New Vector Optics Riflescopes
VISUALLY, the Vector scopes are attractive. The maker didn't skimp on glass or construction. The lenses are fully multi-coated and housed in a one-piece aluminium tube with a matte anodized finish. A fast-focus eyepiece allows the user to focus the reticle quickly. Where the scopes differ is in their size, shape and purpose. Having a decent length tube with centrally-located turrets both scopes are physically compatible with almost any rifle/mount combination you are likely to encounter.
The Vector 1-9x42 Continental may look larger but is only 25mm longer than the 3-9x40 Matiz and 170 grams heavier-it’s having three turrets that make it look bulker.
“The final group with the 1.5-9x42 landed right on top of the first group.”
The larger scope has a second plane, fine etched-glass reticle, but hunters found early-on how such fine reticles often disappear when viewed against dark backgrounds, even when light conditions are
