BarrelNuts
04-16-2015, 11:23 AM
Did some warranty comparisons between my front runners... here is Leupold's verbage from their website:
Leupold Optics are built for a lifetime of performance at the highest level, plain and simple. Other companies offer lifetime warranties because they know the optics they’re selling you are going to break, fail, or fall short of expectations. At Leupold, that’s not how we do business.
With the Leupold Gold Ring Full Lifetime Guarantee, if your Leupold product doesn’t perform as promised, we will repair or replace it for free, whether you are the original owner or not—forever (excludes electronic components). You don’t need proof of ownership. Or a warranty card. And there’s no time limit. We do this because we believe in superior quality and craftsmanship, and we’re confident your Leupold won’t let you down. That’s the power of our company, and we stand behind our work.
They then throw in the kicker on a smaller drop down menu:
Warranty ExclusionsUnfortunately, these warranties do not apply if the product has been modified, misused or has been damaged by accident, abuse, or misapplication. To ensure this doesn’t happen to you, contact Leupold Product Service before having any work or repairs done to your valuable Leupold optics. Call 1-800-LEUPOLD or (503) 526-1400.
Here is from Vortex:
Our VIP warranty is about you, not us. It's about taking care of you after the sale.
VIP stands for a Very Important Promise to you, our customer. We will repair or replace your Vortex product in the event it becomes damaged or defective—at no charge to you. If we cannot repair your product, we will replace it with a product in perfect working order of equal or better physical condition.
You see, it doesn't matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or where you purchased it. You can count on the VIP Warranty for all Vortex Optics riflescopes, prism scopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods, andmonoculars.
Unlimited Lifetime Warranty
Fully transferable
No warranty card to fill out
No receipt needed to hang on to
If you ever have a problem, no matter the cause, we promise to take care of you.
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The VIP Warranty does not cover loss, theft, deliberate damage or cosmetic damage that does not hinder the performance of the product.
And Bushnell:
WARRANTY INFORMATIONSince 1984, the majority of our Bushnell sports optics products have been covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Bushnell Outdoor Products guarantees these products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original owner.
These warranties do not cover consumer caused damages such as misuse, abuse or repairs attempted by someone other than our authorized technicians. Click here for Repair Services (http://www.bushnell.com/global/customer-service/global-customer-service-product-repairs).
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTYBinoculars (excludes ImageView Binoculars)
Riflescopes (excludes Riflescopes with illuminated reticles and Red Dot sights)
Spotting Scopes (excludes ImageView Spotting Scopes)
Telescopes (excludes North Star Telescopes)
Not sure what Bushnell means by "limited lifetime" as its not spelled out explicitly on their webpage. Both Bushnell and Leupold have the "abuse and misuse" clause in there... Leupold also lists "accident" as a limiter on their warranty. So... of the three with what is actually in writing Vortex has the strongest warranty. If you are climbing into a tree stand and drop your rifle (number one you should be beaten severely for such irresponsibility...) and the scope breaks of the three looks like vortex is the only one that is, in writing, obligated to repair/replace. Not saying that Leupold wouldn't... just their warranty doesn't say they have to. Food for thought.
Leupold Optics are built for a lifetime of performance at the highest level, plain and simple. Other companies offer lifetime warranties because they know the optics they’re selling you are going to break, fail, or fall short of expectations. At Leupold, that’s not how we do business.
With the Leupold Gold Ring Full Lifetime Guarantee, if your Leupold product doesn’t perform as promised, we will repair or replace it for free, whether you are the original owner or not—forever (excludes electronic components). You don’t need proof of ownership. Or a warranty card. And there’s no time limit. We do this because we believe in superior quality and craftsmanship, and we’re confident your Leupold won’t let you down. That’s the power of our company, and we stand behind our work.
They then throw in the kicker on a smaller drop down menu:
Warranty ExclusionsUnfortunately, these warranties do not apply if the product has been modified, misused or has been damaged by accident, abuse, or misapplication. To ensure this doesn’t happen to you, contact Leupold Product Service before having any work or repairs done to your valuable Leupold optics. Call 1-800-LEUPOLD or (503) 526-1400.
Here is from Vortex:
Our VIP warranty is about you, not us. It's about taking care of you after the sale.
VIP stands for a Very Important Promise to you, our customer. We will repair or replace your Vortex product in the event it becomes damaged or defective—at no charge to you. If we cannot repair your product, we will replace it with a product in perfect working order of equal or better physical condition.
You see, it doesn't matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or where you purchased it. You can count on the VIP Warranty for all Vortex Optics riflescopes, prism scopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods, andmonoculars.
Unlimited Lifetime Warranty
Fully transferable
No warranty card to fill out
No receipt needed to hang on to
If you ever have a problem, no matter the cause, we promise to take care of you.
http://www.vortexoptics.com/uploads/icon_note.gif
The VIP Warranty does not cover loss, theft, deliberate damage or cosmetic damage that does not hinder the performance of the product.
And Bushnell:
WARRANTY INFORMATIONSince 1984, the majority of our Bushnell sports optics products have been covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Bushnell Outdoor Products guarantees these products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original owner.
These warranties do not cover consumer caused damages such as misuse, abuse or repairs attempted by someone other than our authorized technicians. Click here for Repair Services (http://www.bushnell.com/global/customer-service/global-customer-service-product-repairs).
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTYBinoculars (excludes ImageView Binoculars)
Riflescopes (excludes Riflescopes with illuminated reticles and Red Dot sights)
Spotting Scopes (excludes ImageView Spotting Scopes)
Telescopes (excludes North Star Telescopes)
Not sure what Bushnell means by "limited lifetime" as its not spelled out explicitly on their webpage. Both Bushnell and Leupold have the "abuse and misuse" clause in there... Leupold also lists "accident" as a limiter on their warranty. So... of the three with what is actually in writing Vortex has the strongest warranty. If you are climbing into a tree stand and drop your rifle (number one you should be beaten severely for such irresponsibility...) and the scope breaks of the three looks like vortex is the only one that is, in writing, obligated to repair/replace. Not saying that Leupold wouldn't... just their warranty doesn't say they have to. Food for thought.