Vortex scopes?

I'd expect it to be on the lower end of optic quality, but if you're looking at 100-150 yard shots maximum in good light scenarios then it might suit your needs. I wouldn't expect the glass to be anything close to higher tier optics though, especially in low light situations. Checkout Burris and Athlon scopes in that price range too.

had one, recoil on a 30-06 caused it to lose zero. shitty glass, shitty optics. Sold it with my other two vortex scopes as a package deal on ebay.

Vortex is an American-owned company that sells riflescopes which are made in Asia.

Razor HD scopes are manufactured in Japan and considered very nice glass by PRS shooters.
If you can afford any Razor HD products you won't be disapointed.
Vipers and Diamondback scopes are made in Philippines. Decent scopes for the money.
Crossfire scopes are produced in China as the glass and erector system is horrible compared to similar low-end Burris and Leupold scopes.

Light gathering and FOV is pretty bad on the lower priced optics. Their cheap Chinese made binoculars can lead to eye fatigue and headaches because the glass does not have the same coatings as higher quality optics that use Schott glass.

Vortex has a great warranty because they're made using cheap labor and inferior parts. Break it, and they send you a new one. Just like everything else, you get what you pay for when it comes to optics and glass.

Buy what you want, just research various brands and look through several scopes (preferably outside) before buying.

I have several Vortex scopes that I like very much but IIRC the better glass scopes also come with christmas tree reticles, adjustable objectives, front focal plane and adjustable turrets. Just a little more complication than I like for an aim and shoot woodland hunting scope. They may have added some things as I haven't looked at their line up in a couple years.

Had one on my .35 Whelen. I would not recommend the Crossfire. Had to re zero it twice. Got rid of it. Would not hold zero.

For budget lines if swampfox optics has something that works for you they have very good glass for the money. Vortex is OK, some stuff is better than others. I think swampfox has a higher floor and ceiling as far as quality. Both warranties are good.

I put a diamondback on my remington 7400 this summer. MidwayUSA has them for half off consistently. Easy to site in and has held zero (30-06). Not sure if you can get a better glass for $200

Their fine. Great value.

I have a lower end one on a 30-30 lever action and I swear mine lost zero too.

I thought I got it zeroed, then completely missed a deer shooting offhand at 50 yards. Thought I just sucked but when I went to the range on a bench rest, it completely missed the target at 50 yards.

Razor, Viper and some of the Diamond backs have quality glass and built great.

Crossfires are China or Korean made cant remember. But it's a low quality tube and glass just isnt great at all