Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot
I got my scope in yesterday. Very pleasantly surprised too, as my original shipping statement indicated I would have it on 4/02. Super fast shipping on a really nice scope.
The deal that is currently going on for $100 off, is something that people need to take advantage of for sure!! I am really happy with this one, and may even be getting another one for the rifle I am building for my girlfriend. I didn't get the zero shims, but it doesn't matter to me, as I have never had a zero stop in my life. I am always looking at my turrets anyways, so it isn't a big deal at all.
The glass is really clear, magnification range is very nice, side focus is nice and tight, turrets are super nice with a good bit of tension on the knobs and good solid clicks. The size of the scope is nice too. The 44mm objective fits perfectly on my rifle with my current setup.
I took it out yesterday afternoon for some pdog elimination. I had multiple targets, ranging from 75 yards to 475 yards. The wind was a bit of a challenge coming down the ridge to the open areas where the pdogs where hanging out. Best shot of the day was a dog that was standing up nice and tall (according to the Leica 1200) at 427 yards. I dialed up 1.5Mils, held off just over 1Mil for the wind. As I was about to pull the trigger, he decided to lay down on the mound, but still left me with being able to see most of his head and part of his back.
My buddy called a calm time for the wind, and I let it fly. The bullet scored a direct hit in the neck, and he stayed down for the full count. It was the farthest hit of the day. It was definitely nice to see that the scope performed so well. I ran the turret out for every shot, and back to zero. The scope is super repeatable, really clear, nice and light, and looks really good too!! I couldn't be happier with my purchase!!
DK