Slugger Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Hey all, Just wondering if any of you have compared Vortex riflescopes to Leopould. If so, How do the Viper and Diamondback lines compare with the vari-xII? Thanks, Slugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 TTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aksheephuntress Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 ....I guess , to make an analogy..... -you could think of it like this.... comparing Leopold and Vortex...is like trying to compare Marilyn Monroe to Jessica Simpson..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csualumni21000 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Leup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 How about Nikon Monarch? And if you're wanting to spend some big bucks, go with the Monarch Gold. I've used both the Monarch and the Leuopold VXIII, and to me the Monarch is way better glass. If you're wanting to spend a little less, check out the buckmaster or prostaff series of Nikon Scopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 thanks for your input so far guys TTT one more time, noones had any experiences with vortex rifle scopes? If I dont find anything out about them I will be looking at Nikon and Leopould Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron buck Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I have never even looked through a vortex so I have no opinion on them. But I own many Leupolds & several Nikons. I will take the Leupold VX-II or Vari-x & VX-IIIs (3-9's, 4-12s, 1.5-5s, 2,5-8s)over my nikon Monarchs(2-7s, 3-9s). But I like the Monarch better than the cheaper Leupolds. The biggest thing I disslike about Nikons is that the "sweet spot" to see through the scope is very small. If you are not right on then it is like looking through a stovepipe. Leupolds are much more forgiving in this respect. IMHO Leupolds are just plain better hunting scopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Sorry, I have a mixed bag to report. I have a Leupold scope on my rifle and on my Muzzleloader but not one of each scope to make the comparison. I have the Vortex binos 10x42 Sidewinders. I never had a better pair of binos like these. I have picked out the smallest part of a deer at a great distance using these binos. Both are made in USA. Both have great warranties. Each have fabulous clarity. Vortex is new to scopes but I have no doubt they will be great. I stuck with Leupold as I have a 30.06 Remington 700 SS and a .50 cal Remington 700ML both synthetic stocks. I just wanted to have it almost a matched pair if you will, so I did not have to make any major adjustments in my shooting style by adjusting to different equipment. I'd like to get a Vortex on my 30.30 best place to get them from is right from a RT member jayhawk: http://www.jayhawkoptics.com/ I bought my sidewinders from him at a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricF Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have no first hand knowledge on Vortex...but, through my research online about Zeiss I've found the following in regards to Leupold and Nikon: -Nikon Monarch glass is hands down brighter and clearer edge to edge than any Leupold. -Nikon Monarch is fairly equal to Zeiss in these two areas. Now these are by no means my own findings or opinions...only what I've read online. I went with Zeiss myself for my 7mm. Do a search of sniper forums and such and you can find a ton of info through 'site searches'. I talked to some USMC 'gun' guys and D'Arcy Echols' gunsmith (to verify I did it right) in regards to my scope mounting "best methods". I'm thoroughly satisfied. Good luck on the research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasDeerHunter Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 My vote is for Leupold, I have never had an issue with them and thats all I will buy. And they are American made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 My vote is for Leupold, I have never had an issue with them and thats all I will buy. And they are American made. Agreed, with everything going on in the economy I'd keep my money home with Leupold or Vortex:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 My vote is for Leupold, I have never had an issue with them and thats all I will buy. And they are American made. Just watch what you buy! Leupold is now in bed with china! I thought my range finder was made here in the USA, nope! china! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 The prices on the vortex scopes at the link Flintlock provided do look to be good prices, just don't know much about them. Guessing you would have to step up to the viper series scopes from what I am reading to be in the same class as the vxII leupold line. Think I have my mind made up on a leupold vxIII scope for my A bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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