{"product_id":"vortex-solo-8x25","title":"Vortex Solo 8x25","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.na-s1{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#777;}.na-s2{font-size:18px;font-weight:800;margin-top:3px;}.na-s3{padding:16px 18px;}.na-s4{font-size:15px;}.na-s5{margin:0 0 9px;border:1px solid #d7d7d7;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;}.na-s6{display:block;cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;background:#202020;color:#fff;border-left:8px solid #8b1e24;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;}.na-s7{display:block;cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;background:#4b5a3f;color:#fff;border-left:8px solid #8a6a3f;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;}.na-s8{display:block;cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;background:#4b5a3f;color:#fff;border-left:8px solid #47627a;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;}.na-s9{display:block;cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;background:#202020;color:#fff;border-left:8px solid #2f6b3b;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;}.na-s10{margin-top:12px;}.na-s11{overflow-x:auto;}.na-s12{padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;}.na-s13{background:#f3f3f3;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;}.na-s14{margin-top:0;}.na-s15{background:#202020;color:#fff;padding:9px;border:1px solid #ddd;}.na-s16{padding:10px;border-radius:5px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e8ed;}.na-s17{font-size:13px;color:#555;}.na-s18{margin:4px 0 0;}.na-s19{padding:11px;border:1px solid #e7e7e7;border-radius:5px;background:#fafafa;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-page na-red-dot-template\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.58; color: #202124;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 999px; background: #8b1e24; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eESSENTIAL SERIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #765a36;\"\u003ePocket Monocular\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"na-title\" style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 31px; line-height: 1.18; color: #202124;\"\u003eCompact, Capable Vortex Glass.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px; color: #3c4043;\"\u003eThe Vortex Solo® 8x25 is an ultra-compact monocular built for anyone who needs to pack light — bowhunters, backpackers and everyday carry users alike. At just 159g, it slips into a pocket and stays there until you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-badges\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: #eef6ef; color: #235c2c; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓ Official Specifications Verified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: #f4efe7; color: #73552f; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMetric First\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: #eef2f7; color: #2e4d6b; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVortex VIP Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: #f2f2f2; color: #333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAuthorised Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: #fff4e5; color: #7a4d00; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eExpert Advice Available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d7ded8; border-left: 8px solid #2f6b3b; background: #f4faf5; padding: 17px 19px; margin: 0 0 20px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px; font-weight: 800; color: #234d2a;\"\u003e✓ Noctis Africa Verified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #354438;\"\u003eChecked against official Vortex Optics product information. Specifications and included accessories are verified before publication. Metric measurements are presented first for South African customers, with original manufacturer figures retained where useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-hero-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(175px,1fr)); gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-top: 4px solid #8b1e24; border-radius: 8px; padding: 13px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s1\"\u003eMagnification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s2\"\u003e8x25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #666;\"\u003eNo reticle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-top: 4px solid #8a6a3f; border-radius: 8px; padding: 13px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s1\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s2\"\u003e159g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #666;\"\u003e112mm length\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-top: 4px solid #47627a; border-radius: 8px; padding: 13px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s1\"\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s2\"\u003e15.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #666;\"\u003eAngular FOV 7.2°\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-top: 4px solid #2f6b3b; border-radius: 8px; padding: 13px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s1\"\u003ePrimary Role\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s2\"\u003eEveryday Carry \u0026amp; Scouting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"border: 1px solid #d7d7d7; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; background: #202020; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #8a6a3f; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eNoctis Africa Expert Insight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr)); gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #cfddd1; border-radius: 8px; background: #f4faf5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #2f6b3b;\"\u003e✓ BUY IF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s4\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want one of the lightest and most compact monoculars Vortex makes, at just 159g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a grab-and-go spotting tool for scouting, wildlife observation or hiking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want dependable Vortex glass at the most accessible price point in this range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou don't need a ranging reticle — a plain, clear sight picture is exactly what you're after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #efd0d2; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #8b1e24;\"\u003e• NOT IDEAL IF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s4\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need an MRAD ranging reticle for distance estimation — the Solo R\/T or Recce Pro HD add that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're working in low light regularly — the 25mm objective is smaller than the rest of this range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need extended magnification for long-range observation — the Recon R\/T 15x50 is built for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dfcfb5; border-radius: 8px; background: #fbf8f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #8a6a3f;\"\u003e↗ CONSIDER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s4\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolo® R\/T 8x36\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want a ranging reticle and a larger objective, at a modest weight increase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecce Pro® HD 8x32\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want HD glass and MIL\/LE-grade ranging capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecon® R\/T 15x50\u003c\/strong\u003e if extended-range surveillance matters more than pocketability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"na-s5\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"na-s6\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-content na-s3\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eFrom bowhunters to backpackers, the Solo® Monocular delivers real magnification in an ultra-compact design built for anyone who needs to pack light. Slip it into a pocket, clip it securely to a pack, and trust it to bring detail closer while standing up to real field use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eBuilt around Vortex's SD optical system for clean, bright images with reduced chromatic aberration, the 8x25 uses fully multi-coated lenses for improved light transmission and clarity. Rubber armor provides a secure, non-slip grip and durable exterior protection, while a nitrogen-purged, O-ring-sealed construction keeps it waterproof, fogproof and shockproof — a dependable everyday-carry optic, not a fragile pocket toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"na-s5\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"na-s7\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-content na-s3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; padding: 13px; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b1e24;\"\u003eSD Optical System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eReduces chromatic aberration and delivers clean, bright, sharp images.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; padding: 13px; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b1e24;\"\u003eFully Multi-Coated Lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAnti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces improve light transmission.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; padding: 13px; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b1e24;\"\u003ePocketable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eJust 159g and 112mm long — the lightest monocular in this range.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; padding: 13px; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b1e24;\"\u003eRubber Armor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eSecure, non-slip grip and durable external protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; padding: 13px; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b1e24;\"\u003eNitrogen Gas Purged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eGas purged and O-ring sealed for fogproof, waterproof performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; padding: 13px; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b1e24;\"\u003eField-Ready Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eWaterproof, fogproof and shockproof for demanding everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"na-s5\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"na-s8\"\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-content na-s3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEveryday Carry \u0026amp; Travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWildlife Observation \u0026amp; Scouting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLow-Light Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★☆☆☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMRAD Ranging \/ Distance Estimation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e☆☆☆☆☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Pocketability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eExtended-Range Observation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★☆☆☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDurability \u0026amp; Weather Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; border: 1px solid #dfd2bf; border-left: 5px solid #8a6a3f; background: #fbf8f3; padding: 14px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6f522f;\"\u003eNoctis application note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Solo 8x25 earns its place as the accessible entry point into this range — the lightest, most pocketable option here, built for anyone who wants a grab-and-go spotting tool without the bulk or cost of a ranging reticle. It's honestly not built for low-light or extended-range work; step up to the larger-objective models in this range for that.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"na-s5\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; background: #37474f; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #5c8aa6; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhich Vortex Monocular Is Right For You?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare Vortex Monoculars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 760px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBest Suited For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNoctis Verdict\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolo® 8x25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#f2f7f2;color:#315f3a;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltralight everyday carry, backpacking and travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e159g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#f4f4f3;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightest Entry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolo® R\/T 8x36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#eef4f8;color:#395f78;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eProfessional Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMRAD ranging in a compact, minimal-weight package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e303g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#eef4f8;color:#395f78;font-weight:800;\"\u003eBest Compact Ranging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRecce Pro® HD 8x32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#2b2b2b;color:#d8bd91;font-weight:800;\"\u003eTop Shelf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMIL\/LE and tactical scouting, HD glass with rapid ranging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e298g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#2b2b2b;color:#fff;font-weight:800;\"\u003eBest HD Ranging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRecon® R\/T 15x50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#0d0d0d;color:#f0c14b;font-weight:800;\"\u003eSpecialist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExtended-range surveillance and tripod-supported observation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e431g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#0d0d0d;color:#f0c14b;font-weight:800;\"\u003eExtreme-Range Specialist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #666;\"\u003eThe main differentiator across this range isn't just price — it's optical system, reticle and weight. Solo 8x25 is the lightest, simplest option with no reticle at all; Solo R\/T and Recce Pro HD add an MRAD ranging reticle for quick distance estimation, with Recce Pro stepping up to HD glass and ArmorTek protection; Recon R\/T 15x50 is a tripod-supported extended-range specialist, not a pocket monocular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"na-s5\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: block; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; background: #202020; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #47627a; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-content na-s3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s11\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 46%; background: #f3f3f3; padding: 9px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 9px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolo® 8x25\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e8x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObjective Lens Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReticle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e15.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngular Field of View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e7.2°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinear Field of View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e126m at 1,000m (378ft at 1000yd)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e5.0m (16.4ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e112mm (4.4in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e159g (5.6oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer SKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"na-s12\"\u003eS825\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 12px; color: #666;\"\u003eMetric-first presentation. Original Vortex values retained where applicable. Never infer missing specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"na-s5\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"na-s9\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-content na-s3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr)); gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 11px; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Lanyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eFor secure, comfortable carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 11px; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Carry Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eProtects the monocular during transport and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"na-s5\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: block; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; background: #202020; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #47627a; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eVortex VIP Warranty\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-content na-s3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #dbe2e8; border-left: 5px solid #47627a; background: #f7f9fb; padding: 22px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: #365066;\"\u003eUnlimited. Unconditional. Lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eIf a Vortex product becomes damaged or defective, Vortex will repair or replace it at no charge, subject to the official VIP Warranty terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s16\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnlimited\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"na-s17\"\u003eNo set time limit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s16\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnconditional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"na-s17\"\u003eDamage or defect covered\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s16\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransferable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"na-s17\"\u003eNot restricted to the first owner\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s16\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"na-s17\"\u003eAssistance through the local dealer or distributor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eThe warranty excludes loss, theft, deliberate damage, and cosmetic damage that does not affect performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dfd2bf; background: #fbf8f3; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6f522f;\"\u003eNeed help with a warranty claim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"na-s18\"\u003eContact Noctis Africa and we will guide you through the applicable local support process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"na-s5\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"na-s9\"\u003eWhy Buy From Noctis Africa?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-content na-s3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr)); gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Authorised Dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Genuine Products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Manufacturer Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Nationwide Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Expert Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ After-Sales Assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"grid-column: span 2; padding: 14px; border: 1px solid #d8e5d4; border-radius: 6px; background: #f5faf3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2f5b35;\"\u003e✓ Built for South African Outdoor Users \u0026amp; Professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOur recommendations, specifications and buying advice are written for South African hunters, hikers, scouts and tactical professionals — not simply copied from overseas catalogues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal insight. 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