Shooting my 375 Ruger today, standing off hand; Vortex Diamondback 2-8 reticle was canted 15* left after a 3 rnd string. I've shot it off the bench previously, but never in a sled, always recoiling against my shoulder. A $400 scope shouldn't fail after 40rnds 30-06(previously mounted rifle) and 60 rnds of 375. I was going to use this rifle to hunt next week but not now. I have a SPARC that the dot came on sporadically. Replaced, but don't trust it. Vortex binos haven't failed yet. I'll send this Diamondback away for a replacement that will arrive after the season is done. At this price point the scope should function. I'm not expecting incredible performance, just functional.
No more Vortex for me
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Gypsytrain
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- Alberta / BC
Take advantage of the vortex life time guarantee. If it fails a second time send them a letter and get an upgrade.
Crossfire is cheaper. Like I said, $400 should function.
Yes, sent the email already. Will mail it Monday. I will remount the new one and wring it out before the spring.
Well, they can tell me that then. I'm no "Dirty Barry" tester, but my $400 didn't seem to bother them. Maybe this is a challenge. If I am able to keep destroying these at the range shooting without a sled Vortex is free to upgrade for me. I have a Leo VX3 on a CZ 375 that's 2lbs heavier so a bit less recoil, but that is a beautiful pairing so I'll leave it together. The BDC reticle and very long/flexible eye relief of the Vortex is nice if it stays together.
DealersAdvocate
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- Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Let us know how it works out. I'm mounting a vortex (pst) on a .375 in the next month or so; I will report back.
I'll admit that a few years ago I jumped on the Vortex bandwagon but it sure didn't take me long to jump off of it. A person really has to wonder how a company can keep replacing defective scopes on a scale that they do and still stay afloat. The only logical answer is that there $250 scopes must only cost $50 to produce and there $400 scopes maybe $100 and then there $1000 line is prob in all reality a $300 to $400 optic.
I'm curious if the Vortex warranty is honored internationally.
I've heard stories of guys with Leupold scopes that were mail order purchased out of the states before 9/11 when the border was friendly that now get no warranty support here in Canada. These days, with the internet its easier to find good scopes in Canada but that was not the case in the 90s and the good stuff was hard to find here.
Now that politics has locked down the border its more difficult to get these US purchased scopes repaired here in Canada and the consumer is left in the cold with a $2000 scope.
This totally sucks as a Canadian because these scopes where purchased in the US because they were poorly marketed by the distributor here in Canada at the time, so its really their own fault they didn't make the sale here, in my opinion and they should own up to that.
Leupold claims a life time warranty too, but I'm just saying they have loop holes that screw the unwitting consumer in certain situations.
Buyer beware kinda thing.
I just hope Vortex isn't playing the same game.
I've heard stories of guys with Leupold scopes that were mail order purchased out of the states before 9/11 when the border was friendly that now get no warranty support here in Canada. These days, with the internet its easier to find good scopes in Canada but that was not the case in the 90s and the good stuff was hard to find here.
Now that politics has locked down the border its more difficult to get these US purchased scopes repaired here in Canada and the consumer is left in the cold with a $2000 scope.
This totally sucks as a Canadian because these scopes where purchased in the US because they were poorly marketed by the distributor here in Canada at the time, so its really their own fault they didn't make the sale here, in my opinion and they should own up to that.
Leupold claims a life time warranty too, but I'm just saying they have loop holes that screw the unwitting consumer in certain situations.
Buyer beware kinda thing.
I just hope Vortex isn't playing the same game.
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mastermind
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- SW Ontario
I had a scope fully replaced by Leupold through Korth recently that was purchased from Prophet River. They import from the US and according to Leupold and the distributor are not an authorized Leupold dealer in Canada. With the same comment they said "but don't worry, we'll take care of you". They don't even ask for proof of purchase so maybe things changed, but Leupold covers their products regardless where purchased.
nowarningshot
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Unlike Mastermind above, i had two Leupold scopes need repair and got treated very rudely by Korth. A permit from Ottawa, mailed both ways on my dime to Portland, and i swear Leupold did not even look at them. Their comment on the lower end scope that would not adjust windage, buy Leupold windage adjustable bases.
I have sold all my Leupold, except the VX3 that is on my stainless 375 Rum. That only for cosmetic reasons. I do not, and never will again use Leupold.
Have put a few Vortex scopes on rifles, so far, so good.
BigUglyMan
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That sucks. Who does the warranty for Vortex? Are they repaired in Canada or the US?
You didn't buy a $400 scope. You bought the equivalent of a $100 Tasco and paid $400 for it. For $400 you could have put a bushnell elite that are tested and consistently hold up to the recoil. Unless you go over $1000 price point I would buy Leupold over Vortex any day.
You're on the right track but are probably greatly over estimating their cost to produce.. especially the models made in China & Philippines
