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Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: 603Country] #8941404 10/22/23 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 603Country
You guys do what you want, but I still prefer to have the Binoculars and the RF separate. Good binoculars will last forever or until somebody says you need to upgrade. I’m on my third RF. Leica binocs and a Leica RF.


I want to carry one extra piece of glass, not two.

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Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: J.G.] #8941423 10/22/23 10:40 PM
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It probably matters a lot where a fellow hunts. If on unfamiliar ground, the RF might be needed a lot. And if making really long shots, a RF is necessary. But me…I just range to landmarks and then put the RF back in my bag.

It’s easy to replace a RF, and new ones are always coming available, but my binoculars are great.


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Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: flintknapper] #8941444 10/22/23 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by flintknapper

I can assure you it isn't 'free'.

You paid for their 'cost' to manufacture/replace another Scope/Bino/Rangfinder in the retail cost of your first purchased item.

No company (with as many returns as Vortex) can afford to replace their products for 'free'. There are plenty of consumers out there gullible enough to be sucked into buying their products on that 'warranty' promise, however.



Yep. It's easy for them to give the warranty replacements when all but the top line of their product is made overseas for a small percent of the retail sale price. Judging from what I see people using, the vast majority buy the lower models, so If they do have to replace a Razor, it probably has that covered too. Personally, when I see a Razor priced with a Nightforce or Kahles, Im going with what has done me right.

Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: freerange] #8941527 10/23/23 12:49 AM
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if you dont need ballastics

lecia geo R and GPO range guide are great buy

I didnt need ballistics and I dont think anyone told me about those. They are quality RF binos, just no ballistics....?


they werent really out when you got yours but yes good glass.

Lecia just revamped the geo-R’s this year, but they are bigger then your pro’s.

GPO’s just released last year’ish on theirs. I personally just got to play with them a few months ago.


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Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: txtrophy85] #8941540 10/23/23 12:59 AM
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I can only compare the ones I have but my Kahles 624 Gen2/7-35 ATACR don’t have quite the quality glass as my Gen 3 Vortex and it’s easy to find them(Vortex) at 1000.00 less than
the NF for sure not sure what Kahles are going for these days.


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Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: 603Country] #8941564 10/23/23 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 603Country
It probably matters a lot where a fellow hunts. If on unfamiliar ground, the RF might be needed a lot. And if making really long shots, a RF is necessary. But me…I just range to landmarks and then put the RF back in my bag.

It’s easy to replace a RF, and new ones are always coming available, but my binoculars are great.



I hunted for years with no rangefinder but when I discovered them in a binocular I don’t want to live without them. I don’t rifle hunt much anymore and lean towards a small handheld for bowhunting but they are nice to have.

I’m not good at judging distance and constantly overestimate yardage. They are a helpful tool.


I played with the vortex this evening. I don’t hate them, I’m just upset at the opportunity missed at the moose. Should I have hit the moose 3 times instead of 2 with the rangefinder? Did I rush when I ranged him? Lots of things I’m looking back at.

I’ll chalk it up to “one of those things” and let it go for now. I’ll finish up the season with the Fury’s and then make a decision on which glass to go with from there.


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Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: txtrophy85] #8941576 10/23/23 01:40 AM
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That would thoroughly piss me off too txtrophy85.

Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: txtrophy85] #8941859 10/23/23 03:10 PM
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Was the moose story in the Canadian thread? It appeared too long a story and I was busy about then so I never read it. If a RF cost you an animal then Ill go back and read.


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Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: freerange] #8941889 10/23/23 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by freerange
Was the moose story in the Canadian thread? It appeared too long a story and I was busy about then so I never read it. If a RF cost you an animal then Ill go back and read.



We called in a big bull. A few days prior to had lost my hand held rangefinder but I still had my fury’s. I ranged him twice and it showed 30 yards, I drew back and set my 30 yard pin. Ended up shooting under him; he was actually around 55 yards.

Only thing I can think of was the rangefinder picked up a small spruce tree that was in the foreground instead of the moose

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Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: txtrophy85] #8942006 10/23/23 07:03 PM
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SIG RFB, no connection to blue tube. They are Great but probably a little heavy for mountain climbing. I guess this the negative. They are very clear and range accurately.

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Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: txtrophy85] #8942596 10/24/23 01:52 PM
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Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: Buzzsaw] #8942605 10/24/23 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Buzzsaw
SIG RFB, no connection to blue tube. They are Great but probably a little heavy for mountain climbing. I guess this the negative. They are very clear and range accurately.

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Good looking rifle Buzz, love that paint job on that stock.

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SIG RFB, no connection to blue tube. They are Great but probably a little heavy for mountain climbing. I guess this the negative. They are very clear and range accurately.

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Good looking rifle Buzz, love that paint job on that stock.

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Re: Done with Vortex-need RF bino recs [Re: txtrophy85] #8943111 10/25/23 03:17 AM
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Agreed. Very nice rifle Buzz


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