Vortex PST, first impressions

[Guy Miner]

Well. Interesting. After 40 years of using mostly Leupold scopes, I find myself the owner of a Vortex 6-24x long range scope. I've used $2500 scopes, and I have to admit that the Vortex, at a fraction of that price, seems to be quite the scope.

I'll contribute more as I spend more range time with it, but here's a video link about the scope for now:

http://www.vortexoptics.com/video/viper_pst_riflescope

Guy

 

[ACLakey]

I am a fan of the Vortex Vipers I own. Running two 4x12 and the turret are very consistent. I put a 2x7 on my 30-06 with the bdc reticle and it is a perfect match.

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[DrMike]

I've owned one PST, though I've shot quite a few rifles topped with these scopes. They are a bargain--very clear glass. One could do much worse than a Vortex PST.

 

[Thebear_78]

I've been looking at the viper PST FFP 5-20 as a possibility for my DPMS Panther LR308. I like the trijicon that's on it now but with only 45 Moa of adjustment it won't adjust out to 1k. I think it might get there with the 260 upper in going to build.

I know the razor has a bunch of adjudtment like 125 Moa. How does the PST stack up with the razor

 

[truck driver]

Not a PST but the new Diamond Back HP 3-12X42 has been working well on my 35 Whelen. I like the larger turrets and positive adjustments.

 

[Vince]

I'll be interested in what your thoughts are regarding that scope after you have some time behind it.
I'm wondering about the repeatability and reliability.

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[Osprey78]

Vortex will be on top of my next rifle...whenever that it is. I love them. The warranty is basically the same as Leupold...no questions asked.

I was seriously considering the Viper HS-T 4-16x44 for my .308 that I sold... :-(

 

[Teknys]

I've own / owned 6 scopes in Viper series. Happy with them. Still have 4. Used CS once and they were extremely helpful.
A lot is scope for the money.

 

[Guy Miner]

I'll be interested in what your thoughts are regarding that scope after you have some time behind it.
I'm wondering about the repeatability and reliability.

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Me too Vince.

Pretty confirmed Leupold fan & user for 40 years now, but... Dang, this sure seems like a nice scope. More later, after more range time....

Guy

 

[sask boy]

Looking forward to your report Guy. There sure seems to be some very good glass out there at a decent prices.
I would like to try that new cheaper line of Nightforce. They still are not real cheap but for a Nightforce they are reasonable.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[Thebear_78]

That Nightforce SVH line are really nice glass. I originally had one on my LR308, but they don't have exposed turrets. They are capped turrets and I was looking for something I could dial in without risking losing caps. I had a Nightforce NFX 5-22x56 for a while and got used to exposed turrets on target/tactical rifles.

It was great glass though.

One of my buddies swears by the razor HD vortex scopes. He has a pair of them on sako TRGs in 308 and 338 lapua and does s lot of shooting out to 1k. His recommendation means a lot to me. It sounds like guy is seeing the same kind of value in the PST line.

 

[DrMike]

The Razor is an excellent scope that will compare quite favourably with the finest European glass.

 

[lcq]

first class scope at a bargain price. same bullet proof warranty as Leupold. what is not to like

 

[RiverRider]

My reservations on Vortex are based on the question of their longevity as a company. They have nothing invested in manufacturing, everything is outsourced as far as physical product goes, so it leaves me wondering whether they'll build a reputation and coast on it and then bleed it dry and fade away. If they do that, then the warranty will be worthless. I know all manufacturers outsource to some extent but I am more confident that Leopold & Stevens is here for the long haul just like Zeiss, Swarovski, and others that have been around since Lincoln was a private.

 

[Guy Miner]

RiverRider, I understand exactly what you're saying.

Dad spoiled me rotten as a kid, with the gift of a 3-9 Leupold back in the mid 1970's. I still have that scope and it still works just fine. Since then, most of my scopes have been by Leupold, and I intend to keep it that way.

The Vortex was a completely unexpected addition to my optics, and I'm enjoying working with it. Surely seems to be of good quality, but yes, that's a good question. Will the company be around in 40 years to repair or replace it like Leupold has been?

Guy

 

[RiverRider]

Time will tell, Guy. I may go ahead and try one one of these days anyway.

 

[Guy Miner]

Heck, I sure don't plan on making it another 40 years...

 

[Vince]

Heck, I sure don't plan on making it another 40 years...

My Momma didn't plan on making it to 94 but she is still ticking like a Timex.

You never know the day or the hour. Live like you're thirty. Some common sense but still young enough to have fun.

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[Thebear_78]

Guy- Now that you've had it for a while, any new observations? Still like it?


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[Guy Miner]

Yes I do. Good clear optics. Reliable adjustments. Can't fault it in the least.

Good scope. I'm no gee-whiz scope expert, but this thing does a fine job, at what seems to be a good price.

It's not my favorite "type" of scope, so maybe that's why I can't get all crazy-enthusiastic about it. Never have been a real fan of these larger "tactical" type scopes, which is pretty funny considering my background in precision shooting... But this scope does a fine job.

I get a lot more excited about things like the lightweight, fixed 2.5x or low powered 1.5-5x scopes... Or the 6x fixed power Leupold... Sorry, personal prejudice on my part.

Regards, Guy