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Rifle Scopes Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

Re: Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

there's a tactical scope on the horizon but details have been hush hush
 
Re: Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

Maybe Scott @ Liberty Optics will chime in with an update on the new Vortex Tactical.

He, as well as others that viewed the prototype at SHOT a couple months ago were very complimentary. Back then, I got the impression it was going to be introduced around mid-year, or perhaps just before. I'm waiting as well.

Scott... you there? Any news?


 
Re: Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

I got recent assurance the Razor Tactical scope is on track for June/July release, no problem. The Viper series wil have mildot reticles in the long range scopes come May.

Scott

 
Re: Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

jeffersonv,

Vortex is slowly introducing a Razor series of products. One of these is the Razor Tactical scope... another is the Razor HD Spotting Scope Doug mentions above.

The spotter is a new high end product Vortex is trying to position to play with the big boys. The Spotting Scope is just being introduced a few months before the Tactical Scope.

Clear as mud, eh!
 
Re: Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

That Vortex Razor spotting scope sounds very nice. I am comparing to the Kowa TSN663 ED.
 
Re: Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

I was also told they're introducing a new true 1-4x at the NRA convention. I'm keeping an eye out for this one.
 
Re: Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

Here is the most recent update from Vortex on in the works delivery dates:

<span style="font-weight: bold">Riflescopes </span>
Now Available
Viper 6.5-20x50 BDC – 30mm Tube


Now Available
Viper 6.5-20x50 Mil-Dot – 30mm Tube


Now Available
Viper 6.5-20x44 Mil-Dot – 30mm Tube


Now Available
Diamondback 4-12x40 AO BDC


Now Available
Diamondback 4-12x40 AO V-Plex


Now Available
Diamondback 2-7x32 V-Plex RIMFIRE


May
Crossfire 8-32x50 AO Fine Plex Illuminated – 30mm Tube


May
Crossfire 4-16x50 AO V-Plex Wide Illuminated – 30mm Tube


May
Crossfire 4-16x50 AO V-Plex Wide – 30mm Tube


May
Crossfire 4-16x50 AO Mil-Dot Illuminated – 30mm Tube, Tall Turrets


May
Crossfire 6-24x50 AO Mil-Dot Illuminated – 30mm Tube, Tall Turrets


May
Crossfire 6x40 V-Plex


May
Crossfire 4x32 V-Plex RIMFIRE


May
Crossfire 2-7x32 V-Plex RIMFIRE


May
Crossfire 3x32 Illuminated CROSSBOW


Update
As the new Illuminated Crossfire 6-24x50 Mil-Dot with a 30mm tube is almost here, Vortex has discontinued the current Crossfire 6-24x50 Mil-Dot with a 1-inch tube.


<span style="font-weight: bold">Binoculars and Accessories</span>

May
Kaibab 15x56


Now Available
Viper 10x32, 8x32, 6x32


May
Diamondback 12x50, 10x50, 8.5x50, 10x42, 8x42, 9x36, 7x36, 10x28, 8x28


July
Raptor 8.5x32, 6.5x32


Now Available
Crossfire 10x32, 8x32


<span style="font-weight: bold">Spotting Scopes and Accessories </span>

May
Razor 20-60x85 HD


May
Razor 30x WA Eyepiece


May
Razor Digital Camera Adapter


<span style="font-weight: bold">Tripods </span>
Arrival Status
Model

Now Available
Micro-Fluid Head RC-128


Now Available
Grip Action Head RC-322


Now Available
Dakota Tripod Kit


Now Available
Escape Monopod


Thanks again for your continued support


 
Re: Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: koolnhard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">illuminated reticles on the tactical scopes? </div></div>

Yes, illuminated FFP reticles, both mil and MOA based...

Scott

 
Re: Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gr8fuldoug</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is the most recent update from Vortex on in the works delivery dates:

<span style="font-weight: bold">Riflescopes </span>
Now Available
Viper 6.5-20x50 BDC – 30mm Tube


Now Available
Viper 6.5-20x50 Mil-Dot – 30mm Tube


Now Available
Viper 6.5-20x44 Mil-Dot – 30mm Tube


Now Available
Diamondback 4-12x40 AO BDC


Now Available
Diamondback 4-12x40 AO V-Plex


Now Available
Diamondback 2-7x32 V-Plex RIMFIRE


May
Crossfire 8-32x50 AO Fine Plex Illuminated – 30mm Tube


May
Crossfire 4-16x50 AO V-Plex Wide Illuminated – 30mm Tube


May
Crossfire 4-16x50 AO V-Plex Wide – 30mm Tube


May
Crossfire 4-16x50 AO Mil-Dot Illuminated – 30mm Tube, Tall Turrets


May
Crossfire 6-24x50 AO Mil-Dot Illuminated – 30mm Tube, Tall Turrets


May
Crossfire 6x40 V-Plex


May
Crossfire 4x32 V-Plex RIMFIRE


May
Crossfire 2-7x32 V-Plex RIMFIRE


May
Crossfire 3x32 Illuminated CROSSBOW


Update
As the new Illuminated Crossfire 6-24x50 Mil-Dot with a 30mm tube is almost here, Vortex has discontinued the current Crossfire 6-24x50 Mil-Dot with a 1-inch tube.


<span style="font-weight: bold">Binoculars and Accessories</span>

May
Kaibab 15x56


Now Available
Viper 10x32, 8x32, 6x32


May
Diamondback 12x50, 10x50, 8.5x50, 10x42, 8x42, 9x36, 7x36, 10x28, 8x28


July
Raptor 8.5x32, 6.5x32


Now Available
Crossfire 10x32, 8x32


<span style="font-weight: bold">Spotting Scopes and Accessories </span>

May
Razor 20-60x85 HD


May
Razor 30x WA Eyepiece


May
Razor Digital Camera Adapter


<span style="font-weight: bold">Tripods </span>
Arrival Status
Model

Now Available
Micro-Fluid Head RC-128


Now Available
Grip Action Head RC-322


Now Available
Dakota Tripod Kit


Now Available
Escape Monopod


Thanks again for your continued support


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What happened to the 1-4?
 
Re: Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

I'm watching for 1-4 and 1.5-6 scopes. preferably mil/mil. I'm thrilled with my current vortex viper and wouldn't hesitate to pick another if they make something that fits my needs.
 
Re: Vortex Optics... Any new models due?

Having been in this industry the better part of my life I have learned to not guesstimate release dates. The list I posted were from a firm announcement from Vortex and is a realistic projection. Until they get confirmation on the other products in the pipeline any expected date of delivery would be ify at best.
Looking over some recent and not so recent "projected delivery dates" in the industry...
Leica's Riflescopes and Spotting Scopes
Swarovski's new EL line
Nikon's new EDG Spotting Scopes
Some of these items we have been waiting a couple of years for since they were "on the way".

<span style="font-weight: bold">Updated info:</span>
Coming (but no definitive arrival date):

<span style="font-weight: bold">1-4x24</span> - First Focal Plane, illuminated, 30mm tube, true 1X magnification, unique combination of CQB & ranging reticles - $1K +

<span style="font-weight: bold">5-20x50</span> - First Focal Plane, illuminated, 35mm tube, built-in zero stop, >100 MOA travel, MOA/MOA and Mil/Mil versions - $1.5K+

These 2 models will be released later this year with more models to come in 2010.
As I mentioned above, if all goes well these'll be released (or at least announced) in the next few months, however, experiance says to expect a later release date and be happy when they come before you expect them to.

As soon as we get some realistic "firm" delivery info from Vortex we will let you know. Until then it's really guess work.