The Vortex Viper HD 10x42 is built for hunters and outdoorsmen who push into tough country and stay there until the light fades. It delivers outstanding clarity, rugged durability, and the kind of ergonomic design that lets you glass longer without fatigue. With sharp resolution and high-contrast images, every detail comes into focus, whether you’re picking apart timbered hillsides, scanning open basins, or tracking movement at long range in unpredictable weather.
The HD Optical System uses select glass elements to provide exceptional resolution, reduce chromatic aberration, and deliver edge-to-edge sharpness with accurate color and strong low-light performance. XR Plus fully multi-coated lenses maximize light transmission, while dielectric prism coatings ensure bright, clear, color-true images. Phase correction coatings further enhance contrast and resolution, giving you a clean, defined image when conditions are at their worst and opportunities are brief.
A true open-hinge design keeps weight and bulk down while improving balance and one-handed handling. The rubber-armored exterior provides a secure, non-slip grip and protects the binocular from impacts and hard use. ArmorTek coating on the exterior lenses resists scratches, oil, and dirt, keeping your glass clear in dusty, wet, and rough environments. Argon gas purging and O-ring seals make the Viper HD waterproof, fogproof, and ready for extreme temperature swings.
Adjustable twist-up eyecups and a smooth center focus wheel make fine focusing fast and comfortable, even with gloves. The locking diopter on the right eyepiece ensures your personal setting stays put, so your view stays sharp every time you bring the glass to your eyes. Compact and well balanced at 24.9 ounces, the Viper HD is easy to carry all day without giving up optical performance.
Specifications:
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Magnification: 10x
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Objective Lens Diameter: 42 mm
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Eye Relief: 17.0 mm
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Angular Field of View: 6.5°
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Linear Field of View: 341 ft at 1000 yds
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Close Focus: 6.0 ft
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Interpupillary Distance: 55–74 mm
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Dimensions: 5.6" H x 4.9" W
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Weight: 24.9 oz
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Optical System: HD glass elements
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Lens Coatings: XR Plus fully multi-coated
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Prism Coatings: Dielectric with phase correction
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Chassis: True open hinge design
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Eyecups: Adjustable twist-up
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Focus: Center focus wheel
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Diopter: Locking, right eyepiece
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Exterior Protection: ArmorTek lens coating and rubber armor
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Weatherproofing: Argon-gas purged, waterproof, fogproof, shockproof
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