Vortex vs Nikon

Local24MD · Feb 7, 2016

I have an ar-10 that i need to put some optics on that for the time being will be for punching paper but may very well be hunting with it down the road. The vortex and nikon scopes are right around the same price range but the vortex does have the unlimited lifetime warranty which i like. Was thinking maybe one of the nikon ProStaffs or a vortex crossfire/diamondback. Does anyone use one of these on an ar-10 and how do you like it?

Speed3 · Feb 7, 2016

Vortex, I have 4 of them. I have a nikon also, I like the nikon better than a Leupold but not better than the vortex

Local24MD · Feb 7, 2016

Speed3 said:
Vortex, I have 4 of them. I have a nikon also, I like the nikon better than a Leupold but not better than the vortex

you have a crossfire or diamondback?

i may be looking at a get a different vortex then those 2 but i have to look more into them

steves1911 · Feb 7, 2016

My diamondback hp has better glass than my Monarch.

Maverick0313 · Feb 7, 2016

IK have the Nikon 308 scope on my Ruger 762 AR. It is outstanding.

Speed3 · Feb 7, 2016

Local24MD said:
you have a crossfire or diamondback?

i may be looking at a get a different vortex then those 2 but i have to look more into them

3 PSTs and 1 HST...I don't have experience with the crossfire or diamondback

iH8DemLibz · Feb 7, 2016

Nikon.

gutshootem · Feb 7, 2016

Vortex. Much better glass for the cash and the warranty is unbeatable.

I once sent a Nikon product back for repair and they wanted more to fix it than I paid for it.

BradMacc82 · Feb 7, 2016

W/out hesitation, Vortex.

Good glass, good tracking, outstanding warranty.

Spend a little more and go for the Viper line (HS-T variant is worth a look).

DaemonAssassin · Feb 7, 2016

Local24MD said:
I have an ar-10 that i need to put some optics on that for the time being will be for punching paper but may very well be hunting with it down the road. The vortex and nikon scopes are right around the same price range but the vortex does have the unlimited lifetime warranty which i like. Was thinking maybe one of the nikon ProStaffs or a vortex crossfire/diamondback. Does anyone use one of these on an ar-10 and how do you like it?

Local24MD said:
you have a crossfire or diamondback?

i may be looking at a get a different vortex then those 2 but i have to look more into them

Get a Vortex. I have a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 BDC. It is by far the best scope I have seen for the money. My dad compared it to his 1990's Tasco World Class 3-9x40 and swears that his next scope will be a Vortex Crossfire II for a hunting rifle.

Seagrave1963 · Feb 8, 2016

If you can't find something through an IP, try this site: http://www.samplelist.com/ViewProducts.aspx?Total=25&Recent=1

They offer "open box", "demo" and "display" scopes that are discounted.

xtreme43s10 · Feb 8, 2016

Nikon all the way. Mine have held up very well to abuse on my sluggun and muzzleloader and rifles. I have a couple vortex pst and like them. I had a diamondback and sold it, Just felt cheap.

Local24MD · Feb 9, 2016

I think I'm just going to go with a vortex mainly for the warranty. Seems like both are fairly similar. Not sure which vortex to get though. Figured I'd get a 3-9 or a 4-12, is it a better idea to get the 4-12 just for the little bit of extra magnification?

Indiana Jones · Feb 9, 2016

Burris Veracity. Same factory, same glass as Vortex, warranty covers even more believe it or not.

DaemonAssassin · Feb 9, 2016

Local24MD said:
I think I'm just going to go with a vortex mainly for the warranty. Seems like both are fairly similar. Not sure which vortex to get though. Figured I'd get a 3-9 or a 4-12, is it a better idea to get the 4-12 just for the little bit of extra magnification?

A 3-9 for hunting is perfect.

Pinecone · Feb 9, 2016

Indiana Jones said:
Burris Veracity. Same factory, same glass as Vortex, warranty covers even more believe it or not.

How can it cover more?????

Vortex is lifetime, transferable, no questions asked.

Even if you tell them you ran over it with your truck, they will fix or replace.

Stoveman · Feb 9, 2016

Pinecone said:
How can it cover more?????

Vortex is lifetime, transferable, no questions asked.

Even if you tell them you ran over it with your truck, they will fix or replace.

But do they cover it if your buddy ran over it in your truck? Or, if you ran over it in your next door neighbor's truck? What if your next door neighbor took it to your buddy's house and.... :sarcasm:

DutchV · Feb 9, 2016

The Nikon warranty says "send it in, make sure you're the original owner and that you kept the receipt, and we'll decide if we want to fix it or if you'll have to pay to get it back". That's what Lifetime means to them.

Vortex says "send it in and we'll fix it". Leupold and Burris are the same.

Indiana Jones · Feb 9, 2016

Pinecone said:
How can it cover more?????

Vortex is lifetime, transferable, no questions asked.

Even if you tell them you ran over it with your truck, they will fix or replace.

Just personal experiences that I've had in dealing with both companies. When we have things come into the shop damaged or defective and such. Burris works with us, Vortex likes to try to pass the buck.

iH8DemLibz · Feb 9, 2016

Bought a Vortex scope mount the other day.

Was surprised to see a Made In China label on the bottom of the mount.

With all the YouTube videos showing English speaking Americans building Vortex products and all.

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