Rifle Scopes Another scope decision.

[Gledeasy]

This is a pretty common question, so I'm sorry about that.

I'm in the market to buy what I would consider a really expensive scope. I've got a 243 Deviant/AX that's looking for a match so I can start practicing my precision shooting. If I like the scope well enough I may switch it out on my hunting rig and not worry about the added weight, and of course work on saving for another. I've not quite saved up for a new scope priced at $2K, but am about right there for a nice used scope. I don't want larger than a 50mm objective, I would like the glass to be descent and have reliable tracking/zero stop.

The two scopes that quickly come to mind are the Vortex Razor and Nightforce NXS. I've tried doing some searching/reading on here comparing the two. It seems as if most give the glass, illumination, and the fact that it is FFP to the Razor. I've never really been sold on the glass with the Vortex scopes I've owned in the past, the nicest model being a Viper PST. Maybe it's because my eyes are use to the other optics I use. Obviously the Razor is their upper end compared to the Viper, but the fact I haven't been impressed with what I've had has me worried. Especially if most give the Razor the glass edge over the NXS.

I know first question is whether I want FFP or not. That I'm not a 100% sure on I guess, but it is one reason I am considering the Razor over the NXS.

My questions are these. Is the Razor quite a bit bulkier? Knowing I may switch it to a hunting rifle has me asking this. Which ZS and turrets does one prefer?

Help sway me to one over the other, or maybe even something else.

Thanks

 

[ryu_sekai]

I have the Razor, It is a awesome scope. The Glass is very clear and it tracks great. The only thing is it is really long, I guess its not really a big deal. I actually ordered another one for my second rifle.

 

[Iron Worker]

I have the Razor, It is a awesome scope. The Glass is very clear and it tracks great. The only thing is it is really long, I guess its not really a big deal. I actually ordered another one for my second rifle.

What is the purpose or advantage to a long scope ?

 

[Chiller]

ummmmm........errrrr.........the Razor is a bit heavy........but not really long........It is built like a tank.

 

[ryu_sekai]

I don't see an advantage.

 

[Gledeasy]

Well, I'm going to go Nightforce on this one. I think my heart was always with wanting the Nightforce, but with the Razor having FFP it held me up some. Knowing that I haven't necessarily liked my Vortex scopes in the past helped sway me as well to try something different.

 

[ryu_sekai]

Well, I'm going to go Nightforce on this one. I think my heart was always with wanting the Nightforce, but with the Razor having FFP it held me up some. Knowing that I haven't necessarily liked my Vortex scopes in the past helped sway me as well to try something different.

Can't compare the PST line with the Razor. That's like comparing the aimpoint pro to the Comp M4 or T1

 

[Gledeasy]

Can't compare the PST line with the Razor. That's like comparing the aimpoint pro to the Comp M4 or T1

I understand that the glass is going to be different, but there were a few other things that influenced my decision as well.

Time to try out my new Nightforce...Well, as soon as it gets here anyway