Guys been trying to decide on a new scope for my STW. its at kampfelds right now getting a makeoever and brake. I have looked at leo vx6 3.5-18x44, vortext HS and HS-T and contemplating a swaro but hearing a lot about the vortex razor in the above magnification. Its a hunting rifle not a bench gun but capable of very thight groups. Was leaning toward the vx6 but now not sure. any thoughts? I am concenred with the vortex regarding recoil but then again I have never owned a vortex of anything. thnx
Vortex Razor HD 3.5-15x44
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coyotezapper
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I own a VX6 3-18x44 and love it. I have no doubt that the Vortex is also a nice scope. The Vortex is lighter by about 5 oz but only has a 1" tube so you would need to use a canted base to get the most out of it. I own quite a few of both Leupold and Vortex scopes and you will not have to worry about durability with either one. The Vortex 4-16 HS-T is also worth looking at.
Thanks a bunch
WildRose
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I own VX6's in both 3-18x50 and 4-24x50 and even a VX7L in 4.5-18x26. I couldn't be more pleased with any of them.
I'm soured on Vortex after 3 of 5 Vortex viper PST's would not hold zero or trac true.
I'm soured on Vortex after 3 of 5 Vortex viper PST's would not hold zero or trac true.
That's what worries me is not holding a zero with the recoil of a magnum rifle like an STW
coyotezapper
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I had one of my rifles with a Vortex HS-LR - brother of the HS-T fall over when leaned up against a truck and the windage turret was damaged and had to be sent back for repair. It did not fall on a rock but just dirt and I was surprised how easy it bent. I am hoping that was a fluke incident and does not reflect the true durability. I have not had a tracking issue with any of them yet but they are also on rifles that get minimum use so time will tell.
WildRose
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I don't think you'll be disappointed in the VX6 but I'd say dig deep and get the 50mm OBJ. That extra bit of light gathering capability is worth it's weight in gold in twilight.
