Vortex Viper HD 10x50 vs Bushnell Forge 10x42
Quick take: The Vortex Viper HD 10x50 costs $70 less; the Bushnell Forge 10x42 has a wider field of view (330 vs 288 ft @ 1000 yds); the Vortex Viper HD 10x50 gathers more light with a larger 50mm objective.
| Spec | Vortex Viper HD 10x50 | Bushnell Forge 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $530 | $600 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (900) | 4.6★ (300) |
| Use case | Hunting | Hunting |
| Magnification | 10x | 10x |
| Objective | 50mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.0mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 288 ft @ 1000 yds | 330 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 17mm | 17mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft | 5 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 28.6 oz | 24.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 5.4 in | 5.6 x 4.9 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime (VIP) | Limited Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Vortex Viper HD 10x50
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Bushnell Forge 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter