Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6

[bonesurf]

http://swfa.com/Vortex-1-6x24-Strike-Eagle-Rifle-Scope-P79101.aspx

Anyone got any info? Source? Looks a lot like the PA scope


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[2shotjoe]

Pa? This a joke?

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[bonesurf]

Well let's see...price point is super close. Same mag. Tube setup looks similar....I mean obviously this is a budget set up vs their Razor HD but is it worth the say 50-70 more than the PA? As a "budget" offering


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[Dinosaur Jr]

I think that it is new to the Vortex line-up. I'm considering replacing my Burris AR536 with it.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/01/foghorn/vortex-introduces-1-6x24-strike-eagle-400ish/

vs. the PA? Vortex lifetime, transferable, "no questions asked" unconditional warranty vs. PA three-year warranty. Plus the ergonomics look better on the Vortex...

$330 vs $250...the Vortex is more, however, I see more value that corresponds to the extra $80.

[2shotjoe]

I'm sold, right price for me.

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[glock17_1986]

I dont see anything wrong with it. Prob made in the same factory. The thing im wondering is how well this will do considering everyone seems to really like PA acss

[09cs]

Vortex lifetime, transferable, "no questions asked" unconditional warranty

That right there

[lumwilliam]

Primary Arms 1-6x ACSS owner POV

http://swfa.com/Vortex-1-6x24-Strike...pe-P79101.aspx

Anyone got any info? Source? Looks a lot like the PA scope


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Hi Bonesurf. I recently purchased the PA 1-6ACSS. There are some great things about it, but also some things I haven't been too happy with.

1. Glass. I saw a guy with a vortex 1-6 out at the range a month or so before I purchased mine and got to look through his glass. It's tough to compare two scopes when viewed 45 days apart, but I feel like his glass was a little clearer than mine is. I'm always out on the range at dusk, shooting at a target 150 yards away, and the Vortex seemed to provide a slightly clearer picture.

Also, there is a slight haziness around the edge of the Primary Arms 1-6 glass. I didn't pay attention to see if the vortex had this as well. If it doesn't, then I think the vortex glass is definitely worth the additional $80.

2. Weight. The PA scope is a brick, but I think the vortex is even heavier? I bought ithe PA thinking it would also be good for red dot fun close up, but at 16.6 ouces, it is HEAVY. I read that the vortex is an ounce MORE than that??

3. Illumination & Battery. I took my PA out 4 or 5 times between July and December when it lost its illumination. Primary Arms told me that battery life is less than 100 hours??? My mistake could be that I cleaned my gun with the scope still attached. I didn't do anything crazy, or bang it around, but afterwards, it wasn't lighting up. I changed batteries and it worked again, but went out on me again this week. Something's wrong with it. Anyway, find out if the Vortex beats >100 hours of battery life. Not sure if the Vortex would be a little sturdier when bumped around, but I feel like my PA is delicate.


4. ACSS: Primary Arms "advanced combined sighting system". You basically get leads, drops and measurements to size up the average man's shoulder width at different distances. This is cool. For me though, punching paper at 150 yards, it's just a bunch of extra stuff blocking my view. No running targets for me. No 5'10" guy moving from 200 to 300 yard that I need to sight in on...and if there were ever a chance of that, I think I'd quickly spring for a trijicon. I'll stay positive for now and hope that someday I'll make use of these features. If you don't think you will, then the ACSS might not be for you.

Another issue with the reticle: When I was out at the range with the illumination malfunctioning, I would lose the reticle in even the slightest shadow. It's really tiny and grey.

So there are pros and cons. Good luck!

[bonesurf]

Oh I got a gen 1 and 2 PA. Just love the 1-6 in general. Wondering if this is good for a slight upgrade and maybe for my other .223 guns. Agree about the general impressions of the PA. This vortex tho won't be like the razor I'm sure


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[postal]

The vortex wont be like a Razor, unless you pay for a Razor. Razors have considerably better glass- and you pay for it.

I think in this case, the Razor compared to the cheap vortex, is the same comparison of the cheap vortex to the pa.

You're fooling yourself and believing one persons hype about his products NO ONE ANYWHERE seems to respect except gullible people here on Calguns...

Oh wait... that one time at Snipers Hide Cup... there were TONS of people using pa 'tactical' scopes with the A#SS reticle.... and STOMPED all the competition....

Only in dmitris dreams..... No pa ever used in SHC.... Vortex can be seen out there....

[bonesurf]

The vortex wont be like a Razor, unless you pay for a Razor. Razors have considerably better glass- and you pay for it.

I think in this case, the Razor compared to the cheap vortex, is the same comparison of the cheap vortex to the pa.

You're fooling yourself and believing one persons hype about his products NO ONE ANYWHERE seems to respect except gullible people here on Calguns...

Oh wait... that one time at Snipers Hide Cup... there were TONS of people using pa 'tactical' scopes with the A#SS reticle.... and STOMPED all the competition....

Only in dmitris dreams..... No pa ever used in SHC.... Vortex can be seen out there....

I think you are being a bit harsh. I mean what 1-6 options are there for under 1k? Not a lot really right? and I don't think anyone here is thinking about these for actual combat. I'm pretty sure the metal and paper targets I shoot at mostly aren't gonna shoot back. LOL. But that's my question. Is a Razor to a Strike Eagle to a PA or is there no significant difference?

[postal]

I think for a 1-6 optic, it would be difficult to justify the cost of the Razor considering the magnification and expected distances shot from a 1-6 AR pattern rifle.. But without looking through one, I certainly expect since it's a razor series that it is far superior to their strike eagle, and superior to many brands. If you were coyote hunting in low light, I bet the razor is worth the money, but target shooting or 3 gun- it's a lot of money for something that isnt necessary.

I'd take the strike eagle in a heartbeat over the pa.

I'd also consider the nikon M223 at around $600, and expect it to be in between the strike eagle and the razor since it's a part of the 'monarch' line which is actually very good glass for the price point.. If you want a true 1x however, the M223 is a 1.5-6..

[bonesurf]

yeah problem with the nikon is the no true 1x. Yeah razor glass is pretty much on par with anything in the price range if not better, but unless you are going to war....and then you probably want a vcog if you are going 1-6.

I like nikon glass in general. got one of the nikon .300 blk scopes on my carbine. it's nice for the price point for sure.

[lumwilliam]

Oh I got a gen 1 and 2 PA. Just love the 1-6 in general. Wondering if this is good for a slight upgrade and maybe for my other .223 guns. Agree about the general impressions of the PA. This vortex tho won't be like the razor I'm sure


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Oh, you've already got the PA. Can you explain how you think the Vortex would be an upgrade? Have you looked through the glass? Do you think it's noticeably better than the PA? Would like to hear your thoughts.

[bonesurf]

Well that's what I'm asking about. Has anyone see a strike eagle vs a pa?


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