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gatordev
16 December 2020, 15:04
I didn't see this in a very cursory Google search, but I want to say this isn't a new "thing." That said, anyone here had an issue with a Vortex Razor 1-6 having the red dot off-center? I have a new Gen 2 that has the dot about .2-.3 mils left of center. Practically speaking, this probably isn't a huge deal on a man sized target to at least 200m, but that doesn't mean it's "right." I haven't reached out to Vortex yet, and I'm sure they'll take care of me, but figured I'd ask here first. I hate taking an optic off after mounting and zeroing it. First world problems.
Big_Tom
16 December 2020, 16:27
Just got mine last week and its dead on center. Im sure Vortex will fix you up.

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Former11B
16 December 2020, 16:29
I didn't see this in a very cursory Google search, but I want to say this isn't a new "thing." That said, anyone here had an issue with a Vortex Razor 1-6 having the red dot off-center? I have a new Gen 2 that has the dot about .2-.3 mils left of center. Practically speaking, this probably isn't a huge deal on a man sized target to at least 200m, but that doesn't mean it's "right." I haven't reached out to Vortex yet, and I'm sure they'll take care of me, but figured I'd ask here first. I hate taking an optic off after mounting and zeroing it. First world problems.

So is the dot off center in relation to the X and Y axis reticle lines?

Any way to get a photo?

Doesn’t sound correct...
BoilerUp
16 December 2020, 17:05
No, that shouldn't be a "thing". I just went and double checked mine and it is perfectly centered as far as my eyes can tell. Call Vortex.
UWone77
16 December 2020, 17:59
This is why Vortex offers Lifetime warranties. You're going to need to use it.
tact
16 December 2020, 18:01
Centered here as well.
gatordev
16 December 2020, 18:54
Alrighty, then. Thanks all.


So is the dot off center in relation to the X and Y axis reticle lines?

Correct. It's as if I'm holding about .2 mil right of the dot.




This is why Vortex offers Lifetime warranties. You're going to need to use it.

Technically only my second Vortex, but at least my used 1-10 seems to be good to go...until it isn't some time in the future.
gatordev
17 December 2020, 08:56
Looked at it a little closer today and I can also see the dot is attached to a separate "stadia" than the actual vertical stadia, and it's no inline, so confirmed it needs to go back. Tough to see the dot in this picture unless you zoom in (didn't realize the tree branch was there), but you can see the split stadia.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50730332001_caa25ca01a_k.jpg
VIPER 237
18 December 2020, 05:07
I’ve never seen that before, but yes that definitely needs to go to vortex.
mustangfreek
19 December 2020, 14:13
Yikes..Makes ya wonder how that got thru QC
SINNER
20 December 2020, 05:45
LOL @ QC

No QC is involved in the manufacturing of any Vortex product.
mustangfreek
22 December 2020, 03:05
Ya but for what those cost, that should of never left the building like that.
gatordev
22 December 2020, 09:03
Ya but for what those cost, that should of never left the building like that.

I'm not sure it did. I think it slipped after the first range trip. I'm pretty sure I would have noticed it when I zeroed. Not that it should have done that. Regardless, it's been sent off, so we'll see what comes back.