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Vortex Venom vs Bushnell TRS-25

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bushnell TRS-25 is cheaper at $79.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Vortex Venom or Bushnell TRS-25?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bushnell TRS-25 is the cheaper at $79.95.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Vortex Venom Bushnell TRS-25
US price $369.99 $79.95
BrandVortex OpticsBushnell
Released
Sight type open-reflex tube
Dot size moa 3
Reticle type dot dot
Objective window (mm) 20
Battery type CR1632 CR2032
Battery life hrs 5000
Brightness settings 10 11
Mount footprint Docter/Noblex Weaver/Picatinny
Weight grams
Length (mm)
Night vision compatible No No
Motion activation No No

Sources — Vortex Venom: vortexoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11). Bushnell TRS-25: bushnell.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Vortex Venom and Bushnell TRS-25?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Sight type: Vortex Venom open-reflex vs Bushnell TRS-25 tube
  • Battery type: Vortex Venom CR1632 vs Bushnell TRS-25 CR2032
  • Brightness settings: Vortex Venom 10 vs Bushnell TRS-25 11
  • Mount footprint: Vortex Venom Docter/Noblex vs Bushnell TRS-25 Weaver/Picatinny

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