Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 01, 2017, 11:07:37 AM
Post by: bobcat on March 01, 2017, 11:13:22 AM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on March 01, 2017, 11:17:32 AM
that appears to be one of the main gripes people had with the 1000, that it was slow.
now...i don't know exactly how slow "slow" is to them, but im sure it's faster than my redfield.
anyways, im currently looking at the vortex 1000,1500 or sig kilo 2000 right now as well.
i've almost ruled out the vortex 1000 though as it seems some solid upgrades were made to the 1500.
Post by: Jpmiller on March 02, 2017, 06:53:13 AM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on March 02, 2017, 07:07:20 AM
Post by: highside74 on March 02, 2017, 07:12:58 AM
Post by: Jellymon on March 02, 2017, 07:41:13 AM
My vortex will not range past 15 yds if there is moisture in the air, even with miles of visibility. There is also a large variation between light and dark targets. I use mine for archery mostly, and if you range a deer and bear 3d target right next to each other the difference is about 6-8yds at 20-60yds. That could cause a miss or wounded animal with archery. It is also 3 yds off of actual yardage. Under most conditions I can get 700, sometimes 800yds out of it, the glass is very bright, and it is waterproof. The delay of the reading didn't really bother me, but was there. Maybe mine is just a lemon, but that is my experience. Maybe the 1500 is better? I didn't try to warrantee it, I just replaced it with the sig, which is in a different league.
The Sig ranges instantly. When the button clicks, you get a range. I messed with it a lot on a rainy day, not once did I get a bad reading. Haven't used it in light fog yet. The difference on light/dark targets was about half a yard, if that. It is dead on for yardage. Easily hits it's yardage rating, 1200-1500 on most things. It's rated for 2000 on reflective, which I couldn't find to test out. It's waterproof. The red LED display auto adjusts for brightness, which I found I really liked. It does have a large aiming circle which some don't like.
Both have the red LED display, can auto adjust for an incline, and both have nice uncluttered displays that are easy to use.
You can find the kilo2000 for about the same price as a vortex1500, sometimes cheaper( I found my kilo at sportsmans warehouse for $330) Under $500 I haven't found anything close, not even the Leupolds. :twocents:
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 02, 2017, 07:43:14 AM
I own the Vortex 1000 and the sig Kilo2000.
My vortex will not range past 15 yds if there is moisture in the air, even with miles of visibility. There is also a large variation between light and dark targets. I use mine for archery mostly, and if you range a deer and bear 3d target right next to each other the difference is about 6-8yds at 20-60yds. That could cause a miss or wounded animal with archery. It is also 3 yds off of actual yardage. Under most conditions I can get 700, sometimes 800yds out of it, the glass is very bright, and it is waterproof. The delay of the reading didn't really bother me, but was there. Maybe mine is just a lemon, but that is my experience. Maybe the 1500 is better? I didn't try to warrantee it, I just replaced it with the sig, which is in a different league.
The Sig ranges instantly. When the button clicks, you get a range. I messed with it a lot on a rainy day, not once did I get a bad reading. Haven't used it in light fog yet. The difference on light/dark targets was about half a yard, if that. It is dead on for yardage. Easily hits it's yardage rating, 1200-1500 on most things. It's rated for 2000 on reflective, which I couldn't find to test out. It's waterproof. The red LED display auto adjusts for brightness, which I found I really liked. It does have a large aiming circle which some don't like.
Both have the red LED display, can auto adjust for an incline, and both have nice uncluttered displays that are easy to use.
You can find the kilo2000 for about the same price as a vortex1500, sometimes cheaper( I found my kilo at sportsmans warehouse for $330) :twocents:
Just curious, did you contact Vortex about this? I mean if I bought this thing and it was that big of a spread, I'd want my money back.
Post by: Russ McDonald on March 02, 2017, 07:52:34 AM
Post by: Jellymon on March 02, 2017, 08:00:40 AM
I own the Vortex 1000 and the sig Kilo2000.
My vortex will not range past 15 yds if there is moisture in the air, even with miles of visibility. There is also a large variation between light and dark targets. I use mine for archery mostly, and if you range a deer and bear 3d target right next to each other the difference is about 6-8yds at 20-60yds. That could cause a miss or wounded animal with archery. It is also 3 yds off of actual yardage. Under most conditions I can get 700, sometimes 800yds out of it, the glass is very bright, and it is waterproof. The delay of the reading didn't really bother me, but was there. Maybe mine is just a lemon, but that is my experience. Maybe the 1500 is better? I didn't try to warrantee it, I just replaced it with the sig, which is in a different league.
The Sig ranges instantly. When the button clicks, you get a range. I messed with it a lot on a rainy day, not once did I get a bad reading. Haven't used it in light fog yet. The difference on light/dark targets was about half a yard, if that. It is dead on for yardage. Easily hits it's yardage rating, 1200-1500 on most things. It's rated for 2000 on reflective, which I couldn't find to test out. It's waterproof. The red LED display auto adjusts for brightness, which I found I really liked. It does have a large aiming circle which some don't like.
Both have the red LED display, can auto adjust for an incline, and both have nice uncluttered displays that are easy to use.
You can find the kilo2000 for about the same price as a vortex1500, sometimes cheaper( I found my kilo at sportsmans warehouse for $330) :twocents:
Just curious, did you contact Vortex about this? I mean if I bought this thing and it was that big of a spread, I'd want my money back.
No I didn't. I'm sure vortex would have helped me out, but after using the sig I wanted it anyway. The vortex is now my backup for rifle, where a few yard difference doesn't matter.
My vortex is the 3 button push I got maybe 5 years ago or so.
Post by: TeacherMan on April 05, 2017, 09:39:45 AM
Post by: lord grizzly on April 05, 2017, 09:49:31 AM
I own the Vortex 1000 and the sig Kilo2000.
My vortex will not range past 15 yds if there is moisture in the air, even with miles of visibility. There is also a large variation between light and dark targets. I use mine for archery mostly, and if you range a deer and bear 3d target right next to each other the difference is about 6-8yds at 20-60yds. That could cause a miss or wounded animal with archery. It is also 3 yds off of actual yardage. Under most conditions I can get 700, sometimes 800yds out of it, the glass is very bright, and it is waterproof. The delay of the reading didn't really bother me, but was there. Maybe mine is just a lemon, but that is my experience. Maybe the 1500 is better? I didn't try to warrantee it, I just replaced it with the sig, which is in a different league.
The Sig ranges instantly. When the button clicks, you get a range. I messed with it a lot on a rainy day, not once did I get a bad reading. Haven't used it in light fog yet. The difference on light/dark targets was about half a yard, if that. It is dead on for yardage. Easily hits it's yardage rating, 1200-1500 on most things. It's rated for 2000 on reflective, which I couldn't find to test out. It's waterproof. The red LED display auto adjusts for brightness, which I found I really liked. It does have a large aiming circle which some don't like.
Both have the red LED display, can auto adjust for an incline, and both have nice uncluttered displays that are easy to use.
You can find the kilo2000 for about the same price as a vortex1500, sometimes cheaper( I found my kilo at sportsmans warehouse for $330) :twocents:
Just curious, did you contact Vortex about this? I mean if I bought this thing and it was that big of a spread, I'd want my money back.
No I didn't. I'm sure vortex would have helped me out, but after using the sig I wanted it anyway. The vortex is now my backup for rifle, where a few yard difference doesn't matter.
My vortex is the 3 button push I got maybe 5 years ago or so.
send it in for warranty and they just send you a new one in the box. then you can sell it as brand new or just have a brand new 1000. I've turned 2 or 3 of them now. once they start having an issue I just send them in for a new one and im good for a year or so.