The ZeroTech Vengeance 6–24×50 series arrive as one of the more interesting new long range scope releases in the Australian market, offering a good magnification range, clean illuminated reticle, and some handy features set without the premium price tag that usually accompanies glass in this bracket. It’s built for the shooter who wants long range capability at a sensible price, and on paper it fills that brief well.
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The Vengeance line from ZT have always been about delivering usable optical performance and ruggedness without unnecessary features, and the new 6–24×50 series follows that approach. The scope uses a 50mm objective lens with a 30 mm tube, giving it a good profile that suits both hunting rifles and entry level precision rifles. The magnification range covers everything from close range spotting through to longer distance steel impacts.
There’s a variant that has an illuminated R3 reticle. It offers a clean, uncluttered view that avoids the busy tree style layouts found in tactical scopes and instead focuses on simplicity, light holdover capability, and an illuminated center for any low light shooting. For hunting, general target work, and learning the fundamentals of long range shooting, it looks to be a practical design that won’t overwhelm newer shooters or frustrate experienced ones who prefer an open sight picture. Illumination levels are adjustable, and the layout keeps your attention on the target rather than a forest of dots.
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Where things get interesting is how the Vengeance 6–24×50 fits within the broader long range market. With its pricing sitting between $599 and $399 depening on illumination and reticle choice, it undercuts many of the popular mid range scopes by a significant margin. The obvious comparison for me is the Vortex Venom 5–25×56, which typically lands in the mid $800 range and is one of the most common starter long range scopes in Australia. The Venom offers a 34mm tube, a larger 56mm objective lens, and a first focal plane reticle, which explains its higher price and slightly more tactical focus. The ZeroTech Vengeance takes a different approach, offering a simpler second focal plane reticle, lighter weight, and a more accessible entry point for shooters who aren’t ready to invest in a heavier, bulkier FFP system.
For the shooter who wants to build a long range capable rifle on a budget, this is where the Vengeance becomes appealing. It delivers high magnification, usable illumination, and practical optical performance at a price that won’t discourage newcomers or strain the budget of hunters upgrading from basic glass. ZeroTech has positioned this scope as a everyday performer rather than a specialist optic, and that broad usability is likely to make it a popular choice among for folks who want to stretch further without overthinking gear.
While a complete verdict will have to wait until having a look in person, the Vengeance 6–24×50 looks like a strong value entry in the long range category. It offers enough magnification for real distance work and enough reticle capability for holdovers without turning the view into a maths assignment.
By undercutting competitors like the Vortex Venom while offering a solid, no nonsense feature set, ZeroTech looks to have built a scope that fits neatly into the gap between budget optics and the increasingly expensive mid range segment. Based on the launch details, this scope looks set to become a popular choice for value focused long range shooters.
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