Would you buy this scope?

[Kyguy]

I do stuff like this for a living so it was only natural to look. Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe I’m not.

LOW builds the Torics.... Same as LOW will build this scope. Many companies use existing products to prototype. The internals will be better than Tract, I'm sure that's a guarantee.

 

[lak2004]

It doesn't really matter whose name it's under, it's going to be tested properly...

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[WCT3]

It doesn't really matter whose name it's under, it's going to be tested properly...

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I disagree especially when it comes to customer set and/or warranty issues. I'm assuming that will be handled by the other company and not S2H. I think it will be a great option no matter whose name it's under but I do think it matters.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

It doesn't really matter whose name it's under, it's going to be tested properly...

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I also disagree.

If someone guesses it right they get gloating rights.

 

[_MountainBum]

It doesn't really matter whose name it's under, it's going to be tested properly...

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To a degree, it will matter. I do think, however, that form putting his name behind an optic and the degree to which this optic will be scrutinized and tested will incentivize the MFG to have tighter QC.

On the warranty side, I believe a major intention with the scope is to be built as if it won’t need to be serviced by warranty claims. The security of the maven warranty is nice, but I don’t think about my nightforce or Trijicon warranties because they rarely fail. In the event that they do though, they stand their behind their optics. I’d imagine whoever *truly* is making this optic will as well. Hopefully.

 

[Femur]

how much?

 

[Dark timber]

I’m not brand loyal. If it passes all testing and they will stand behind the product, I’ll buy it.

 

[lak2004]

how much?

Supposedly $999. That's what Jake said on one of the recent podcasts. I might have to make a trip to Salt Lake for hunt expo to see it in person and the rokstok lite

 

[nm.otter]

I do stuff like this for a living so it was only natural to look. Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe I’m not.

Bottom of the vertical stroke on the 'T' differs between the two.

 

[_MountainBum]

Bottom of the vertical stroke on the 'T' differs between the two.

It does, I noticed that as well. Again, maybe wrong. Maybe not.

 

[jonnyviceroy]

They did become a rokslide sponsor awhile ago… so it makes sense

It does, I noticed that as well. Again, maybe wrong. Maybe not.

 

[wind gypsy]

If there aren't glaring shortcomings, they are going to sell a shitload of these.

 

[WCT3]

I honestly hope it's Vortex so I can make all of my WI family and friends happy that I finally have some Vortex glass on a rifle again

 

[Brandon.miller.4]

Is vortex good?

 

[blue_ridge]

I disagree especially when it comes to customer set and/or warranty issues. I'm assuming that will be handled by the other company and not S2H. I think it will be a great option no matter whose name it's under but I do think it matters.

I have wondered why does an optics brand need to be involved at all? Why can’t S2H/UM spec the scope directly to LOW?
Is it because they don’t have the manpower to handle warranty claims, is that the sole reason?
Is it for sales, that a pure S2H scope won’t sell as well as a brand name scope?
Is it anything to do with assembling the scope? Meaning LOW builds the parts to spec and an optics company assembles them?
I don’t really care, I think it’s going to be a great scope, but I have just been curious what the 3 headed dynamic is.

 

[swavescatter]

Is vortex good?

Their warranty/CS is great!

Build specs not so much…

 

[nm.otter]

I have wondered why does an optics brand need to be involved at all? Why can’t S2H/UM spec the scope directly to LOW?

It's a relationship thing, explained earlier in this thread (as well as several other places). Also discussed on a couple of S2H podcast episodes.

 

[Formidilosus]

I have wondered why does an optics brand need to be involved at all? Why can’t S2H/UM spec the scope directly to LOW?
Is it because they don’t have the manpower to handle warranty claims, is that the sole reason?
Is it for sales, that a pure S2H scope won’t sell as well as a brand name scope?
Is it anything to do with assembling the scope? Meaning LOW builds the parts to spec and an optics company assembles them?
I don’t really care, I think it’s going to be a great scope, but I have just been curious what the 3 headed dynamic is.

You cannot just go to LOW with a pile of cash and say build a scope. It a hard and long process to even get to the point that they will talk with you.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

It a hard and long process

 

[Formidilosus]

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That’s what it feels like.