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Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular (SOL-3608-RT)

Built to be carried as a standard piece of equipment and close-at-hand, the Solo R/T Tactical Monocular gives a closer look when needed. Features the Vortex R/T Ranging Reticle with reticle focus for accurate range estimation and calling shots. And with the integral utility clip, it attaches to webbing or other flat-edged surfaces for quick external access. The 36mm Solo Tactical R/T monocular delivers bright images, is compact, and easy to handle. Constructed to withstand use in just about any field condition, o-ring seals and nitrogen purging make the Solo a fully waterproof, internally fogproof monocular.

R/T Ranging Reticle

Hashmarked ranging reticle using mrad based subtension lines for ranging, holdover, and windage corrections. Quick-ranging silhouettes. The R/T ranging reticle is based on a form of angular measurement called the milliradian (mrad for short). These angular measurements allow a user to calculate ranges when comparing the reticle to objects of known dimension. The key to effective ranging using this reticle is knowing common objects in your vicinity and their measurements.

Adjusting the Focus

Designed for quick single-handed operation, simply place the thumb and forefinger on the focus wheel and turn to move lens forward or backward.

• Top focus wheel adjusts the reticle.

• Bottom focus wheel adjusts the image.

Adjusting the Eyecup

The heavy duty flared rubber eyecup on the Solo Tactical R/T monocular folds up and down for optimal viewing with or without eyeglasses.

• Flared eyecup blocks stray light when fully extended.

• Eyecup folds down for viewing with eyeglasses.

Attaching the Lanyard

1. Detach clip from the lanyard.

2. Push the loop end through the attachment point on the monocular.

3. Pull the clip through the loop and cinch tight.

4. Re-attach the clip to lanyard.

Adjusting the Focus

Adjusting the Eyecup

Attaching the Lanyard

Product description

Built to be carried as a standard piece of equipment and be close at hand, the Solo R/T Tactical monocular gives a closer look when needed. It features the Vortex R/T Ranging reticle with reticle focus for accurate range estimation and calling shots. The generous eye relief and a large exit pupil deliver optical performance normally reserved for binoculars, and the premium roof prisms and fully multi-coated optics deliver a bright, clear view. Completely waterproof and nitrogen gaspurged, the Solo R/T features textured rubber armor and a convenient belt or webbing strap clip.

Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 3 x 3 inches; 12.8 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ SOL-3608-RT
Department ‏ : ‎ Mens
Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Metal batteries required.
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 21, 2011
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Vortex
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004WFYG0Y

Best Sellers Rank: #569 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products)
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I hope this gets me a coach purse someday

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2019

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My husband and I went to our sons high school football game. Another dad was using one of these scope things to see players on the field. My husband saw this magnificent item and appeared to have visions of owning one and talked about how great it would be for when hes in the woods to look at stuff . I get it. I see a Coach purse on another moms arm and daydream about being able to drop $800 to have one of my own . I wonder, did she buy it? Was it a gift? Is it real? Maybe she only has 1 kid? Did she inherit a small fortune? I dont know. Its just a mystery. Then BOOM! Kids need braces or I need tires on my minivan, then I realize that silly purse needs to wait. Lucky for my husband, this cool little spotting scope did not come close to the cost of my dream Coach purse. I bought it for him as a birthday present and he loves it. I wonder now, as we head into high school track season, how many dads will my husband influence to buy this item? I mean seriously, he could be an influencer? Thats a thing right?

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Clint F.

Great product, but takes practice.

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2019

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We have all used binoculars, but a monocular is a different can of worms. They offer some drawbacks and advantages you won't find with its larger sibling. Monoculars tend to be cheaper for relatively the same level of tech, since you don't have two set of optics to worry about. They are lighter and far smaller than binoculars as well, meaning they are easier to store and tote around with you. Enter the Vortex!

I discovered this item after using a number of their products in the shooting sports. Vortex makes some VERY good sights at competitive prices. When it came time for me to buy a monocular, I thought I'd give them a chance, and I don't regret it. Like any product, you need to identify your need, or you'll buy the wrong one. I bought mine primarily for training purposes. I wanted an optic I could hang around my neck that I could quickly access to look at targets after putting some lead down range, and it works great.

Pros:

It is sturdy and well made. I love the housing. It provides protecting and excellent grip. Ergonomics are superb, and with a bit of practice, you can use this and adjust focus one handed.

Comes with a lanyard and soft case, as well as a utility clip to attach the unit to a belt, pack, etc.

The other feature that is really cool is the reticle itself, and the silhouettes right on the reticle that you can use to estimate ranges. The included instructions even tell you exactly how to do it. Very cool.

Image quality and clarity is fantastic. A friend of mine had the $300 version of this product line and to be honest, I couldn't see a vast improvement, at least not for three times the money.

Cons:

Although it came with a soft case, which is great for field-use, I generally like a hard-case option for my optics. This didn't come with one, and I'll be looking for an after-market case that I hope will meet my needs. This would be forgivable IF it came with lens caps to protect it, but it doesn't, unfortunately.

Eye-relief: Anyone who has used a monocular knows that eye-relief, which is the distance your eye needs to be from the optic, can be tricky. The soft eye-cup SHOULD help put the unit right at the correct distance from your face, but I have found that it doesn't quite do it, and I need to "hunt" around for the sweet spot sometimes. I don't fault Vortex for this, because it is in no way a design flaw specific to this product, it is just the game you gotta play with monoculars. With a little practice, I was able to acquire much more rapidly.

This is a great product. If you need a great optic from a reliable company, I can think of plenty of worse places to start than Vortex. This may not have all the bells and whistles that I wanted, but given the high quality and value-packed price tag, I consider this a bargain on a great product.

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Home Deep Peaux

Update: fell apart into a bunch of pieces for no obvious reason.

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2016

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it's not super clear at longer ranges. But it gets five stars for the value.
AT $100, this is a super value, esp wth the MRAD reticle included.
We used this to spot hit at a long range tactical shoot, and we could tell hits and misses, and sometimes where the hit was on clean steel, at distances up to 900 yards. Much better than the naked eye.

Will NOT replace a decent spotting scope, but then again, this is a scope you can carry everywhere as you move around, whereas a regular spotting scope that is not gonna happen.

FoV quite decent, too.

UPDATE: After taking it out of its pouch, yesterday while out training, all kinds of parts fell out of the pouch all over the ground. Like something became unfastened or unscrewed, and all the eyepiece lenses fell out from what was holding them assembled.

Optic useless, and with very little use and handling overall. I've only taken it out of the pouch for initial review and once or twice on the range. So I don't know if this item is super flimsy, or I just had an outlier poorly assembled unit, but at this point, caveat emptor. I guess you get what you pay for.

Let's see how standup Vortex Optics tech support is.

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ECHO444

Not so much

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2017

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I've had a 10x Vortex Solo for a few years and have no complaints. I wanted to get a second one for my range bag so thought the RT model would work nicely... not so much. The build is similar to my Solo but the focus on the RT is terrible, it is very stiff and you can hear the tubes grinding against each other. It's so bad that I am wondering if by some odd chance I just got a bad unit. I sent back to Amazon... I may just get another Solo.

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Karl D. Kessler

Almost perfect, but...

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017

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I really like this monocular, it feels substantial in your hands and we'll constructed. The image is clear and bright and the reticle will definitely be handy. My only complaint is the focus ring is very hard to turn. I hope this loosens up over time, because a couple turns and your fingers hurt. Also, my case is neoprene and has no belt loop. It would have been nice if they included a molle pouch for it instead.

Update 4/25/17 Focus ring has worked the stiffness out, so I bumped it a star and all is perfect.

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This little thing is cool as hell

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2016

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Wow. This little thing is cool as hell. Super bright and clear, compact size, perfect mil scale reticle that's number marked at every 5 mils for easy reading, and even has 4 quick reference silhouettes inside for fast ranging of human size silhouettes at 300, 400, 500 and 600 meters. EXCELLENT for the money. Worth every penny. Would definitely buy again if I lost this one or something....

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Zsolt Radakovits

Great scope, fine optics

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2017

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Great scope, fine optics, works fine in grey zone also. I have only thing why it is just 4 stars, on my one the far-far position is over the focus, I can feel a kind of endpoint, but can be easily overturned. Then refocusing required. It have to managed just once, I use it on infinity. Sealing is great keeps the setting, unchanged even after several weeks use. Working fine in 4-27°C, what I was able to test so far. I really like it. I can warmly offer it.

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Adjustment Bureau

Great quality

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2019

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Excellent unit that does not stand out and once focused, is quickly deployed..Clear and large vision. Good eye cup protector.

una

Gutes Monokular gut geeignet für Sporteinsätze wie z.B. Bogenschießen oder Dart

Reviewed in Germany on January 12, 2021

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Positiv:
Das Monokular hat eine gute Optik, das Bild ist hell und klar. Farbverfälschungen und Randunschärfen konnte ich nicht feststellen. Das Gehäuse und die Gläser machen einen wertigen Eindruck. Das Monokular ist sehr kompakt und leicht. Preis/Leistung für oben genannte Einsätze gut ! Made in China.
Negativ:
Die Schärfeeinstellung ist schwergängig und sehr direkt. Für häufiges "Nachziehen" eher ungeeignet. Mindestentfernung für Schärfenregulierung 5m. Der Focusring ist schmal, für Handschuhe bedingt geeignet. Die Augenmuschel ist aus dünnen Gummi gefertigt, für Brillenträger nicht geeignet. Die Eintrittsöffnung ist nicht veränderbar. Der Klettverschluss der Lasche der mitgelieferte Tasche sitzt an der falsche Stelle. Dadurch ist die Tasche oben unzureichend verschlossen. (Staub/Regenschutz) Bedienungsanleitung only in English.

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Gast

Sehr gutes Monokular zu einem vernünftigen Preis

Reviewed in Germany on January 12, 2020

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Nicht nur für Prepper, auch für Naturbeobachtungen beim Wandern sehr gut.
Wesentlich kleiner und handlicher als ein Fernglas, und viel hochwertiger als die bisher bekannten Monokulare.
Wen man mit dem Strichabsehen umgehen kann, sind Entfernungsbestimmungen ausreichend genau möglich.
Die Vergrößerung ist 8fach und fix, das reicht auch für dir meisten Anwendungen, vor allem macht sich das Zittern nicht so arg bemerkbar wie zb bei 12fach.
Mit einer Verstellung stellt man das Bild scharf und mit einem zweiten Verstellrad stellt man das Absehen scharf.

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raoul

Bellissimo e "resistente"

Reviewed in Italy on December 8, 2017

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Il prodotto è solido e di qualita' . Ha una sola pecca ..la messa a fuoco è davvero dura .. Spero che si allenti nel tempo .
Per quanto riguarda i pro ,arriva con laccetto, custodia per la cintura ed un utile manuale (in inglese) per capire come applicare la formula .
Le lenti luminose con trattamento antiriflesso ,il corpo compatto del giusto peso e la sua impermeabilità lo rendono un oggetto da portare sempre con se per attività outdoor.
Buon acquisto.

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Brand	Vortex
Model Name	SOL-3608-RT
Objective Lens Diameter	36 Millimeters
Focus Type	Close Focus
Power Source	Battery Powered
Item Weight	12.8 Ounces
Number of Batteries	1 Lithium Metal batteries required.
Exit Pupil	4.5 Millimeters
Field Of View	7.5

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