Another fine quality Vortex Diamondback…

[Farmerj]

Vortex Customer service already responded.

Even gave me shipping labels etc so it would have cost nothing to send it back.

But I’d already shipped it FedEx in town. Fed ex ground is estimating 9/12 delivery date.

I was told “5-7 day turn around” so we’ll see.

 

[Farmerj]

Leupy VX3HD 4.5-14x40

My understanding is 1” vs 30mm tube VX3HD vs VX5HD respectfully

 

[Deleted member 20812]

My understanding is 1” vs 30mm tube VX3HD vs VX5HD respectfully

I think the three also comes in a 30 mill tube, the ones with the side focus. I could be mistaken. Mine is a 1 inch tube

 

[nhenry]

I think the three also comes in a 30 mill tube, the ones with the side focus. I could be mistaken. Mine is a 1 inch tube

You're correct.

 

[Mallardsx2]

I would have saved a lot of time and aggravation if I had started out with Leopold everything.

 

[noharleyyet]

I like 3HD with the caveat of knowing 5hd coatings are probably better, but not to my eyes. I assume, but can't seem to confirm, they have the same erector mechanism. Also like 30mm 3HD for arguably no reason other than a tad more elevation adjustment and purely subjective aesthetics. They also, to me, are easier to obtain my particular want for eye relief. And economy.

 

[pabearhunter]

Well I can't say much I have both and it is about the same for warranty work.

 

[noharleyyet]

Well I can't say much I have both and it is about the same for warranty work.

Hear that a lot but have never had an issue with Leupold that wasn't my fault. I'm sure it happens tho....

 

[EKYHunter]

No way I’d ever purchase a Vortex product. I’ve read far to many stories of these failures. To each their own though.

 

[Jbotto]

I considered replacing it with this…

But it seems it’s just a more expensive version of what I’m getting rid of then.

Veracity™ 2-10x42mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

I’d like to find something in that price range that has nothing to do with CDS or whatever the brand calls it I settle on.

Just a super basic scope for sub 400 yard hunting rifle for deer and maybe elk some day.

I think Leupold may be missing some of the market with a VX3HD without the CDS and a plain duplex reticle. But maybe that’s a lonely opinion too. If I was going the route of simple, reliable, affordable, I’d probably pick up a lightly used VX3I 3.5-10x40 duplex somewhere. I’ve been happy with a bunch of those on various rifles.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Just got a text from a friend that his vortex puked and he's sussing out a replacement. His rifle went from about 1.5 moa to not hitting paper overnight. The pro at the range told him he needed to use heavier bullets. Yeah bud, that's the problem, 20 grains of bullet...

 

[Farmerj]

There’s a $150 price difference for the VX5HD vs the VX3HD I want.

Comparing it to the shv though,…

The turrets are supposed to be much better on the night force

 

[woods89]

There’s a $150 price difference for the VX5HD vs the VX3HD I want.

Comparing it to the shv though,…

The turrets are supposed to be much better on the night force

I have a Nightforce SHV 3-10x42. It's a great little scope, and tracks and holds zero like a champ.

 

[rwc101]

I've been curious about those SWFA scopes.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

I've been curious about those SWFA scopes.

IME they are sparse on features but do what they’re told.

 

[rwc101]

IME they are sparse on features but do what they’re told.

That's about all I need.

 

[mtmuley]

IME they are sparse on features but do what they’re told.

I'm a sparse features guy. Clean reticle, no side focus for parallax just an elevation turret. I'm in the minority. mtmuley

 

[MaddH]

My nephew just sent a spotting scope back, a gen 1. Total time both directions was 10 days and they sent him a gen 2 replacement

 

[rwc101]

I'm a sparse features guy. Clean reticle, no side focus for parallax just an elevation turret. I'm in the minority. mtmuley

I think we're in the vast majority (maybe not on this site though).

 

[shannerdrake]

It seems the better the warranty, the worse the product. They have plenty of experience.

You can get a good look at a T-bone…