At a loss...NO MORE!

[hoz53]

>>>>>>>>>>>Nightforce Comp?

 

[J.d. Popkes]

A man’s time, components, barrel life, sanity, are all far too valuable to be using any vortex product. Warranty aside. By the time you realize that you’re needing the warranty, what are you out?

 

[Texas Solo]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen rings that close to the turrets .

1" isn't too close. Especially when torqued to 14IP.

 

[Texas Solo]

A man’s time, components, barrel life, sanity, are all far too valuable to be using any vortex product. Warranty aside. By the time you realize that you’re needing the warranty, what are you out?

Agreed. But at the time I couldn't afford a NF. For $1200, the GE is a deal.

 

[Steve Donlon]

That front ring does look closer than where I would put it. I've felt tension on the windage turret knob when I have had them that close.

 

[rlporter507]

That front ring does look closer than where I would put it. I've felt tension on the windage turret knob when I have had them that close.

i have always thought the farthest the rings were apart the better to hold everything. I would move the rear ring back 2 slots and the front ring all the way forward.

 

[Fast14riot]

Sightron SIII might be a better option. I won't trust a Vortex after 3 family members had 4 vortex scopes fail. Sure, they fix/replace it, but I know more people who used the warranty than any other brand combined.

Glad you got it figured out. Sucks about the scope though.

 

[charlie b]

I've only had two Vortex, Viper PST and Diamondback. Both work well, even if not the best of images. Tracking is a little off but not enough to bother me (I am not much of a knob turner). They repeat well enough that I can dial in ranges. I'd easily take a GE if my budget didn't allow something better.

 

[338 Mollett]

Ring here ring there jeez you guys' would be critical of the way a guy uses a condom !!! OH ! Buy the way , have your new scope shipped to a friends house, worked for me !! Ralph out !!

 

[muleystalker]

No, no, & no. Screws were torqued to 14 IP. Scope has been on rifle for 1 year without issue.View attachment 1696928

Yeh I didn't think it was your problem, I was just referring to JFrank's statement, it brought it too mind and thought I would throw it out there and maybe help someone else avoid some trouble. I know a lot of people fail to read instructions sometimes. On a side note though why didn't you move your front ring forward an inch or more? One reason to have them spread out as much as possible is they support the scope better and if your rifle falls and impacts something there I less chance of bending the tube.

 

[JFrank]

Man I’m a fool for ever getting involved in this thread even the slightest, helping people just isn’t worth the hassle of getting it thrown back in your face.
It’s the very reason several members just won’t post any further.


FTS

 

[Old Navy]

The ocular assemble on my GE came loose. I sent it in. They repaired it. It lasted a couple years and came loose again. They sent me a new one that was noticeable harder to turn. I only kept it a short time and sold it. Good service.

 

[jpjulian]

Glad you got it figured out and the new range didn't bite you in the ass.

 

[muleystalker]

Man I’m a fool for ever getting involved in this thread even the slightest, helping people just isn’t worth the hassle of getting it thrown back in your face.
It’s the very reason several members just won’t post any further.


FTS

I hope you didn't take my post the wrong way, I agreed with your post and it brought to mind what I had read in Vortex's instructions and what I have seen happen with placing rings too close to the turret. I thought it might help someone avoid some trouble in the future.

Dave

 

[danny]

Well, I told you it wasn't wind.
And I told you I checked my dope prior to shooting.
Turns out, I'm not crazy!

At 100yds this AM, I missed a 24" piece of paper...twice.

Went to 25yds. Hit paper was low left. Dope settings were for 100yds .

Tried to zero at 25yds but it ain't happening. Scope isn't holding zero. It moves with every shot.

So there it is. Now to tell Mama I'm buying a new scope.
Wish me luck.

Your mother might not allow you to buy a new scope???

Danny

 

[AlNyhus]

Stretching the wheelbase out between the rings always pays dividends.

 

[FNSafari]

Well, I told you it wasn't wind.
And I told you I checked my dope prior to shooting.
Turns out, I'm not crazy!

At 100yds this AM, I missed a 24" piece of paper...twice.

Went to 25yds. Hit paper was low left. Dope settings were for 100yds .

Tried to zero at 25yds but it ain't happening. Scope isn't holding zero. It moves with every shot.

So there it is. Now to tell Mama I'm buying a new scope.
Wish me luck.

Buy once, cry once!

 

[Scalloper]

Cool you got it figured out.
But, remember, it started with a great group at 100, then 'all over the place' at 500.

Sounds like the scope went bad between the 100 yard group and the shooting at 500 yards.

I would guess that he strained it by shooting out to 500 yds. That would void the warranty

 

[ISS]

Simple answer: use the lifetime warranty. I have four Vortex scopes, some over ten years old. Zero issues ever. They have all held zero. Two of them made trips to RSA. Considering the care airlines use, I'm good with them.

 

[Dgd6mm]

I have 3 Vortex scopes. 1 6-24 PST gen1. Holds zero and is repeatable. 1 4-16 PST. Holds zero and is repeatable. Between pdogs and banging steel they've been used a lot with a lot of turret turning. 1 VGE that is used for 600 and 1000 yard f class. No issues with it....tracks perfectly. Haven't had to use the warranty but if the need arrives, I will.