90% of the performance, half the price?

[bigg_sexy1]

Originally Posted by ScottBerish

Vortex Viper continues to get overlooked but if the reticles and features of the scope appeal to you, then they are an easy choice. 90% of the performance of the best for a third or fourth the price!!

I have been using a Vortex Viper 6.5-20X50 since last September and continue to be impressed with this scope. The turrets have been reliable and repeatable, and the optical clarity is great... I would compare it to Leupold (I use both on a regular basis). For the money I do not think that you can go wrong, and I am definately looking forward to seeing their Tactical line when it is released.

[huntingaddict]

Originally Posted by bwaites

Two days ago I sent a PM to Jon with some questions and explanation of what I was doing.

So far I have received neither an aknowledgement or reply. I had decided that I would give his XP5 a shot, but the lack of response worries me about future issues if I have problems. I like little guys who work hard to beat the big guys, and I thought this was a good chance to get a new scope off the mark, but now I'm not so sure!!

Bill

I would definitely give them a shot. I don't see a PM on a board as really an "official" way to contact someone. I have dealt with him by phone and email and he has been very responsive. I bought a scope and didn't care for it and they were very responsive about taking it back. I am getting ready to order another one now and will really try to find it there because of the great experience I had with them in the past. Great folks.

Tom

[300R]

well i just thought i would throw in the burris xtr, i have seen the 6-24x50 on a few sites for under $1000,i did a side by side with my nightforce and as for glass there was nothing much in it to my eyes.Tracked well, has enough elevation build quality isnt NF.Lifetime warranty though.....

[blipelt]

300R do the XTR's still have 1moa clicks. Just a little to much adjustment for me. If they had a 1/4moa click option I think they would be more popular.


Brent

[Topshot]

I bought a Clearidge scope off Jon,

It arrived on my door step down here in Australia about 4 days after I paid for it. Man was I impressed with their service. They must have shares in the airline.....LoL

As for the Clearidge scope, it is a very impressive bit of glass. I have a NF NXS on my .338 Edge and Burris and Leupold scopes on my other rifles. I can tell you that the Nightforce NXS, will be staying right where it is, but the Burris and Leupold scopes will be replaced with Clearidge scopes as soon as possible.

[tmmcampbell]

I was looking on TOZ web page. It list the clearidge ultra xp5 2.5-12x42 with 90 moa total adjustment. The 4.5-22.5x50 only has 48 moa total adjustment. Is this accurate? Do you give up total adjustment for magnification? Does the clearidge have a zero stop or do you have to look to set to zero? How can you tell how many rotations are made on the target knobs? Is each one marked? Sorry for the many questions but need to know. Thanks

[CS GunWorks]

I would also recommend looking at the IOR fixed 16x if you do not mind a fixed power scope. The Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14x40mm LR/T is also a very good way to go for under a 1k. I use two of them and have been very happy with them.

Mike @ CST