Post by: Sakko300wsm on November 26, 2024, 05:06:26 PM
I am not a Vortex fan at all period. All my rifles have Nightforce glass ,both pair of my binocs are Leica ( range finder pair and and standard).
So I bought this spotting scope from a forum member used about 10 years ago - was their Razor HD model. It’s been on quite a few trips , been bouncing around in my range bag. Took it out after my last Montana hunt and it was almost falling in half. Sent it in to have it fixed - and they just sent back a new Razor HD spotting scope- their highest end model no questions asked
Post by: bear on November 26, 2024, 05:35:34 PM
I will 100% say they did their warranty good!Only thing I ever bought was a window mount base for my spotter. Wasn’t impressed with that and never looked at another Vortex product. Makes me wonder though with that warranty.
I am not a Vortex fan at all period. All my rifles have Nightforce glass ,both pair of my binocs are Leica ( range finder pair and and standard).
So I bought this spotting scope from a forum member used about 10 years ago - was their Razor HD model. It’s been on quite a few trips , been bouncing around in my range bag. Took it out after my last Montana hunt and it was almost falling in half. Sent it in to have it fixed - and they just sent back a new Razor HD spotting scope- their highest end model no questions asked
Post by: ghosthunter on November 26, 2024, 06:00:50 PM
Post by: jackelope on November 26, 2024, 06:27:32 PM
Post by: ducks4days on November 26, 2024, 06:39:45 PM
There is not a better warranty out there.
Post by: jrebel on November 26, 2024, 07:07:53 PM
Now....take that brand new spotter and sell it!! Take the money and buy yourself a nice Swaro spotter. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: pickardjw on November 26, 2024, 08:38:14 PM
Post by: bear on November 27, 2024, 05:18:19 AM
Warranty or not.....would never trust a hunt to a vortex scope. That said their binoculars and spotting scopes, should they break....when they break, will not ruin a hunt. I still won't buy them for my hunts, but get why folks do....always heard the same thing when it comes to their warranty.
Now....take that brand new spotter and sell it!! Take the money and buy yourself a nice Swaro spotter. :chuckle: :chuckle:
:yeah:
Post by: fowl smacker on November 27, 2024, 07:10:21 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 27, 2024, 07:18:53 AM
1. The best Warranty in the business
2. Products that require it
This isn't coming from me. A buddy of mine runs a long range shooting school for civilian and military marksmen. His observation over years of work. He says when you get a good one, it's good. But if it won't hold a zero, it's probably the scope, send it back...
Post by: Sakko300wsm on November 27, 2024, 07:28:54 AM
Warranty or not.....would never trust a hunt to a vortex scope. That said their binoculars and spotting scopes, should they break....when they break, will not ruin a hunt. I still won't buy them for my hunts, but get why folks do....always heard the same thing when it comes to their warranty.
Now....take that brand new spotter and sell it!! Take the money and buy yourself a nice Swaro spotter. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Ya same here! Would not put one of their scopes on any of my rifles. That's probably exactly what I will do actually - anyone need a new in the box Razor HD 27-60x85 angled spotting scope :chuckle:
Post by: Reidus on November 27, 2024, 12:17:43 PM
Vortex has a reputation for two things:
1. The best Warranty in the business
2. Products that require it
This isn't coming from me. A buddy of mine runs a long range shooting school for civilian and military marksmen. His observation over years of work. He says when you get a good one, it's good. But if it won't hold a zero, it's probably the scope, send it back...
:yeah:
Best warranty is the one you don't have to use.
Post by: highcountry_hunter on November 29, 2024, 12:10:02 PM
Vortex has a reputation for two things:The best warranty in the industry; because you’re gonna need it.
1. The best Warranty in the business
2. Products that require it
This isn't coming from me. A buddy of mine runs a long range shooting school for civilian and military marksmen. His observation over years of work. He says when you get a good one, it's good. But if it won't hold a zero, it's probably the scope, send it back...
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Post by: huntandjeep on November 29, 2024, 03:08:51 PM
Post by: jrebel on November 29, 2024, 03:48:18 PM
These threads always crack me up . Guys always stating " best warranty because you will need it " . Are all these comments 1st hand , or just regurgitating what they hear online ? . I have a few Vortex scopes ( not even the hi end ones ) that I beat the hell out of and have never used the warranty . Also have quite a few Leupold scopes that get beat on , that I have needed to use the warranty :dunno:
I've owned two and both had to be sent back. Maybe I got a couple bad ones....but that's a really bad track record. I won't buy one of their rifle scopes ever again. If I was given one, I would sell it w/out opening the box.
I do currently have a couple of their red dots.....and haven't had any problem with them yet.
Post by: jackelope on November 29, 2024, 08:00:07 PM
These threads always crack me up . Guys always stating " best warranty because you will need it " . Are all these comments 1st hand , or just regurgitating what they hear online ? . I have a few Vortex scopes ( not even the hi end ones ) that I beat the hell out of and have never used the warranty . Also have quite a few Leupold scopes that get beat on , that I have needed to use the warranty :dunno:
I had a Diamondback on a .300 win mag 10 years ago. Broke the reticle, I assume from the recoil. Not really sure I can blame the manufacturer if I put a cheap scope on a heavy recoiling rifle. The spotting scope issue pissed me off. Granted, not a super expensive spotter, but the Viper isn’t really cheap either. It somehow came apart in the middle. Sent it back, they fixed it and sent it back to me. Then it happened again in the middle of my mountain goat hunt. I called them, sent it back and they had the newer model viper in my hands before the next weekend I went up looking for goats again. I’d buy Vortex again but probably only the Razor line. I think issues with the Razor stuff are a lot less than the cheaper stuff.
That said, I’m sure there’s a lot of Vortex smack talk in online/social media environments due to people reading other peoples’ accounts of their experiences. People buy the best they can afford. It’s not always Nightforce and Swarovski.