Vortex AMG Holographic sight it out! (Vortex Huey)

ascorb · Jan 13, 2017

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/razor_amg_uh-1_red_dot'

Optics planet 499.99

http://shop.opticsplanet.com/vortex...plusbox-beta&gclid=CNPK2avFv9ECFYaCswodd4EB5g

It looks like it's out now, wonder if there are any reviews anywhere. Would be a nice eotech holographic sight replacement.

Speed3 · Jan 13, 2017

I like this ALOT...someone buy one and tell me if its good lol

ascorb · Jan 13, 2017

Speed3 said:
I like this ALOT...someone buy one and tell me if its good lol

I asked Vortex if this has an auto on feature, which is very essential for home defense purposes. If it doesn't I'll be buying one or 2

outrider58 · Jan 13, 2017

Dammit!

protegeV · Jan 13, 2017

What is in these things that makes them cost so much?

I'm waiting for vortex, Aimpoint, trijicon quality for under $100. :deal:

Boom Boom · Jan 13, 2017

protegeV said:
I'm waiting for vortex, Aimpoint, trijicon quality for under $100.

Might happen the day after never.

protegeV · Jan 13, 2017

Boom Boom said:
Might happen the day after never.

I'm a cheap bastard what can I say. I can't bring myself to pay that much for something that goes on a gun.

outrider58 · Jan 13, 2017

Boom Boom said:
Might happen the day after never.

j_h_smith · Jan 13, 2017

That's one bulky sight. I'll have to see that in person before I'd commit. But some people say I should have already been committed. :innocent0

LineofSight · Jan 14, 2017

ascorb said:
I asked Vortex if this has an auto on feature, which is very essential for home defense purposes. If it doesn't I'll be buying one or 2

If not a feature on the Vortex, check out the new Hartman MH1.

If memory serves, AMG line in American made with German glass. Quality with a lifetime warranty which is nice. :thumbsup:

Cicirich · Jan 14, 2017

My EOTECH return got approved and now waiting on the check. This looks like a great replacement. I was contemplating this or the Trijicon MRO to put on top of my CZ Scorpion.

GolfR · Jan 14, 2017

I'm going to have to see one of these in person before purchasing. On he other hand the gen ii PST scopes may be a blind purchase.

rockstarr · Jan 18, 2017

protegeV said:
I'm a cheap bastard what can I say. I can't bring myself to pay that much for something that goes on a gun.

same here, the prices people pay for some of these scopes and optics Is just insane to me.

my FIL has an 1800 dollar leupold (spelling I know) scope on layaway that I just cant grasp how he deems that worth that kind of money.

especially cause the max we usually ever shoot is 200-300 yards tops

rockstarr · Jan 18, 2017

looks neat but kind of strikes me as a more expensive eo tech that has an additional feature or 2.

it wouldn't work for me though, (astigmatism)

im sure the quality is there

alucard0822 · Jan 18, 2017

rockstarr said:
same here, the prices people pay for some of these scopes and optics Is just insane to me.

my FIL has an 1800 dollar leupold (spelling I know) scope on layaway that I just cant grasp how he deems that worth that kind of money.

especially cause the max we usually ever shoot is 200-300 yards tops

Whatever you do, don't look through a good scope, learn to dial in corrections, make adjustments, or see how long it will hold 0 with storage and a few bumps, if you do, you will probably find out why they cost so much more, and will end up broke after buying one. Pretty much like asking why a good pistol costs so much when you can get a hi-point for a couple hundred, afterall they both shoot

Dirichlet · Jan 18, 2017

alucard0822 said:
Whatever you do, don't look through a good scope, learn to dial in corrections, make adjustments, or see how long it will hold 0 with storage and a few bumps, if you do, you will probably find out why they cost so much more, and will end up broke after buying one. Pretty much like asking why a good pistol costs so much when you can get a hi-point for a couple hundred, afterall they both shoot

This. You look through a high-end optic at something long range, and you'll never want to go back.

OrbitalEllipses · Jan 18, 2017

Dirichlet said:
This. You look through a high-end optic at something long range, and you'll never want to go back.

I wish I never bought my first Nightforce.

alucard0822 · Jan 18, 2017

Dirichlet said:
This. You look through a high-end optic at something long range, and you'll never want to go back.

Biggest thing I've noticed is the clarity and contrast allows you to use MUCH lower magnification, had an easier time seeing the target and keeping groups small with a buddy's stupid expensive Swarovski on 6X at 300 yards than a decent Vortex at 9x or a cheapo Barska at 20x. It does amazing things, like you can dial it in once, and thats it, no need to re-zero every time you go to the range. Can also sight it in with only a couple shots, or adjust and hit where you intend, have 1/4min clicks, want to move the group up 2" at 200, simply turn it 4 clicks, and it's spot on, doesn't move 5" up and 2" to the right like most.

As far as the Vortex AMG, would love to look through one, I really like the EoTech, and it's about as clear and free of distortion as a sight can get, field of view is awesome too, just not a fan of the grainy reticle on some, and of course the reliability issues. A holographic sight also has the somewhat magical benefit that the dot appears to be the same size at any magnification, where reflex will get bigger, so probably the best sight to use with a magnifier. If this has all the good, and none of the bad, they will sell like hotcakes, Vortex already has the best warranty around.

rockstarr · Jan 18, 2017

alucard0822 said:
Whatever you do, don't look through a good scope, learn to dial in corrections, make adjustments, or see how long it will hold 0 with storage and a few bumps, if you do, you will probably find out why they cost so much more, and will end up broke after buying one. Pretty much like asking why a good pistol costs so much when you can get a hi-point for a couple hundred, afterall they both shoot

ha, I understand the get what you pay for idea.

im more so getting at the if the use doesn't justify the means outlook.

BigSteve57 · Jan 18, 2017

alucard0822 said:
Biggest thing I've noticed is the clarity and contrast allows you to use MUCH lower magnification, had an easier time seeing the target and keeping groups small with a buddy's stupid expensive Swarovski on 6X at 300 yards than a decent Vortex at 9x or a cheapo Barska at 20x. It does amazing things, like you can dial it in once, and thats it, no need to re-zero every time you go to the range. Can also sight it in with only a couple shots, or adjust and hit where you intend, have 1/4min clicks, want to move the group up 2" at 200, simply turn it 4 clicks, and it's spot on, doesn't move 5" up and 2" to the right like most.

As far as the Vortex AMG, would love to look through one, I really like the EoTech, and it's about as clear and free of distortion as a sight can get, field of view is awesome too, just not a fan of the grainy reticle on some, and of course the reliability issues. A holographic sight also has the somewhat magical benefit that the dot appears to be the same size at any magnification, where reflex will get bigger, so probably the best sight to use with a magnifier. If this has all the good, and none of the bad, they will sell like hotcakes, Vortex already has the best warranty around.

I'll second on the clarity of optics vs. magnification. I used to think Bushnell was good until I went to Leupold Gold Ring. I used to think Leupold Gold Ring was good until I went to Zeiss Victory. I could see better & with more detail with the Zeiss at 1.6x than I could with 4-8 on my Leupold.

I know it was the same with the Swarovski as I've seen them!

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