Ugh, dropped my rifle on the scope..

[MikeGrad]

So, yesterday i was working up some loads and had my rifle on its bi-pod, thankfully on a low table. the bi-pod must have come loose in the last session, because when i walked away it folded underneath and rolled off the table. it fell from about 3 feet high, landed on a rug, but hit hard enough that it ripped the sunshade off the scope, which was threaded on. this rifle is about 15 pounds all told.

I was able to thread the shade back on, and there are no dents or visible damage. Its a vortex HD AMG mounted on a Remington 700 300 WM with a Sphur mount. so its a pretty tough scope and mount. I was going to go out and shoot today and evaluate it, but with the rain i'm not sure i will get the opportunity.

What are the odds i broke it or damaged it somehow? thoughts? Lost zero at a minimum? If so, should i loosen the rings and re-align it? I'm pissed off as this is pretty new, maybe 50 rounds thru it, and i'm usually pretty careful. I've never dropped a rifle before now, so i have no idea what to expect.

 

[kev74]

I'm interested to hear if the scope still works. Keep us posted!

 

[4excal]

 

[soylentBlue]

While they are not engineered to take a hit to the body of the scope, scopes are made to take a lot of shock. Don't lose hope until you've confirmed that it is broken.

 

[MikeGrad]

if the rain stops before 1 pm im going to head out and evaluate it. I just zeroed it last week and i still have the same batch of rounds i used, so it should be clear if there is an issue or not.

and yeah, im pissed at myself for letting this happen!

 

[Deplorable Me]

Before you shoot, tighten up your rings and mounts.

Several years ago my Leupold VX II survived a tumble down a hill in a case. Lost zero but once reset I've had no problems since. It was on a Ruger heavy barrel with Ruger rings.

 

[Cooolone]

Ouch!

 

[Phauxtoe]

well you should be thankful the threaded shade ate up a big chunk of Energy, when it got knocked off. think Crumple Zone!

Something Got to Give!

 

[dsdmmat]

So, yesterday i was working up some loads and had my rifle on its bi-pod, thankfully on a low table. the bi-pod must have come loose in the last session, because when i walked away it folded underneath and rolled off the table. it fell from about 3 feet high, landed on a rug, but hit hard enough that it ripped the sunshade off the scope, which was threaded on. this rifle is about 15 pounds all told.

I was able to thread the shade back on, and there are no dents or visible damage. Its a vortex HD AMG mounted on a Remington 700 300 WM with a Sphur mount. so its a pretty tough scope and mount. I was going to go out and shoot today and evaluate it, but with the rain i'm not sure i will get the opportunity.

What are the odds i broke it or damaged it somehow? thoughts? Lost zero at a minimum? If so, should i loosen the rings and re-align it? I'm pissed off as this is pretty new, maybe 50 rounds thru it, and i'm usually pretty careful. I've never dropped a rifle before now, so i have no idea what to expect.

send it back to vortex. They have a no fault warranty.

 

[MikeGrad]

send it back to vortex. They have a no fault warranty.

i did not know their warrant was that good. if there is an issue i will definitely do that

 

[dsdmmat]

i did not know their warrant was that good. if there is an issue i will definitely do that

Vortex Optics - VIP Warranty

 

[MikeGrad]

Vortex Optics - VIP Warranty

thanks, that makes me feel a little better, but not any less stupid. Unfortunately now it looks like my earliest chance to test it out is going to be next thursday.

 

[Doc8404]

send it back to vortex. They have a no fault warranty.

Awesome. Thx for this.

 

[@thewheels]

Seeing as it's a Vortex, I'd be a bit surprised if it is damaged. I'm guessing the zero will be off at worst.

 

[thegatman]

Good luck. Check to see if the reticle is broken. Otherwise use the discussed warranty.

 

[Podmonkey]

Vortex HDs are tanks aren't they? Proly fine.

 

[MikeGrad]

Vortex HDs are tanks aren't they? Proly fine.

I am hoping thats true.

 

[Podmonkey]

I am hoping thats true.

For what those things weigh they better be able to withstand a nuclear blast! I'd really love to put a 1-6 razor HD on my AR but I can't accept the whopping 28 oz it weighs. I hear that they are quite resilient and tough though. I bet you $1 that yours is totally fine. Hell, I once dropped my 10/22 down the stairs with a cheapie Bushnell Banner 3x9 on it and it was fine. Still is years later.

 

[MikeGrad]

yeah thats too much for an AR. This is on a bench shooter.

 

[Podmonkey]

yeah thats too much for an AR. This is on a bench shooter.

Really, really nice glass though. Like $3,000 nice!

 

[Darth]

Yeah, bt;dt. Re-zero and have at it.

 

[MikeGrad]

yeah, i didnt skimp on the glass for this one. it was between this and a nightforce. In the end Vortex won out because i felt i got more for the money with it.

just hoping its not a paperweight at this point.

 

[Podmonkey]

yeah, i didnt skimp on the glass for this one. it was between this and a nightforce. In the end Vortex won out because i felt i got more for the money with it.

just hoping its not a paperweight at this point.

It won't be, relax!

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Send me the rifle, scope, and bipod. I'll inspect the whole assembly and test fire it. If I don't think it's up to snuff, I'll keep it in my safe so it doesn't trouble you any further.

 

[Phauxtoe]

check this dude out...
drops his rifle!

 

[Saltwater60]

i did not know their warrant was that good. if there is an issue i will definitely do that

I've heard it's great no fault 100%. I'll be buying one for that reason. I've heard they are fantastic no questions asked.

 

[squib]

What bi pod are you using?

 

[Podmonkey]

So, you find out you're all good yet?

 

[Exonautic]

I'm curious to since i just bought a new viper. I know their warranty is the best around but I'm really curious how resilient their scopes are.

 

[MikeGrad]

unfortunately works schedules will prevent me from getting to the range until thursday at the earliest. ill report back after.