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

[ammomarine]

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

If you go for the lapua make shore you got some range to cover because you will get board fast 1000 easy. Black hills 300gr for factor load shots nice

 

[RFutch]

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How does the reticle thickness on these compare to the Grand Slam Tactical 3-10?

 

[Hennig]

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Finally got a rifle for the 5-15. Took it out on the weekend for the first time... love it. Awesome bang for buck. That eye relief is unreal.

 

[Outdoorsman9]

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Nice rifle Hennig

 

[sheldon]

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Got an email from Midway just now....looks like mine is about to ship. Anyone else get this today? Looking forward to putting it on my Remington .308 PSS!!

 

[thewolf]

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Just got an email from Midway. My backorder has updated to processing, I assume it will ship today. 4/09/12 when I place the order, during the discounted price.

Midway also has them as ready to ship on the site.

Edit:

looks like Sheldon beat me to it

 

[gamehawker]

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It looks like they are currently available. They are currently ready to ship right now if you purchase it.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/183567/...?cm_vc=wishList

 

[OK243]

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I too got the email from Midway.

 

[jtb33]

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Looks like Midway jacked the price up $100 on them if you are a dealer or have a C&R FFL. $499 now whether you are a dealer or just a regular customer.

Gee, nice job Midway.

 

[bama1]

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Got the email also

 

[shootist~]

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My backorder released as well - at the sale price that was in effect on the order date.

 

[ASTROMAN1]

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Mine is on the way. I asked about picking another up and the cs rep said they received 92 units in.
They will fill te back orders and tomorrow they sould know if any are left over. My guess is not as he said their were quite a few on backorder and she kept trying to get me to put one on order and find out.

Good luck to those that have an order pending.

 

[LivnoutdoorsSPC]

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My backorder got released too!!

 

[MtnCreek]

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Mine is headed my way. I can't wait to see what $409.93 buys.

Edit: If I remember, I think Midway quoted a mid-Sept ship date when I ordered. Glad it's comming earlier, I have a new-to-me MK12 Mod1 that currently handycapped with a 1-4x scope. 15x should be a game changer if it's a good scope...

 

[Corprin]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your backorder was released on Invoice #1652#### on 7/26/2012</div></div>

WOOHOO!

 

[2guard]

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">Looks like Midway jacked the price up $100 on them if you are a dealer or have a C&R FFL. $499 now whether you are a dealer or just a regular customer.

Gee, nice job Midway. </div></div>

I noticed this also. Really sucks, I had planned on ordering one at $399 (with my discount), but at $499 I'm hesitant. I can get a Bushnell ET 6-24x50 FFP for a couple of hundred more at wholesale cost. Oh well, I'm sure they will run a sale on them every other month or so like everything else.

 

[jorefice]

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Finally. Got my release, too. Should be here sometime next week. Anxiously waiting.....

 

[Nuke Man]

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Mine is shipping also.

 

[bama1]

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Looks like quite a few members of this site are on the verge of having one.

 

[eclipse57]

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Got the email also.

This will be my 2nd one. Nice scope for the price!

 

[cypriss32]

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Mine was 2 weeks early on back order. Was charged this morning. should be here when I get back from Canada. Got a couple of them.

 

[lawofsavage]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2guard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jtb33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like Midway jacked the price up $100 on them if you are a dealer or have a C&R FFL. $499 now whether you are a dealer or just a regular customer.

Gee, nice job Midway. </div></div>

I noticed this also. Really sucks, I had planned on ordering one at $399 (with my discount), but at $499 I'm hesitant. I can get a Bushnell ET 6-24x50 FFP for a couple of hundred more at wholesale cost. Oh well, I'm sure they will run a sale on them every other month or so like everything else. </div></div>

Wholesale cost on a Bushnell ET 6245 is probably around $550, I know it's lower than 600.

 

[jtb33]

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2guard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jtb33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like Midway jacked the price up $100 on them if you are a dealer or have a C&R FFL. $499 now whether you are a dealer or just a regular customer.

Gee, nice job Midway. </div></div>

I noticed this also. Really sucks, I had planned on ordering one at $399 (with my discount), but at $499 I'm hesitant. I can get a Bushnell ET 6-24x50 FFP for a couple of hundred more at wholesale cost. Oh well, I'm sure they will run a sale on them every other month or so like everything else. </div></div>

Just got MidwayUSA's reply:

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dear [jtb33],

Thanks for your patience while we waited to hear back from Merchandising. I’m told the price changed because availability on that scope has been drastically reduced and the price increase was to reflect that limited availability. It sounds to me like it’s a simple case of supply and demand. I apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have any additional questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-243-3220. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT. You may also email us at [email protected].

Thanks for Your Business!

Brian</div></div>

So they bumped up the dealer price simply because they could. Fair enough. Kinda pointless to have a dealer account then, if you pay the same price as everyone else and can't even use coupon codes.

 

[sheldon]

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I think the price has always been $499. They have had it on sale a couple times for $399, which is when I ordered mine along with a lot of the other guys here. Probably be on sale again sometime in the future again.

 

[bama1]

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Exactly right Sheldon

 

[eclipse57]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sheldon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the price has always been $499. They have had it on sale a couple times for $399, which is when I ordered mine along with a lot of the other guys here. Probably be on sale again sometime in the future again. </div></div>

It is probably like the Midway/Weaver exclusive. On sale every other month. If not on sale this month, just wait 30 days.

 

[2guard]

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lawofsavage</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2guard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jtb33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like Midway jacked the price up $100 on them if you are a dealer or have a C&R FFL. $499 now whether you are a dealer or just a regular customer.

Gee, nice job Midway. </div></div>

I noticed this also. Really sucks, I had planned on ordering one at $399 (with my discount), but at $499 I'm hesitant. I can get a Bushnell ET 6-24x50 FFP for a couple of hundred more at wholesale cost. Oh well, I'm sure they will run a sale on them every other month or so like everything else. </div></div>

Wholesale cost on a Bushnell ET 6245 is probably around $550, I know it's lower than 600. </div></div>


I am looking at the ET6245FJ with the btr reticle, which I really like. Are they that low? Last time I checked the btr was around $625 or so. At 550 I would definitely prefer it to the viper in this thread, and I love vortex stuff (run the older viper 6.5-20x50 on a couple of rimfires and a 308 bolt). If they run the sale at 399 again, I will buy one, but not at 499. Is it me or has Midway raised their dealer pricing a lot of items (although they do take care of you if problems arise)?

 

[maclowry]

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got 2 on the way.

 

[z71rat]

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The scope was only at the $399 sale price during the introduction of this particular scope. Their typical every other month sale really only revolves around the slow moving items. This scope however, is definitely NOT one of them.

I had to sell my scope shortly after I got it. I paid $399 for it during that sale. I have had my eyes on it ever since, because I plan on purchasing another. It has never been back to the $399 price yet. I am still waiting...

DK

 

[cypriss32]

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With the HUGE volume of sales that happined when this scope was sold. I Hightly doudt that it will be offered again at 399.99
Glad I picked a couple of them up. Mine shipped yesterday too. Ill have them the 1st so ill take a couple pics.

 

[jtb33]

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sheldon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the price has always been $499. They have had it on sale a couple times for $399, which is when I ordered mine along with a lot of the other guys here. Probably be on sale again sometime in the future again. </div></div>

Perhaps I wasn't clear in my post.

The "regular" price has perhaps always been $499. However, many of us have "dealer" accounts since we have C&R FFL's with Midway and we are under a completely different pricing structure. So other than with the initial debut of the scope, this scope has always been $399 for us up until recently. So while you always saw the $499 price, it was always $399 for those with MidwayUSA "dealer" accounts. If you have a C&R FFL, you can get dealer pricing with Midway.

 

[BigJohn141]

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Just watch the for sale section for a flood of these next week lol. Mine is on the way too and perfect timing. I just sold my 6-24ffp PST because it was a little too much for my ar15 and then the email comes that this is on the way. Should fit nicely on my setup.

 

[JelloStorm]

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Why can't I find this on Vortex's site?

 

[z71rat]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JelloStorm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why can't I find this on Vortex's site? </div></div>

It is a MidwayUSA exclusive.

DK

 

[BoilerUP]

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I'd guess the reason these haven't been on sale again is the fact they were backordered so much; given how the Weaver 3-10 works I'd suspect this scope gies on sale again in the next couple months.

 

[eclipse57]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BoilerUP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd guess the reason these haven't been on sale again is the fact they were backordered so much; given how the Weaver 3-10 works I'd suspect this scope gies on sale again in the next couple months. </div></div>

You must not have read Mr. Potterfields earlier post (below).

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: z71rat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The scope was only at the $399 sale price during the introduction of this particular scope. Their typical every other month sale really only revolves around the slow moving items. This scope however, is definitely NOT one of them.DK </div></div>

Do you know this for a fact z71rat or just speculating?

 

[BoilerUP]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eclipse57</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You must not have read Mr. Potterfields earlier post (below).</div></div>

Maybe I've missed it, but I've not seen any posts stating Larry Potterfield himself said anything regarding the Vortex HS 5-15 scope.

I did see z71's post you quoted, which I presume to be his words, not MidwayUSA's.

I also have seen the posts stating Midway's <span style="text-decoration: underline">dealer</span> pricing went up from $399 to $499, which doesn't necessarily reflect Midway's future sale pricing.

 

[eclipse57]

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BoilerUP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eclipse57</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You must not have read Mr. Potterfields earlier post (below).</div></div>

Maybe I've missed it, but I've not seen any posts stating Larry Potterfield himself said anything regarding the Vortex HS 5-15 scope.

I did see z71's post you quoted, which I presume to be his words, not MidwayUSA's.

I also have seen the posts stating Midway's <span style="text-decoration: underline">dealer</span> pricing went up from $399 to $499, which doesn't necessarily reflect Midway's future sale pricing. </div></div>

Sorry, forgot the sarcsm icon.

z71's post sounded like he was a member of midwayusa's executive management or old Larry himself. Stating that the every other month sale was only on slow moving items. Based on the number of people on this forum that have stated they have the midwayusa/weaver exclusive and the number of weaver/midwayusa exclusive scopes that I see at the range, I doubt it is really a "slow seller". That was why I questioned if z71 new this for a fact or not.

I certainly agree with your opinion that the scope will most likely be on sale again based on the 3-10 power weavers past sales performance. And I believe we will see this Vortex scope on sale again as soon as supply and demand more closely equalize.

 

[fireguyty]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2guard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lawofsavage</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2guard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jtb33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like Midway jacked the price up $100 on them if you are a dealer or have a C&R FFL. $499 now whether you are a dealer or just a regular customer.

Gee, nice job Midway. </div></div>

I noticed this also. Really sucks, I had planned on ordering one at $399 (with my discount), but at $499 I'm hesitant. I can get a Bushnell ET 6-24x50 FFP for a couple of hundred more at wholesale cost. Oh well, I'm sure they will run a sale on them every other month or so like everything else. </div></div>

Wholesale cost on a Bushnell ET 6245 is probably around $550, I know it's lower than 600. </div></div>


I am looking at the ET6245FJ with the btr reticle, which I really like. Are they that low? Last time I checked the btr was around $625 or so. At 550 I would definitely prefer it to the viper in this thread, and I love vortex stuff (run the older viper 6.5-20x50 on a couple of rimfires and a 308 bolt). If they run the sale at 399 again, I will buy one, but not at 499. Is it me or has Midway raised their dealer pricing a lot of items (although they do take care of you if problems arise)?</div></div>

I'm also looking for an alternative after this hike. I do have dealer privilege, but don't see a Bushnell in this range. The one that you describe is like $931. Could you post a link please?

Thanks,
Ty

 

[2guard]

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the bushnell pricing I receive is not from Midway. Their dealer pricing is not the same as my wholesale/dealer pricing elsewhere. I wouldn't pay $931 for the et6245fj I was looking at, but for my price (less than 650) it is a great deal. If I had to pay $900 plus, I would either just buy a nice used scope around $1k or pick up a pst.

At the sale price (or former dealer price), the vortex is a great deal.

 

[maclowry]

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got my scope in today. awesome scope at a great price.

 

[thewolf]

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Just checked on my shipping status and noticed the scope is now at a discounted price again.

Said $447.74 and I was able to add 60 in my cart.

Little better than $499 but not as good as the first dealer / introduction price of $399

 

[OK243]

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Got mine in yesterday and mounted it up. We shall see how it does on my 7 mag. I'm not expecting any issues and my first impressions for this scope are good.
I have 2 other Vortex with the MRAD reticle so that would be the only thing to make this scope better but the mildot is alright.

 

[Fester47]

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I ordered one this morning for $447. Went to check my order status and clicked the link to the scopes page and they are now back up to $499. I'm glade I order it when I did. I guess they can't decide on a price.

I was going to order one at $499 and use the SH discount but I seen $447 and jumped on it

 

[Bayou1535]

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IF I look at the price on the page with other vortex scopes it sais dealer price of $447 but when I click on the scope it sais $499, the same when I add it to the cart. I guess they can't make up their mind. Also for the august flyer it's not a sale item.

 

[LivnoutdoorsSPC]

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Got mine in the mail today. Can't wait to zero it and start sending some down range!

 

[BigJohn141]

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I got mine yesterday and was too tired from work to even open the box. After owning a Razor and a Viper PST FFP I was cautiously optimistic about the glass quality of this scope. I dont have it mounted yet but just from looking out my back door and out to about 300 yards I am impressed with the clarity of the glass. I must say I am very pleased with the purchase and would do it again in a minute. The turrets have a very positive click to them so you can definitely tell how far you have gone, none of that mushy stuff that makes you second guess yourself. I cant wait to mount it up and try it out. Not having FFP or illumination may be a deal breaker for some but I dont plan on shooting UKD drills or in super low light with this scope so it fits my needs just right.

 

[Nuke Man]

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Got mine yesterday. Its now mounted and so far I am impressed. Might get it zeroed in tonight.

 

[TDA]

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Great scope! thinking about getting a couple more.

On my 6.5 Grendel

 

[Fester47]

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Does the power adjustment ring have feel notches to indicate the power setting like the PST does?