I think I might start sending you money to watch reviews of stuff and send me the Cliff's Notes version. Your summary just saved everyone 11 mins of their life.
I'll take them. I may have some 175 SMK if you're ok with Sierra, otherwise happy to pay the $50. I know its a little late in the evening so get back to me whenever is convenient.
-Mel
Man I appreciate the reply brother! I understand why it might be important but I'm more focused on the warranty just incase i do drop it, not because I'm planning to. The amount of money we put in our builds really discourages me from dropping anything :)
That sucks to hear, I saw one video (youtube) of someone talking about how amazing the tracking was, but i always read really mixed reviews in the forums.
Pretty mush exactly what the big 3 said as well. I only shoot .308 but neither my Krieger nor my Bartlein needed any weird break in process...yes velocity changed and leveled out around 200 rounds but that was without any shoot 1 clean shoot 5 clean voodoo magic. buy a good barrel and dont worry...
I haven't done a drop test on a Vortex...but I did see one eat a 115gr 9mm and the warranty process was legit. They truly don't care what happened as long as it wasn't intentional.
-Mel
I've seen video interviews and articles from Bartline, Brux, and Kreiger saying the only reason they have a barrel break in procedure is because the public as a whole has demanded it, but they see no real reason to do any type of regimented break in as long as you are buying a quality barrel.