Rifle Scopes Vortex Viper PST Delivery Reality

[gr8fuldoug]

I have spoken with Vortex and yes, they shipped a small shipment of the 4-16x50's and 6-24x50's to a few dealers. This was an initial delivery for Vortex' inspection and they passed with flying colors.
Now the real deliveries can be released, but it will be 2-5 weeks before those arrive and clear customs. All of us major Vortex dealers, and there are only a handful of us, got less than a half dozen units each of these two models.
We have sent out e-mails, PM's and phone calls to those that pre-ordered to confirm that you still want one. Please respond to these to insure delivery this week.
Please feel free to call us with any questions.

 

[Texgal_338]

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any news on the 2.5-10x44 scopes being shipped?

 

[Adician]

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Disappointing, but at least they're on their way.

 

[McKinneyMike]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adician</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Disappointing, but at least they're on their way. </div></div>

I for one would rather wait and insure that the product is as good as expected. I want a great product and am willing to wait a little longer if it is as expected. These are going to rock!

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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There were none in this batch. We will continue to keep you updated on the status of the PST's as information becomes available from Vortex

 

[Volatile]

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Bummer, but I appreciate the update.

 

[BCP]

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You wouldn't happen to have a spare FFP 4-16 on hand that nobody wants would you?

 

[jasonk]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gr8fuldoug</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This was an initial delivery for Vortex' inspection and they passed with flying colors.
Now the real deliveries can be released, but it will be 2-5 weeks before those arrive and clear customs. </div></div>

While disappointing to some, good for Vortex. Better that they receive in 50-100 test scopes to verify all is good and within spec then to flood the market with 5,000 crappy scopes that disappoint the masses. I for one am happy they did it this way.

 

[JWV]

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While disappointing to some, good for Vortex. Better that they receive in 50-100 test scopes to verify all is good and within spec then to flood the market with 5,000 crappy scopes that disappoint the masses. I for one am happy they did it this way. [/quote]

Precisely. I am not committing to a PST until I see some real field and firing reviews. Hope they work great for the lucky few who have them on the way.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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Which is one of the many reasons that in just a few years they have become the quality company they are.
Service, reliability and quality is what they have achieved and this is obvious.

 

[Volatile]

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I agree completely, I'm glad that they're taking the necessary steps to ensure that the PST will be a quality product.

I say "bummer" because it's really hard to aim accurately by lining up empty scope rings

While I'm very eager to get my PST, I have no problem being patient as well and I'll look forward to receiving mine whenever they're ready to ship 'em out.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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We have contacted the first 6 people on our ist and surprisingly only one person has responded. If we do not hear back by tomorrow we will contact the next 5 on our list

 

[propulsionclimbing]

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Disappointing? Not for me. Doug informed me one of these is coming my way. I would think that everyone would be ecstatic that they are starting to show up. They are even on time!

 

[Cegorach]

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I can't wait to hear the reviews.

 

[enkry]

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reviews and pics ASAP

 

[limamike56]

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Thanks for the update Doug. Any news on the Vortex 1-4x24 scopes?

 

[Jeff in TX]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gr8fuldoug</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have spoken with Vortex and yes, they shipped a small shipment of the 4-16x50's and 6-24x50's to a few dealers. </div></div>

Question, the 6-24x50's that are shipping are these milrad, moa, first or second focal plane models or do you know?

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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They are the FFP's

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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Hopefully in the next couple of weeks

 

[Jeff in TX]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gr8fuldoug</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They are the FFP's </div></div>

Well heck that's not what I wanted to here, I have a second focal plane model on order.

Thanks for the update.

 

[biner626]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cegorach</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can't wait to hear the reviews.</div></div>

Me too can Lowlight do his Razor test on the Viper? Wringing hands in anticipation... Wait a minute I'll take that back. That was torture!

 

[Red Belly]

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Does he have any plans to toss one off the tower I wonder?

 

[MBass300]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Volatile</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I agree completely, I'm glad that they're taking the necessary steps to ensure that the PST will be a quality product.

I say "bummer" because it's really hard to aim accurately by lining up empty scope rings

While I'm very eager to get my PST, I have no problem being patient as well and I'll look forward to receiving mine whenever they're ready to ship 'em out. </div></div>

Have you tried using smaller rings?

 

[Volatile]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Semour Gunz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Volatile</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I agree completely, I'm glad that they're taking the necessary steps to ensure that the PST will be a quality product.

I say "bummer" because it's really hard to aim accurately by lining up empty scope rings

While I'm very eager to get my PST, I have no problem being patient as well and I'll look forward to receiving mine whenever they're ready to ship 'em out. </div></div>

Have you tried using smaller rings? </div></div>

lol... good idea. I might try gluing toothpicks to form crosshairs in one of them too.

 

[HellsCanyonArmory]

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Thanks for the heads up Doug, I agree its better to wait and do it right the first time then to have to have to send something back that didn't work the first time. It'll be probably a month until I would even get trigger time behind a rifle, but as long as they're here by august I'll be happy, but happier if sooner!!!

Mike

 

[ReaperDriver]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gr8fuldoug</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have spoken with Vortex and yes, they shipped a small shipment of the 4-16x50's and 6-24x50's to a few dealers. This was an initial delivery for Vortex' inspection and they passed with flying colors.
Now the real deliveries can be released, but it will be 2-5 weeks before those arrive and clear customs. All of us major Vortex dealers, and there are only a handful of us, got less than a half dozen units each of these two models.
We have sent out e-mails, PM's and phone calls to those that pre-ordered to confirm that you still want one. Please respond to these to insure delivery this week.
Please feel free to call us with any questions. </div></div>

SO if I ordered a 6-24x50 right now - what's the best case I can expect to recieve one? Is it another 2-5 weeks or sometime in Aug? I'm about ready to pull the trigger on one and am hearing several different time frames.

Thanks!

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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IMO, if you ordered one today you will recive one before the end of July

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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I have done my best to contact all those that had requested us to let them know when the Vortex PST 6-24x50 FFP EBR-1 MOA became available. I tried, succeeded in some cases and could not contact some in other cases. Anyway, after filling orders I have one of these scopes left available.
If you're interested please give me a call.

 

[bodywerks]

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Damn!!! If I wasn't already in a trade-in deal with SWFA for that exact same scope I'd cxl the order with them...I'm sure it's no longer available though. If it is, interested in a couple Millett TRS-1's in trade? Match SWFA's deal of $325 for both and I'll take that scope!
Nick
719-640-8434

 

[bodywerks]

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sent you an email - hope you still have it!

 

[MBass300]

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Somebody must have jumped on that faster than an Eagle Stock Pack.

 

[bodywerks]

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I probably missed that opportunity, but I'm gonna call him in the am anyway. It is the moa reticle which is what I want - I think most people ordered the mil unit.

 

[ReaperDriver]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bodywerks</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I probably missed that opportunity, but I'm gonna call him in the am anyway. It is the moa reticle which is what I want - I think most people ordered the mil unit. </div></div>

Yep, I called right after he posted and he still had it if I wanted it. But was holding out for a Mil/mil, so I guess I'm on the waiting list now. I thought about the MOA one, but I'm too used to thinking in mils now to change back.

 

[xkjc]

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I snagged this 6-24x50 FFP EBR-1 MOA from Camera Land. All of the ‘kudos’ posts about these guys are correct. Doug and Joel were super to deal with!

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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Thank you all for all the support and kind words. We will let you know as soon as Vortex has confirmation on the next shipment. We literally have hundreds of these on order & will do our best to fill all requests for all the sizes and options. Please call me or Neil and let us know the best <span style="font-style: italic">DAYTIME</span> contact phone # to reach you on and we will call you as soon as that info is available as well as doing a post here.

 

[MBass300]

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Congradulations on grabbing that! I'm waiting for a 6-24 FFP Moa model also, but I ordered from Optics Planet, only because I had a 10% off coupon. For
$90, I'll wait a few weeks.

 

[Scott_at_Vortex]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Semour Gunz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Somebody must have jumped on that faster than an Eagle Stock Pack. </div></div>
That's funny

, those darn eagle stock packs go so fast in the classifieds it makes your head spin.

Scott