Features:

  • The Solo Recon Tactical Monocular with 8x magnification and a 36mm objective lens is a great choice for observation and range estimation in a lightweight and compact package
  • Fully multi-coated lenses with anti-reflective coatings, the Solo R/T provides excellent light gathering capability in low light situations. The flared eyecup blocks extraneous light and folds down for use with glasses
  • A large focus wheel and the smaller reticle focus allow the user to properly focus the image and reticle to their eye for optimal target milling capability
  • The Solo R/T comes complete with a utility clip which attaches easily to a vest or belt for quick access in the field
  • Textured rubber armor provides added grip and durability. O-ring sealed and nitrogen purged, the monocular brings waterproof and fogproof performance
Nice optics, Well made, Comfortable

Very much as advertised. Nice optics. Rangefinder lines are thin and crisp. Particularly like the rubber eye cup to keep stray light out. Comfortable in your hand. The focus rings are tight, but I can manipulate them with the same hand holding the monocular. Might be unwieldy for those with smaller/finer hands, but they will probably loosen up with use. Some complained about the rangefinder lines being distracting. I find they can be minimized via the "set and forget" focus for the rangefinder lines (eye relief). This allows tweaking to blur them until they are barely visible.

Very nice optics

During my research for a monocular I repeatably was confused if there was a reticule marking range estimates (Mrad) or not. This does. Construction: Very solid. This is in no way cheaply built. Conforms to the hand nicely too. Controls: You have two controls, image focus and reticule focus. image focus is obvious but the reticule focus is for some kind of past complaint that the reticule would be blurry. Basically - set it so it's perfect and never touch it again. Carry case: This made me laugh when I saw it. It's "custom" all right. Doesn't mean it's good. nudge it a bit and your optic might fall out. Nice big open spot to let the environment scratch the lens. The belt loop is a snap on loop. Not sturdy for a pound heavy monocular. If you're climbing and it falls loose, your consolidation is it's in the case as it falls I suppose. My advice? Sew the loop so it's permanent. Turn the case inside out and sew patches of cloth on both sides closing the gaps. I had some leather lying around (black leather) and sewed it on. Looks 10x better and 100x more sturdy. Beats buying a new one and after all, it is "custom" made for it. Too bad they didn't spend an extra 20c on cloth for each one but oh well. Reticule: Uses Mrad measurement. Basically you need to know the height in yards and how many mrads it takes. TargetHeightx1000/mrads. very accurate. Tested it out on some houses (using 10ft for a story) and cross referenced with Google Earth - correct distance. If you hate math, go for the cheaper non reticule sponsoring monocular. I think they're $90. Optics: Very clear. It's harder to tell what I'm looking at as quickly as binoculars and harder to see with at night vs binoculars. But remember you're using 1 eye vs 2. With that in mind, These are perfect flawless optics. It reflects very little of the sun which is great as it reduces glare and bright reflections. Pro's For price - very well made. Unconditional, transferable lifetime warranty. Accurate distance measurement. Con Carry case is cheap and needs work. Summary: for the price, if you're looking for great optics, this is great in every way that matters. I would buy a new one if this ever broke. Which I wouldn't have too, because of the warranty.

Almost perfect, but...

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.

Love it

I've been looking for a pair of high quality binoculars for cheap for a long time and I've never been convinced by any of the 100$ options. So I looked at monoculars and vortex definitely delivered. The build quality is top notch as are the optics. 10 out of 10 would recommend. My only gripe is I wish it would come with a better carrying case.

Small, compact and i received the good/nice case!

This optic is fantastic - I'm using it as a magnification tool for holidaying and travelling around the world. When I'm not doing that, i use it as an astronomical spotter for my telescope and general night viewing. The fully multi-coated optics help a lot. Note: The carry case included which i received was not the cheap, simple protector that everyone else talks about. Instead, i received a very nice nylon, velcro, elasticised case which it fits perfectly into. Although it has a stitched belt loop on the back, i would've liked a molle system instead. Hey, you can't make everyone happy i guess... but I got the nice case, so that's nice.

This little thing is cool as hell

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....

Great product for the price.

Excellent product for the price. It has been useful in everything from hiking to concerts. Very clear optics and easy to focus. Has stood up to mild abuse in my backpack and in inclement weather.. Fits perfectly in a Hazard 4 sunglasses case.

Excellent Value. Great glass

Wow. Impressed. Glass is clear and bright. Excellent reticle. Ranging is very accurate and easy to use. I was concerned that 8 power was a little low, but having tested it out- it is a good for magnification and easy to hold steady. It is larger and heavier than expected definitely well built and rugged. Comes with a neoprene sleeve that is not good and a neck strap. I will need to find a new pouch for this monocular. Very easy to focus and has 2 focus rings. The belt clip is huge but does not impede the grip or handling. I have the vortex lens cap, does fit and function. Not perfect, but works to protect the lens.

So far it's great but I'm not beating it up.

Super clear, super crisp images, reticle is handy, but I'm really just using this to spot aarow placement at 40+ yards. I don't treat it rough, it lives in it's case till the weekend an I can go to the range.

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