This target used for the box test performed with the 4-16 Vortex scope shows consistency in the windage and elevation adjustments as the last shot returned to touching the first.
a problem. The light gathering quali- ties are exceptional, giving me a great advantage in hunting coyote and fox in late evening and night conditions. CONCLUSION
I used my 223 primari ly for
groundhog hunting this summer in order to thoroughly test the scope in actual hunting situations from freez- ing temps in Colorado, including night hunting for coyotes, to hot, humid summer evenings stalking groundhogs through beanfields here in Pennsylva- nia. The Vortex 4-16 has exceeded my expectations, increased my long-range precision, and given me greater enjoy- ment when varmint hunting. VORTEX 6-24X50 PST RIFLE SCOPE Upon receiving the 6-24 PST
scope I mounted it on my TC Precision Hunter with Burris Signature rings. Before mounting any scope I check to make sure the reticle is centered. I do this by placing a small compact mir- ror over the objective end of the scope, turn to the lowest power while looking through the eyepiece, and then turn the adjustment knobs until both sets of reticles line up. Sometimes I have to adjust my light source for a clear view of the reticle. With the scope centered,
The top scope is the Vortex 4-16x50 PST weighing 22 ounces and 13.7 inches long at a cost of $699.95 plus S&H. The lower scope is the Vortex 6-24x50 PST weighing 23 ounces and 15.5 inches long at a cost of $749.95 plus S&H.
The EBR (Enhanced Battle Reticle) on the Vortex 4-16x50 PST at right.
it lined up perfectly since the Burris inserts were already adjusted to the optical center. The 6-24 has all the same options as the 4-16, but the big brother is 1.8 inches longer and weighs an ad- ditional ounce. The crosshair is differ- ent from the 4-16 in that it is finer, at 0.06 MOA, and is graduated in 1 MOA subtensions for a total of 10 MOA. The adjustments tracked perfectly and ac- curacy was very consistent. The clarity of the glass is excellent and compares favorably to the Leupold 6.5-20 LRT. Berger bullets recently came out with the 87-gr. VLD hunting bullet which shoots excellently in my 1:10" twist 243. I also shoot the 88-gr. Berger LDHP varmint bullet. Both of these shoot at the same impact point with similar B.C. values and velocities. This will allow me to purchase one custom dial and switch at will between an excellent hunting bullet and a varmint bullet. CONCLUSION
I have done only limited work
with the 6-24 but I expect it to perform as well as the 4-16 in field conditions. I do believe for long-range shooting this scope is excellent and I am looking forward to next summer’s groundhog season ... maybe the 1000 Yard Club if
I can find a location and make the shot. CONTACTS
Time Precision 10 Taylor Road
Bethel, Connecticut 06801 203-744-1052
www.timeprecision.us Carl Zeiss Optical Inc.
13005 North Kingston Avenue Chester, Virginia 23836 800-441-3005
www.zeiss.com/sports Vortex Optics
2120 West Greenview Drive Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 800-426-0048
www.vortexoptics.com SWFA Outdoors
420 Century Way, #100 Red Oak, Texas 75154 972-726-7348
www.swfa.com
Berger Bullets 4275 North Palm Street
Fullerton, California 92835 714-447-5422
www.bergerbullets.com www.varminthunter.org
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