{"product_id":"vortex-viper-15-45x65-hd-straight-scope","title":"Vortex Viper 15-45x65 HD Straight Scope","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViper 15-45x65 Straight Scope: Point It, Find It, Done\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a lot to be said for a spotter you can aim like a rifle. The \u003cstrong\u003eViper HD 15-45x65 Straight Spotter\u003c\/strong\u003e looks where you look — sight along the barrel, drop your eye to the eyepiece, and you're on the subject. No craning, no hunting about wondering which patch of scrub you've ended up pointed at. That makes it the pick if you're glassing out a ute window, working prone off a bipod at the range, or scanning flat country where everything you care about sits roughly at eye level. It's the compact 65mm body, so a modest tripod handles it and the whole lot rides in the pack without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd one to your cart and stop losing the plot between your eyes and the eyepiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #555;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping Australia-wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by the Australian Vortex VIP unlimited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z7nhTc4j7YY\" title=\"Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65 Straight Spotting Scope\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViper HD 15-45x65 Straight Spotter: What You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou get on target the moment you look\u003c\/strong\u003e — the straight body points where your eyes already are, so you sight along the barrel and drop straight onto the eyepiece instead of hunting for your subject at 15x.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlassing from the vehicle stops being a contortion act\u003c\/strong\u003e — a straight tube sits naturally on a window mount at seated head height, which means you can work a paddock from the driver's seat without folding yourself in half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProne shooting actually works\u003c\/strong\u003e — lying behind a bipod, a straight scope lines up with your eye where an angled one has you lifting your head off the stock, so you can spot your own shots and stay in position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetail holds together right out to 45x\u003c\/strong\u003e — HD lens elements with XR fully multi-coated glass and dielectric prism coatings cut chromatic aberration and keep colour honest, so winding the magnification up shows you more rather than just bigger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wet, gritty day doesn't end the session\u003c\/strong\u003e — O-ring seals and argon purging keep it waterproof and fogproof while the ArmorTek coating shrugs off dust and scratches, and the built-in sunshade keeps glare and raindrops off the front glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/7083\/8839\/files\/vortex-viper-15-45x65-hd-straight-scope-body-front-left-angle-detail_480x480.jpg?v=1788152010\" alt=\"Viper 15-45x65 Straight Scope front left view showing the straight body, helical focus ring and green rubber armour\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViper HD 15-45x65 Straight Spotter Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e15–45x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObjective Lens Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e65 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinear Field of View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e136.5–67.8 ft \/ 1000 yds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngular Field of View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2.6–1.3 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e7 m \/ 23 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e19.6–17.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e35.5 cm \/ 14 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e1.67 kg \/ 59 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrism Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ePorro prism, dielectric coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWaterproof, fogproof (argon purged), ArmorTek lens coating, built-in sunshade, rotating tripod collar, helical focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eAustralian Vortex VIP unlimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/7083\/8839\/files\/vortex-viper-15-45x65-hd-straight-scope-body-eyepiece-focus-detail_480x480.jpg?v=1788152018\" alt=\"Rear view of the Viper HD 15-45x65 Straight Spotter showing the twist-up eyecup and magnification ring\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViper 15-45x65 Straight Scope FAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight or angled — which should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStraight if you glass from a vehicle window, shoot prone and want to spot your own hits, or scan mostly flat country. It's faster to point and more intuitive if you've never used a spotter before. Angled suits long seated sessions, sharing the scope around, and glassing uphill, and it lets a shorter tripod do the job. The optics are identical either way — it's purely about how you'll use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a tripod, and what sort?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, you'll want one — at 15–45x, handheld isn't realistic. The straight body sits higher than the angled version, so match the tripod height to how you'll use it: full height if you're standing, a shorter one for seated or window-mount work. At 1.67 kg it doesn't need anything heavy, just a decent pan or fluid head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there anything to assemble or set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing to build. Fit it to the tripod via the rotating collar, twist the eyecup down if you wear glasses or up if you don't, and get in the habit of finding your subject at 15x before winding the magnification up. Pull the sunshade out on bright days — it cuts glare and keeps rain off the objective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the VIP warranty actually cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVortex will repair or replace the scope if it's damaged or defective, no matter how it happened or whose fault it was. There's no warranty card and no receipt to keep, and it transfers if you sell it on. It doesn't cover loss, theft, misuse or deliberate damage, and return postage to the service centre is on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/7083\/8839\/files\/vortex-viper-15-45x65-hd-straight-scope-body-in-use-on-tripod-detail_480x480.jpg?v=1788152026\" alt=\"Hunter glassing with the Viper 15-45x65 Straight Scope mounted on a tripod, tripod sold separately\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vortex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42420011565111,"sku":"VOV501","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/7083\/8839\/files\/vortex-viper-15-45x65-hd-straight-scope-front-left-angle_200fa430-e441-4562-9170-7cd1696742c4.jpg?v=1788152123","url":"https:\/\/outbacksafetrack.com.au\/products\/vortex-viper-15-45x65-hd-straight-scope","provider":"Outback SafeTrack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}