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Re: Vortex bad
[Re: jeffbird]
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09/12/20 02:26 AM
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scottfromdallas
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Gonna buy a Leupold VX Freedom 4-12x40 CDS with Firedot. It too will break, not if, just when. Murphy's law - anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. It will go wrong at the worst possible time and be the thing that causes the absolute maximum amount of trouble. Jeff's law - Murphy was an optimist. So prepare for Murphy to come knocking on the door. Buy a Nightforce NXS or higher line. Buy once, cry once, but it will work and keep on working. As much as I like Nightforce, I am not as convinced about their SHV line. Considering the time, effort, and money poured into hunting, buying a rock solid scope that will last is important and a worthwhile place to spend some $$$. He already bought an Athlon.
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Re: Vortex bad
[Re: scottfromdallas]
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09/12/20 02:30 AM
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jeffbird
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No more reading on the phone. I hit the eraser. What a fine choice! Hopefully it will provide many years of fine service.
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Re: Vortex bad
[Re: J.G.]
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09/12/20 03:57 AM
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Roughneck913
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All I can do is laugh and try another scope. I hated to spend the big bucks on a scope for what’s basically my truck/UTV gun, so I went low end and look where it got me. If you need one to hold zero, track if you're dialing, and have decent glass, it's going to cost some money. You know that. And truck/UTV gun means it's going to get knocked around. All the more reason to buy a durable scope. If that's the rifle beside you most of the time, I don't understand why not putting a high quality scope on it. I dont understand why people have such a hard time with this idea- Its like buying a cheap [censored] carry gun because "I'll probably never have to use it."
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Re: Vortex bad
[Re: 603Country]
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09/12/20 04:18 AM
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scottfromdallas
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Sometimes a high price optic doesn't mean it's reliable. A cheap azz SWFA fixed power is reliable as are a lot of cheap azz Primary Arms optics.
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Re: Vortex bad
[Re: scottfromdallas]
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09/12/20 02:16 PM
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J.G.
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Sometimes a high price optic doesn't mean it's reliable. A cheap azz SWFA fixed power is reliable as are a lot of cheap azz Primary Arms optics. No one has said otherwise. Swarovski rifle scopes aren't cheap, but I'll probably never own one. Stellar glass, weak guts. Yes, SS scopes are tough and inexpensive, they made that reputation. Low end Vortex are inexpensive and unreliable, they made that reputation.
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Re: Vortex bad
[Re: 603Country]
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09/12/20 02:28 PM
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603Country
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Still trying to find the right load for the rifle, which is frustrating, but I do like the scope. One very minor issue is that Athlon put the illumination dial on top of the Parallax knob, which makes for a tall knob. With the way I have the sling attached to the AR, the knob pokes me in the back.
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Re: Vortex bad
[Re: 603Country]
#7970878
09/12/20 02:34 PM
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scottfromdallas
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No doubt. I hate to say it because I will catch a lot of grief, but I've bought my last Leupold. I don't trust them to hold zero or adjust. I used to be a Leupold fanboy back in the day. Not anymore.
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Re: Vortex bad
[Re: gr8fuldoug]
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09/12/20 06:09 PM
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mikei
THF Trophy Hunter
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Ok, I bought a known POS scope...I have no defense. It met all of my wants. If only it had worked properly. Now...what scope to buy? 30 mm tube, SFP, 12 power or more at max magnification, illuminated reticle and preferably illuminated dot. Let the research begin... How about the Burris Four X 3-12x56mm Long Range - 4 Illuminated on sale for $349.99 Four X Step into legendary Burris performance with a scope that steps up your game. Our reliable, high-quality glass is glare-ressistant and superbly capable in low light, with a shockproof design that gives you the most for your dollar and more. Series Features High grade optical glass provides excellent brightness, clarity and lasting durability Quality precision-ground lenses are larger than those of comparable scopes, for better light collection Index-matched, Hi-Lume multicoating aids in lowlight performance and glare reduction, increasing your success rate Finger-adjustable windage and elevation turrets create a sleek profile; indications always reflect a change in the point of impact for pinpoint accuracy Simple, rugged reticles have holdovers for precise shots at extended ranges The long range specialist with precise elevation adjustement for each caliber by 5 ballistic caps. Doug, I have heard a nasty rumor that Burris scopes were now being built in China, by Chinese! Any truth to that rumor?
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Re: Vortex bad
[Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn]
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09/13/20 04:47 AM
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patriot07
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I'll never own another Chinese scope from any manufacturer. I've had a Chinese Nikon and Bushnell fail too. Yeah, I've given up on Chinese optics as well. Tried to cheap out and I just don't do it. Fully trust known good phillipines scopes, and nearly all japanese scopes, but I'd rather save up longer than buy a chinese scope
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Re: Vortex bad
[Re: 603Country]
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09/14/20 08:08 PM
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gr8fuldoug
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Some are made in China, and some, like this FOUR X, are made in the Philippines
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