Nothing new under the sun, bud. I’d still buy this over several existing offerings because I like my 6-36 and 1-6 from VTX
I Spy New Baby Razor G3 4-24
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I want this scope as soon as it is available…but also want to wait for the black Eurooptic exclusive
Won't know till we get more details, or someone spills them, from the above it sounds like it's lighter so that's a win for guys not wanting a 4lb optic. Could just be filling out the lineup, they have been trying to give away Razor Gen II 3-18's for almost a year now, and recently the 4.5-27's appear to be getting closed out some stores. So this might be filling a void for the Gen II's going away (total speculation). Looks to have the same turret/style as the 6-36 so it's not going to be cheap
I've often been confused of the popularity of say the 3-18 optics that are 95% of the price and size/weight of their 5-25, 4.7-27 counterparts etc. Now if it's 20% lighter, and cheaper sure I can see it fitting a use case. But I also don't get why guys put a huge mag optic on their bolt guns but then put a 3-18 on their 18lb precision AR's. The Razor Gen II 3-18 was a perfect example, they have been giving them away for $1100 or less now for months. It's not a bad scope but why buy a 3-18x when the 4.5-27x is the same size/weight/cost. You gotta really love 3-4.5x to give up 10x on the top end in the same package.
Now if the Gen II 4.5-27 does go away, and this 4-24 really is 30% lighter and smaller package than the 6-36, that makes a lot more sense to distance it from the 6-36 more than the 3-18 ever did from the 4.5-27
I think that is just a camera lens aberration or a depth of field thing.
Thank you!Won't know till we get more details, or someone spills them, from the above it sounds like it's lighter so that's a win for guys not wanting a 4lb optic. Could just be filling out the lineup, they have been trying to give away Razor Gen II 3-18's for almost a year now, and recently the 4.5-27's appear to be getting closed out some stores. So this might be filling a void for the Gen II's going away (total speculation). Looks to have the same turret/style as the 6-36 so it's not going to be cheap
I've often been confused of the popularity of say the 3-18 optics that are 95% of the price and size/weight of their 5-25, 4.7-27 counterparts etc. Now if it's 20% lighter, and cheaper sure I can see it fitting a use case. But I also don't get why guys put a huge mag optic on their bolt guns but then put a 3-18 on their 18lb precision AR's. The Razor Gen II 3-18 was a perfect example, they have been giving them away for $1100 or less now for months. It's not a bad scope but why buy a 3-18x when the 4.5-27x is the same size/weight/cost. You gotta really love 3-4.5x to give up 10x on the top end in the same package.
Now if the Gen II 4.5-27 does go away, and this 4-24 really is 30% lighter and smaller package than the 6-36, that makes a lot more sense to distance it from the 6-36 more than the 3-18 ever did from the 4.5-27
-Stan
Probably a closer sibling to the element nexus Gen 2 4-25x or zeiss 4-25, depending on the tube size. But this will have better glass.
Speaking of which, Does anyone know if it’s 30mm or 34mm tube?
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I was considering getting either a Zeiss S3 4-25x or March 4.5-28x high master but may hold out to see what this thing turns out to be. It's kinda hard to beat the March specs or the Zeiss price, but I did really like my G2 Razors.
When you wrote "I know nothing," I could hear Sgt. Schulz from "Hogan's Heroes" in my head.
Just when I thought I could be happy with what I had....
Pretty positive it’s a 34mm, I didn’t get to look through one but was talking to the Vortex guys running them at a recent NRL.
I doubt you'll see it released just yet, but if it is showing up in competitions, there is a fair chance it will be out before the end of the year. I have been told it is a rather impressive design, but I have not tested it.
ILya
ILya
Very conflicted; want this to be real but we are so very close to April 1st...
I hope it's lite I gotta get something lighter for my kid. I got her a Gen 2 4.5-27 and the gun is to heavy for her.
Would definitely compete with the 4-16x42 atacr especially if it has locking elevation and is 32oz like alluded to earlier. Non rotating eye piece might tip the scales in vortex favor if it’s durable
Similar weight to the Element Nexus 4-25x50 then.
Glassaholic has just finished a review of all the 6-36x56 LOW based scopes, looks like he is going to be busy again with the lower magnification versions.
Glassaholic has just finished a review of all the 6-36x56 LOW based scopes, looks like he is going to be busy again with the lower magnification versions.
Looks like:
-tool-less zeroing turret
-no more locking turret
Now....just need dual focal reticle....
-tool-less zeroing turret
-no more locking turret
Now....just need dual focal reticle....
As of right now we are confirmed to get these first–PM me and I will get you some order info
Send your name and email and LMK you are interested in the Baby Razor
Send your name and email and LMK you are interested in the Baby Razor
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have not discussed black....but these are due q4. Waiting on vortex to send me purchasing info and add them to the system
Won't know till we get more details, or someone spills them, from the above it sounds like it's lighter so that's a win for guys not wanting a 4lb optic. Could just be filling out the lineup, they have been trying to give away Razor Gen II 3-18's for almost a year now, and recently the 4.5-27's appear to be getting closed out some stores. So this might be filling a void for the Gen II's going away (total speculation). Looks to have the same turret/style as the 6-36 so it's not going to be cheap
I've often been confused of the popularity of say the 3-18 optics that are 95% of the price and size/weight of their 5-25, 4.7-27 counterparts etc. Now if it's 20% lighter, and cheaper sure I can see it fitting a use case. But I also don't get why guys put a huge mag optic on their bolt guns but then put a 3-18 on their 18lb precision AR's. The Razor Gen II 3-18 was a perfect example, they have been giving them away for $1100 or less now for months. It's not a bad scope but why buy a 3-18x when the 4.5-27x is the same size/weight/cost. You gotta really love 3-4.5x to give up 10x on the top end in the same package.
Now if the Gen II 4.5-27 does go away, and this 4-24 really is 30% lighter and smaller package than the 6-36, that makes a lot more sense to distance it from the 6-36 more than the 3-18 ever did from the 4.5-27
Where are 3-18 razors at for $1100? They haven't been made in a couple of years or so I thought....I'll buy one right now if you point me to a new one....
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Do you know if Liberty Optics will be getting any?
Yep prices seem to be falling a bit, no idea where Optics Planet is getting the 3-18's but they've had several batches of them over the last year and a couple other vendors have as well. Dvor has the 6-36 for $2350, Sportsmans had the 4.5-27 for around $1750 a couple weeks ago till it sold out. That said Optics will also let you put 15,000 Gen II 3-18s in a cart too so who knows how many (or if they) are in stock, but I'd bet it's not 15,000! That's always a risk with Optics Planet/Dvor you can snag some great deals, but there's always a risk it will never show up, or will take 2 months to ship.
Hard to complain about a 3-18x Gen II for $1000 when places are selling XTR III 3-18s for $1200. If I was a fan of 3-18x I'd have tossed them on about everything I wanted one on by now for that price. As long as you don't mind it's 4lbs and the color I guess
Hard to complain about a 3-18x Gen II for $1000 when places are selling XTR III 3-18s for $1200. If I was a fan of 3-18x I'd have tossed them on about everything I wanted one on by now for that price. As long as you don't mind it's 4lbs and the color I guess
People on the hide still want to take their chance with Optics Planet???
I tried to buy that 3-18 from OP last year, they are not in stock. After months of waiting I emailed OP, they said that scope is discontinued. They do have the 4-27 in stock.
I ended up getting 2 viper pst II 3-15x44 on sale, great scope for the price (about $600), end of last year.
I ended up getting 2 viper pst II 3-15x44 on sale, great scope for the price (about $600), end of last year.
Have you seen the MDT black friday sale shitshow.....I mean event every year? There's no shortage of people that will put up with anything to save a couple bucks, even on the HidePeople on the hide still want to take their chance with Optics Planet???
. Heck guys were using VPN's to bypass the site bandwidth issues by appearing to be international customers......
Its says in stock so its probably there. OP is fine as long as you order something marked IN STOCK.
I had an issue with $4000 order of bullets from them. Took a minute but they refunded me the money and made it right. They get a bad wrap because people cannot read. For many things they are the cheapest place out there when you can stack a code.
They’re prolly commiesPeople on the hide still want to take their chance with Optics Planet???
What’s the deal with Dvor? Looks like one of those websites you’d find at the back of a photography magazine.Yep prices seem to be falling a bit, no idea where Optics Planet is getting the 3-18's but they've had several batches of them over the last year and a couple other vendors have as well. Dvor has the 6-36 for $2350, Sportsmans had the 4.5-27 for around $1750 a couple weeks ago till it sold out. That said Optics will also let you put 15,000 Gen II 3-18s in a cart too so who knows how many (or if they) are in stock, but I'd bet it's not 15,000! That's always a risk with Optics Planet/Dvor you can snag some great deals, but there's always a risk it will never show up, or will take 2 months to ship.
Hard to complain about a 3-18x Gen II for $1000 when places are selling XTR III 3-18s for $1200. If I was a fan of 3-18x I'd have tossed them on about everything I wanted one on by now for that price. As long as you don't mind it's 4lbs and the color I guess
From what I understand it's an offshoot of Optics Planet, every Hide member's favorite vendor! No idea what their marketing strategy is with the two stores, but then one could say the same for ScopeList and EuroOptics both being the same, it made sense to someone. The Hide hates Optics Planet almost as much as they hate Vortex and thier "Sure they've got the best warranty, cause you're going to need it!" defense.
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