Chris from United States, OK Public Profile

I bought this scope for a 17 HMR rifle. I like Vortex's ballistic program as well as the MOA reticle for quick shots on prairie dogs at distance.

The glass is very good, but I feel the controls are a little tight. Zoom and focus are exceptionally difficult to move. I hope with more use, they loosen up. It makes focusing somewhat burdensome. The elevation and windage turrets are solid. There is a positive and clear click for each movement, but the first "click" is sometimes a little sticky. The side focus "parallax" adjustment is fine and works without issue.

The glass quality is very good, but I feel the Nightforce SHV series are slightly better for about the same money. I was also using a Swarovski Z6 2.5-15x44 while shooting the Vortex and the difference was noticeable. Simply put, the Swaro was much much better...at $1000 more, too.

None the less, I think the Vortex is a fantastic value. Vortex warranty and service are the best in the business, and they're an American company, which I like. The scope is very light which is another reason I bought it. You'd be hard pressed to find a scope at 16 ounces for $700 that beats it.