{"product_id":"vortex-solo-rt-8x36","title":"Vortex Solo R\/T 8x36","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;\"\u003ePROFESSIONAL SERIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #765a36;\"\u003eRanging 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;\"\u003eTactical Precision. Minimal Weight.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px; color: #3c4043;\"\u003eThe Vortex Solo® R\/T 8x36 delivers a real MRAD ranging reticle in a light, compact package — built for tactical shooters and hunters who strip their gear down to the essentials, without giving up the ability to estimate range using an MRAD milling reticle.\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, reticle details 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\"\u003e8x36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #666;\"\u003eMRAD Ranging 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\"\u003e303g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #666;\"\u003e137mm 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\"\u003e18.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #666;\"\u003eAngular FOV 7.5°\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\"\u003eTactical Scouting \u0026amp; Ranging\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 a real MRAD ranging reticle in a still compact, pocketable package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're a tactical shooter or hunter who wants gear stripped down to the essentials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou value a larger 36mm objective than the base Solo, without the bulk of a full binocular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a utility clip for quick external carry on webbing or a plate carrier.\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 don't need a ranging reticle — the plain Solo 8x25 is lighter and more affordable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want HD-grade glass and MIL\/LE-specific positioning — the Recce Pro HD steps up for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended-range observation is your priority — the Recon R\/T 15x50 offers more reach.\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® 8x25\u003c\/strong\u003e if you don't need a ranging reticle and want the lightest possible option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecce Pro® HD 8x32\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want HD optical glass and ArmorTek lens protection alongside ranging.\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;\"\u003eThe Solo® R\/T monocular delivers tactical precision in a light, compact package. With an MRAD milling reticle for quick range estimation, it's built for tactical shooters and hunters who strip their gear down to the essentials — maximum capability in minimal weight, so you can stay sharp at every moment that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eBuilt around Vortex's SD optical system for clean, bright, low-aberration images, the R\/T 8x36 uses fully multi-coated lenses and a nitrogen-purged, O-ring-sealed construction for waterproof and fogproof performance. A utility clip provides quick external access on webbing or flat-edged surfaces, while rubber armor delivers a secure, non-slip grip and durable exterior protection.\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;\"\u003eMRAD Ranging Reticle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eSilhouettes and MRAD-based subtensions for quick-ranging capability.\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;\"\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;\"\u003eUtility Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eQuick external access on webbing or flat-edged surfaces.\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 improve light transmission and clarity.\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\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;\"\u003eTactical Scouting \u0026amp; EDC\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;\"\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;\"\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 R\/T 8x36 earns its place as the best compact ranging option in this range — a real MRAD reticle in a package still light and pocketable enough for real everyday carry. Its honest tradeoff is glass quality: it uses the same SD optical system as the base Solo, not the HD system found on the Recce Pro.\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;\"\u003eSolo® 8x25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#f2f7f2;color:#315f3a;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eEssential Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUltralight everyday carry, backpacking and travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e159g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#f4f4f3;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLightest Entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolo® R\/T 8x36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#eef4f8;color:#395f78;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMRAD ranging in a compact, minimal-weight package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e303g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background:#eef4f8;color:#395f78;font-weight:800;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Compact Ranging\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 #8a6a3f; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eReticle \u0026amp; Ranging\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-content na-s3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 19px;\"\u003eMRAD Ranging Reticle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eThis ranging reticle uses \u003cstrong\u003eMRAD-based subtensions\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes silhouettes for quick ranging. The angular measurements let you calculate distance by comparing the reticle to objects of known size — a useful field skill once you're familiar with the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"na-s10\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReticle:\u003c\/strong\u003e MRAD Ranging Reticle\u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\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® R\/T 8x36\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\"\u003e36mm\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\"\u003eMRAD Ranging Reticle\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\"\u003e18.0mm\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\"\u003e7.5°\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\"\u003e131m at 1,000m (393ft 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\"\u003e137mm (5.4in)\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\"\u003e303g (10.7oz)\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\"\u003eSOL-3608-RT\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\u003eUtility Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eQuick external access on webbing or flat-edged surfaces.\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 Tactical Users \u0026amp; Hunters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOur recommendations, specifications and buying advice are written for South African tactical professionals, hunters and scouts — not simply copied from overseas catalogues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal insight. 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