Rifle Scopes Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

[springerjb]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Today (3/10) is the official "date expected in stock" listed on Midway's site. Hopefully someone will have their hands on one of these within the next week. I'm sitting on boxes of ammo, DST begins tomorrow, and it'll be 65+ degrees the rest of the week around these parts. After a month of backorder I'm ready for the brown truck to drop off my new Viper.

 

[lkessler]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

New date 7/17/2012, man this sucks.

 

[springerjb]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lkessler</div><div class="ubbcode-body">New date 7/17/2012, man this sucks. </div></div>
Hopefully those of us who have already backordered ours will see them before July. That would be a full 6 months since they were first advertised (and when I ordered mine thinking it would be here in March). I understand building excitement around a new product, but that would move from exciting to disappointing for both Vortex and Midway.

 

[pistolpacknpete]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

HAha I started looking at the pst 4-16 sfp then got "price creep" so I bought 6-24 ffp and couldn't be happier. got two more rifles that need optics and I'm goin with vortex

 

[Scott_at_Vortex]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mtneer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lkessler</div><div class="ubbcode-body">New date 7/17/2012, man this sucks. </div></div>
Hopefully those of us who have already backordered ours will see them before July. That would be a full 6 months since they were first advertised (and when I ordered mine thinking it would be here in March). I understand building excitement around a new product, but that would move from exciting to disappointing for both Vortex and Midway. </div></div>

We just shipped them to midway last week so you guys should be getting them shortly.



Scott

 

[springerjb]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scott_at_Vortex</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mtneer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lkessler</div><div class="ubbcode-body">New date 7/17/2012, man this sucks. </div></div>
Hopefully those of us who have already backordered ours will see them before July. That would be a full 6 months since they were first advertised (and when I ordered mine thinking it would be here in March). I understand building excitement around a new product, but that would move from exciting to disappointing for both Vortex and Midway. </div></div>

We just shipped them to midway last week so you guys should be getting them shortly.

Scott </div></div>
Great news. Thanks Scott.

 

[Crapshot]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mtneer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scott_at_Vortex</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mtneer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lkessler</div><div class="ubbcode-body">New date 7/17/2012, man this sucks. </div></div>
Hopefully those of us who have already backordered ours will see them before July. That would be a full 6 months since they were first advertised (and when I ordered mine thinking it would be here in March). I understand building excitement around a new product, but that would move from exciting to disappointing for both Vortex and Midway. </div></div>

We just shipped them to midway last week so you guys should be getting them shortly.

Scott </div></div>
Great news. Thanks Scott. </div></div>

Excellent news. Almost canceled that order im glad I read this first.

 

[DL118]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/183567/...t-reticle-matte

Available now!

 

[PSYOPS]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Got one on the way!!!

...really looking forward to it.

 

[jtl0101]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Will one of Midway's coupon codes work on this scope? Anybody try it?

 

[Captramrod01]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

They should. Its not a sale price.

 

[springerjb]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Brown truck showed up today. My overall impressions of the new Viper HS are very, very good. The scope was boxed up very nicely. Sunshade included. No CRS shims included...not a big deal. Glass is crisp and clear. Magnification works very well. I really like the size of this scope. No Hubble telescope sized objective. Construction is sturdy. Turrets are great. Hope to get out to the range sometime within the next week. Hope these pictures help some of you guys on the fence. Get off the fence, this one is a keeper.

 

[Ark. Trapper]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Looks great!!! I was gonna buy another Viper HS 4x16x44LR for my 25/300WSM until I saw this. Gonna place my order early next week if they still have em. Can I buy some shims for the CRS from Vortex? I need a few more for the HS I have now too.

 

[vizsla3]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Mtneer how fine are the cross hairs, I saw a vpier mildot last year and they were pretty thick.

 

[dunes450r]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

good price for the features i think, may have to get one!

 

[AZ_Gun_Plumber]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

I ordered one of these earlier today and it has shipped. I am very excited

I have been in the market for a good optic to go on my .308 for some time, and must say the posts here on Sniper's Hide played a big part in my final decision. That's also the reason I decided to come aboard, to say thanks and to hopefully help someone else in return. This is my first ever post here.

To JoshAR (or anyone else) "Will one of Midway's coupon codes work on this scope? Anybody try it?" The answer is yes! I used code # 3031277 for $30 off $300 earlier today on my purchase.


Thanks all,

AZ Gun Plumber

 

[JMD82]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Mtneer, What base and rings do you have? I have a EGW 20MOA base and Burris XT low rings. Hopefully this Viper will fit. I plan on getting one also.

 

[springerjb]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

1. Shims can be ordered from SWFA and a handful of other places for about $4. If you call Vortex they may sell/give them to you.
2. The crosshairs are similar in size to my SWFA Super Sniper. Definitely not as fine as I've seen. But I prefer them a little thicker...my eyes aren't what that used to be.
3. The base in the picture is a 20moa EGW base and the rings are SWFA low rings (copy of the XTRs) so I would expect you'd be fine with the same/similar setup. I've ordered some TPS low rings that I'm going to swap out next week before I head to the range Tues/Wed. The SWFA rings will go with my Super Sniper 10x42 onto my rimfire trainer.

 

[delfuego]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Wow! this seem like a heck of a deal! For all the people worried about the "wire" reticle, you obviously have never had the pleasure of dealing with Vortex customer service... They will just take care of it period!

 

[JMD82]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Thanks Mtneer. It looks good on top of your Remmy. I just got mine three weeks ago and I've been looking for some good glass for it in a $400-$500 price range. I have the new SWFA SS 16x42 on back order, but its hard to deal with waiting till late June early July to get it. I'm ready to send some down range......

 

[jrs66vette]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Still waiting on mine!! Was to be here on the 16th No Show & a No Show on the 17th......Maybe Monday

 

[Mattrmvpd]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

I have one on the way from MIDWAY USA today... Should be here by the end of the week.

Matt.

 

[jtb33]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Just got mine from Midway that I ordered last week. Midway's page said it has a ZeroStop (CRS), but mine didn't come with the shims. They shouldn't be advertising these as having the CRS ZS if they don't include them.

 

[springerjb]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jtb33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just got mine from Midway that I ordered last week. Midway's page said it has a ZeroStop (CRS), but mine didn't come with the shims. They shouldn't be advertising these as having the CRS ZS if they don't include them. </div></div>
Call/email Vortex. They'll send you some no questions asked.
•Phone: (800) 426-0048
•Email: [email protected]

 

[jrs66vette]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Glad everyone is getting their scopes! Mine is now in Hawaii. sure is the long way to get to Ca. from Missouri...Midway says they wait 15 buiness day before any action. Hurry up and wait.

 

[acw622]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Just ordered one today! After hearing all of the good things that people have to say about Vortex I decided this should fit well on my new sps varmint. Looks like a great scope for the price and can't wait til its here!

 

[dwparr]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

How thick is the reticle on this scope? I am considering getting one but I am concerned about reticle thickness. I used to own another of the Midway exclusive mil/mil scopes - the 3-10x40 Weaver Tactical Grand Slam - but I got rid of it in part because I found the reticle to be much too thick.

Also, is the mil dot reticle calibrated to be used at 15x? And at what magnifications are there indicators for on the power adjustment ring? Than you for the help.

 

[mscott]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

I ordered one of these yesterday, so should have it by the middle of the week. I'm slowly switching everything over to mil adjustments and this seems to be a good mix of features, power range, and price. I'll put it on a .260 that gets shot out to 1k yards pretty regularly.

 

[MissoulaZ28]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

The Midway flier I got in the mail today has this scope listed as going on sale tomorrow through the end of April for $399.

 

[Bayou1535]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Can't wait for a review on this scope.

 

[ncpilot]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MissoulaZ28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Midway flier I got in the mail today has this scope listed as going on sale tomorrow through the end of April for $399. </div></div>

Oooh, now that makes it much more interesting... I was thinking $500 for the Vortex vs. $675 for the Weaver 3-15, but now... or buy both!

 

[22dasher]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Can someone explain to me the benefit of a 5x15 when they already offer a boatload of 4x16's ????

 

[BCP]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 22dasher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can someone explain to me the benefit of a 5x15 when they already offer a boatload of 4x16's ???? </div></div>

This one costs less. Duh.

 

[22dasher]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Wow thanks.....anyone with an intelligent answer?

 

[jtb33]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Uh, that <span style="font-weight: bold">IS</span> the answer.

 

[BCP]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 22dasher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow thanks.....anyone with an intelligent answer? </div></div>

LOL

can't win em all I guess...

 

[TenZero]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Plenty of intelligent answers, all we're missing is an intelligent question.

 

[22dasher]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Didnt realize the question was so ridiculous to warrant that kind of reply my most sincere apology!!!

 

[AZ_Gun_Plumber]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

I received my scope last Wednesday, 2 days ahead of the projected checkout estimated delivery. Other than a couple minor issues, VERY stiff power ring and no shims for the zero stop, I am very happy. The power ring has loosened slightly with working, and will be calling the toll free tomorrow for shims.

If there are any fence sitters, NOW is the time to jump. I just checked the Midway page and the scope is now $100 off till 4-30-12, making it only $399.99. I just wonder if Midway would reciprocate on the sale amount like some companies do? Regardless, I am very happy with this scope.

 

[Olivers_AR]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

You guys are a bad influence on me, just pulled the trigger on one and also ordered two boxes of Federal gold 168g SMKHBT since I will be able to see the target.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MissoulaZ28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Midway flier I got in the mail today has this scope listed as going on sale tomorrow through the end of April for $399. </div></div>

 

[Bayou1535]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

I tried the discount code of $30 and it wouldn't work. That would have made it sweet.

 

[MissoulaZ28]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

The discount codes only work on regular priced items, not sale items.

The page for the scope now has a note on the bottom of the page that the shims are missing and will be sent to everyone that has bought one of the scopes as soon as they arrive from Vortex.

 

[z71rat]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

I have been following and debating back and forth on my newest glass. I have been waiting for a long time to get the Mil version of the SS Line of scopes from SWFA, or the Vortex.

In the midst of waiting, Midway comes out with this one. While this would have been a good scope deal to begin with at the regular price, there was no way that I could pass this one up for $100 off... So I now have one on the way!!

I am pretty excited about this one, and I can't hardly wait to get her mounted and bust some more prairie dogs with the super clear glass that Vortex is known for... I am stoked!!

DK

 

[ShadowAngel]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Anybody know if the mil dot reticle on this is the dots or ovals?

 

[littlettam]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

I think their ovals from the looks of the midway site.

 

[z71rat]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KBR97</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank you...I've been looking for something like that Vortex, in that exact price range. </div></div>

Absofreakinlutely!! Now with the $100 off, it would be crazy to pass it by!! LOL

DK

 

[jss204]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

The man in the brown truck delivered mine today. It has pretty good glass and nice clicks on the turrets.

 

[jtb33]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ShadowAngel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anybody know if the mil dot reticle on this is the dots or ovals? </div></div>

I have mine. They are dots.

 

[7remmag]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

its a great scope, and warranty is top notch

 

[RUTGERS95]

Re: Vortex Viper HS 5-15x44 Mil-Dot

Anyone put caps on these? what size butler creek or weaver polar caps fit? I know sometimes the weavers run bigger and smaller.