Vortex Optics?

October 18, 2020, 04:25 PM

IntrepidTraveler

Well, my latest rifle is a Tikka T3x TAC AI in 6.5 Creedmoor. I bought it to be a tack driver (at my skill level). I did a fair amount of research and decided on the Vortex Razor Gen 2 4.5-27x56. Reading this thread makes me re-think my choice, but dang it, I really like the scope. I've only got 60 rounds down the barrel, so can't speak to long term durability, but I'm shooting dime size groups at 100 yards.

At the price point I was looking at, this Vortex seemed to fit the bill quite well. No complaints so far.

Caveat: I'm not an expert. Fritz and NikonUser are much more well versed and experienced than me (by many orders of magnitude), and perhaps most on this forum.

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October 18, 2020, 08:14 PM

IndianaBoy

quote:
Originally posted by IntrepidTraveler:
Well, my latest rifle is a Tikka T3x TAC AI in 6.5 Creedmoor. I bought it to be a tack driver (at my skill level). I did a fair amount of research and decided on the Vortex Razor Gen 2 4.5-27x56. Reading this thread makes me re-think my choice, but dang it, I really like the scope. I've only got 60 rounds down the barrel, so can't speak to long term durability, but I'm shooting dime size groups at 100 yards.

At the price point I was looking at, this Vortex seemed to fit the bill quite well. No complaints so far.

Caveat: I'm not an expert. Fritz and NikonUser are much more well versed and experienced than me (by many orders of magnitude), and perhaps most on this forum.

You did well.

The naysayers bought $250 Chinese scopes and expected a Nightforce.

The Phillipino, Japanese and American optics are great.

October 18, 2020, 08:16 PM

IndianaBoy

I was an early 1-6 razor adopter.

First optic I ever owned that did everything it was supposed to do, all the time

It replaced an ACOG with poor tracking and a wandering zero.

October 19, 2020, 07:05 AM

19tass

I have Venoms on a Ruger MKIV and a RR LAR-15. Both have given me good service, with no problems.

October 19, 2020, 08:51 AM

redlickranch

I prefer Leupold same lifetime warranty, but odds are you may never need it.

Most of their optics are made in China. I had one of their red dots on an AR and the mount would come loose after a few mags.

October 19, 2020, 02:31 PM

NavyAgShooter

quote:
Well, my latest rifle is a Tikka T3x TAC AI in 6.5 Creedmoor. I bought it to be a tack driver (at my skill level). I did a fair amount of research and decided on the Vortex Razor Gen 2 4.5-27x56. R

I have that same combination, but I haven't mounted the scope yet. Did you use a scope base with built in elevation? I was thinking a 22moa base from Badger would work very nicely.

October 19, 2020, 06:46 PM

PrinceAliFabulousHe

I have a Vortex Spitfire 1x prism scope and it's ok as a range toy. Part of me wishes I'd bought an EOTech.

October 19, 2020, 07:05 PM

IntrepidTraveler

quote:
Originally posted by NavyAgShooter:
quote:
Well, my latest rifle is a Tikka T3x TAC AI in 6.5 Creedmoor. I bought it to be a tack driver (at my skill level). I did a fair amount of research and decided on the Vortex Razor Gen 2 4.5-27x56. R

I have that same combination, but I haven't mounted the scope yet. Did you use a scope base with built in elevation? I was thinking a 22moa base from Badger would work very nicely.

Spuhr SP4602. Has 20MOA built in. Easy peasy mount, it's a one-piece thing, not two separate scope rings. I'm really impressed with it.

October 19, 2020, 08:47 PM

sigfreund

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Originally posted by IntrepidTraveler:
Spuhr SP4602.

Talk about great minds and all that: That was my choice for my 6.5 CM T3x Tac A1 as well.

October 21, 2020, 07:09 PM

IntrepidTraveler

Dang, I'm in good company! I'm worshipping at the feet of the gods!