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The New Vortex Viper HD Rifle Scope Line
The New Vortex Viper HD Rifle Scope Line
The new Vortex Optics Viper HD rifle scope line offers broad versatility, making them certain to perform no matter where, what or how you are hunting. With Vortex Viper HD rifle scopes, there is an ideal setup for you in any application. All the Viper HD scopes feature an HD optical system giving you excellent brightness and image clarity, particularly in low-light scenarios. They also feature illuminated reticles, 30 mm tubes, and 5x optical zooms, giving you a 2-10x, 3-15x, and 5-25x.Here is a video from Vortex Optics providing a product overview of the new Vortex Viper HD rifle scope line:
Quickfire Questions:
What makes the Vortex Viper HD rifle scopes stand out? Due to its optimized optical system, the Vortex Viper HD series offers excellent image clarity and brightness, especially in low-light scenarios, thanks to its HD Optical system.
What magnification options are available in the Viper HD line? The Viper HD scopes come in various magnifications, including 2-10x, 3-15x, and 5-25x.
Are the reticles illuminated in the Viper HD scopes? Yes, all scopes in the Viper HD lineup feature illuminated reticles, enhancing visibility in different lighting conditions.
What configurations are available for the Viper HD scopes? The Viper HD scopes offer different configurations to suit various hunting scenarios, from close-quarters hunting (2-10x) to longer-range shooting (5-25x).
Are the elevation and windage turrets user-friendly? Yes, the turrets on Viper HD scopes are toolless and easy to adjust, allowing for quick and precise zeroing.
What is the significance of the focal plane in rifle scopes? The focal plane determines how the reticle appears relative to the target at different magnifications. Vortex offers both first and second focal plane models to suit different preferences and shooting styles.
Are there any specific reticle options available? Yes, the Viper HD scopes offer different reticle options, such as the Dead-Hold BDC and VMR reticles, catering to various shooting needs and preferences.
How does the Parallax adjustment work on Viper HD scopes? Parallax adjustment varies depending on the model but typically ranges from fixed Parallax at 100 yards to adjustable Parallax from 20 yards to infinity, providing flexibility for different shooting distances.
What accessories come with the Viper HD rifle scopes? Each Viper HD scope comes with a neoprene cover, sunshade, lens cloth, CR 2032 battery for illumination. The models with the exposed locking elevation turrets come with a custom turret tool and a Rev Stop Zero ring.
What warranty coverage is provided for Viper HD scopes? All Vortex products, including the Viper HD rifle scopes, are covered under the lifetime unlimited VIP warranty.How much does a Vortex Viper HD rifle scope cost? Currently, the price currently ranges from £730 to £1185, depending on which magnification and focal plane you choose.
EQUIPMENTVortex Viper HD 2-10x42 SFP Dead-Hold BDC MOA 30mm Rifle ScopeVortex Viper HD 3-15x44 SFP Dead-Hold BDC MOA 30mm Rifle ScopeVortex Viper HD 3-15x44 SFP VMR-3 MOA 30mm Rifle ScopeVortex Viper HD 3-15x44 SFP VMR-3 MRAD 30mm Rifle ScopeVortex Viper HD 5-25x50 FFP VMR-4 MOA 30mm Rifle ScopeVortex Viper HD 5-25x50 FFP VMR-4 MRAD 30mm Rifle ScopeVortex Viper HD 5-25x50 SFP VMR-3 MOA 30mm Rifle ScopeVortex Viper HD 5-25x50 SFP VMR-3 MRAD 30mm Rifle Scope
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Vortex OpticsFor information about the Vortex VIP warranty, click HERE.You buy a Vortex Viper HD scope at Optics Warehouse. Visit our website by clicking HERE.
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The HikMicro Habrok 4k HE25L – The New Wonderkid on the Block
The HikMicro Habrok 4k HE25L – The New Wonderkid on the Block
Could this be the death of the standard optical binocular for hunting? We think so! The HikMicro Habrok 4k HE25L LRF is a game-changer for deer stalking and wildlife observation enthusiasts and we have been lucky enough to get our hands on a set. Join us as we take a closer look at the HikMicro Habrok 4k, answering questions like: what are its key features? What is the price? What is the impact on hunting and nature observation? And what are the technical specifications? Frequently Asked Questions and quickfire answers are listed towards the end of this blog along with a video review. Let's dive in...
The question posed earlier is one that has been echoing through the hunting community at Optics Warehouse and worldwide. Released in May 2024, the brand new HikMicro Habrok 4k HE25L thermal and digital LRF binocular has stormed onto the scene with its aggressive price tag and ground breaking features. Coming in at under £1200 retail, this truly staggering product comes with a 1200m laser rangefinder, a 35mk 256x192 thermal sensor and a 4k day / night CMOS sensor.
We are actually baffled at how HikMicro have been able to pack this compact device with all these features and hit a price tag that has previously been unheard of for thermal binoculars -which has usually been north of £3000 retail.
We identified early that its primary objective is to detect heat sources within the environment and then seamlessly transition the user to use the high-resolution 4k full colour camera that gives a base magnification of 5.5x for precise identification once a target is acquired. It does this brilliantly! The added benefit of an onboard IR illuminator allows this method to happen at night making this a true crossover optic. An on board 1200m laser rangefinder then allows the shooter to clearly identify the range of their quarry so they can make the correct calculations on their rifle scope to ensure a precise shot.
Built around a robust and lightweight magnesium alloy chassis, the Habrok HE25L has a 256x192 thermal sensor and 25mm 1.0 lens that provides a similar thermal performance to the Hikmicro Lynx-S 10mm. The unit boasts a detection range of 1200m and a field of view ideal for close to mid-range observation. We found its thermal identification range, where you can accurately identify a heat source, is around 200m.
What sets this thermal marvel apart from the competition is not only its price but also its fusion of a 256x thermal sensor and a revolutionary 3840x2160 4K full colour ultra high-resolution CMOS detector that has a superb twilight performance, which we have seen the hugely popular HikMicro Alpex 4k use. The CMOS sensors ability to provide crystal clear identification of game in all light conditions is going to not only change the hunting game but also transform bird watching. It will allow the user to reveal creatures invisible to the naked eye and traditional optics by detecting their heat signatures first, and shifting the user to easily flick to the 4k sensor to identify them clearly.
Sporting a compact, lightweight magnesium alloy chassis weighing in at 795g without batteries, the Habrok 4k offers the convenience of a thermal, day/night camera, and laser rangefinder in a binocular design. Bringing together all of these devices into a convenient binocular chassis means less kit to carry when you are out on your hunt or stalk. Like all HikMicro thermal devices, the HikMicro Habrok 4k HE25L comes with an IP67 waterproof rating ensuring durability, even in the harshest weather conditions, making it the perfect companion for all outdoor adventures.
Anyone who has used traditional optical binoculars will feel instantly at home with the size and weight of the Habrok 4k and astonished by how much built-in technology is at-hand to enhance your outdoors experience. Quickly detect in thermal, view in the optical channels and record to the inbuilt memory- all on the same device and accessed with a simple click of a button.
The Habrok 4k is the binocular for the future. HIK have focused on comfort and ease of use with the HikMicro Habrok 4k by focusing on making all major controls within your fingertips as well as providing comfortable eye cups, interpupillary adjustment, and a large 1920x1080 OLED display. The Habrok 4k ensures an immersive and comfortable viewing experience.
Fuelled by the easy to obtain 2x 18650 batteries, the HikMicro Habrok 4k boasts a runtime of up to 8 hours. This means you can take your Habrok 4k binoculars on prolonged hunts without worrying about power depletion.
Finally, like all HikMicro thermal and night vision products, you can connect the HikMicro Habrok 4k to the HIKMICRO Sight app, which allows you to stream your observations to your mobile device or record videos and images to share on social channels, enhancing your hunting experience like never before.
Here is a video from our YouTube channel where our resident Night Vision and Thermal expert, James McDermott, takes a look at the new HikMicro Habrok 4k HE25L:FAQs
What is the HikMicro Habrok 4k? The HikMicro Habrok 4k is a thermal and digital binocular designed for hunting and wildlife observation. It features a 1200m laser rangefinder, a 35mk 256x192 thermal sensor, and a 4k day/night CMOS sensor.
How does the HikMicro Habrok 4k impact hunting and wildlife observation? It revolutionizes hunting and wildlife observation by offering advanced features like thermal detection, 4k imaging, and laser rangefinding, enhancing precision and accuracy in target acquisition.
What are the key features of the HikMicro Habrok 4k? Key features include a 1200m laser rangefinder, a 35mk 256x192 thermal sensor, a 4k day/night CMOS sensor, compact design, lightweight magnesium alloy chassis, and IP67 waterproof rating.
How does the price of the HikMicro Habrok 4k compare to traditional thermal binoculars? The HikMicro Habrok 4k is priced aggressively at under £1200, significantly lower than traditional thermal binoculars that typically retail for over £3000.
What are the primary objectives of the HikMicro Habrok 4k? Its primary objectives are to detect heat sources, transition seamlessly to the high-resolution 4k camera for precise identification, and provide laser rangefinding for accurate shot calculations.
What are the technical specifications of the HikMicro Habrok 4k? The technical specifications include a 256x192 thermal sensor, a 4k day/night CMOS sensor, 1200m laser rangefinder, 25mm 1.0 lens, and 795g weight without batteries.
How does the thermal performance of the HikMicro Habrok 4k compare to other models? It offers comparable thermal performance to other models with its 256x192 thermal sensor and detection range of 1200m.
What sets the HikMicro Habrok 4k apart from other thermal binoculars? Its fusion of a 256x thermal sensor and a 4k full-color CMOS sensor, along with its aggressive pricing, compact design, and multiple features, sets it apart from other thermal binoculars.
What are the benefits of the compact design of the HikMicro Habrok 4k? The compact design offers convenience and portability, making it easier to carry during hunts or wildlife observation activities.
How does the HikMicro Habrok 4k improve outdoor experiences? It enhances outdoor experiences by providing advanced thermal detection, high-resolution imaging, and laser rangefinding capabilities, improving accuracy and efficiency.
What features contribute to the comfort and ease of use of the HikMicro Habrok 4k? Features like comfortable eye cups, interpupillary adjustment, large OLED display, and intuitive controls contribute to its ease of use and comfort during prolonged use.
What is the battery life of the HikMicro Habrok 4k? It boasts a runtime of up to 8 hours with easily obtainable 2x 18650 batteries, ensuring prolonged hunts without worrying about power depletion.
How can the HikMicro Habrok 4k be connected to mobile devices for enhanced hunting experiences? It can be connected to the HIKMICRO Sight app, allowing users to stream observations to mobile devices, record videos, and share content on social channels, enhancing the hunting experience.
EQUIPMENTHIKMICRO Alpex A50EL 4K UHD Sensor LRF Digital Day & Night Rifle Scope with Ballistics CalculatorHIKMICRO Habrok HE25L 25mm 5.5-22 x 60 4K Multi-Spectrum 256x192 <35mK 12um LRF Entry Level Thermal Binoculars
HIKMICRO Lynx-S PRO LE10 10mm 35mK 256x192 12um Smart Thermal Hand Held Monocular
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HIKMICRO Cheetah & Cheetah LRF Series Latest Firmware Update
The HIKMICRO Cheetah & Cheetah LRF series digital day & night vision scope/clip-on can perform in all ambient light. It has an advanced HD sensor and a high resolution OLED display, which provides full-color clarity in daytime and classic black & white viewing at night. The device meets the needs of professional hunters who value traditions and seek technological superiority. The device is applicable for scenarios such as field and forest hunting, hiking, and rescuing. HIKMICRO have recently released new firmware for the Cheetah and Cheetah LRF series. The latest V5.5.88 firmware update includes:
Added Ballistic Calculation for Hunting
New Display Mode
Image Calibration Setting
Reticle Mode Setting
New Laser Ranging Option
Zeroing via HIKMICRO Sight App
Enlarged OSD
Lithuanian Language Added
Auto Power Off Optimization
Full release notes can be found HERE.The latest V5.5.88 firmware update can be downloaded from the HIKMICRO website in their download centre, which can be accessed HERE.
EquipmentHIKMICRO HM-C32F-R Cheetah Night vision Front Clip-On (w/40mm, 50mm or 60mm Scope Adaptor)
HIKMICRO Cheetah HM-C32F-S 2.7x Day / Night Vision Twilight Rifle Scope
HIKMICRO HM-C32F Cheetah LRF Night vision Front Clip-On (w/40mm, 50mm or 60mm Scope Adaptor)
** FACTORY PRICE REDUCTION ** HIKMICRO Cheetah HM-C32F-SL 2.7x Day / Night Vision Twilight LRF Rifle ScopeBrandsHIKMICRO
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The Richard Utting Blog - April 2024 Edition
With my training days season starting at the end of March, I’ve been preparing my kit. I’m testing some great new kit from Meopta, Delta, FX Airguns and others.
This year is going to be the year of the radar. The superlative new models from FX and Garmin are red hot, and for good reason. They offer perfect chronograph performance in reliable, waterproof and long lasting battery life. The FX True Ballistics even gives you BC, if you don’t have it already. If you are an advanced user utilising Applied Ballistics libraries, you don’t lack accurate drag these days for mainline centrefire bullets, but what about pellets, slugs, rimfire rounds, and hunting ammunition that isn’t in the available libraries? You can be sure you can’t trust the manufacturer figures most of the time. Well, the FX scans the bullet at various ranges (adjustable at five points out to 300y) and gives you the real, honest, BC drag figure. I’ve been doing lots of rimfire and high power air rifle work using this marvellous new tool. The Garmin, smaller and cheaper, is mega convenient and never fails to give speed and SD, but doesn’t do BC.In fact, just today, I was with a client with a new rifle with some basic hunting ammo that wasn’t in any library. I simply used the FX to measure the rounds fired and then plugged the calculated G7 BC in to the ballistics device, which in this case was a Garmin Tactix Delta Smartwatch. This then provided absolutely click perfect drops and windage all the way out. Real Vorsprung Durch Technik- progress through technology.I’ve also been doing lots of rimfire and high power air rifle work, where published drag figures are very iffy, using this marvellous new tool to discover the truth. The Garmin, smaller and cheaper, is mega convenient and never fails to give speed and SD, but doesn’t do BC. I’ve decided which scopes to put on each rifle; always a fun process! On my Lapmag this year, I’m again running the utterly brilliant Sightron S8 5-40 FFP. It’ll take some scope to knock it off!The Creedmoor is running the new Minox 5-25 LR. An evolution of the very popular ZP from a few years ago, this has great glass from Schott, spot on turrets and ret. It represents a top choice sub £2k. The 6.5x47 is running the top-tier ZCO 5-27. Not much remains to be said about this optic. The 308 is running a lovely new scope from Tract Optics, the 4-25 FFP. Beautiful, contrasty Schott glass, great turrets and ret, available in both MIL and MOA with absolutely huge internal adjustment for elevation ensures I can lob the dozy 308 out to extreme range without issue.My 223 varmint rifle is running one of the nicest new scopes in ages, the Delta 3.5-21x44 FFP. More compact and lightweight but with brilliant glass and low light performance to rival anything. A great crossover choice for a lighter rifle that needs to be carried, but then is also used for dialling out to very long range. I love it!
My 223 Ackley is running another Tract Optics, the 4.5-30 FFP. Another sure shot from TT.My 6BR is running another slightly more compact optic, the lovely little 4.5-28 Valdada Mini. Great glass, zero mistakes made in ret and turrets...it’s a bargain, especially in the UK, and my Sako 85 223 is running a trusty Delta Stryker 4.5-30 FFP- the long term benchmark for a MIL FFP dialler under £1800.As my season started, it’s all been about 33 and 37XCs. One with a rarely spotted in the wild March Genesis, the one that “bends” to give hundreds of MOA of adjustment. Glass was good. Impressive stuff. Also, a rather exotic structured barrel. These are state of the art. They are, in simple terms, exactly supported and reinforced to eliminate harmonic frequencies damaging to the accuracy of the barrel or ,in more exact terms, they don’t show any nodal fussiness and are more consistent at all times with various ammo.In addition, some beautiful Dolphin Rifle builds in 37XC, sporting two fit-and-forget LR optics, the Nightforce ATACR 7-35 and the Sightron S8 5-40. Plus, a 375 Cheytac running another ATACR. These guys were using all using radar chronies, Send-it LED levels, and Accu-Tac, Atlas bipods, or the very versatile Tier One FTR.I’ve been testing the compatibility of the Leica Rangemaster 2800.com monocular and the Geovid Pro binoculars with Garmin 701, 901 and Kestrel Elite. They both offer azimuth, which is forward progress. The great value £600 monocular works with the Kestrel and does indeed provide range, inclination and compass/azimuth/dof. However, it sleeps quickly and when it resumes, there’s a 30 second delay until it’ll range again. I’m pleased to report that the big brother, the Geovid Pro, doesn’t have this frustration. This also works with the Garmins, which the monocular does not. I’m testing the Caldwell Stable Table Deluxe, for clients with bad backs who can’t lie prone. It’s a chunky bit if kit and will undoubtably last many years. It does come apart quickly and easily for transportation and no single part is especially heavy to carry. The levelling and swivelling features are great.Minox sent me a high end spotter with a reticle in it. It’s very good and is great value at under £2000. The eye box is a nudge fussier than the Swarovski STR but it’s the best option under £3000 that I’ve seen.
Look out next month for thoughts on the new Sightron S6. With the outrageous performance and value of the big S8, I’m very excited to see if the S6 is as impressive. Sightron appear to be on a roll. All products available to try out at SharpShootingUK and to buy via Optics Warehouse's’s helpful team.All products are available to try out at SharpShootingUK and to buy via Optics Warehouse’s helpful team.A big thank you to Richard for writing another insightful blog for us. Make sure to check him out at www.sharpshootinguk.com.EquipmentDelta 3.5-21x44 FFP Rifle ScopeDelta Stryker 4.5-30 FFP Rifle ScopeFX True Ballistic Rifle and Airgun Radar ChronographGarmin Foretrex 901 Ballistic Edition Wrist-mounted GPS Navigator with StrapGarmin Tactix 7 – Pro Ballistics Edition Premium Solar GPS Watch with Applied BallisticsMinox Long Range LR 5-25×56 FFP Illuminated Reticle LR 34mm Zero Stop Rifle ScopeMinox MD 80 ZR 20-60x FFP Attached Ocular Spotting Scope with Built In MR2-S ReticleNightforce ATACR 7-35x56 Rifle ScopeSightron SVIII ED 5-40x56 FFP LRM Rifle ScopeValdada Mini G2 4.5-28x50 FFP Rifle ScopeZero Compromise Optic (ZCO) ZC527 5-27X56 FFP Rifle ScopeBrandsAccu-TacCaldwellDelta OpticalFX AirgunsGarminLeicaMeoptaMinoxNightforceSightronTier OneValdada
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