A few years ago, I purchased a Vortex PST 6x24x50 scope for a .308 rifle. At almost $1k, it was not a cheap scope. However, it was cheaper than Nightforce. Recently, I took the Vortex off of the .308 and mounted it on a .338 Lapua. Vortex said it could handle it so why not? Big mistake. On the fifth round, the side turret blew off and landed a few benches to the right. Inside, the optic was filled with black soot.
Now one thing I can say about Vortex is that they do honor their warranty. Even if your dog eats it, they will fix or replace it free of charge. I put the optic in the mail and a little over a week later it was back good as new.
As most optics goes these days, Vortex is made overseas. Made in the Philippines as a matter of fact. I know they do this to keep the prices low but at the same time, I feel their business model is to stick an incredible warranty on a marginal product and bank they will still make money on the few that come back.
For reference, my Nightforce has been mounted on my 50 BMG for 17 years and has taken at least a few thousand rounds of abuse. Zero hasn't changed since the day I first sighted it in.
Now I know that a Vortex is not a Nightforce but then again, a .338 Lapua isn't a 50 BMG either. Nevertheless, I'm going to re-mounnt the Vortex on the .338 Lapua. Maybe the first time was a fluke. But if not, we will see how long Vortex keeps fixing this thing.