New! Vortex Venom 1-6 LPVO

Published on March 20, 2024
Duration: 8:45

This review covers the new Vortex Venom 1-6x LPVO, highlighting its value proposition at a street price around $300. The optic features a second focal plane AR BD C3 reticle with an illuminated center dot, cap turrets, and a 30mm tube. While offering good clarity and eyebox, especially at 1x, the illumination is not daylight-bright, and BDC/ranging is only accurate at 6x. The reviewer praises its fit and finish, comparing it to higher-tier Vortex models, and notes its suitability for general use, personal defense, and twilight hunting.

Quick Summary

The Vortex Venom 1-6x LPVO offers excellent value with a street price around $300, featuring an AR BD C3 reticle and impressive eyebox clarity. While its illumination isn't daylight-bright and BDC is only accurate at 6x due to its SFP design, it provides a solid performance for its price point.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Potential
  2. 01:28Introducing the Vortex Venom 1-6x LPVO
  3. 01:47Optics Planet Discount Code
  4. 02:38Callaway Ballistics Shoutout
  5. 02:57First Impressions & Build Quality
  6. 03:39Reticle System Overview (AR BD C3)
  7. 03:51Illumination Performance
  8. 04:27Reticle Details & Functionality
  9. 05:01Second Focal Plane (SFP) Implications
  10. 05:55Box Contents & Specs
  11. 06:18Vortex Lifetime Warranty
  12. 06:34Glass Quality, Eyebox & Eye Clarity
  13. 07:04Tracking & Zero Retention
  14. 07:13Mounted on AR Setup
  15. 07:32Overall Assessment & Value
  16. 07:57Areas for Improvement
  17. 08:33Conclusion & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the street price of the Vortex Venom 1-6x LPVO and can I get a discount?

The Vortex Venom 1-6x LPVO has a street price around $300, with an MSRP of $500. Using the discount code '704Tac' at Optics Planet can reduce the price to approximately $280, often including free shipping.

How does the illumination on the Vortex Venom 1-6x LPVO perform in different lighting conditions?

The illumination on the Vortex Venom 1-6x LPVO is effective for dusk and twilight shooting, but it is not daylight-bright. It's suitable for low-light personal defense but may struggle in direct, bright sunlight.

What are the implications of the Vortex Venom 1-6x being a second focal plane (SFP) optic?

As an SFP optic, the bullet drop compensation (BDC) and ranging features on the Vortex Venom 1-6x are only accurate at the highest magnification setting, which is 6x. This means all calculations must be done at 6x.

What are the key advantages of the Vortex Venom 1-6x LPVO's reticle?

The Vortex Venom 1-6x features an AR BD C3 reticle with an illuminated center dot for low light and thick, non-illuminated duplex lines for bright daylight. This dual functionality aids eye acquisition in all conditions.

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