Post by: kglacken on February 11, 2016, 09:44:24 PM
1. New Scope for my Remington Model 700 7mm. I have an old Redfield 10X that came with it when I got it and I can't stand it. Your eye has to be just the right distance from the glass, the clarity isn't great in lower light and it has cost me a shot opportunity, so its time for a change! I want something 12-16x. Im not looking to spend 1000 on a rifle scope, but I want something with good glass, and a little more zoom. Is there a giant difference between the Diamondback and the Viper lines? What do you have, and what do you like? pros and cons?
2. New Spotting scope. Im looking for something that is somewhat smaller and lighter. I don't use a spotter a ton, but I had too many times last season where I wish I would of had one to tell if a buck was worth the stalk or not. And I also have some hunts planned for this year, where my eyes could do some walking before I did, if you know what I mean. It doesn't necessarily have to be a "backpacking" scope, but i don't want something big and bulky. Which one do you recommend?
3. New Range finder. Just curious what people thought of their 1000 yard range finder. Anyone have it? Work well?
Thanks in advance everyone!
Post by: Mxracer532 on February 11, 2016, 09:55:59 PM
My brother has a Viper spotter and the Ranger 1000 and loves them both. (Myself I prefer my Leica rangefinder)
Post by: HntnFsh on February 12, 2016, 05:43:08 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 12, 2016, 06:16:58 AM
Viper HS LR or a PST would be better options than the Diamondback line.
Like anything Vortex, warranty is second to none, but expect to use it. They have 3 pieces of my glass in their repair shop as I type this. :bash:
Post by: yorketransport on February 13, 2016, 05:50:15 AM
Like anything Vortex, warranty is second to none, but expect to use it. They have 3 pieces of my glass in their repair shop as I type this. :bash:
Slow learner....... :chuckle:
Post by: mountainman on February 13, 2016, 06:05:19 AM
: :yeah:
Like anything Vortex, warranty is second to none, but expect to use it. They have 3 pieces of my glass in their repair shop as I type this. :bash:
Slow learner....... :chuckle:
Personally love my Vortex glass. Stay above the Viper level and you will be good to go!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 13, 2016, 06:14:24 AM
well my spotter is a Razor HD :dunno:: :yeah:
Like anything Vortex, warranty is second to none, but expect to use it. They have 3 pieces of my glass in their repair shop as I type this. :bash:
Slow learner....... :chuckle:
Personally love my Vortex glass. Stay above the Viper level and you will be good to go!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 13, 2016, 06:15:16 AM
Hey now!!! I prefer the term special :chuckle:
Like anything Vortex, warranty is second to none, but expect to use it. They have 3 pieces of my glass in their repair shop as I type this. :bash:
Slow learner....... :chuckle:
Post by: Sakko300wsm on February 13, 2016, 06:47:59 AM
Post by: Wingin it on February 13, 2016, 12:32:47 PM
Post by: Buzz2401 on February 13, 2016, 03:51:06 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 13, 2016, 04:10:50 PM
I've got a vortex spotting scope, 3 scopes. All on the lower price range. I put a cheap scope on a heavy recoiling rifle and broke it. Not their fault, but they replaced it for free. I put it on a .22 when I got it back, replaced for free. I've had no issues with anything else.
Post by: Stein on February 13, 2016, 04:26:23 PM
Post by: mountainman on February 13, 2016, 07:04:06 PM
I bet 75% of the warranty returns are not due to defects in the products.:yeah:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 13, 2016, 07:25:23 PM
Post by: JDHasty on February 13, 2016, 09:13:35 PM
As for Vortex warantee service, it is as good as Leupoold and Swaro and that is saying a lot. I have had a kid disassemble a Viper Binocular and it was back in six days from the day I sent it. I have no problem with Vortex quality and I am hard on optics. But I only have experience with Viper and above, the 8x42 Diamondback that lives in the truck I have only had a couple months.
Post by: cboom on February 14, 2016, 08:35:43 AM
Viper HD 48x spotter would be a mid range option that's not too bulky.
Viper HS LR or a PST would be better options than the Diamondback line.
Like anything Vortex, warranty is second to none, but expect to use it. They have 3 pieces of my glass in their repair shop as I type this. :bash:
If I remember right you lost a chance at a buck due to a Vortex scope didn't you? That could have been a once in a lifetime buck and there is no warranty in the world that would have made up for that. I would never trust a Vortex on a hunting rifle for that reason. Yes they have a great warranty, it is well known how good it is because so many people have had to use it!
Post by: mountainman on February 14, 2016, 09:25:47 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 14, 2016, 10:14:54 AM
Post by: Buzz2401 on February 14, 2016, 04:20:55 PM
Not sure where so many have sent back for issues? When in the business, Vortex sold 10-1 over others combined. Like Leupold, but for every Vortex that was sent in for warranty, there were 2-3 Leupold that went back. Just my experience..
It is possible that Leupold has more warranty returns but that would be accounted to the fact that they have been in business for 80 years compared to 10 for Vortex. Find it hard to believe that Vortex sells 10-1 figuiring I am the only one I know that has even ever purchased one. All of my friends and hunting partners use either Leupold, Nikon or Zeiss. They have good glass for the money though so it doesn't suprise me that they sell.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 14, 2016, 06:32:54 PM
Yep! All three of my pieces and their warranty issues were absolutely 100% due to manufacturer failure. My stuff doesn't go out on a few sunny saturdays. They get 4 solid months of hard use, in lots of taxing environments. They failed the test. I have lots of Nikon and vx1's and the only scope I have ever had fail me was the most expensive one I own, the Viper HS. I think normal use it would be fine though. Man that was a great buck too :chuckle:Viper HD 48x spotter would be a mid range option that's not too bulky.
Viper HS LR or a PST would be better options than the Diamondback line.
Like anything Vortex, warranty is second to none, but expect to use it. They have 3 pieces of my glass in their repair shop as I type this. :bash:
If I remember right you lost a chance at a buck due to a Vortex scope didn't you? That could have been a once in a lifetime buck and there is no warranty in the world that would have made up for that. I would never trust a Vortex on a hunting rifle for that reason. Yes they have a great warranty, it is well known how good it is because so many people have had to use it!
Post by: jasnt on February 14, 2016, 07:24:10 PM
1. Viper either HD or PST
2. Sig kilo
3.viper or better
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 14, 2016, 09:48:13 PM
Post by: Reidus on February 15, 2016, 12:17:30 PM
Yep! All three of my pieces and their warranty issues were absolutely 100% due to manufacturer failure. My stuff doesn't go out on a few sunny saturdays. They get 4 solid months of hard use, in lots of taxing environments. They failed the test. I have lots of Nikon and vx1's and the only scope I have ever had fail me was the most expensive one I own, the Viper HS. I think normal use it would be fine though. Man that was a great buck too :chuckle:Viper HD 48x spotter would be a mid range option that's not too bulky.
Viper HS LR or a PST would be better options than the Diamondback line.
Like anything Vortex, warranty is second to none, but expect to use it. They have 3 pieces of my glass in their repair shop as I type this. :bash:
If I remember right you lost a chance at a buck due to a Vortex scope didn't you? That could have been a once in a lifetime buck and there is no warranty in the world that would have made up for that. I would never trust a Vortex on a hunting rifle for that reason. Yes they have a great warranty, it is well known how good it is because so many people have had to use it!
I remember seeing how your crosshairs twisted on the viper but, what were the other 2 optics and how did they fail?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 15, 2016, 06:21:59 PM
I purchased some VORTEX lens cleaner and lens cloth to use on my 85mm Razor HD last year. First time using it, it smeared the lens coating on my eye piece. Luckily I recognized the issue before i tried it on the objective lens, when I couldn't wipe off the new "smudges" :bash:. It was basically worthless after that for most uses. It was good for establishing frame size of a buck, but that was about it for anything past 6 or 7 hundred yards.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 19, 2016, 10:15:40 AM