Vortex optics

[YAMMY-CA]

I have always been a Leupold fan but would like to hear others opinions on Vortex Optics particularly scopes.Are you happy with the actual optics and what about the durability
warranty etc

[Steeleco]

You'd do far better if you posted your question here and not in the for sale section LOL

[keoke]

I have two vortex scopes (diamondbacks), one on a 22-250 and the other on a 30-06. I was comparing them to bushnell 3200 and found the bushnell to have a yellow tinge to them and the vortex glass was clear and brighter.

[Sitkaspruce]

I have Vortex binos and scope and love them. Lost a turret off my scope and emailed them and in less than a week had a new one.. Great glass for the money.

[Badlands62]

I love mine, great glass for the money.. will purchase more of their products.

[mikeboehm]

i have a vortex viper binos. there ok glass for the money. after a year i had to send in for warranty for 4 different issuses. there warranty was great. took 4 weeks. they replaced all lenses. but i wish i payed alittle more and bought the zeiss conquest hd instead. i would buy vortex again but when it comes to scopes id stay with leupold

[YAMMY-CA]

Thanks for the replies so far.Sure helps.sorry for error in posting site.

[HarryToolips]

Got scratches from bushwhacking with my Vortex binos, totally my stupidity - sent em in and they fixed without question, they back their stuff is all I can say...

[Gateholio]

My experience wiht Vortex comes from only 2 scopes. One is mounted on my buddy's 223 and he other is on my LRP 260. I can't give an honest evaluation of either just yet, but preliminary examination suggest I'd have a Vortex before Bushnell.

[coach]

Buy blurtex for the warranty.. You WILL use it.


Or.. buy Leupold, with just as good a warranty, and enjoy the fact your optics will never fail you.

[pappy]

The bushnell 3200 3-9x40 I had never lost zero on a 338 win mag, although not the brightest picture it still never failed. The clear glass of a vortex viper 3-9x40 only sits on my son's 17HMR because it could not hold zero on a 7 rem mag or 30-06, so it got put on the 17 (works great with no recoil). Good warranty or not, it sucks to have to use the warranty. I have the vortex viper bino's, they are clear and reliable. If they had a reticle I bet they wouldn't hold zero either. Vortex has a good warranty, its up to you if you want to save your money for something better or buy something now cause you can't wait. After that issue I saved my money and bought a leupold, next is another leupy or a swaro z3 for my newest gun. Its cheaper to buy the more expensive optic once than it is to buy 2 or 3 $hitty ones.

[Phreddy]

Amen to that Pappy.


The bushnell 3200 3-9x40 I had never lost zero on a 338 win mag, although not the brightest picture it still never failed. The clear glass of a vortex viper 3-9x40 only sits on my son's 17HMR because it could not hold zero on a 7 rem mag or 30-06, so it got put on the 17 (works great with no recoil). Good warranty or not, it sucks to have to use the warranty. I have the vortex viper bino's, they are clear and reliable. If they had a reticle I bet they wouldn't hold zero either. Vortex has a good warranty, its up to you if you want to save your money for something better or buy something now cause you can't wait. After that issue I saved my money and bought a leupold, next is another leupy or a swaro z3 for my newest gun. Its cheaper to buy the more expensive optic once than it is to buy 2 or 3 $hitty ones.

[RiverOtter]

The bushnell 3200 3-9x40 I had never lost zero on a 338 win mag, although not the brightest picture it still never failed. The clear glass of a vortex viper 3-9x40 only sits on my son's 17HMR because it could not hold zero on a 7 rem mag or 30-06, so it got put on the 17 (works great with no recoil). Good warranty or not, it sucks to have to use the warranty. I have the vortex viper bino's, they are clear and reliable. If they had a reticle I bet they wouldn't hold zero either. Vortex has a good warranty, its up to you if you want to save your money for something better or buy something now cause you can't wait. After that issue I saved my money and bought a leupold, next is another leupy or a swaro z3 for my newest gun. Its cheaper to buy the more expensive optic once than it is to buy 2 or 3 $hitty ones.


Amen to that Pappy.

Keep it down you guys.....

Don't need the Bushy gals getting their panties in a twist again............:mrgreen:

[knightcc]

I have a vortex viper scopes and Leup VX3s as well. Both are very good and hard to tell the difference. The Leup windage and elevation adjustments are a little more crisp and have the definite "click" when you are adjusting. Vortex's warranty is unbelievable. The big three have had to increase their warranty to keep pace. Vortex is selling a ton of optics in North America. Both are very good. I would stick with Vortex's higher end Viper and Razor lines though.

[1 shot 1 kill]

Keep it down you guys.....

Don't need the Bushy gals getting their... panties in a twist again............:mrgreen:

hahaha yeah..this from a guy who backed away on a 1500meter shoot off his loopy against my bushnell..just sayin...
M&P swat know what their talking about!!

[1 shot 1 kill]

but if u want some serious glass to shoot through at competition levels
i use the S&B PM11LP...solid to 1500+++ no problems..downfall over 3K
the new choice of the Marines Snipers as well

[Tripitaka]

I have the Diamondback binos and Viper HS-LR scope sat on a .30-06. I love them both and following a self-inflicted brain-fart on the Viper, I had to use the warranty which was absolutely awesome; made me a Vortex customer for life. I'll be buying the Viper binos and spotting scope this year.

When comparing warranty, bear in mind that Vortex have a 'point of sale' warranty; take the damaged or faulty product into any retailer and if they have the same item on the shelf, exchange it for the new product, no questions asked and no receipt needed. You only need to return it to Vortex themselves if you can't find a retailer with one on the shelf.

[mikeboehm]

Thats new to me. Vortex told me i had to send it to them

[Tripitaka]

I can't just remember where I picked up on this - may have been paperwork included in my scope or dealings with Vortex themselves. It was certainly an option that was given to me but was unavailable because no-one had a replacement Viper HS-LR 4-16x50 sat on a shelf. If I find where I got that info, I'll post it up here.

[TexasWalker]

Vortex warranty is NOT over the counter,you must of misread something.

[RiverOtter]

hahaha yeah..this from a guy who backed away on a 1500meter shoot off his loopy against my bushnell..just sayin...
M&P swat know what their talking about!!

You don't rate a phone call, let alone a drive to the range......

[todbartell]

I've always been a Leupold fan but I just ordered two Vortex scopes. Look forward to giving them a good test

I own Vortex binos (Viper HD), spotting scope (Viper) and a rangefinder and am very happy with their quality/performance

[todbartell]

as for their warranty, it is potentially over the counter at the dealers discretion. Just because they have one in store they dont have to give it to them.

Sold 200 Vortex scopes last year and had 4 come back with issues, all replaced promptly from Vortex. Easily sent that many or more of Leupolds in, turnaround time is also good. Leupold riflescopes Ive owned personally have had a few issues, they're not perfect. Nobody's optics are, had to send back a $2500 Swarvo z6 that had a faulty adjustment turret right out of the box. Swarvo fixed scope promptly btw

[1 shot 1 kill]

You don't rate a phone call, let alone a drive to the range......

spoken like a true coward cant back up his trash talk! better to save urself the embarassment anyways! u cant dazzle with brilliance so u try to baffle them with bullsh*t! great philosophy!!

[Elkaddict]

I have two Vortex Viper rifle scopes. 1, a 3-9X40 sitting on a 30-06. 2, a 2-7X33 sitting on a 375 Ruger. Optics are comparable to my Leupold VX lll 3.5-10X40. No issues with holding zero on either rifle. No need to test the warranty yet.

[RiverOtter]

spoken like a true coward cant back up his trash talk! better to save urself the embarassment anyways! u cant dazzle with brilliance so u try to baffle them with bullsh*t! great philosophy!!

My view of Bushnell is based on personal experience, as well as that of pards I hunt/shoot with. I'm comfy in my assessment of same.....

As to the rest of your drivel, I'll let my reputation from people who know me personally, speak for itself...

[1 shot 1 kill]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by 1 shot 1 killhttp://huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=1264327#post1264327)hahaha yeah..this from a guy who backed away on a 1500meter shoot off his loopy against my bushnell..just sayin...
M&P swat know what their talking about!!


Originally Posted by RiverOtterhttp://huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=1264819#post1264819)You don't rate a phone call, let alone a drive to the range......

spoken like a true coward cant back up his trash talk! better to save urself the embarassment anyways! u cant dazzle with brilliance so u try to baffle them with bullsh*t! great philosophy!!


My view of Bushnell is based on personal experience, as well as that of pards I hunt/shoot with. I'm comfy in my assessment of same.....

As to the rest of your drivel, I'll let my reputation from people who know me personally, speak for itself...

my past with loopy was a waste of time in itself..i will never use anything other than Bushnell for real world shooting, my only exception is my S&B PM11 LP on my true competition rifle, and that was sponsor paid for!
your reputation is probably safest where it is..when you wanna come shoot the big leagues, well you just let me know...I will be at the P&F games in Belfast aug 1-10 2013, gives you time to practice..

[RiverOtter]

You go girl, I'm sure Bushy will be well represented at the games, with NF and S&B sitting on the side lines, wishing they were good enough.........Too funny

[1 shot 1 kill]

Re: Vortex optics [INDENT]http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by 1 shot 1 killhttp://huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=1264327#post1264327)hahaha yeah..this from a guy who backed away on a 1500meter shoot off his loopy against my bushnell..just sayin...
M&P swat know what their talking about!!


Originally Posted by RiverOtterhttp://huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=1264819#post1264819)You don't rate a phone call, let alone a drive to the range......

spoken like a true coward cant back up his trash talk! better to save urself the embarassment anyways! u cant dazzle with brilliance so u try to baffle them with bullsh*t! great philosophy!!


http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by RiverOtterhttp://huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=1264879#post1264879)
My view of Bushnell is based on personal experience, as well as that of pards I hunt/shoot with. I'm comfy in my assessment of same.....

As to the rest of your drivel, I'll let my reputation from people who know me personally, speak for itself...



my past with loopy was a waste of time in itself..i will never use anything other than Bushnell for real world shooting,but my opinion doesnt count??only yours eh.. my only exception is my S&B PM11 LP on my true competition rifle, and that was sponsor paid for!
your reputation is probably safest where it is..when you wanna come shoot the big leagues, well you just let me know...I will be at the P&F games in Belfast aug 1-10 2013, gives you time to practice..




You go girl, I'm sure Bushy will be well represented at the games, with NF and S&B sitting on the side lines, wishing they were good enough.........Too funny


yes they will be very well represented as my trophy showcase proves, at least I know how to shoot more than 200 meters, so when u trash talk about Bushnell then hike up your skirt an run for the safety of your laptop to post more useless comments bashing others opinions thinking only yours is right!..just goes to show the character you clearly Lack..I back up what I say when i say it...man do i feel sorry for the other poor fellows you are trying to misrepresent about you Loopy optics...maybe its time you put up or shut up?

If you had the talent to shoot, or trash talk like you do, be a man! prove it! u think u got what it takes to compete in P&F Games??? that is if u even know what those are?? put your money where your trash talking, hiding behind a laptop in a sequine dress mouth is..

Nuff said..dnt bother replying any more driffle..people come here for info..NOT ur opinion..all you do is make the Loopy guys look as silly as u do. talk is cheap..all u wanna do is yap..go to a salon!

sorry to the rest of you loopy owners that this guy thinks he represents you all against us proven Bushnell owners..Loopy has a great warranty sure, cause you need it, how many have commented on the loopy they have had to send in compared to bushnell?.. with Bushnell you WILL NEVER USE WARRANTY not in my 30yrs shooting them but both the gifted loopy had to go in..yes there long gone now..

[trapman]

1shot 1 kill its seems you must have some sort of past with river otter .But this kind of name calling is reservred for the playground ,s__t like this is why people don't like to say anything on this site .we all have our opinion ,right or wrong it is our opinion .I personaly have had 3 or 4 Bushnell go in for warranty .Its not a pissing contest its a site were hunters go to find info ,were people hopefully help eachother

[1 shot 1 kill]

[QUOTE=trapman;1265207]1shot 1 kill its seems you must have some sort of past with river otter .But this kind of name calling is reservred for the playground ,s__t like this is why people don't like to say anything on this site .we all have our opinion ,right or wrong it is our opinion .I personaly have had 3 or 4 Bushnell go in for warranty .Its not a pissing contest its a site were hunters go to find info ,were people hopefully help eachother[/QUOTE

yes thats exactly the point...if u read the comments he made on the bushnell scope thread as well as these its clear he has gone far beyond his opinion. i just simply asked him to back it up..
the comments made by both of us are out of line i agree..NOT just mine
having said that i stand by my offer to him..

[KodiakHntr]

yes thats exactly the point...if u read the comments he made on the bushnell scope thread as well as these its clear he has gone far beyond his opinion. i just simply asked him to back it up..
the comments made by both of us are out of line i agree..NOT just mine
having said that i stand by my offer to him..

I'm pretty sure RiverOtters comments and opinion mirror many guys here when it comes to bushnell "optics".


However, hang up some pics of your "bushnell sponsered trophy case", I know I would like to see all your trophies taken with bushnell optics.

[trapman]

I have a 1100 yard range at the cabin ,I will take on your bushnell scope . For me I will use a 22 year old 3+9 leupold setting on a 24year old 300 wm .For me the scope is a very small part of long range shooting.Knowing your gun ,the elements ,your breathing play a much larger part . But back to the origial question ,I have used almost every type of optics sold to the public (and a few not )and bang for you buck Vortex are right at the top of my list

[Gateholio]

Re: Vortex optics [INDENT]http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by 1 shot 1 killhttp://huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=1264327#post1264327)hahaha yeah..this from a guy who backed away on a 1500meter shoot off his loopy against my bushnell..just sayin...
M&P swat know what their talking about!!


Originally Posted by RiverOtterhttp://huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=1264819#post1264819)You don't rate a phone call, let alone a drive to the range......

spoken like a true coward cant back up his trash talk! better to save urself the embarassment anyways! u cant dazzle with brilliance so u try to baffle them with bullsh*t! great philosophy!!


http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by RiverOtterhttp://huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=1264879#post1264879)
My view of Bushnell is based on personal experience, as well as that of pards I hunt/shoot with. I'm comfy in my assessment of same.....

As to the rest of your drivel, I'll let my reputation from people who know me personally, speak for itself...



my past with loopy was a waste of time in itself..i will never use anything other than Bushnell for real world shooting,but my opinion doesnt count??only yours eh.. my only exception is my S&B PM11 LP on my true competition rifle, and that was sponsor paid for!
your reputation is probably safest where it is..when you wanna come shoot the big leagues, well you just let me know...I will be at the P&F games in Belfast aug 1-10 2013, gives you time to practice..






yes they will be very well represented as my trophy showcase proves, at least I know how to shoot more than 200 meters, so when u trash talk about Bushnell then hike up your skirt an run for the safety of your laptop to post more useless comments bashing others opinions thinking only yours is right!..just goes to show the character you clearly Lack..I back up what I say when i say it...man do i feel sorry for the other poor fellows you are trying to misrepresent about you Loopy optics...maybe its time you put up or shut up?

If you had the talent to shoot, or trash talk like you do, be a man! prove it! u think u got what it takes to compete in P&F Games??? that is if u even know what those are?? put your money where your trash talking, hiding behind a laptop in a sequine dress mouth is..

Nuff said..dnt bother replying any more driffle..people come here for info..NOT ur opinion..all you do is make the Loopy guys look as silly as u do. talk is cheap..all u wanna do is yap..go to a salon!

sorry to the rest of you loopy owners that this guy thinks he represents you all against us proven Bushnell owners..Loopy has a great warranty sure, cause you need it, how many have commented on the loopy they have had to send in compared to bushnell?.. with Bushnell you WILL NEVER USE WARRANTY not in my 30yrs shooting them but both the gifted loopy had to go in..yes there long gone now..

Give it a rest..

And learn how to use the QUOTE feature, too.

[YAMMY-CA]

What Bushnell scope--ie model would you recomend then-Looking for 3.5-9 or something like that-I have never owned a Vortex-Had Leupold in past but they are getting very expensive in the Vari X 3 models.thank you.

[604redneck]

Re: Vortex optics[INDENT]http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/shades_of_green/misc/quote_icon.pngwith Bushnell you WILL NEVER USE WARRANTY not in my 30yrs shooting them but both the gifted loopy had to go in..yes there long gone now..
does this statement only apply to scopes? wondering because I bought a new lighter pair of bushnell binos for guiding and a new rangefinder as well and the binos went back as soon as i got back from 35 days of hunting, the rangefinder works well but is hanging up as i have a vortex ranger 1000 now and vortex viper binos....only been a few months and havent had problems with it. I also sent a leupold spotting scope back after 3 months and a vortex scope after 2 years. Every company will have issues imo and some will excel past others in every category.

[Gateholio]

does this statement only apply to scopes? wondering because I bought a new lighter pair of bushnell binos for guiding and a new rangefinder as well and the binos went back as soon as i got back from 35 days of hunting, the rangefinder works well but is hanging up as i have a vortex ranger 1000 now and vortex viper binos....only been a few months and havent had problems with it. I also sent a leupold spotting scope back after 3 months and a vortex scope after 2 years. Every company will have issues imo and some will excel past others in every category.

I have sent several Bushnell scopes, one pair of Binos and at least 1 (maybe 2?) LRF's in for warranty. They all took a long time, but mostly the stuff was just replaced, not repaired.

[cdnshooter13]

I have a vortex diamondback 3.5x10x50 on my .308 and im pretty happy with it. Lost its zero due to a fairly good spill i took so i hope thats not a sign of things to come. No harm done though its back to clover leafs again fortunately. Im always breaking the lens caps off it though because i open them when i get back in the truck cause it will fog if theyre left closed with moisture in there. Im not sure if bushnell or leupy's anti fog can prevent this sort of fog issue??

[RiverOtter]

Nope, everything fogs from extreme cold to warm temp shifts...