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VYD
Optics Apprentice Joined: August/02/2010 Location: TX Status: Offline Points: 96 |
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Posted: August/27/2010 at 19:00 |
Hey guys, OK, I am switching scopes a bit here and I need more brains to figure this one out
The rifle: Savage .204 Model 12 with a 26" super bull heavy barrel.
Falcon Menace 5-25x50
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Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50
The price is virtually the same so this is not an issue. My main application is target shooting out to 400+ yards and occasional varmint blow away
I hear great things about Vortex glass. Information on Falcons is very limited...
Thanks!
Vlad.
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neilbilly
Optics Master Joined: February/07/2010 Location: Sweeny TX Status: Offline Points: 999 |
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I have the Menace 4-14 x 44 and it is a very good scope. "so far" My warranty runs out in 45 months. I bought it before I had bought any of my Vortex scopes, and if I could do it over again, I'd buy a Vortex. The glass is good on the Falcon, the clicks are crisp and even, and point of impact does not change with magnification settings. I'm pleased with it, and not bashing Falcon, but I keep stuff forever and a 5 year warranty is weak. Here's a decent write up on the menace. http://www.snipercentral.com/menace4.htm Please read the caveat at the bottom of the page. |
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stickbow46
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/07/2009 Location: Benton, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4678 |
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If it's that close the Vortex warrenty says it all.I have the Vortex your thinking of buying,great scope!
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tman1965
Optics Master Joined: July/20/2010 Location: South Georgia Status: Offline Points: 1456 |
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Both are good choices, but personally I would give the edge to vortex.
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VYD
Optics Apprentice Joined: August/02/2010 Location: TX Status: Offline Points: 96 |
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That's what I thought, we have a Vortex crowd going on here...
Thanks all.
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Sparky
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: July/15/2007 Location: SD Status: Offline Points: 4569 |
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A 5 year warranty tells me they do not have a lot of faith in their product for the long haul.
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SVT_Tactical
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vortex. not even close to being a tough decision
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Magnumdood
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What he said...
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