I bet the win mag rattles that next scope apart also. Don't even put it on that gun.
The fact that you've chased this issue for 2 years tells me more than enough.
The fact that you've chased this issue for 2 years tells me more than enough.
Ended up selling the win mag, and I'm gonna sell the strike eagle and switch to Leupold most likely. I'll keep the Vortex CCO's I got, they been good, but I'm mostly done with Vortex going forward.I bet the win mag rattles that next scope apart also. Don't even put it on that gun.
The fact that you've chased this issue for 2 years tells me more than enough.
Depends on the use. Dedicated hunting scopes they are awesome
Replacement is the issue.Any pictures of groups, where it was “tack driving” and then shifted?
Are the turret screws tightened?
2+ years dealing with a scope that may not hold zero or track? Most would only wait a week or two to figure out the problem. Were you shooting it much during this time?
Did you zero, then adjust the scope up/down 5+ mil in both directions to see if it would track?
I know Vortex has a reputation by some as needing warranty work, and it’s typically from the lower end stuff, but having 7+ Razors (Gen 1, 2, 3), 3 AMG’s, 4-5 PST’s of various Gens and a 5-25Venom, I’ve yet to send one back for warranty work. These have been on AR-10’s, 260/6.5’s/6creed bolt guns and a few magnums (not the Venom) with thousands of rounds fired among them.
Maybe I’ve just been lucky, but if they were as bad as some would have you believe, they wouldn’t still be in business with repeat customers. Odds are your replacement will be fine and this may have been an anomaly.
What scope have you had on the 300 wm to shoot some good groups? Pardon if I missed something.Except on the 300WM she wouldn't hold it for even one shot. She's a tack driver when she's sighted in, yes.
100% This. This is a large reason why I spend my money on Vortex. I've done a multi-day tour of their facility, spoken with a ton of people there, and left feeling good about my decisions to buy their stuff.From what I have seen the core values at Vortex are based on solid moral and ethical business, and they have tried to bring some manufacturing back to the USA. Those are both things I can get behind at any company.
Make sure you wear a helmet, buddy of mine bought a new VX-3 and had the turret fly off and hit him in the head on the first shot.Ended up selling the win mag, and I'm gonna sell the strike eagle and switch to Leupold most likely. I'll keep the Vortex CCO's I got, they been good, but I'm mostly done with Vortex going forward.
They should put a postage paid warranty claim form in each box.