Merlin Orr Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Saw a Vortex 1-6 today at our Carbine match. Damn.... Must get one! Great glass and a greater field of view than my Meopta - and that is saying something! Like the reticle more than the Swarovski too. Edited February 20, 2012 by Merlin Orr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 patiences sucks , But the reward will be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 How much quid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Don't know for sure. It was on Jerry Miculek's gun and he said there were only two in the US right now. I think I heard a MSRP of about $1,800.00. Probably be a substantial discount from the big retailers.... Please don't quote me on that..... Edited February 20, 2012 by Merlin Orr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyC Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Man I haven't even herd about a vortex 1-6. I need pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I did not take any don't know if they are up anywhere. Nice looking scope though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I was excited for the 1-4 FFP with capped turrets but a 1-6... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Slow down, don't get ahead of your self. the production is not even set yet, the third prototype in not even due to be ready until after next month. second focal plain bright center dot. The Glass is as good as all the Razors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I am sure it will be a great product but they are a tad slow reacting to the marker. From the sound of things (including what I was told at SHOT)we are not going to see them generally available until this time next year and by that time the 1-8x is going to be the new standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasteel Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 +1 on that observation Charles! Getting one's hands on some models Vortex offers is the biggest draw back I've seen with their products. IOR Valdada offers some great stuff in the 1-higher magnification scopes. Scott, from Liberty Optics, is of the opinion that IOR has really improved the internals of their scopes recently. Maybe give them a look? Pricey--but not as pricey as Leupold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Slow down, don't get ahead of your self. the production is not even set yet, the third prototype in not even due to be ready until after next month. second focal plain bright center dot. The Glass is as good as all the Razors The one I looked at was second focal plane with a red dot center........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Slow down, don't get ahead of your self. the production is not even set yet, the third prototype in not even due to be ready until after next month. second focal plain bright center dot. The Glass is as good as all the Razors The one I looked at was second focal plane with a red dot center........ Same one I looked at Merlin , the scope has ballistic range lines out to 500+ yards. That was the first time I had a chance to put my eyes and hands on one mounted. I bet just a day or so after I mount my own you guys will get a page full with test out past 500 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMedic Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 sadly not mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Do want, but 1800 would be pretty steep. It would have to be substantially less for me to consider it over another Swaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 sadly not mine BTW is that Jerry Miculek's rifle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Smooth grip, hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esskay Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Saw a Vortex 1-6 today at our Carbine match. Damn.... Must get one! Great glass and a greater field of view than my Meopta - and that is saying something! Like the reticle more than the Swarovski too. thanks for the report. How did the brightness of the Vortex's center dot compare to your Meopta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisva Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Is there any info like model #? Cant find any info on Vortex's web site. thanks chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Is there any info like model #? Cant find any info on Vortex's web site. thanks chris The scope we all saw on Jerry's gun is prototype #1 / non production scope prototype #2 was at the shot show. The third one may have photos up in this month or the next, Slow ? maybe But the Cool thing is that Vortex is listening to the three gun shooters and developing. Three gun guys may not be Redheaded Step Children any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisva Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks for filling in the details!! Hope they get it to market the leupold mk6 is supposed to be out someday but I like the Vortex product. chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I just got a note from Scott that the 1-6 is projected to be available by August. Not certain on final pricing. The scope will be at the NRA event this month. Jerry ran the scope in -Open Class- at SMM3G The Field of View looked large. when I get more information I will share it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimmy57 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I would be really interested in this scope. I like my 1-4 viper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) Soon so very soon. I was told that I would it. The off the record scoop is , if you have one on order, = you will be happy by the end of the month. If you wait until the end of the month to order one , you will be waiting. I will have some photos up and my first report in a few days Find me at the Pro-Am if you want a look see. I am going to try and finagle a long range demo area. Edited August 4, 2012 by AlamoShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Jamie-get the report up so i can make a decision and order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Jamie-get the report up so i can make a decision and order! Scott and Jerry have been shooting them for a few months now. I trust both of them completely. I will have my scope only a few weeks ahead of the first production delivery. Soooo, my thinking is If you can get an order in before the delivery a guy may have a chance to get one out of the first shipment. I am getting one of the Vortex Range finders too, for testing and compare it to the Leupold's RX-IV. I know the Leupold has more features , but I have found that I don't use them. and at 30% less in cost and a Dillon like warranty it may be a great tool for 3 gunners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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