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 Re: Vortex Viper PST vs Leupold VX-6 vs Bushnell Elite 6500
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04/22/15 11:44 AM
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What I have seen is you will need the Vortex warranty! LOL
I have used Leupold for 25 years and have never had a scope need their warranty. Unless I damaged it my self. The one time I did damage the scope myself they replaced it no questions asked even though I told them what happened. Just curious, what failures have you experienced with vortex (first hand experience), other than physical damage? I do not have any experience with Vortex just did a lot of research before getting optics for my last 2 rifle builds. If you read other forums regarding Vortex I am sure you will come to the same conclusion I did.
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Re: Vortex Viper PST vs Leupold VX-6 vs Bushnell Elite 6500
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04/22/15 12:24 PM
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daniel1381
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Yes mine if ffp. I can tell that the glass in the Swfa hd is a lot better than the viper. For animal hunting its a great scope for me my longest shot is 350. If I had the extra cash laying around I would upgrade mine to another swfa 5x20 manly because my other 3 rifles have swfa on it.
I have a 12x fixed power on my 6.5x55 I took it to Jason's 800 yard range and that scope ran out to 800 no issues.
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Re: Vortex Viper PST vs Leupold VX-6 vs Bushnell Elite 6500
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04/22/15 12:49 PM
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What I have seen is you will need the Vortex warranty! LOL
I have used Leupold for 25 years and have never had a scope need their warranty. Unless I damaged it my self. The one time I did damage the scope myself they replaced it no questions asked even though I told them what happened. Just curious, what failures have you experienced with vortex (first hand experience), other than physical damage? I do not have any experience with Vortex just did a lot of research before getting optics for my last 2 rifle builds. If you read other forums regarding Vortex I am sure you will come to the same conclusion I did. Sounds like a lot of manufacturers.
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Re: Vortex Viper PST vs Leupold VX-6 vs Bushnell Elite 6500
[Re: daniel1381]
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04/22/15 02:43 PM
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Vortex or Swfa ss hd
Vortex 4x16 on my 300 win mag mrad
Swfa hd 5x20x50 on my 338
Vortex out to 800 yards I stayed around 10 magnification. Never had a issue with either scopes and I beat the vortex up pretty good So because of poor quality glass you can only use half of your magnification? I buy optics because the glass is good. If anyone is worried about the mechanical aspect get a Nightforce.
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Re: Vortex Viper PST vs Leupold VX-6 vs Bushnell Elite 6500
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04/22/15 04:50 PM
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Half is an exageration. My Viper PST is a 6-24 X. I lose clarity at 24X, but regain it at 20-22X.
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Re: Vortex Viper PST vs Leupold VX-6 vs Bushnell Elite 6500
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04/22/15 07:51 PM
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I never said you can only use half... It s where I like it!
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