Thread: Vortex Viper problem

The Viper 6.5-20x50 scope I have on my 223 has developed an issue I'm not sure if anyone had something similar.
Has a fuzziness like heat mirage when looking through it.
Brand new scope, brand new Tikka, brand new DPT suppressor.
First noticed it after a few shots when sighting the rifle in and thought it was heat mirage. Only after 3 shots it was really hard to look through it. I'd leave it for 15-20mins to get cold before firing anymore.
Last weekend at a steel shoot, it got to the point where I didn't have to fire the rifle and the vision was very hazy. Barrel, suppressor and scope were cold to touch. The day was cold but fine.
Anyone struck this fault or something similar?

I've been in contact with Vortex and they're replacing in under warranty.
Just interested if anyone has come across this before.