Do you want an affordable, yet heavy-duty, spotting scope design for the outdoors? The rubber-armored Vortex Optics Solo Monocular makes a great choice for hunting, backpacking and birdwatching.
My Vortex Optics Solo 10x25mm Review:
This compact and lightweight scope has an ultra-durable rubber exterior that provides both protective cushioning and a no-slip grip. You will find it easy to carry and worry-free if it happens to fall onto the ground.
In addition, the Solo comes with an attachable lanyard. Therefore, you can hang it from your neck or connect it to a backpack. Have it easily accessible at all times without worrying about misplacing it or losing it.
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You can comfortably adjust this monocular with one hand. The focus wheel and eyecup are conveniently located next to where your index finger typically is. (By the way, the eyecup adjusts in and out to fit eyeglass wearers.)
How is the Scope Viewing Quality?
Vortex Optics designed this monocular using fully multi-coated lenses. In other words, you get brighter and clearer images because the scope can receive more light. This also helps with seeing small details.
Lenses without coating will reflect light off of their surface, therefore losing light. Multi-coated lenses, however, lose minimal light, which will brighten and enhance your viewing experience.
Note: For higher quality optical viewing, you want to look for multi-coated lenses VS fully coated or simply coated lenses. If you don’t mind paying extra money, you can go with higher-end scopes that feature “fully multi-coated lenses”.
Roof Prisms: What are the Pros & Cons?
This Solo Monocular has a roof prism. Although this type of prism costs more than a porro prism, it allows you to have a smaller and more lightweight device.
Roof prisms are easier to weatherproof, and hence make a good choice for outdoor enthusiasts. On the other hand, they can lose more light because they require more internal reflections.
All that said, you will find both roof prism and porro prism monoculars in scopes designed for outdoor enthusiasts. They both work well for birding, hunting, hiking, watching sports events and wildlife.
Specs for the 10×25 Vortex Optics Solo Monocular:
- Dimensions: 4.4″ Long x 2″ Wide x 2.4″ Tall
- Weight: 5.6 Ounces
- Waterproof: Yes
- Fog-Proof: Yes
- Field of View: 315 Feet at 1,000 Yards Away
- Magnification: 10X
- Lens Diameter: 25mm
- Type of Prism: Roof Prism
- Exterior Coating: Rubber Armored Green
- Model #: S105
- You can also get the Solo in 10×36, 8×25 and 8×36 Sizes
- Manufacturer: Vortex Optics, Phone: 800-426-0048 Product Manual
- Get the Solo Monoculars Here
Note: This tactical scope does not come with mrad ranging reticle. Vortex Optics makes on to use in conjunction with the Razor HD 85mm spotter.
