Canted crosshairs...common issue?

[opngrnd]

BLUF: See post 25. The issue appears to have been me. Feel free to read through the thread for your increased knowledge. Original post below:

I'm about to send a second scope back to an optics company that is well-known and supported on this forum, due to canted crosshairs. This is the second scope I've sent back for this same issue, and I've only owned half a dozen scopes. Is this a pretty common QC issue for optics manufacturers?

This scope has an MSRP of over $550, so while it's not a Nightforce or a Razor, I'd expect better at its price point. The other scope I've sent in had an MSRP of over $700.

EDIT-Both scopes I'm referring to were purchased used through this forum, so that adds another degree of complexity to this issue.

[bamashooter]

I've had several, all under 500.00 and no canted crosshairs. A few on ARs, a few on hunting rifles, two on .22s.

[mebiuspower]

Let me guess the name starts with a V?

[just a scout]

Dumb question but did it get mounted straight and correctly tight to begin with? I had a scope that I thought the reticle canted. Turned out I forgot to lock tire the rings screws and they backed out after a few rounds.


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[Vegas]

I have a Vortex stuck on a USPS truck somewhere in the Midwest I’m guessing, ironically held up by the Polar Vortex! Same issue, canted reticle. Was used for 4 years on a bolt gun, tracked well, no issues. Got it out for a range day when I discovered it. Absolute mystery to me as it had taken no knocks and it shot well the previous outing. This one was an FFP closer to $1k msrp.

[opngrnd]

Let me guess the name starts with a V?

Absolutely. Similar experiences on your side of the house?

Dumb question but did it get mounted straight and correctly tight to begin with? I had a scope that I thought the reticle canted. Turned out I forgot to lock tire the rings screws and they backed out after a few rounds.


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I installed it using levels like I normally do. A big part of my day job includes things being straight and true/square to the eye, so I usually notice any cant immediately. I'll be double checking, but I don't think it's the installation.

I have a Vortex stuck on a USPS truck somewhere in the Midwest I’m guessing, ironically held up by the Polar Vortex! Same issue, canted reticle. Was used for 4 years on a bolt gun, tracked well, no issues. Got it out for a range day when I discovered it. Absolute mystery to me as it had taken no knocks and it shot well the previous outing. This one was an FFP closer to $1k msrp.

That's the worse part of this to me. It's a pretty big time loss when gear fails for no reason. Ironically, I've had a Burris Fullfield 2 that gets past from rifle to rifle when it's being tested, and it's much cheaper than the brand I'm having issues with.

[mebiuspower]

That's the worse part of this to me. It's a pretty big time loss when gear fails for no reason.

Dat VIP warranty tho.

Honestly, which scope manufacturer brags about over-staffing their warranty department? It's like, hey, buy a Kia because it has a 10 year warranty.

I've been to a scope manufacturer where they don't actually have any warranty department, the people that built you your scope are the same people that repairs it.

[VortexOptics]

Dat VIP warranty tho.

Honestly, which scope manufacturer brags about over-staffing their warranty department? It's like, hey, buy a Kia because it has a 10 year warranty.

I've been to a scope manufacturer where they don't actually have any warranty department, the people that built you your scope are the same people that repairs it.

Hate to even entertain comments like this on a thread about someone else's issue with a product of ours that we're looking forward to making right, but sounds like a lot of assumptions being made here without having seen Vortex in person like that other scope brand to get real information with your own eyes. You should come by some time.

[Vegas]

That's the worse part of this to me. It's a pretty big time loss when gear fails for no reason. Ironically, I've had a Burris Fullfield 2 that gets past from rifle to rifle when it's being tested, and it's much cheaper than the brand I'm having issues with.

While I can do without the inconvenience I'm not sweating it. Stuff fails but I agree, when it's for no reason, kind of a head scratcher. I just hope it comes back tracking as well as it did.

I've been to a scope manufacturer where they don't actually have any warranty department, the people that built you your scope are the same people that repairs it.

Who is your preferred scope brand?

[just a scout]

Not for nothing, but I’ve always had tremendous luck with Trijicon. The most warranty work I’ve had was replacing the tritium when it got too old and got back a completely rebuilt scope. At no cost.


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