Vortex Eye Relief

[NoMadMeHappy]

I'm relatively new to shooting and have become a ride or die Vortex guy. I have a hard time putting as much into optics that I put into a rifle cuz I'm tight and try to find value. And I like the warranty, though I have yet to use it yet. I'm starting to get that Vortex scopes can be pretty stingy on eye relief. Couple that with I think I need a shorter LOP than is standard on most rifles. I find I am always mounting scopes as far back as possible to get decent eye relief and on some rifles craning my head forward in a very forced, uncomfortable position to get decent relief.

I have many Diamondbacks, a few Vipers, but this one Crossfire II I have has by far the most generous eye relief.

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[kmk1012]

Not going to get an argument from me, I have many Vortex scopes as well. Viper PST line is my favorite, eye relief is great at lower magnification and typical at higher mags. I like being able to see 22cal holes in paper at long distances. I also have never needed their warranty.

 

[Xmark1]

You said you are new to shooting.
Learning how to use a scope properly takes time.
You will need to learn about parallax error. It's the difference between 4 MOA @ 100yds or 1/4 MOA @ 100yards. (Along with countless other variables).
Did you know you can focus either your crosshairs or your target, but rarely at the same time?

The proper use of a scope depends on your shooting objectives.
Do you want to hit a dinner plate at 200 yards, or a dime?

Welcome to the challenge.

I shoot calibers up to 338LM, out to a mile. I use Vortex glass.

 

[NoMadMeHappy]

You said you are new to shooting.
Learning how to use a scope properly takes time.
You will need to learn about parallax error. It's the difference between 4 MOA @ 100yds or 1/4 MOA @ 100yards. (Along with countless other variables).
Did you know you can focus either your crosshairs or your target, but rarely at the same time?

The proper use of a scope depends on your shooting objectives.
Do you want to hit a dinner plate at 200 yards or a dime?

Welcome to the challenge.

Yes, I don't understand parallax quite yet though I have a couple scopes with parallax adjustment.

 

[osprey]

I think vortex is good overall. The eye relief is decent to very good on the models I have tried although the eye box is not as forgiving as the competition in some cases. The most expensive vortex I own is a razor hd hlt and I think the glass is very good but not outstanding. However, eye relief is generous on this model.