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SKU: LAS981-0115
UPC: 602835805210
MPN: 981-0115
The Viridian Eon 3-9x50 Black is a variable-power rifle scope from Viridian Weapon Technologies built for hunters and target shooters who want a single optic that covers close brush distances and longer field shots. The 3-9x magnification range is the classic do-everything spread for centerfire and rimfire rifles, low enough at 3x for fast target acquisition and high enough at 9x to stretch out for deer-sized game at distance. Carried under MPN 981-0115, this is a second focal plane optic that keeps the reticle a constant size through the zoom range. It slots in alongside our other 3-9x rifle scopes as a straightforward, all-around hunting glass.
The 50mm objective lens is the standout figure here. A larger front lens pulls in more light than a 40mm objective, which pays off during the first and last legal shooting light when game tends to move. The wider tube does require taller scope rings to clear the barrel and any iron sights, so plan your mount height accordingly. Magnification adjusts from 3x to 9x through the power ring, and the second focal plane design means your reticle subtensions are calibrated at one specific magnification, typically the top end. Buyers who prefer a more compact build can step down to the Eon 4-12x42 with its 42mm objective, while shooters chasing more range can look at the Eon 6-24x50 with adjustable objective.
This Eon earns its place on a bolt-action deer rifle, a varmint setup, or a general-purpose .308 or .30-06 used across mixed terrain. Dial down to 3x for timber and quick shots inside 100 yards, then crank up toward 9x when a field opens up and you need to read a target across a property line. The 50mm objective makes it a sensible pick for anyone who hunts dawn and dusk windows. If you are still narrowing down your power range, browse the rest of our magnified optics to compare objective sizes and magnification spreads before you commit.
It runs a 3-9x variable magnification range. At 3x you get a wide field of view for fast shots in brush or timber, and at 9x you can reach out for deer-sized game at distance. That spread covers the majority of common hunting and target shooting scenarios.
The 50mm front lens gathers more light than the standard 40mm objective found on many 3-9x scopes. That extra light transmission helps most during the low-light minutes at dawn and dusk when game is active. The tradeoff is a larger tube that needs taller rings to clear the barrel.
It is a second focal plane (SFP) optic, so the reticle stays the same visual size throughout the 3x to 9x zoom range. Reticle holdover marks are calibrated at one set magnification, typically the highest power, which is the standard arrangement for most hunting scopes.
The 3-9x50 is a strong general-purpose choice for bolt-action hunting rifles in calibers like .308, .30-06, and similar, as well as varmint and target setups. The magnification range handles everything from close timber shots to mid-range field work without overcomplicating things.
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