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Vortex Optics 8x36 Solo Tactical R/T Waterproof Monocular with Reticle Focus

SKU: VORSRT836M MFR: SOL-3608-RT
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Key Features

  • Enjoy crisp, clear views with 8x magnification, perfect for bird watching and scenic hikes.
  • Experience superior lens quality for bright, detailed images, enhancing your outdoor adventures.
  • Count on waterproof durability, ensuring reliable performance in any weather condition you encounter.
  • Discover an expansive field of view, making it ideal for tracking moving subjects with ease.
  • Benefit from extreme portability, fitting comfortably in your pocket for spontaneous observations.
  • Focus precisely with the integrated reticle, excellent for tactical use and range estimation.
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2026-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

very clear to look through

very clear to look through great size.

Ryan H.

2026-04-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super compact but gives me

Super compact but gives me great observation. Ranging tool is super useful.

Ryan K.

2026-03-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sniper School Hack

With the mil reticle and human silhouette reference this is a tactical hack for recce guys. Instead of fussing with binos during stalks, this mono is fast and easy to get some eyes on. Great glass and perfect size for keeping a low silhouette while taking a peak. I don't see too much use for it while hunting, but in a tactical sense it works great.

Branden L.

2026-02-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product!

Compact, functional with great glass, and the range estimation reticle works. The Vortex's build quality is great.

Shawn T.

2026-01-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great monocular for the range

Great monocular for the range or for just trying to see what is over there. Ranging reticle is nice to have also if that is what you need it for and know how to do the MRAD calculations. Only complaint is that the metal clip on mine snapped, but it still functions amazingly.

Seth G.

2026-01-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This thing is great! I love it!

You can't beat Vortex gear. This monocular is perfect for sting and covert operations. Pretty good for birdwatching, too ;)

Jef R.

2025-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent quality for the price

Excellent quality for the price point. Simple and lightweight.

Thomas H.

2025-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Range Gear

I've been using this device for over a year now, great tool to keep on my kit during live fire training. Very easy to use, perfect for my range builds/safety structure.

Daniel M.

2025-11-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for the deer blind

Perfect for the deer blind and quic peaks while running the SxS, reticle is great for quick ranging as well.

Charles D.

2025-10-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

LIghtweight with a handy reticle

The reticle on this monocular makes it worth many times the price if you learn how to use it properly. Read the manual and study online videos.

William T.

2025-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good size in great clarity

Good size in great clarity for the price. I personally don't use the clip so the tab the clip screws onto It's kind of big and sticks out. Not a huge deal, keeping it in a pouch.

Shawn I.

2025-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A must have for the range

I use this every time a go to the range. It is handy and I use it to look at targets when I am shooting with a reflex sight.

Steve S.

2025-10-01T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Dissapointed with optical quality

The good: - good size and reasonably decent feel - decent light gathering ability. The Bad: - I know this is not a high end optic. I was not expecting high end glads. At the retail pricepoint for these, I was dissapointed. Only about the center 50% of the viewing window on this optic is sharp(ish). It is common to not be sharp all the way to the edge on low to mid-tier optics. I expected somewhere in the range of 70% sharp, and was pretty dissapointed given the price point. Monoculars are much simpler/cheaper to producs than binoculars. I wish they would not have skimped out so bad on the glass on these. It could be an otherwise pretty great product. Perhaps I expect too much in 2025, but thay is my 2 cents. I appreciate the discount and hate to leave a bad review, but a good review would not be helpful. This could be a great product if they would up their game on glass and keep the same price point.

Jayson T.

2025-09-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great monocular

Great optics, and nice wide field of view!

Justin M.

2025-09-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid piece of gear, great

Solid piece of gear, great build and clear optics.

Joseph A.

2025-09-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Handy monocular

Works great for sporting events or concerts. Nice size and good optics.

Hillary W.

2025-09-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This monocular does way more than a you think it will

Great for quick surveillance when you need to gets eyes on someone or something quick without a bunch of adjustments. Plenty of magnification for such a small package

Mel T.

2025-08-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Vortex has a great warranty

Vortex has a great warranty and is a great product for the price!

Michael H.

2025-07-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Overall this monocular is "good

Overall this monocular is "good enough. " It does lack with visibility as I wear glasses and sometimes it is easier to just prop the glasses up and look through this optic. Besides that, the clarity and ease-of-use makes it my go-to for quick scouting sessions.

Matthew K.

2025-05-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

Vortex decided to make ranging easy with an easy to use reticle, clear glass, and easy focus adjustment. This product comes with a velcro belt pouch. Read the manual for proper instructions on how to use the reticle!

Maxwell M.

2025-04-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good buy

Clear picture, for the money you cant really beat it. Just a little math knowledge needed to utilize

adam g.

2025-04-08T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Optic good, case bad

Optic is great. Crystal clear during the day and night. The clip on the optic is super useful, especially considering the case they include which is basically useless. Reticle comes in handy in certain situations. Magnification vs field of view is perfect for urban environments, I haven't had a situation over the last year or more where more mag would have been necessary. I really wish the case would have used a single nylon molle rather than the belt loop, seems a bit half-witted with the prevalence of molle on rifle and duty bags. Solid recon optic, not a spotting scope or long range surveillance device. Will definitely buy again if something happens to my current, though it's pretty rugged so hoping not to need to.

D M.

2025-03-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great monucular.

A great item for hiking, camping, hunting, or shooting. I have added this to my daily carry bag. Used to to spot deer and used the reticle to get an idea how far away the animal was. Would be a great item for a spotter to call wind corrections.

Dylan K.

2025-03-25T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Clear view

This product is easy to carry and use. The view is super clear.

Sonnie C.

2025-02-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

nice compact little optic for your hip belt.

This is a nice little optic for hunting or backpacking that you can carry on your hip belt. Small, light, decent lens quality. Basically the perfect answer for backpacking and light glassing when bino are just more size and weight than you want to deal with.

Harold G.

2025-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good for what it is

You won't get as much out of this as if you were using binoculars but for what it is, it works pretty well. Perfect for clipping on your belt while walking around, or to keep in the console of the truck for quick spotting. Clear glass and fits nice in the hand.

Cole M.

2025-01-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Optic

This Optics is an extremely useful tool for quick observation and measurement. the range estimation tool is extremely helpful. The retical is perfect. I would advise using a Lanyard when securing it to your kit. I wish the clip was a little bit skinnyer but that is about it. Monuculars are great tools that typically are more robust than Binoculars due to there lack of moving parts. Additionally it is easier to hold up a monocular for long periods of time.

Joe G.

2024-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Must have for police officers

This is my second Vortex monocular; the first one, which I left in a patrol vehicle after my shift, is likely currently in use by another officer. Great optics for the price. You don't want your zoom to be more than 8-10x for a handheld monocular; otherwise, it would be hard to keep the picture stable. The glass on it is good enough for use in the dark, enabling you to read plates from a distance and observe hand-to-hand transactions. It is not a spotting scope, and it is not designed to replace it. It is designed as a handheld optic for quick deployment. If you are working a partner car, this device enables your passenger officer to use it while you are following the vehicle. This version of Solo comes with MRAD reticle and a clip. The reticle is good, but I would suggest using a more powerful optic if you are a spotter for a shooter. Be aware that the 10x36 version has a shorter eye relief and narrower field of view.  

Nikita U.

2024-12-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good Monocular

I like how compact it is. I carry it in my radio Chest harness On search and rescue missons. It is very nice for sightseeing.

Sherwin M.

2024-12-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Small, solid, clear glass.

Very robust build, crystal clear glass for mountaineering.

William E.

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Vortex Optics 8x36 Monocular Specifications

  • Magnification

    8x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    36 mm

  • Eye Relief

    18 mm

  • Linear Field of View

    393 feet/1000 yards

  • Angular Field of View

    7.5 degrees

  • Close Focus

    16.4 feet

  • Length

    5.4" / 13.71 cm

  • Weight

    10.2 oz / 289.16 g

  • UPC Code

    875874002333

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TypeFixed Power Monoculars--
Special Features-WaterproofWaterproof
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About Vortex Optics 8x36 Monocular

Ultra-compact and lightweight, the Solo Tactical R/T monocular delivers big-time optical quality in a palm-sized package. Built to exceed your expectations with generous eye relief and optical performance normally reserved for binoculars, the Solo R/T delivers bright, clear views anywhere. The R/T ranging reticle for precise target range estimation features mrad-based subtensions also includes a secondary quick-ranging system with silhouettes. The reticle focus ensures a sharp reticle image at all distances.

Vortex Optics 8x36 Monocular Features

  • Fully Multi-Coated Lenses: Increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces
  • Waterproof: Optics are sealed with O-rings to prevent moisture, dust and debris from getting inside the monocular
  • Fogproof: Nitrogen gas purging delivers fogproof and waterproof performance
  • Rubber Armor: Provides a secure, non-slip grip and durable external protection
  • Reticle Focus: Ensures a sharp reticle image at all distances
  • Utility Clip: Allows for multiple attachment points and quick field access
  • Flared Eyecup: Blocks stray light and folds up and down for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses

Key Features

  • Enjoy crisp, clear views with 8x magnification, perfect for bird watching and scenic hikes.
  • Experience superior lens quality for bright, detailed images, enhancing your outdoor adventures.
  • Count on waterproof durability, ensuring reliable performance in any weather condition you encounter.
  • Discover an expansive field of view, making it ideal for tracking moving subjects with ease.
  • Benefit from extreme portability, fitting comfortably in your pocket for spontaneous observations.
  • Focus precisely with the integrated reticle, excellent for tactical use and range estimation.

What's in the box:

  • Vortex Optics Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular
  • Neck Lanyard
  • Utility Clip
  • Soft Carry Case
  • Vortex Optics Lifetime Warranty