 - Comparison - Trijicon TR25 1-6x24
25:38 - Final Thoughts
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@thesuperkat943 Ай бұрын

No shit, I looked up if you had a video on this piece of glass 12 hours ago, and was sad it didn’t exist. Now, I’ve got no reason to be sad at all. Thank ya so much for your wonderful work!

@ecobasetech4558 Ай бұрын

You got to love the "pew, pew" sound effects! 🤣🤣🤣

@FMDad-dm5qo Ай бұрын

Vortex scopes: we’re cookin Vortex prisms/ red dots: hmm keep at it buddy This was impressive. Probably gonna pick up one of these 1-6 Venoms just as a backup/rotation optic; what the esteemed Nutnfancy calls a ‘cast member’

@Brimwald Ай бұрын

That backyard is way nicer than your previous view

@jong2359 Ай бұрын

I paid $250 for this scope, and it is worth every penny. In my opinion, this is the new benchmark for affordable scopes. The Sig Tango is a CLOSE contender because it comes with a mount, but the performance of the Venom is a little bit better all around. Honestly, you should review a few affordable mounts to fill video gaps between scopes. I bet at least 1 Monstrum mount will surprise you (for the price, as always.)

@stevem4783 Ай бұрын

I love Monstrum mounts, I haven't had an issue with them. I think it's dumb to pay a couple hundred dollars for some aluminum and a few set screws, I definitely believe that's an area where a lot of companies are simply price gouging.

@stephenasbridge5251 6 күн бұрын

Utg mounts.

@joshuabruce9920 6 күн бұрын

@stevem4783 when you are Machining from a 4 lb solid block of aluminum, $250-350 is not gouging. There's a lot of machining time on expensive machines. Much better QC, better socket head cap screws(not cheap soft metal) and yes, they're a tad heavier. They're heavier bc they've got thicker uprights, which are far less likely to shift after a drop. Also, you get amazing return to zero if for some reason you need to take the mount off the upper.

@andrewbain5510 Ай бұрын

I bought one of these not too long after it came out. Very feature packed for the price, and the specs all looked good. Mine also came with a plastic sunshade. The flip caps are nice to say they had them, but mine fell off pretty quickly during its first hard use, and I haven't put them back on. Other than that, I'm very pleased with mine!

@austinclark7006 Ай бұрын

You are the best way to check out scopes without seeing all of them in person. Appreciate your work man!!

@justcallmejoeable Ай бұрын

Another high-quality presentation. Thank you!

@sc6802 Ай бұрын

what this means is a pst 3 is coming, soon.

@josephwilson4178 Ай бұрын

I’ve been waiting to see your take on this one!

@anthony420181 Ай бұрын

Arken EP8 FFP 1x8. Would love to see a review on it.

@seraph045 24 күн бұрын

The Brass Facts and FocusTripp reviews on it are very informative.

@MrMillez Ай бұрын

Your review help so much. Thank you

@KD-lb9bg Ай бұрын

I’m holding out for this scope in a 1-8X. Great review as always, thank you.

@Theloss52 Ай бұрын

You do the best optics reviews, great job building this channel

@maxximus2012 Ай бұрын

I’d love to see a review on the LPVO offerings from Griffin Armament

@cassivellaunushonestus4927 18 күн бұрын

You really do have the best scope reviews. When I'm looking at scopes I look to see if you reviewed it.

@Winters11 Ай бұрын

As always, you didn't disappoint on this review. I am a proud supporter of this channel on patron, and will continue to be.

@supafly136 Ай бұрын

Damn just might get this for backup rifle. Thx for superb review as usual

@HammerheadClassCruiser Ай бұрын

got one of these from optics planet for all of 217usd and a sig msr mount in fde for 60, after which I sold both my vortex spitfire gen2 5x prisms

@highdragguns Ай бұрын

Tight and deep, how I like my detents!

@CDOES Ай бұрын

Mmmmmmm

@lumis. Ай бұрын

@C_DOES, can you review the new PLXc Nova? Should be available this week.

@northdakotabeast1547 23 күн бұрын

PA already sent him one, just waiting on him to do the review. Give him some time, he just moved.

@bghiggy Ай бұрын

I really wish they would extend the posts closer to the center.

@fEkuaR 18 күн бұрын

I love this.

@BassJunkie200 Ай бұрын

I wish they had a VMR 2 reticle option with fiber wire illumination, even if it would cost more.

@MichaelStroup Ай бұрын

Could you go into a bit more on how it compares to the Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24 SFP Gen IV? The PA 1-6 is the first ever LPVO scope that i ever used. It is on my general purpose AR. I just got a CVA scout V2 in 300 blk that will be a pest and occasional hunting gun. So i am looking for a good scope for that. I am blown away how nice the PA seems, but it is the only one i have ever used. So i have nothing to compare it to. I also havent been able to take it out as much as i would have liked. Seems like both scopes trade back and forth on paper but it seems like the PA doesn't match up to the paper. like for example it seems to have a higher FOV then listed. Taking off the rear flip cap seems to make a huge difference in how thin the optic appears looking thru it. Don't know if i have seen another review talk about that. I prefer crosshairs in my reticles, but neither has one unfortunately. I am coming around to the chevron and overall the ACSS reticle is amazing. The power ring is a bitch and takes a lot of effort to get it going. Hoping it starts to loosen up some more as i use it.

@paulyp9853 23 күн бұрын

If I could interject my opinion. I have used and looked through both. You will be happier with the Venom and honestly I do not believe it to be close. There is nothing about the PA Gen 4 better than the Venom. The Nova Gen 4 is daylight bright. If that matters to you then its a plus for the PA. The fit/finish/feel of the Venom is much better. The controls are not even close, and as far as the glass goes..the Gen 4's are the best version of the SLX glass, but still not better than what Vortex did with the Venom. I love more info on a reticle instead of just crosshairs. My opinion. The reticle on the Venom blows away the PA Nova/PST Gen 2 reticle. I said it above - The Venom is punching well above its price point and in my opinion has punched past the PST Gen 2.

@MichaelStroup 22 күн бұрын

@@paulyp9853 thank you. That is very helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to answer. I will have to get one some day to compare.

@StevosMfDen Ай бұрын

I’m loving mine so far. It only has a little over 2k rounds on it in the mountains so we will see how it holds up in the future.

@SlimeSquare Ай бұрын

Oh hello there kitty cat. 😂

@Fister_of_Muppets 13 күн бұрын

Just bought one of these. I've resisted buying Vortex forever, but the sale price was worth taking a flier. I must say I agree, for a budget LPVO, this is better than most if not all at this price. I have two Swampfox Arrowhead LPVO's in 1-8 and 1-10 ... those have great FOV's as well. But I find the overall clarity of the Venom a bit better. The only upside of the Swampfox is the integrated and re-positionable throw lever. I would say by feel, the Swampfox is a little more robust, but it's marginal and subjective. In the end, I like the Venom better.

@strykeback1 Ай бұрын

Wow and here I had spent the last 2 days looking for comparisons of the venom vs strike eagle and tango msr. Oddly enough KZbin gave me a vortex round table where they talked how the entire venom line was the entry line lacking features that the strike eagle has and never mentioned glass. I do see a lot of of chromatic aberrations on the range footage zoomed in on that wall or bridge

@w0263495 Ай бұрын

Please review the new Trijicon 1-10x28 Credo!!!!!!!

@eisbrgsdo-it-allaccount9256 12 күн бұрын

Great stuff as always! Are you going to try the Delta Optical Hornet 1-6×24?

@hopewilliams6705 Ай бұрын

What is crazy I bought this a few months ago on sale for 220 or 240 shipped I haven't even taken it out the box yet but this has me excited to get it out and about

@cheeto1hot Ай бұрын

Order mine today

@GuacIsExtra99 Ай бұрын

I just got a venom 3-15 mrad for $260 the other day. Seems great for the price

@adamrodgers2377 Ай бұрын

I just purchased the 3x15 Venom for a little 556 DMR Rifle I'm building, I can't wait to get my hands on it, should have it Tuesday.

@GuacIsExtra99 Ай бұрын

@@adamrodgers2377 I like it a lot for the price. It was my entry into 3-15 4-16 with parallax adjustment type optics specifically for gas guns. Prior to this I’ve only used 1-10 max on gas guns and 5-25 on bolt. 15x is about the max I can currently use at my skill level while still staying on target and trying to see trace. There’s no illum but I’m ok with that for what I use this for

@adamrodgers2377 Ай бұрын

@@GuacIsExtra99 Your and my Shooting seems to be very similar. All my Gas Guns had a max of 1x8 and my Bolt Actions we are exactly the same with 5x25 on my 2 Long Range Bolt Guns, my other 2 Bolt Actions actually have LPVO's on them. I believe I will really like this Venom for what I want to use it for. I have plans to buy a second one for a 6ARC I have, the 2.5x10 on it works but it truly needs something larger for when I shoot out to 800 to 1000 yards.

@strykeback1 Ай бұрын

If they had a 2 to 10 with illumination I’d be down to throw it on my 16” with a nice red dot in a 45 canted mount for John wicking it

@makky-kat3719 26 күн бұрын

Good, I'm glad Vortex is making their budget LPVOs better and also glad the Viper PST I recently bought isn't immediately obsolete. Also surprised one of the comparison wasn't to the RT-6 which seems pretty similar in configuration and price, but I guess you use the scopes you have on hand.

@FawkesRobert702 Ай бұрын

Would have been nice to see next to the nova

@GldenRetriever Ай бұрын

Makes me hopeful for the pst gen 3.

@KennyRodgers930 29 күн бұрын

Can we get a Trijicon Credo 1-10 review? There's no non-shotshow videos on it lol

@dsxz Ай бұрын

i compared it to a SE side by side and the larger fov is noticeable but the venom also has more fish eye at 1x

@scottythebody0811 Ай бұрын

Chy-na!

@northdakotabeast1547 23 күн бұрын

Not comparing side by side with the nova hurts, but you know what maybe if enough of us bitch we might see it in the budget comparison. xD Thank you once again for the review, and the new scenery is very nice. Great job selecting a new spot to do the reviews! Edit: Can't wait for the PLX-C with the nova reticle review, I know they sent you one :) Double Edit: I bought the SLX nova with the PA "Deluxe" mount for $304 from PA, shipping and taxes included. Will be sighting it in on the 14th of july, so hopefully I can see it's potential besides the larping in my basement.

@w0263495 Ай бұрын

@C_DOES, Please review the new Trijicon 1-10!!!!!

@highvolt334 16 күн бұрын

FWIW, I just purchased a PST gen II 1-6, and it has a black pcb board as well.

@SalehMagrabi Ай бұрын

Hi, could you please make a review about Vector Continental 5-30x56 ffp

@paulyp9853 23 күн бұрын

I posted this somewhere else. I picked up the Venom expecting it to be a quick return. I saw a review and wanted to see it for myself. All I can say is how impressed I am regardless of the price....its impressive. I disagree with C-Does on one thing. I would take this over the PST Gen 2 hands down. Mainly for one reason....the reticle on the PST is horrendous. I hate those simple crosshairs. The glass on the Venom is so good it is hard to not love it. Now I did a side by side with the Venom and my Razor 1-6 (which I am selling). No I am not going to tell you the Venom is better than the Razor. The Razor glass is clearer for sure, but I will say this........its a tick clearer. Its not like there is a huge gap. I am not one of these that needs red dot bright on an LPVO and the crosshairs are the way to get there due to the fiber wire. I didnt notice any distortion at any magnification level and edges were clean. Another thing to consider is the controls on the Venom. They are outstanding and not cheap feeling like theey are on the SE, and the whole PA Gen 4 line. The PA Gen 4's are the cheapest feeling scopes I have seen/felt. The Venom has an off position in between the "on's" on the illumination knob which is a huge plus for me. Bottom line for me. I wouldnt take the Venom over my PLX's, and the glass is not as good as the Razor, but any scope below that in price I would strongly consider the Venom over anything else. Its like Vortex found some voodoo for this scope. The Venom skipped over a few levels in my opinion.

@adamrodgers2377 Ай бұрын

Kitty 🐈 wanted to give there approval one the Scope. 😂

@expertgamern5536 Ай бұрын

Any plans on doing a TA02 acog in the future??

@TheDraeg Ай бұрын

I wish I could say that I enjoy my SLX Nova, but damn the 1x is brutal fish eye and double vision. I think I’ll try the warranty before I finalize my opinion…

@caseymacek9394 Ай бұрын

I bought it about 6 months ago when it very came out. I’m sorry but it was absolutely terrible. The arm throw screw on it snapped in half while screwing it in. Just goes to show the quality and after that I sent it back. The optic quality was so damn warped it was awful. For sure can’t keep both eyes open using it.

@BIGDEZUL 28 күн бұрын

I got mine on a flash sale for $210 shipped. Unbeatable for that price

@necrotic9736 Ай бұрын

What has worse scope shadow this or the nova?

@hopewilliams6705 Ай бұрын

This comes with a sunshade right so does the sunshade minimize the field of view?

@lyndonlonzanida 27 күн бұрын

Hi man, may you please do a review on this optic? Primary Arms SLx 5x36mm Gen III Prism Scope - ACSS Aurora Reticle I have found one KZbin video with how it looks like looking down the scope of this optic but it was not that good of a video. I was hoping in the future you can do a review on this exact optic i mentioned above.

@deganidegani1389 10 күн бұрын

Great Video, do you prefer the venom over the Primary Arms slx Nova? In Germany the venom is around 340€ The PA around 400 € and the Viper PST 600€ Which one should i buy? Thanks

@deganidegani1389 10 күн бұрын

Am i right ? I understand it Like the PA Nova is in between of the venom and the Viper, but the Viper is 200€ more… so better Price/quality is the Primary Arms??

@craigbentley4146 27 күн бұрын

Have you ever had your hands on a maven rs4 optic?

@mavrikmavrik3032 Ай бұрын

Why can’t you use the window? Did you move?

@Steve-n2g 20 сағат бұрын

Tomahawk ii 1-4 please!

@prototype3a Ай бұрын

Lately I keep looking at the ~$300 Sig SOTM61002. Seems too good to be true.

@MatthewC176 Ай бұрын

Nah Feels like a cheap airsoft scope compared to the vortex here Also has a thicker bezel than the Atacr 🤣

@prototype3a Ай бұрын

@@MatthewC176 The subject of this video is SFP. The Sig is FFP. Inexpensive 1-6x FFP scopes seem very rare.

@MatthewC176 Ай бұрын

@@prototype3a the sig 1-10 ffp? Absolutely terrible optic No 1-10 ffp at any price range is good I’ve got a Vudu 1-10 and it sucks worse than the scope in this video 1-6 SFP bdc and 1-8 ffp mil are the way to go with lpvos Cheap ffp scopes shouldn’t be considered The only option I really know of is the strike Eagle 1-8 ffp which is pretty good but still suffers being FFP for cheap You don’t need to use holds until 3-400 yards, your gonna be at 6x for those shots If you want FFP, get something like an ATACR or PLx-C If you run a 16” or shorter 556 gun and aren’t a precision guy, get a 1-6 SFP with a bdc reticle

@prototype3a Ай бұрын

@@MatthewC176 I gave the part number in my original post for a reason.

@MatthewC176 Ай бұрын

@@prototype3a I see, when I first looked it up I missed the ffp part, didn’t ink they made the 1-6 in ffp, either way it’s a shitty scope made shittier with ffp where there should be sfp Just buy the venom in this video, it’s way better

@youtubeactt9060 5 күн бұрын

how would you compare this to the sig msr 1-6? I don't know which one to get between the two.

@deganidegani1389 4 күн бұрын

He says that the venom is better then the sig. I struggle between the venom and the pa slx nova. Don‘t know what to do…😢

@youtubeactt9060 4 күн бұрын

@@deganidegani1389 thx, for me the decision is tough because I like the reticle way better on the sig msr, but I know the venom is better overall, but I hate the reticle.

@deganidegani1389 4 күн бұрын

@@youtubeactt9060 Yes, i totally understand you, that‘s why i think on the Primary Arms slx nova. It’s still around 200€ Cheaper in Germany then the Vortex Viper pst II… I‘d love to have the answer from the Video creator , he‘s knows it best !! So please 😊

@dingmannuahs Ай бұрын

At 7:56 there is some really uncomfortable background noise.

@Shane-eg5kq Ай бұрын

you say the nova is a direct competitor and then don't put them side by side to keep the review trim, but you put it up against a trijicon? lol

@user-ye6rn7pp9h Ай бұрын

Would you buy this over the Pst?

@jong2359 Ай бұрын

Two different customers. If you have money, you buy the PST. If you don't, you buy the Venom.

@user-ye6rn7pp9h Ай бұрын

@jong2359 thanks ! I sold my strike eagle to pick up a pst . Now I'm seeing all these reviews on the venom. I can swing the PST so I'm most likely going that route. The venom is definitely interesting though.

@jong2359 Ай бұрын

@@user-ye6rn7pp9h I am fortunate enough to be able to hold the scopes locally, and can tell you the PST is better - almost universally. Unfortunately, I am not budgeted for one - so the Venom was the only logical choice. It isn't better, but it also isn't a regrettable compromise like nearly all other options at this price point.

@SPIRIT-117 Ай бұрын

The PST is in a weird place I think. Unless you are getting it used at a steal of a deal, it's typically priced at around 600 dollars. That is starting to edge into Delta Stryker/Trijicon Credo HX 1-6 SFP territory.... These LPVOs cost about 800. For most people who are going to spend 600 on just an optic, 800 is probably not out of realm of possibility if the extra money buys you something. Those optics have Japanese glass (much better optics performance) still retain nuclear bright illumination, overall superior construction AND most importantly they weigh 17oz and not 25. Personally I think you should buy a Viper if you are money conscious at all, if you are considering PST at 600 you should just buy a Trijicon Credo HX 1-6 instead. The PST only makes sense if you are getting it on super sale, like 450 or so, and you'll need to make sure you are ok with an LPVO that weighs 25oz without a mount which is insane to me. Europtic has the PST for 600 and the Credo HX 1-6 SFP with BDC reticle (this is what you want, not segmented mrad) for 830. 230 dollars is totally worth the upgrade to Japanese glass and 17oz instead of 25oz.

@user-ye6rn7pp9h Ай бұрын

@SPIRIT-117 I agree I'm not going to pay more than $500.00 for a pst. I have some saved points from optics planet. I really wanted to see the Eotech sfp lpvo that are in that $700.00 area.