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Vortex Viper 4-12x40 Scope Review By Troy Adams
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<blockquote data-quote="Ag4x4" data-source="post: 1013019" data-attributes="member: 85590"><p>Until recently, I had a Vortex Viper HS LR 6-24x50 FFP scope on my Weatherby Mark V .300 Mag. Long story short, the scope had a major malfunction while afield and cost me an opportunity at a Large Bull Elk. The scope cross hairs would rotate when the magnification was increased or decreased and the FFP / magnification failed to adjust as well. According to Vortex Customer Service, "this is not a durability issue but a major manufacturing defect..." </p><p> </p><p>Vortex is taking care of the issue by sending me a new scope however, the "VIP Warranty" did me no good when the scope failed while on an expensive, out-of-state hunt... I don't mean to come off as bashing the company. I know they have a good reputation which is why I purchased a Vortex scope. I agree with the quoted post that it seems they have some underlying Quality Control Issues!! </p><p> </p><p>I will be selling the replacement scope and purchasing a Leupold or possibly the NF SHV unit. </p><p> </p><p>I was until recently, a very big fan of Vortex and their optics. However, after this one had a major malfunction while on a hunt, I won't be putting a Vortex scope BACK on anything I own.... </p><p> </p><p>Hope this info helps inform anyone considering a Vortex optic.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ag4x4, post: 1013019, member: 85590"] Until recently, I had a Vortex Viper HS LR 6-24x50 FFP scope on my Weatherby Mark V .300 Mag. Long story short, the scope had a major malfunction while afield and cost me an opportunity at a Large Bull Elk. The scope cross hairs would rotate when the magnification was increased or decreased and the FFP / magnification failed to adjust as well. According to Vortex Customer Service, "this is not a durability issue but a major manufacturing defect..." Vortex is taking care of the issue by sending me a new scope however, the "VIP Warranty" did me no good when the scope failed while on an expensive, out-of-state hunt... I don't mean to come off as bashing the company. I know they have a good reputation which is why I purchased a Vortex scope. I agree with the quoted post that it seems they have some underlying Quality Control Issues!! I will be selling the replacement scope and purchasing a Leupold or possibly the NF SHV unit. I was until recently, a very big fan of Vortex and their optics. However, after this one had a major malfunction while on a hunt, I won't be putting a Vortex scope BACK on anything I own.... Hope this info helps inform anyone considering a Vortex optic. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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