MTC Optics viper 4x16x50

[JLB]

Does anyone know what mag these scopes are 'true mildot' at please. Teetering on the edge of purchase Still undecided as to go for the 3-12 or 4-16

Thanks, john

[Brian.Samson]

True at 10x mag..

The ret has half mildot marks on it, so you also have the option of turning the mag down to 5x and then use the half mildot marks as full mildots. Don't know if I've explained that very well ?

Very handy for close range ratting work. i.e. for bunny bashing use the scope on 10x mag and figure out all your holdovers to the nearest 1/2 mildot. Then for the close range stuff where you need a bigger field of view turn the mag down to 5x and use the half marks as full mildots.

I've recently fitted the 4-16x50 on my hunting rifle and I've got to say that so far I'm very impressed. As a hunting scope it's excellent, and has everything I need. The removable sidewheel is dead handy too and when I get a moment I'm going to try to set it up to see how well it'll range find out to 45/50 yards.

[Gary C]

Does anyone know what mag these scopes are 'true mildot' at please. Teetering on the edge of purchase Still undecided as to go for the 3-12 or 4-16

Thanks, john

John

If you plan on HFT then the 4 to 16 is no good. Pure hunting the 4 to 16 is better. The x50 front end light gathering is excellent

[minibbb]

Just read the review in this months Airgunner-will soon be buying one for the MK3!

Out of interest why is the 4-16 no good for HFT? I was hoping to get this for an all purpose scope

[Gary C]

Just read the review in this months Airgunner-will soon be buying one for the MK3!

Out of interest why is the 4-16 no good for HFT? I was hoping to get this for an all purpose scope

The 4-16 is x50 objective which will not give a good depth of field

3-14 is x44 which is far better

[minibbb]

cheers Gary

[JLB]

Thanks gents, you twisted my arm will be placing an order some time this week. The reticle seems ideal for my CZ

Cheers john

[Davestate]

What is the depth of field like on the 44mm version? (Thinking HFT scope)

[frank]

What is the depth of field like on the 44mm version? (Thinking HFT scope)

I had a look through one on saturday at BAR and although I went for the Lightstream, I was impressed by the DOF on the Viper 44 and 50. From a DOF point of view they should be very good for HFT...but I'm sure someone who uses one for HFT wil be along shortly to give a view from practical use.

[Gary C]

DOF is OK.

Not the best I've used, not the worst. I set mine up to haze at 40, slight blur at 45 and it starts to haze on 17 and blur on 13. 8 is a fuzz but then if you can't hit an 8 yard 1" target it's time to go...

[baz]

My 4-16 works just fine on .223, I could see bullet holes on target at 200yds with ease

I am waiting for a silver 3-12 for my Daystate

I think Sammie did well choosing specs for these scopes And she lets Gary take the credit

Baz

[kev hughes]

I think Sammie did well choosing specs for these scopes And she lets Gary take the credit

Baz

You right there Baz, Sammie is deffinatley the brains behind the operation

Kev

[JLB]

Final question gents, whats the lowest mounts i'll get away with for the 4-16x50. Thinking of sportsmatch TO35C, 15mm from the bottom of the 'foot' to the base of the tube ? Theory behind it Centre of the tube to the outside edge of the objective around 26mm, centre of the tube to the base of the 'foot' 30mm giving me around 4mm of clearance or am i away with the fairies

Cheers john

[Cynergy]

anyone know how the MTC scope compares with the Falcon Merlin 4-14x56 IR

They seem to have very similar specs and prices

[mildot]

I was thinking the same!