MTC Viper 4x16x50

[markyboy]

Why do people come on here slagging manufactures off, if you have a problem give them a call, i have read a lot of stuff on this forum and have nothing but praise for the work gary and sammie do.
I have just sold both my vipers so i can try out the new mamba lite range of scopes, when you find a company who have a proven record of customer care and quality items, then thats who is going to get my business.


all the best,
mark, a very happy mtc customer

[Pepperdog]

Hi,
I am not "slagging" the scope's as you crudely put it just merely making a statement of fact. As I said in my original post apart from very minor issues a very good scope when new. Only after four years use it has developed spotting on glass, apart from Hawke I have not had this issue with any other scope.

After owning both my Vipers for around four years I did not think any warranty would still apply. Both my scopes come from very well known stockist that only gave a 12 month warranty with the product.


As the term of ownership had been so long I assumed it was a fault I had to live with, or budget for replacements.


If I were to purchase replacements has this fault been corrected with the newer scopes?

Martin

[Gary C]

Hi,
I am not "slagging" the scope's as you crudely put it just merely making a statement of fact. As I said in my original post apart from very minor issues a very good scope when new. Only after four years use it has developed spotting on glass, apart from Hawke I have not had this issue with any other scope.

After owning both my Vipers for around four years I did not think any warranty would still apply. Both my scopes come from very well known stockist that only gave a 12 month warranty with the product.


As the term of ownership had been so long I assumed it was a fault I had to live with, or budget for replacements.


If I were to purchase replacements has this fault been corrected with the newer scopes?

Martin

There should have been a manual in the box. I wrote it. There is a crappy website. I wrote it.
Both state the warranty terms clearly.

I am not one for giving advice, but if it were me I'd be a reading

[bintheban]

got one of these on an Air Ranger.22 FAC,Found it to be excellent except when the light just starts to go,then its pack up and go time.I dont know much about scopes, it was on the gun when I bought it.I presume this is the norm for cheaper end scopes??

[Pepperdog]

Ooh yes just spotted 3 years warrenty, noted on first page of user manual, Warrenty still expired.

[Amac]

I certainly wouldnt describe MTC scopes as being "cheap",unless you are able to afford four figure price tags ! My Viper does not have a problem when the light levels start to go, well, no more than any other scope I have ever owned or been able to afford.
Overall, I think this particular brand represents excellent value for money. I can also personally vouch for the first class customer service from MTC. What more could you ask for ?
Andy

[bintheban]

I didnt describe MTC,s as being cheap,Isaid they were in the cheaper end of available scopes.I am not including bargain basement scopes in this description.I would not expect top end performance from this more than adequate scope.I speak only as I find.

[vizman]

I find the features on MTC scopes are very good for the money.The only thing that i don't like is the weight,far too heavy!Also other manufacturers like Falcon,their 30mm scopes are weighty too.

Maybe a Mamba Lite will be the way to go.I'm not sure a 30mm tube is needed so long as the glass is good quality.

[goodboyladdie]

I find the features on MTC scopes are very good for the money.The only thing that i don't like is the weight,far too heavy!Also other manufacturers like Falcon,their 30mm scopes are weighty too.

Maybe a Mamba Lite will be the way to go.I'm not sure a 30mm tube is needed so long as the glass is good quality.

The 30mm Mambas are a lot lighter than the Vipers. I have one on my Daystate and it is definitely a keeper!

[Roger645]

Tried my Viper for the first time last night down at BFTO and was impressed with the optics. The reticle could be a little darker for me as lost some of the markers against the targets and had to switch on ir to compensate.

Great scope though, clarity of glass is excellent.

[darren eason]

Tried my Viper for the first time last night down at BFTO and was impressed with the optics. The reticle could be a little darker for me as lost some of the markers against the targets and had to switch on ir to compensate.

Great scope though, clarity of glass is excellent.

Mine must just be a Bad'en then!!

[airsport]

How do you guys rate the mtc viper 6-24 X 56 ? Thinking of buying one. Any other suggestions ?

Thanks

[Parabuteo]

How do you guys rate the mtc viper 6-24 X 56 ? Thinking of buying one. Any other suggestions ?

Thanks

It is an excelent scope, I have one on my bunny bashing rig.

That said, it is quite a large scope, and Gary did at the time suggest that for hunting I may consider something smaller with a lower mag...say 3-12x44 ish.

Anyway, it is one hell of a scope, for the money or otherwise.

I also have 3 of their Mamba lites, which are excellent little scopes that wont upset the balance of a rifle (particularly a light one).

I also fancy one of their new viper connect scope I will be buying one as soon as they hit the country.

Looks like it will have all the atributes of the old connect, and none of the few faults....win win

Info is on their website.

I dont really think you can go wrong with MTC.

Sadly,one of my lites had a defective windage turret. Sammie replaced it immediately without so much as a...well...nothing

At the end of the day, Gary and Sammie do everything but actually build the things, so as far as they know the scopes have been tested and are of the expected quality...I guess a friday afternoon job can get in anywhere

Try one

[loki606]

mine got dodgy IR,patchy lense coating and had no sun shade,didnt realise until way after I brought it,i dont use IR that much,no not a dig at MTC,more like my scope has been least of my worries in past year!

[Amac]

Did you buy it new?