Addendum 9/1/2015: I have 3 of these and just purchased 4th on 8/20/15. Spent an hour today trying to figure out why the eye relief on this newest item seems much less than the other 3. Still have no idea, gave up for the day. Has anyone else noticed a much closer and less forgiving eye relief range?
Held my breath and trusted other reviews. It paid off: this fits perfectly atop the rail, and clears the fairly large metal rear backup site that adorns the Colt LE6940-P (even without the use of the included optional riser for the mount). I set-up this simple AR for my Pop, with an Eotech 512 holographic, but wanted to add the "just in case" magnifier as part of the package. I wish I would have found this product before previous purchases of the Lucid adjustable magnifier w/cantilever mount (for one of my own AR's). Another cool think about the tilt-away mechanism is that the magnifier can still be used for observation/recon even when not aligned with the red dot site (whereas my cantilever mount reverses the magnifier, rendering it useless when off-axis). Anyway, we took it out yesterday, sited in the Eotech, then 72 year old Pop proceeds to effortlessly put a complete 30 rd mag of surplus Lake City 556 within a 4" target at 100 yards.....almost seeming bored as he accomplished my random challenge (and majority were within 2-3 inches..... with a variably gusty 15-20mph wind from the rear and right at 45 degree angle).
While obviously that's not MOA or less, the point is that this magnifier set-up is solid, functional, adaptable and augments excellent shooting (for a guy who essentially hasn't shot a rifle in 40+ years). Obviously, the magnifier can't take all of the credit, but its has just been one of the rare cool surprises of quality, cost and function. A+++
1/14/15 Update:
NEED A 1/2" Picatinny riser to use this Vortex magnifier with Eotech EXPS series.......
So as my original review explains, I dig this cost-effective magnifier. So I got one to accompany an Eotech EXPS3-2 on a new SR762. I anticipated the extra height of the EXPS would require the use of the 7mm riser that accompanies the Vortex mount, BUT ITS NOT ENOUGH. Easy solution is the $10 UTG 3-space 1/2" riser with thumb screw. With the extra 1/2" the Vortex 7mm riser makes it too high. So, just add the UTG 1/2" riser under the VMX-3 and it is perfectly level with visual axis of the EXPS. (I doubt the additional riser would be needed with the XPS series).
| Brand | Vortex |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Style | 3x Magnifier |
| Sport | Airsoft |
| Item Weight | 11.9 Ounces |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Magnification Maximum | 3 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 1 |
| Magnification Minimum | 1 |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount |
| Night vision | No |
| Eye Relief | 2.2 Inches |
| Field Of View | 38.2 Feet |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.57 x 5.47 x 2.8 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.45 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.2 x 8.4 x 6.8 inches |
| Brand Name | Vortex |
| Warranty Description | Unlimited, Unconditional Lifetime Warranty |
| Model Name | VMX-3T |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Vortex Optics |
| Part Number | VMX-3T |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Included Components | flip mount, magnifier |
| Size | Size 37-40 |
