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Anyone else swap scopes?
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<blockquote data-quote="Teri Anne" data-source="post: 2763736" data-attributes="member: 118816"><p>I am a big fan of Vortex scopes but do have to admit that their economy scopes for the most part do not have the best glass. To be truthful some of the more expensive ones are a bit lacking in clarity. I have also found this to be true for just about any and all manufacturers. They all have their price leaders which usually lead to an early demise and entry into the nearest landfill when they fail to meet expectations. I have also found that many of the higher priced scopes from the major brands sometimes fall short of what their price tags dictate that they should be. Always look through the scope prior to purchase. Always adjust the eye piece of the scope to make the reticle appear dark and sharp. If it is not adjusted properly no scope will appear to have good clarity. There have been several people who had no idea that the scope could be adjusted to their eye for clarity. I found this especially true when working at Cabelas. When someone would complain about clarity I would have them look through it and out one of the windows in the front against the sky, white or blue never gray or angry. then adjust the eyepiece until the reticle was clear, black and prominent. Usually took care of the clarity complaint. There is also the factor of the individual eyes. If you can't tell the difference between a $600 scope and a $1200 scope you might as well buy the $600 since with your eyes the extra cost is not going to do you any good. Anyway, buy the best glass you can afford for the type of shooting you are going to be doing. Most times you get what you pay for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Teri Anne, post: 2763736, member: 118816"] I am a big fan of Vortex scopes but do have to admit that their economy scopes for the most part do not have the best glass. To be truthful some of the more expensive ones are a bit lacking in clarity. I have also found this to be true for just about any and all manufacturers. They all have their price leaders which usually lead to an early demise and entry into the nearest landfill when they fail to meet expectations. I have also found that many of the higher priced scopes from the major brands sometimes fall short of what their price tags dictate that they should be. Always look through the scope prior to purchase. Always adjust the eye piece of the scope to make the reticle appear dark and sharp. If it is not adjusted properly no scope will appear to have good clarity. There have been several people who had no idea that the scope could be adjusted to their eye for clarity. I found this especially true when working at Cabelas. When someone would complain about clarity I would have them look through it and out one of the windows in the front against the sky, white or blue never gray or angry. then adjust the eyepiece until the reticle was clear, black and prominent. Usually took care of the clarity complaint. There is also the factor of the individual eyes. If you can't tell the difference between a $600 scope and a $1200 scope you might as well buy the $600 since with your eyes the extra cost is not going to do you any good. Anyway, buy the best glass you can afford for the type of shooting you are going to be doing. Most times you get what you pay for. [/QUOTE]
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