The New Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 3-18X44 FFP Moa
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FOGHORN April 2023
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THE NEW VORTEX OPTICS STRIKE EAGLE 3-18X44 FFP MOA
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THE NEW VORTEX OPTICS of elevation travel and 62 MOA of windage
travel.
STRIKE EAGLE 3-18X44 FFP MOA
For this review I used the Arken Optics Halo
By: Sal Palma 34mm scope rings which gave me the perfect
height, and with the Strike Eagle’s generous 4-
inch eye relief, I was able to achieve and
maintain consistent cheek weld.
Vortex Optics, a Wisconsin based purveyor of
outstanding optics, introduced the STRIKE EAGLE
3-18X44 FFP for 2023. Their new rifle scope filled
the gap between their low magnification Strike
Eagle LPVOs and the long-range Strike Eagle 5-
Image Courtesy Arken Optics
25X56 thus delivering an impressive tactical
optic ideally suited to the mid to long-range DMR Vortex’s High-Definition glass is outstanding. The
platforms. image is sharp and clear at all magnifications.
There was no observable distortion around the
Vortex Optics has the enviable ability to deliver outer edge of the image even at its highest
value without compromising on quality, it is a gift magnification. Also missing was darkening of the
their competitors could benefit from, but for image as magnification increases. At 18X, its
now Vortex seems to have a lock on it. Their highest magnification, the image was bright and
Strike Eagle line is proof of that ability providing sharp.
exceptional performance at a very palatable
price point. The STRIKE EAGLE features an illuminated EBR-
7C reticle that’s available in MOA or MRAD.
The STRIKE EAGLE 3-18X44 FFP is built on a 34 Vortex integrates the parallax adjustment knob
mm tube made of 6061 aluminum which does and illumination control in one turret. Parallax is
three important things, keeps weight down, adjustable from ten yards to infinity. Reticle
allows for an abundance of light and makes illumination is well done offering a range from 1
available a large amount of windage and to 11. The reticle was clearly visible under all
elevation adjustment. Vortex Optics gives us a ambient light conditions.
full featured optic in 13.5 inches of overall
length, at a weight of only 26.6 oz, with 154 MOA
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Vortex’s EBR-7C reticle is extremely well magnification the scope is set on. In other
thought-out and ideal for mid to long range words, the 4MOA stadia at 1X is 4MOA at 16X.
engagements. So, when ranging your target, you don’t need to
make the measurement at a specific
magnification for it to be accurate.
Elevation and windage adjustments are ¼ MOA
increments which provides a precise point of
impact adjustment.
Without illumination
At 100 yards a ¼
MOA adjustment
produced a ¼ inch
POI movement and a
1MOA adjustment
produced a 1-inch
movement.
The elevation turret
is exposed; to adjust
elevation simply pull
up on the elevation
turret and adjust accordingly, then press down
on the turret to lock-in the elevation setting.
Vortex also includes a zero-stop mechanism
With illumination at a setting of 3
they’ve branded as the rev-stop system; once
Holdovers are fast and accurate with the EBR- installed, you can easily return to your zero.
7C. The stadia are calibrated in MOA or MRAD
The windage turret is capped, I think Vortex took
depending on the model you’ve chosen. This is
that route because wind corrections are so easy
a first focal plane optic so reticle size will vary
to make on the fly via the EBR-7C reticle. Why
with magnification but the hash marks on the
spend time keeping track of your windage
reticle are the same value no matter what
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setting when you can handle it quickly and easily of outstanding quality and optical performance.
optically. A great decision! The STRIKE EAGLE 3-18X44 FFP continues that
tradition and comes with Vortex Optics VIP no
questions asked lifetime warranty.
I would love to see them enter the thermal
imaging space. A great company with an
outstanding product and superb customer
service.
-SP
SPECIFICATIONS
If all this is not enough to impress you, Vortex • Magnification: Zoom: 3X to 18X
Optics includes a sunshade, bikini lens covers • Objective Lens Diameter: 44mm
and a throw lever for rapid and smooth • Eye Relief: 3.8"
magnification adjustments. • Field of View @ 100 Yards: 39.3 ft -
6.7 ft
• Tube Diameter: 34mm
• Turret Type: Exposed Tactical MOA
• Turret Click Value: .25 MOA
• Illuminated Reticle: Yes
• Reticle Focal Plane: First Focal Plane
• Battery Type: CR2032
• Parallax Adjustable: Yes - 10 yards to
infinity
• Weather Resistance: Waterproof
• Weight: 30.4 oz
• Length: 13.3 in
• Max Elevation Adjustment: 154
MOA
• Max Windage Adjustment: 62 MOA
Image courtesy Vortex Optics
In the Box
In introducing the STRIKE EAGLE 3-18X44 FFP
Vortex Optics provides its customers with a • Vortex Strike Eagle 3-18x44 Rifle Scope
complete line of exceptional optics. Should you • Tethered Lens Cover
require an LPVO or an optic suitable for your • 3" Sunshade
long-range shooting needs, the Strike Eagle line • RevStop Zero Ring
has an offering that addresses your specific • Throw Lever
• CR2032 Battery
needs. At a midlevel price point, the consumer
• 2mm Custom Tool
can equip their long gun with a full featured optic
• Lens Cloth
