Vortex Rifle Scopes

[quickdrawkinker]

What's the verdict on Vortex's rifle scopes??? Any one compared them to Leupold?

 

[legacy]

I really like the Vortex scopes and was almost sold on one. The only thing I do not like is the shorter eye-relief (compared to Leupold). I am looking to put a scope on my .300 Win Mag, and I think I will be chosing a scope with a longer eye-relief. On a low recoil gun, I wouldn't hesitate putting a Vortex on it.

 

[elkhunterUT]

I bought a new .270WSM last year and put a Vortex Viper 4-12x40 scope with the BDC reticle. I have shot it quite a bit at the range and just got back this weekend from a Wyoming antelope hunt where I was able to use the scope for the first time in the field. I have been more than satisfied with the scope and love it for its clarity and some of the features. I would highly recommend a vortex rifle scope-let me know if you have any questions about the scopes I may be able to answer. I do not work for Vortex by the way

 

[quickdrawkinker]

Cameraland is offering the Viper 6.5x20/50 for $279 which apears to be a smoking deal???? As far as quality, how does vortex compare to Leupold?

 

[ELKOHOLIC]

I have them on two hunting rifles. I use the BDC reticle on one and the other I was given a custom turret from Vortex and MM. Great set-up and seems to track just fine. As far as the glass. I have used Leupold and I don't know that it is that much better. For what I am willing to spend on a scope the Vortex is a good scope. I have used there warranty service and can tell you that they back up there products better than anyone I have ever seen.

 

[justr_86]

I hate leupold, had a pos scope that wouldn't hold zero and while following a deer or elk in the scope the outside would give me a rolling effect that really screwed me up. I just put a vortex viper 3.5-10x50 on my 300 mag and love it so far. Great clarity and draws in light very well. I went jackrabbit hunting last night with it to get more comfortable with my setup and couldn't be more impressed! I will be buying more. You CANNOT beat the warrantee!

 

[TrentSwanson]

I have used Leupold scopes for years, but feel the Vortex give you a better bang for your buck. The quality is great and the warranty is second to none.

The Outdoorsmans is running a promotion on some of this year's discontinued models... give 'em a call!

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Trent Swanson
Western Hunter Magazine
www.westernhuntermagazine.net
Outdoorsmans
www.outdoorsmans.com
Wilderness Athlete
www.wildernessathlete.com

 

[ELKOHOLIC]

quick, I bought my viper for $399 from the same person. The next month the prices dropped a bunch. It hurts just a little. Thats a heck of a deal.

 

[Blackdeath]

If you stick with the Viper line and up you'll be fine. I own a Viper and have really put it through a lot. It is holding up fine. However I have heard of problems with the cheaper scopes they make. Like most things optics related, you get what you pay for. I would put the Viper's on par with the Leupold Vari XIII I own.

 

[NONYAMT]

I bought one with 12x and mildots,so far so good took this lope at 719 yards with it last thurs...I like to give a scope a full season before I make a decision on quality.

 

[hifi]

I just got a Viper 6.5x20 44mm and really like it so far.