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slickest
Optics GrassHopper Joined: March/27/2008 Location: minnesota Status: Offline Points: 28 |
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Posted: July/18/2010 at 19:56 |
http://swfa.com/Vortex-65-20x50-Viper-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P13286.aspx
think about putting one of thees on my savage .223 and taking my sightron off and putting on my .300.wm
who owns one? likes/dislikes? looking for opinions on reticles for pdawgs and really leaning toward mil-dots.
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stickbow46
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/07/2009 Location: Benton, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4678 |
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I use a Vortex 6.5-20x44 mildot on my ar but I only shoot out to 300yds.Works very well for my distance.I do belive Vipers are a great bang for the buck!
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dgp
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/28/2008 Location: texas Status: Offline Points: 10 |
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Just purchased a viper 6-24/44 It is cleare and easy to adjust. Have not had a chance to shoot yet. Will reply after I shoot it at the range.
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it ani't over till the fat lady sings
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midwestoffroad
Optics Apprentice Joined: July/20/2010 Status: Offline Points: 100 |
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how do the Vortex hold up on a AR like a 7.62 just wondering since i think it is a wire reticle
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billyburl2
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/08/2009 Location: Cottonwood, AZ Status: Offline Points: 4015 |
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I am pretty sure that all Vortex scopes are etched reticles. I have no personal experience with them, but they have the best Customer Service going right now! Scott @ Vortex and Sam @ Vortex are both members here, I would P.M. any questions to them.
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If it is tourist season, why can't we shoot them?
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SVT_Tactical
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cyborg
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They are glass etched reticles.
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midwestoffroad
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good i thought i seen somewhere it said wire but i do remember the comment from scott on ther 50 BMG testing thats good the AR's can be hard on some scopes
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midwestoffroad
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Just seen where i seen WIRE it was on the Vortex site under the reticle description
V-Plex Wide ReticleThis is a general purpose reticle with a wider mid-section of fine wire for less target obstruction. Good for general hunting, target, and varmint applications. Target Dot ReticleThis reticle uses fine wires and a small central dot for the aiming point. Good for the target and varmint shooter under fairly well-lit conditions. |
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midwestoffroad
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I just received my Vipr today cant wait till range day
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Prieto9000
Optics Apprentice Joined: March/12/2010 Location: Monterrey Status: Offline Points: 160 |
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I already bought 2 and thinking bout the 3rd.
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k1burner
Optics GrassHopper Joined: February/04/2011 Location: Varies Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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I have 3 Vortex Scopes 6.5-20x50 viper 6.5-20x40 viper and just mounted a 6-24x50 crossfire the vipers are on a Tikka t-3 lite and a savage .17 hmr, the crossfire is on a savage .223, the vipers are spot on the best scope for the money, I compared them one late evening to a Leupold VX3 and VXIII and all lost the deer at the same time,
(it was getting real dark). The crossfire is a great scope for the money and the only problem I have had is the turretts are changing with each shot, only put about 100 rounds through it and will have to send it back to see what I did to it. I would not hesitate to buy another one. The Vortex spotting scope I use is great, use it to see .223 @ 200yrds.
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I know its 1MOA if it doesn't tighten up then I will have to get rid of it!!!!
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tman1965
Optics Master Joined: July/20/2010 Location: South Georgia Status: Offline Points: 1456 |
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welcome to OT, K1! rest assured when you send your scope in they will treat you right!
Edited by tman1965 - February/05/2011 at 00:01 |
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LadySniper
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I have been using a Leupy 4-12x40 for awhile now, and I think that the Vortex Vipers are nipping at the heals as competition.
I have never had any issues with it shifting before. But I would gather that the issue of scope mounts in conjunction with the actual scope are a major factor. Does Vortex recommend anything specific in terms of rings vs. ring mounts? What do you use K1? Anybody have more info on the PST 4-16x50? |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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The PST 4-16x50 is a nice scope however it felt a little light to me for a true tactical scope. vortex has a first rate warranty. If you plan to hunt it or target shoot it the PST should be a fine choice. I just wasnt comfortable with it for a sniper scope so I went with a Trijicon Accupoint 5-20x50 and I have a Super Sniper 5-20x50 on order. With Super Sniper I know that I am getting a tough scope.
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LadySniper
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Thanks for that info... Trijicon IMO is on a higher plane of existence - so too the price. I would love to own one of those one day ;-)
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