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Vortex Optics Solo R/T 8x36 Monocular

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Brand Vortex
Model name SOL-3608-RT
Eyepiece lens description Flared
Objective lens diameter 36 millimeters
Telescope mount description Altazimuth Mount
Product Dimensions 17.8D x 7.6W x 7.6H Centimetres
Focus type Manual Focus
Power source Battery Powered
Finderscope Reflex
Item weight 12.8 Ounces

About this item

  • The Solo Recon Tactical Monocular with 8x magnification and a 36mm objective lens is a great choice for observation and range estimation in a lightweight and compact package
  • Fully multi-coated lenses with anti-reflective coatings, the Solo R/T provides excellent light gathering capability in low light situations. The flared eyecup blocks extraneous light and folds down for use with glasses
  • A large focus wheel and the smaller reticle focus allow the user to properly focus the image and reticle to their eye for optimal target milling capability
  • The Solo R/T comes complete with a utility clip which attaches easily to a vest or belt for quick access in the field
  • Textured rubber armor provides added grip and durability. O-ring sealed and nitrogen purged, the monocular brings waterproof and fogproof performance
  • Backed by our unlimited, unconditional, lifetime, VIP Warranty. A fully transferable promise to repair or replace your item if it becomes damaged/defective. Does not cover loss, theft, deliberate damage or cosmetic damage that doesn't hinder performance.

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Technical Details

Product Dimensions ‎13.72 x 5.84 x 6.35 cm; 362.87 g
Batteries ‎1 Lithium Metal batteries required.
Item model number ‎SOL-3608-RT
Is discontinued by manufacturer ‎No
Age Range ‎Adult
Colour ‎Grey/Black
Size ‎8x36 R/T
Style ‎Monocular
Compatible with ‎Camera, Smartphone
Height ‎3 inches
Length ‎7 inches
Weight ‎454 g
Width ‎3 inches
Material ‎Rubber
Number of Items ‎1
Power Source ‎Battery Powered
Special Features ‎Compact Design
Included Components ‎Monocular, Neck lanyard, Utility clip, Soft carry case
Batteries Included? ‎No
Brand ‎Vortex
Item Weight ‎362 g

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ASIN B004WFYG0Y
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Date First Available May 20 2012
Manufacturer Vortex
Place of Business MIDDLETON, WI, 53562 US

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Built to be carried as a standard piece of equipment and be close at hand, the Solo R/T Tactical monocular gives a closer look when needed. It features the Vortex R/T Ranging reticle with reticle focus for accurate range estimation and calling shots. The generous eye relief and a large exit pupil deliver optical performance normally reserved for binoculars, and the premium roof prisms and fully multi-coated optics deliver a bright, clear view. Completely waterproof and nitrogen gaspurged, the Solo R/T features textured rubber armor and a convenient belt or webbing strap clip.

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Solo Tactical R/T 8x36 Monocular (SOL-3608-RT)

Built to be carried as a standard piece of equipment and close-at-hand, the Solo R/T Tactical Monocular gives a closer look when needed. Features the Vortex R/T Ranging Reticle with reticle focus for accurate range estimation and calling shots. And with the integral utility clip, it attaches to webbing or other flat-edged surfaces for quick external access. The 36mm Solo Tactical R/T monocular delivers bright images, is compact, and easy to handle. Constructed to withstand use in just about any field condition, o-ring seals and nitrogen purging make the Solo a fully waterproof, internally fogproof monocular.

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R/T Ranging Reticle

Hashmarked ranging reticle using mrad based subtension lines for ranging, holdover, and windage corrections. Quick-ranging silhouettes. The R/T ranging reticle is based on a form of angular measurement called the milliradian (mrad for short). These angular measurements allow a user to calculate ranges when comparing the reticle to objects of known dimension. The key to effective ranging using this reticle is knowing common objects in your vicinity and their measurements.

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Adjusting the Focus

Designed for quick single-handed operation, simply place the thumb and forefinger on the focus wheel and turn to move lens forward or backward.

• Top focus wheel adjusts the reticle.

• Bottom focus wheel adjusts the image.

Adjusting the Focus

Adjusting the Eyecup

Attaching the Lanyard

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Customers like the clarity, build quality, and functionality of the telescope. They mention the glass is clear, the clarity adjustment for distance and reticle works just fine, and the reticle is very useful for ranging distances. Customers also appreciate the great value for money.

7 customers mention "Clarity"7 positive0 negative

Customers like the clarity of the telescope. They mention the optics are clear, the glass is clear, and the clarity adjustment for distance and reticle works just fine.

"clear and accurate mil dot reticle" Read more

"nice and small, works great, looks cool, and is crystal clear" Read more

"...Clarity adjustment for distance and reticle (two separate adjustments) work just fine - so can be adjusted to be used without prescription..." Read more

"This monocular is very sharp, high clarity with rugged build. Slight chromatic aberration when viewing object in strong direct sunlight...." Read more

5 customers mention "Build quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the telescope. They mention it's well-crafted and has good quality optics.

"Good quality optics...." Read more

"This monocular is very sharp, high clarity with rugged build. Slight chromatic aberration when viewing object in strong direct sunlight...." Read more

"...I am pleased with how well crafted the product is, and the Vortex warranty brings extra value and peace of mind." Read more

"Nice quality" Read more

3 customers mention "Functionality"3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the telescope. They mention it works well and is a good value for the money.

"...adjustment for distance and reticle (two separate adjustments) work just fine - so can be adjusted to be used without prescription glasses...." Read more

"nice and small, works great, looks cool, and is crystal clear" Read more

"Works Well. Good value for the money...." Read more

3 customers mention "Range estimating"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the range estimating reticle of the telescope. They mention it enables them to make reasonable distance estimations.

"...This one is just great in low light. The reticle is very useful for ranging distances and doesn't get in the way...." Read more

"...is useful with sufficient markings to enable me to make reasonable distance estimations. Very satisfied." Read more

"...I decided to purchase this unit because it has the range estimating reticle; however, I would have preferred a 10x magnification option...." Read more

3 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the telescope. They mention it's a compact piece of kit and great value.

"...Overall, very useful light and compact piece of kit, and great value for money (I've got it on sale)." Read more

"...Pricing is good, features are easy to use. Utube reviews say the same thing I am saying: "Spec-tacular!!"..." Read more

"Works Well. Good value for the money...." Read more

Really rock solid, compact, a real Tank!!
5 out of 5 stars
Really rock solid, compact, a real Tank!!
Bought this product mainly for hunting. It is compact, rugged, waterproof and I can scout woods or end of fields easily. The recticule is really a great thing, since I use it as a rangefinder. Glass is super clear as far as I know; never used a Swarovski or other really high end glass, but used Burris, Nikon, Leupold Millet and others. It is as clear as the named ones. For my style of hunting it is awesome. I do not scout fields all day so a monocular fits to me. Binoculars would be better for eyestrain if I would scout for long periods. I do recommand this product, It is my best buy this fall.
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  • Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2024
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    Good quality optics. Good luminosity (I used the 10x25 Solo for a few years, and it was very hard to see in low light - morning and evening, when I use it most.
    This one is just great in low light.
    The reticle is very useful for ranging distances and doesn't get in the way.
    Clarity adjustment for distance and reticle (two separate adjustments) work just fine - so can be adjusted to be used without prescription glasses.

    The rubber ocular extender (flip back when using with glasses, extend when using without glasses) cracked all around first time I flipped it... Poor quality rubber. And I don't think it's easily replaceable. But can be used without...

    Overall, very useful light and compact piece of kit, and great value for money (I've got it on sale).
  • Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2025
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    This monocular is very sharp, high clarity with rugged build. Slight chromatic aberration when viewing object in strong direct sunlight. But it’s not like you buying a multi thousand dollar Canon or Nikon, for this price range, I can live with the slight chromatic aberration. I have not test the
  • Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    The monocular is comfortable in the hand and not too heavy. The optics are clear. The reticle is useful with sufficient markings to enable me to make reasonable distance estimations. Very satisfied.
  • Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Unfortunately, this model was only available with the 8x magnification. I decided to purchase this unit because it has the range estimating reticle; however, I would have preferred a 10x magnification option. I am pleased with how well crafted the product is, and the Vortex warranty brings extra value and peace of mind.
  • Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    clear and accurate mil dot reticle
  • Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    This Vortex monocular is just awesome! No batteries required to operate, and is an excellent rang-finder as well. Pricing is good, features are easy to use. Utube reviews say the same thing I am saying: "Spec-tacular!!" If you were wondering if this would be good for hunting, rainging, sighting etc., this is hard to beat. And, I just LOVE IT!!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    this monocular is great. Its easier to take to the field than glasses. the glass is clear and vortex lives up to its name as usual.
  • Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2023
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    Perfect for glassing the distance
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  • Steven R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Monoculaire solo R/T vortex
    Reviewed in France on April 19, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    C'est le top pour observé tout ce que vous voulez avec une taille vraiment pratique et pour resté discret c'est du bon tactique ! Legé, lumineux, ça rapproche vraiment bien ,j'aime beaucoup surtout pour les marchés en nature etc ...ça a l'air du costaud,après si on en prend soin aucun souci c'est du bon matos vortex donc les commentaires négatif je pense il sont du faire tombé le monoculaire sur le sol ou autre car ça ce casse pas en regardant mdr 🤣 comme je le répète c'est du bon matos c'est pas un monoculaire de chez Lidl a un moment faut arrêter la vous balancé 160 balle c'est quand même pour un matos à la hauteur du prix !!! Bref pour moi il es top ,même pour évaluer la distance je trouve précis même si je sais pas encor exactement la distance Exact avec les graduation mai voilà superbe qualité et design tactique donc pour moi c'est une petite merveille. Hésité pas et foncé ça vaut les 160 balle 👍😉
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    Monoculaire solo R/T vortex

    Reviewed in France on April 19, 2023
    C'est le top pour observé tout ce que vous voulez avec une taille vraiment pratique et pour resté discret c'est du bon tactique ! Legé, lumineux, ça rapproche vraiment bien ,j'aime beaucoup surtout pour les marchés en nature etc ...ça a l'air du costaud,après si on en prend soin aucun souci c'est du bon matos vortex donc les commentaires négatif je pense il sont du faire tombé le monoculaire sur le sol ou autre car ça ce casse pas en regardant mdr 🤣 comme je le répète c'est du bon matos c'est pas un monoculaire de chez Lidl a un moment faut arrêter la vous balancé 160 balle c'est quand même pour un matos à la hauteur du prix !!! Bref pour moi il es top ,même pour évaluer la distance je trouve précis même si je sais pas encor exactement la distance Exact avec les graduation mai voilà superbe qualité et design tactique donc pour moi c'est une petite merveille. Hésité pas et foncé ça vaut les 160 balle 👍😉
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  • Marineblau08/15
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfekt für unterwegs.
    Reviewed in Germany on May 30, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Das Vortex Solo Tactical R/T besticht durch seine kompakten Abmessungen und eine Austrittspupille von 4.5mm.
    Dank der kompakten Abmessungen und des relativ niedrigen Gewichts kann man das Solo ohne große Belastungen überall mit hinnehmen und letztlich ist das oftmals der entscheidende Punkt: optisch perfekte Gläser für vierstellige Euro-Beträge vergammeln daheim, weil sie letztlich doch zu groß und zu schwer sind oder man Beschädigungen oder Verlust fürchtet (Jäger auf dem Ansitz und Vollblutenthusiasten einmal ausgenommen). Mit diesen Gläsern kann das Vortex sicherlich nicht mithalten, aber das ist auch nicht der Anspruch.
    Die Austrittspupille von 4,5mm reicht aus, um bei offenem Himnel sommertags auch 40min nach Sonnenuntergang auf freiem Feld noch gut beobachten zu können. Gleichzeitig reduziert eine große Austrittspupille die Anforderungen an das Ruhighalten des Glases - und dass das selbst bei achtfacher Vergrößerung gar nicht so einfach ist, merkt man, wenn man mit dem Glas Entfernungen messen möchte.
    Die beigefügte Tasche passt perfekt, wenn man den Clip über die Gummiseite der Tasche gleiten lässt.
    Der Fokussierring geht außerordentlich stramm. Um ein versehentliches Verstellen zu verhindern, hätte weniger auch gereicht. Allerdings läuft der Fokussierring bei sommerlichen Temperaturen auch bedeutend weicher.
    Wer eine praktische Lösung für unterwegs sucht, sollte das Glas in die engere Auswahl einbeziehen.
  • MrAbility
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best monocular in this price bracket
    Reviewed in Australia on March 18, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Solid build quality, great clarity. Etched scope reticle is well detailed and placed for observation and range finding. Item is nicely balanced and fits well in one hand. Perfect for my use. Very good balance of quality and value.
  • StefUnit217
    4.0 out of 5 stars Vortex mono kijker
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 2, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    mooi kleine compacte kijker. Werkt goed
  • Drysk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice optics
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    During my research for a monocular I repeatably was confused if there was a reticule marking range estimates (Mrad) or not.
    This does.

    Construction:

    Very solid. This is in no way cheaply built. Conforms to the hand nicely too.
    Controls:

    You have two controls, image focus and reticule focus.
    image focus is obvious but the reticule focus is for some kind of past complaint that the reticule would be blurry.
    Basically - set it so it's perfect and never touch it again.
    Carry case:

    This made me laugh when I saw it. It's "custom" all right. Doesn't mean it's good. nudge it a bit and your optic might fall out. Nice big open spot to let the environment scratch the lens.
    The belt loop is a snap on loop. Not sturdy for a pound heavy monocular. If you're climbing and it falls loose, your consolidation is it's in the case as it falls I suppose.

    My advice?
    Sew the loop so it's permanent.
    Turn the case inside out and sew patches of cloth on both sides closing the gaps. I had some leather lying around (black leather) and sewed it on. Looks 10x better and 100x more sturdy. Beats buying a new one and after all, it is "custom" made for it. Too bad they didn't spend an extra 20c on cloth for each one but oh well.

    Reticule:
    Uses Mrad measurement. Basically you need to know the height in yards and how many mrads it takes. TargetHeightx1000/mrads.
    very accurate. Tested it out on some houses (using 10ft for a story) and cross referenced with Google Earth - correct distance.
    If you hate math, go for the cheaper non reticule sponsoring monocular. I think they're $90.

    Optics:
    Very clear. It's harder to tell what I'm looking at as quickly as binoculars and harder to see with at night vs binoculars.
    But remember you're using 1 eye vs 2.
    With that in mind, These are perfect flawless optics. It reflects very little of the sun which is great as it reduces glare and bright reflections.

    Pro's
    For price - very well made.

    Unconditional, transferable lifetime warranty.

    Accurate distance measurement.

    Con

    Carry case is cheap and needs work.

    Summary:
    for the price, if you're looking for great optics, this is great in every way that matters. I would buy a new one if this ever broke.
    Which I wouldn't have too, because of the warranty.