Vortex owners

[buttonbuck]

I'm going to be ordering a 16" Live Free Armory here in the next couple of weeks and I'd greatly appreciate any input on Vortex.  I have been very happy with Nikons on various rifles from muzzleloaders to a few different bolts to a couple of AR's.  No reason to leave Nikon really they hold zero great and I beat the crap out of them they just keep on ripping.  That said I have watched Vortex owners locally and both my friends love theirs. Seem to have a warranty as good as Nikon maybe better I don't know they have not had to use it.  I think my excuse will be I just like to try new stuff and after looking through my friend's 6.5-20 I was shocked at the clarity.

Almost exclusively hog hunting, but this could become my deer rifle by next fall.  Any specific models you'd recommend?  I don't spend much time on benches under cover I hunt in the rain, stuff gets banged around etc.  Long shot would be ~250 at a coyote in a field, most stuff ~ 100.  6x is not a bother to me even as close as say 80 yards, but I'm wondering if I might just do the 6-18 vs the 6.5-20 it was a lot less $.  

Would be grateful for any input from your Vortex shooters thanks

[jtallen83]

If 250 is your long shot then 6x on the high end would be enough so 18x is plenty. Sometimes less is more.

[Charlie]

I bought a Vortex Sparc II red dot for my MPX, mainly because it got good reviews (and I got a 20% discount on it. ;-). I liked it so much I picked up a Vortex Viper 2.5-10 X 44 with a 30mm tube for it as well. Both have exceeded my expectations for their price point.

[sketch]

Ive got a 1-4x24 on my 300 its very nice and the iluminated ret is a bounus for the money. 

Waiting for the 6-24 x50 to come back that will sit on the rpr .308 ? 

[Rsquared]

3 hours ago, sketch said:

 that will sit on the rpr .308 ? 

As in.......Reper? LWRCI?

Give....give....man. Didn't know you had one of those.

[sketch]

Sorry ruger presion rifle ?

[Magwa]

Vortex makes good stuff I own 3 or 4 strikefires and have never had a issue also own a few of the magnifiers they work great also own a diamondback scope on my LR308 it has been drenched dropped and neglected and not a problem of any kind ..their binos in the HD versions are astounding...

[sketch]

Just shot the 6-24x50 for the first time. It will take some time to shoot tight groups but was in a rush to get it on paper? White paper at 100yds 147 gn pmc at 6 power.  Splatter targets at 100yds 6 power 168 atomic match grd. They were showing the range and there were other shooter so i was in a hurry but pretty stoked on the clarity! 

[Tripledeuce]

If you have a 24X scope,  Why shoot groups at 6X??

Honest question

Respectfully

Terry

[sketch]

15 minutes ago, Tripledeuce said:

If you have a 24X scope,  Why shoot groups at 6X??

Honest question

Respectfully

Terry

Didnt have time for the most part and first shots to hit paper. When i have more time i hope to do a better representation of this set up! 

[jtallen83]

8 hours ago, Tripledeuce said:

If you have a 24X scope,  Why shoot groups at 6X??

Honest question

Respectfully

Terry

For me it is about speed. When I'm trying to get groups out at a fast pace I can get back on target quicker with a lower X. 

[sketch]

Well i did a little better with ok ammo but was still rushed.. dialed up to 18x for this round(s) im ok with that but can do better me thinks. Im bringing better ammo next time! 

100 yds 9 rnds left target

right target 6 rnds can on. 

Major poi change with can on .. my cross hair was 45' angle from bull. edge of circle top left!  

im a fan of the trigger yankies!?

[98Z5V]

On 2/24/2017 at 11:00 PM, sketch said:

 

Aaaaaaah, Washington this time of year - WET!  And for the next 100 days!

I miss that place, seriously.

[MikedaddyH]

1 hour ago, 98Z5V said:

Aaaaaaah, Washington this time of year - WET!  And for the next 100 days!

I miss that place, seriously.

bullpoopy ! Nobody misses that everyday rain.

[98Z5V]

I do, no kidding...  Loved that place...

[planeflyer21]

5 hours ago, MikedaddyH said:

bullpoopy ! Nobody misses that everyday rain.

 

4 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

I do, no kidding...  Loved that place...

"I had the greatest beaver experience there!"  

I'm starting to understand your penchant for the cray-cray.  

[MikedaddyH]

2 hours ago, planeflyer21 said:

 

"I had the greatest beaver experience there!"  

I'm starting to understand your penchant for the cray-cray.  

No... Except for a couple of weekends in Beaverton,OR . That cray ,cray was OK !!

[sketch]

7 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

  Loved 

Key word here !! Im getting tired of it myself!  But the range i shoot at is covered and clean! 

[GRA]

On 1/12/2017 at 8:50 PM, Magwa said:

Vortex makes good stuff I own 3 or 4 strikefires and have never had a issue also own a few of the magnifiers they work great also own a diamondback scope on my LR308 it has been drenched dropped and neglected and not a problem of any kind ..their binos in the HD versions are astounding...

What about spotting scopes ... do they make any of those?

I'm looking for a good spotting scope that will allow me to actually see .223 rounds in a target at a minimum of 100 yards.  Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[sketch]

They make a full range of spotting scopes. I have not tried any. 

[GRA]

I've just started shopping for spotting scopes.  I'll go in to their website later and see what they offer.  Don't recall actually seeing any Vortex spotting scopes at the gun shows, etc.

[unforgiven]

I have a spotting scope, just a basic one from Cabela's 20-60 and its just ok. Trying to find room on the table next to your setup,lining it up on target, then you bump it and have to reacquire. Was getting a little frustrated with the whole thing and using/wearing glasses was a PITA. Last few times I grabbed a set of binos and was happy with that. For me it was easier and quicker. The best setup by far is this ; http://bullseyecamera.com/   for the price of a good spotting scope. Just my 2 mags.

[GRA]

3 minutes ago, unforgiven said:

I have a spotting scope, just a basic one from Cabela's 20-60 and its just ok. Trying to find room on the table next to your setup,lining it up on target, then you bump it and have to reacquire. Was getting a little frustrated with the whole thing and using/wearing glasses was a PITA. Last few times I grabbed a set of binos and was happy with that. For me it was easier and quicker. The best setup by far is this ; http://bullseyecamera.com/   for the price of a good spotting scope. Just my 2 mags.

I had considered binos and that is very likely what I will use.  I go to a public outdoor range and they provide spotting scopes but they barely work at 25 yards ... LOL

This bullseye camera looks like a great idea but at that range it's likely to get shot even if it's on the ground.  Very attractive idea though.

Edited March 5, 2017 by GRA

[unforgiven]

I might get it in the future. I would get some 3/8" plate and weld it in a "V" and put it in front of the camera tp prevent it from being shot. "Their are no problems just solutions".

[GRA]

4 minutes ago, unforgiven said:

I might get it in the future. I would get some 3/8" plate and weld it in a "V" and put it in front of the camera tp prevent it from being shot. "Their are no problems just solutions".

Yes I agree your idea IS viable.  Problem out here is you occasionally get one or two shooters that shoot the targets of the shooters next to them, which is why I always ask to be placed on an end.  Cuts the risk of that by 50%.