Vortex scope trouble

[Big Red 82]

I have a friend he bought a new 30/06 rifle and was talked into a sniper type vortex. This thing has more turrets and adjustments than i have ever seen, we tried to get it shot in and cannot rifle will shoot a 1" group and we adjust the scope and it is almost off paper we fought it for 2 boxes of bullets hornaday superformance then hornaday custom need some advice,

[iamntxhunter]

I would check the mounting hardware first and make sure everything is good there. If that is all good you might need to send it in.

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[Big Red 82]

Yeah. Checked all of that and i was afraid sending it in would be the answer, thx

[BBReezen]

What kind of base and rings?

[Jakesfish]

Curious..??

Was it a new scope..??
Maybe the cross hairs are out..???
if you have checked each screw for tightness, I agree time to go back...

[Big Red 82]

Brand new scope and i did not recognize the bases it was what the dealer put on the gun for him looked very busy thou not your normal looking bases,

[Arrowsmith]

Call Vortex and talk to Tim Austin. I think he will be able to help you diagnose the problem.

Here is his direct line: 608-662-1069

[Mike D]

Vortex scope trouble

Are you sure the scope is the problem?

Many rifles just do not like the Hornady Superformance Ammo. I saw that you also said Hornady Custom too, but I would try a box of different ammo first.

On edit: I wonder if they sold him a scope with adjustments in MILs instead of MOA?


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[systemnt]

^ this is possible. My primary ranch rifle hates hornady... drives tacks with coreloks..

[150class]

What's a "sniper type" scope?

[Mexicobbd187]

I had the same problem put a new vortex scope on my used used that Hornady superformance ammo couldn't group for nothing switched to Remington coreloc now it's driving tack I think that ammo is crap!

[mzurovec]

I had some initial issues with my Vortex HS-T, but it was because the Bass Pro fella improperly mounted the scope. After getting it mounted correctly, it locked in and has been an excellent scope. I've shot with it out to 1000 yards and nearly maxed out the elevation and it is still going very strong.

[Arrowsmith]

I had some initial issues with my Vortex HS-T, but it was because the Bass Pro fella improperly mounted the scope. After getting it mounted correctly, it locked in and has been an excellent scope. I've shot with it out to 1000 yards and nearly maxed out the elevation and it is still going very strong.

This is why I wanted the OP to call Tim at Vortex. He is an optics tech with a lot of experience. He has told me the number one issue with a new scope that wont sight in is improper mounting.

[brianlg31]

Listen to this ^^^^. Tim will bend over backwards to make sure you get it figured out. I've never seen costumer service like it.

[onetondodge]

I agree with those stated above. I have no luck with the superformance.