Vortex Ranger 1-4x24 Rifle Scope TMCQ MOA RGR-1401

This is the same scope as the original Vortex Viper PST 1-4X, which sold in large numbers. They brought them back under the Ranger name because of the popularity of the scope. The reticle is superb, but you must adjust the diopter for your eyes. I find it easier to hit a 4" clay with this scope at 4X than a Vortex Gen2 1-6X at 6x. The only criticism is that the illumination is not bright in daylight, but that doesn't bother me.

I bought this scope for a 13” 6.5 Grendel pistol build. As stated in another review, make sure to adjust the diopter focus for reticle clarity and fish eye effect The glass is very clear and clicks are audible and tactile. The scope was easy to zero and flat spacers are provided to lock turret for return to zero. So far, it has held zero well and during the box test, the scope tracked well. EuroOptic shipped the next day.

Basically the rebadged gen 1 Viper 1-4 power, much better optical clarity, brightness and capture than its $299 pricetag belies. Makes my 2 Strike Eagle 1 -6's seem " clunky" in comparison. Turret lock/ shim set up a little more elaborate but very fine. 5 stars.

Same great positive clicks as all the Gen 1 PST line has. Holds zero no matter what abuse you throw at it, even on a SCAR Heavy. Great product, great priced LPVO.

Clear bright optic. I really like the size of the dot. Most are too big, but this one is perfect.

Very good clarity, and the circle dot is surprisingly better than anything I've tried so far. Great price for what you get in this scope.

I wrote a review in 2020 (above) and still love them. I have been using them since they first were introduced and have a bunch of them. Some of my serial numbers are very low. They are a tremendous value at this price. These scopes were out of stock for a while and I thought that Vortex quit making them, but EuroOptics received some more so I bought another one. Although I have not spoken to Vortex about the numbers made, I believe this is the bestselling scope they have ever made, because they keep making them even though this is first generation. I have a few of the second gen PST 1-6's and like them too. One of these days I would like to try their 1-10. In the meantime, keep stocking this scope.

Very impressed with this scope for it's price point. Definitely punches above it's price. Very clear reticle and glass once you adjust the focus/diopter. I put this on my 12.5" 5.56 SBR and zero'd at 25 yards then took it out to 100y and used a hold under 6 MOA *Based on my ballistic calculator* (2nd cross hair above the center dot on the reticle) and it was dead on at 100y. The clicks are audible and track well also. Overall, I am very pleased with this scope and am happy with the purchase. I truly feel like I got a $500 scope for half off.

Really cannot tell much difference between the Ranger, and the earlier Viper than the branding. Of course, only time will tell if it's as rugged and dependable as the Viper.

This optic is awesome. For the price point I don’t think it can be beat. It’s mounted on my ar15 and the 1-4 is perfect for my needs. Clear glass, great turrets. I would definitely buy one again

Fantastic value

Great optic at a great price. this 1-4x Ranger replaced a PA 1-6x ACSS 300 BO reticle. The vortex ranger provides a much wider fov, more forgiving eyebox, and clearer glass.... all for a hundred dollars less. Very Happy.

This was my first foray into the LPVO world. I wanted something decent quality that wasn't crazy expensive and with a good warranty and this fits the bill. This is essentially a Gen 1 Viper PST from what I understand and the glass quality supposedly surpasses the Strike Eagle series. I've never handled one of those but the glass on this is great, super clean and bright. The turrets feel nice and tight and have tactile clicks, but they are fairly tall. The reticle is great for this type of optic, segmented circle on 1X is quick to pick up and at 4X the 1 MOA center dot is a fine point for precision. The illumination is pretty close to daylight bright on its highest setting and the reticle is bold and easy enough to see even with it off too. Overall very pleased with the Ranger, would purchase again.

Typical vortex build quality and clarity, excellent. Knobs have nice defined clicks, machining is perfect and it is perfectly clear. I actually bought this for my crossbow and think it was an absolute great decision for that application. Scope aside price and quickness of euro optic has been awesome. My 2nd scope purchase and both have been A+ so always my first place to look.