Venom Reflex Sight 3 Moa User Manual
Jan 03, 2016 This is an unboxing video and brief review of the Venom Red Dot sight made by the Vortex Optics company. This is the smaller dot sized 3 MOA version (there is also a 6 MOA version). To enhance this even further, choose a sight that allows you for the best precision. Whether you go for a red dot sight for Glock or a reflex sight for Glock, there are many high rated models on the market. The top rated sights that you can buy display durable and reliable features, most with lifetime warranties. The FastFire 3 is water-resistant and will withstand rain or snow.It is also usable even after being accidentally submerged.However, after exposure to salty or dirty water, it is advisable to rinse with distilled water and dry the sight, as with any quality optical equipment. 6 FastFire 3 User GuideLayout 1 10/2/15 8:55 AM Page 7.
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With the 6 MOA Vortex Venom Reflex Sight, you can quickly and easily acquire targets at a variety of ranges. The 6MOA Vortex Venom Reflex Sight comes with fully multi-coated lens that offer a clean, wide field of view, while the 6MOA dot is easy to see in any light and provides pinpoint accuracy.
Aug 03, 2017 The battery loads from the top on the Vortex Venom Reflex Sight. Brightness Settings. Choose between 10 levels of brightness in manual mode or switch to auto mode. Parallax Free. All red dot and holographic sights will exhibit some small amount of parallax. Vortex Venom 3 MOA Red Dot Sight Reticle Subtensions and Window Dimension. Win A Holosun 507C Reflex Sight 2.0 MOA Dot & Circle Dot Reticle - Ends Friday, November 15th. Vortex VMD-3103 Venom Red Dot Sights 3 MOA. Brightness Settings. Vortex Venom Red Dot Sight (3 MOA Dot Reticle) - VMD-3103. For rapid shooting transitions and target acquisition, the Venom Red Dot’s large viewing window is made up of low-profile, yet rugged aluminum housing for a wide field of view and sight picture with next-to-no obstruction.
There are many optics options, specifically red dots to choose from these days. There are a lot of imitation red dots from overseas flooding the market at a fraction of the price. Word of caution, you get what you pay for, do not be surprised if the knock off fails or just doesn" t="" perform="" as="" expected.="" personally,="" i="" have="" never="" owned="" a="" knock="" off="" and="" will="" not="" waste="" my="" time="" testing="" reviewing="" one.="" however,="" do="" know="" few="" people="" who="" went="" down="" this="" route="" to="" only="" regret="" their="" decision.="" choosing="" the="" right="" red="" dot="" is="" challenge="" with="" so="" many="" different="" manufacturers="" offering="" variety="" choose="" from="" including="" vortex.="" understanding="" application="" for="" which="" you="" be="" using="" type="" of="" imperative.="" <="" p="">
What exactly is a red dot and how does it work? To pick the right red dot, you need to be informed how a red dot works, and some of the basic terminologies you will encounter from marketing data. There are different types of red dots, the most popular similar to this Vortex Venom, is a reflector sight or reflex type. A light emitting diode (LED) is the primary light source emitting a red wavelength of light, projecting on a tinted objective lens. Some red dots depending on design, bounce light between multiple lenses before reaching the objective lens. The objective lens is tinted to help reflect the wavelength of LED output, at the same time blocking specific spectrum of light. This is by design, to reflect the reticle back to the operator, and prevent other natural light frequencies to flood out the reticle on the objective lens. Otherwise, visibility of the reticle would be hampered or nonexistent depending on light conditions. If you look at a red dot lens from the muzzle side, you will hardly be able to see the reticle at all.
Red dot reticle is an option which is far too subjective. Reticles come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Personally I prefer a simple red reticle red dot, Vortex Venom is available in red reticle at either 6 or 3 MOA. MOA is minutes of angle, it is a reference of size in relation to distance. One MOA is 1" at="" 100="" yards="" or="" 0.5'="" 50="" 2'="" 200="" yards.="" for="" tight="" groupings="" a="" smaller="" moa="" is="" ideal,="" which="" why="" i="" opted="" venom="" 3="" moa.="" generally,="" anywhere="" from="" 1-6="" what="" will="" be="" offered="" in="" popular="" reflex="" red="" dots.="" dot="" objective="" lens="" usually="" not="" magnified,="" choosing="" the="" right="" target="" distance="" important.="" there="" are="" magnifiers="" dots,="" had="" one="" on="" my="" holographic="" dot,="" it="" adds="" significant="" weight,="" and="" viable="" option="" light="" weight="" build.<="" p="">
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Venom wide field lens is exceptional, unlike tubular style red dots, it is wider and therefore easier to mark the reticle on target. At the range, I jumped back and forth between a tubular red dot and this Venom red dot, it was much faster with the Venom to acquire the target in my opinion and experience. Since this is a non magnified red dot intended to be used with both eyes open, there is no concern about field of view, unlike a magnified scope or red dot. This brings up the next feature, unlimited eye relief, Venom can be mounted as close to the rail aft or away from the operator, depending on preference. Eye relief is directly related to the field of view, it is the distance between the eye and objective lens the operator can obtain the full viewing angle. Venom does not have a magnified lens, there is no concern with field of view or eye relief mounted anywhere on the AR15.
Venom has 10 different levels of reticle brightness to choose from manually. There is also an option for auto adjustment which has its benefits and drawbacks. The auto adjust uses a light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness based on ambient lighting. This is beneficial on those long hunting trips or range sessions which start in the morning and end late in the evening. At the same token if you solely depend on the auto shut off feature you will be wasting battery if you don’t cover the red dot. Even with the cover on, it sets the reticle to the lowest brightness and shuts off after 14 hours. If there is an area for improvement, this is one in my opinion. It is a novel approach but not optimal for maximum battery savings. I prefer the manual option, perhaps a hybrid use of these options, using Auto while operating the weapon, than switching to Manual to force a complete shut down. At the lowest setting the battery is advertised to last 30,000 hours and 150 hours at the highest setting. The argument for auto adjust feature is the advertised 30,000 hour battery life. Changing the CR1632 battery is easy with a top load sealed door and simple flat head screw driver. Vortex provides all the necessary tools to service this red dot but if you are like me, I carry a multi-tool which contains a flat head screw driver and some torx/hex bits. I used this red dot at the range for a whole day on a lower brightness settings, I measured the battery voltage with my multi-meter before and after the session. The delta in voltage was in the hundredths, the 3V battery in the morning measured 3.251VDC, at the end of the day after ~12 hours it measured 3.250VDC. That is pretty remarkable since I didn’t turn it off the entire session. I’m less concerned if I forget to switch between auto adjust to manual mode to force a shut down.
Venom Reflex Sight 3 Moa User Manual 1
“ArmorTek is our proprietary coating that protects from scratches, oil, dirt, and debris. I cannot divulge info on the chemical makeup or application of the coating.”
Venom is designed to withstand shock and recoil from just about any hand gun, shotgun or rifle, making it a versatile option. The ranges I frequent are all outdoor so it is nice having this red dot completely sealed from the elements. I expect this red dot to last a long time.
Unboxing the Venom, you will find a number of accessories and tools. There is a torx wrench to fasten the red dot to provided picatinny mount, also a spare screw which is rare for a manufacturer to offer. A double ended screw driver for opening the battery door and adjusting windage and elevation dials. There is also a micro fiber cloth for cleaning the objective lens and protective cover which fits the Venom like a glove. Venom comes with a low profile picatinny mount, if you want to co-witness to lower 1/3 of iron sights, Vortex offers a riser as an option and you can even mount this to a quick release mount from American defense if you don’t mind the added weight. For my setup the provided mount is slick light and perfect for what I’m trying to achieve. The mount has a single screw on one side which tightens a mobile bracket against the rail. The screw is big enough and easy to grab without any tools and hand tighten.
I chose this Vortex Venom red dot due to the low profile and low weight design at 1.73oz with provided mount. Most importantly is the Vortex iron clad warranty. Vortex has an infamous generous warranty unlike most manufactures. What it means as an owner, if anything happens to the red dot regardless of how old it is, they will repair it or replace for free of equal or better physical condition. The unlimited lifetime warranty is hard to come by when it comes to anything containing electronics these days. Vortex not only offers a generous unlimited warranty, they also don" t="" hold="" the="" warranty="" against="" original="" owner="" of="" product.="" it="" is="" fully="" transferrable="" and="" best="" all,="" there="" nothing="" to="" fill="" out.="" no="" card="" mail,="" or="" online="" registration="" forms="" don't="" have="" your="" receipt,="" not="" a="" problem,="" vortex="" simplifies="" whole="" process="" because="" they="" stand="" behind="" their="" products.="" this="" primary="" reason="" asides="" from="" performance="" light="" weight="" design,="" i="" believe="" venom="" great="" red="" dot="" clear="" winner="" for="" my="" setup.="" <="" p="">
My intrigue why this red dot was produced prompted a question to Vortex. Their response:
“The optic came from a huge demand for micro optics, and a very high number of options on the market for optics ready pistols. The competition market also pushes for these optics with the new PCC division and Carry Optics division in USPSA!”
Vortex Venom 3 Moa Dot