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Vortex Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular USA
- Price: $119.99
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # VO8X36SRTTMR
- Mfr# SOL-3608-RT
Product Highlights
- Roof Prism Design
- R/T Ranging Reticle
- Fully Multicoated Lenses
- Durable Rubber Armoring
- Waterproof
- Fogproof
- Utility Clip
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The Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular from Vortex offers a wide 393 foot field of view that is bright, crisp, and clear. Designed as a take-along-everywhere optic, the Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 is compact and easy-to-handle.
This monocular comes with an R/T ranging reticle for precise target range estimation. It features mrad (milliradian)-based subtensions and includes a secondary quick-ranging system with silhouettes. These angular measurements allow the user to calculate ranges when comparing the reticle to objects of known dimension. The reticle focus ensures a sharp reticle image at all distances.
The Solo's optical system features a premium roof prism and fully multicoated lenses. The rugged housing is waterproof, fogproof, and covered with a protective rubber armoring. A utility clip allows the monocular to be attached to a belt, strap, or webbing with ease.
- Top focus wheel for focusing the reticle and a bottom focus wheel for focusing the image
- Integral carry clip: attaches securely to any belt, strap or webbing
- Rubber Armoring: provides a secure no-slip grip, durable external protection
- Adjustable flared eyecup: twist-up style for comfortable viewing with/without eye/sunglasses
- Waterproof/fogproof: housing is nitrogen filled/o-ring sealed for all-weather performance
- Fully multicoated: anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces enhance light transmission
- Ranging Reticle: ranging reticle scaled with hashmarks and crosshairs using mrad based subtension lines for ranging, holdover, and windage corrections. Quick-ranging silhouettes on the reticle
| Magnification | 8.0x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 36 mm |
| Eye Relief | 18.0 mm |
| Exit Pupil | 4.5 mm |
| Field of View | 7.5° - 393' @ 1000 yd / 131 m @ 1000 m |
| Close Focus | 16.4' / 4.9 m |
| Dimensions | Length: 5.4" / 13.7 cm |
| Weight | 10.2 oz / 289.2 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Quality lenses (5)
- Strong construction (5)
- Accurate ranging (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting (5)
- Security (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 5 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Sticky Focus
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Security
- Spying on your neighbors
- Yachting
Comments about Vortex Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular:
I bought this for me and my family to be able to see all the boats, planes, and helicopters go up and down the Hudson River. It fills that purpose perfectly. Focus is a tad rough but I never need to use it anyway.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Ranging
- Easy To Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting
- Security
Comments about Vortex Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular:
This is a near perfect unit for the price. Easy to put on your belt or throw in your day pack. (The belt holder case is lame and near useless - Vortex is still not listening to their customers to provide something useful in the field.) Rugged, simple, easy to use quickly. Optics are excellent. Recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Ranging
- Easy To Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor Case
Best Uses
- Hunting
- Security
Comments about Vortex Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular:
- clear, sharp optics
- focus-able reticle
- reticle does not get in the way of viewing subject
- great way to practice ranging with mil-ranging. Cheaper than a range finder and keeps the brain sharp
My only CON is the case. Although sharp looking the belt snap is useless and continually popped off with the risk of dropping the monocular. It's also not padded and offers no drop/bump protection. Called Vortex and they are sending me another type of case. Not sure yet if this will be acceptable or not? If not I'll find a flashlight belt case for it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Ranging
- Easy To Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Useless case
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Security
- Yachting
Comments about Vortex Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular:
The monocular is wonderful. Well made, nice reticle, good size, good value. The big negative is the included case. The monocular will fall out of it the way it's designed. The case is well made but open at the bottom and loose fitting at the top. Better suited for a 12 oz beer can or even a bottle of your favorite brew (both fit snuggly and won't fall out). For an optic that won't accommodate a lens cap (on either end) a form fitting case that will keep out the elements and keep your optics in would be a better accessory.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Ranging
- Easy To Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting
Comments about Vortex Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular:
Took it to a ball game in the nose bleed section. Nice sharp clear image. Waiting to take it hunting but the mrad scale and reticle seem easy to get used to
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-5
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Quality lenses (5)
- Strong construction (5)
- Accurate ranging (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting (5)
- Security (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 5 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Sticky Focus
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Security
- Spying on your neighbors
- Yachting
Comments about Vortex Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular:
I bought this for me and my family to be able to see all the boats, planes, and helicopters go up and down the Hudson River. It fills that purpose perfectly. Focus is a tad rough but I never need to use it anyway.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Ranging
- Easy To Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting
- Security
Comments about Vortex Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular:
This is a near perfect unit for the price. Easy to put on your belt or throw in your day pack. (The belt holder case is lame and near useless - Vortex is still not listening to their customers to provide something useful in the field.) Rugged, simple, easy to use quickly. Optics are excellent. Recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Ranging
- Easy To Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor Case
Best Uses
- Hunting
- Security
Comments about Vortex Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular:
- clear, sharp optics
- focus-able reticle
- reticle does not get in the way of viewing subject
- great way to practice ranging with mil-ranging. Cheaper than a range finder and keeps the brain sharp
My only CON is the case. Although sharp looking the belt snap is useless and continually popped off with the risk of dropping the monocular. It's also not padded and offers no drop/bump protection. Called Vortex and they are sending me another type of case. Not sure yet if this will be acceptable or not? If not I'll find a flashlight belt case for it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Ranging
- Easy To Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Useless case
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Security
- Yachting
Comments about Vortex Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular:
The monocular is wonderful. Well made, nice reticle, good size, good value. The big negative is the included case. The monocular will fall out of it the way it's designed. The case is well made but open at the bottom and loose fitting at the top. Better suited for a 12 oz beer can or even a bottle of your favorite brew (both fit snuggly and won't fall out). For an optic that won't accommodate a lens cap (on either end) a form fitting case that will keep out the elements and keep your optics in would be a better accessory.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Ranging
- Easy To Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting
Comments about Vortex Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular:
Took it to a ball game in the nose bleed section. Nice sharp clear image. Waiting to take it hunting but the mrad scale and reticle seem easy to get used to
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-5
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