Initial impressions on vortex razor 4000. Need some advice.

[michiman]

Just got a razor hd 4000 range finder. Love the look and feel of the range finder. Was able to look through my back window and range a building at 250 yards, so can’t really speak about the ranging abilities.

I did have a few issues though. I don’t really like the large open reticle which I feel will make ranging small objects at adistance difficult, but based on everything I read it should not be a problem.

Now on to the advice portion of the thread. There are “speckles” of illumination material scattered throughout the lens which are visible. I marked a few in the pictures I uploaded. Additionally there is a discontinuity in the reticle at the 1:30 position. Idk how else to really describe it. (Also look at the pics). This really bothers me as it is a pretty expensive optic. I’m considering returning it and requesting a new one from optics planet vs contacting vortex directly.

i am not opposed to trying a different brand, as a matter offact I liked the Leica 2800 more. But the warranty vortex provides gives me peace of mind.

 

[michiman]

Anyone have a similar experience???

 

[Evintos]

Anyone have a similar experience???

For the first two images, was that taken in the dark? I'll see if I can get you some pics of mine later tonight.

 

[michiman]

No I just placed it on a table top to try to get a good picture. It’s also much more obvious through the naked eye than through my phone.

 

[CRT2]

Call Vortex. 1-800-426-0048 Explain the problem. I think you will be pleased with their response.

 

[Evintos]

Let me know if you need any other pics. Pictures were taken with Pixel 3XL, indoors, 60W equivalent LED bulb. I didn't note it in the picture but that 2nd reticle (the lower left "ghost" reticle) is not visible to the eye at any angle. I was only able to get it to show up on camera when taking pictures that intesifies the speckles that weren't visible to my eye.

I've used this device quite extensively and I didn't even notice the lower right speckle (as noted in pic 2.2) until I actually took pics. I suggest you contact Vortex rather than returning to Optics Planet.

 

[michiman]

Thanks. I will give them a call and keep you guys updated

 

[Darnett65]

Anyone have a similar experience???

nope my vortex rangefinder is great no illumination “spatter”.

 

[Pilotscrappy]

Been noticing my rangefinder has a couple of these artifacts as well. Did you ever contact vortex on yours? I'm not sure if I will doesn't seem to bother me so far ,hopefully it doesn't get worse

 

[michiman]

Been noticing my rangefinder has a couple of these artifacts as well. Did you ever contact vortex on yours? I'm not sure if I will doesn't seem to bother me so far ,hopefully it doesn't get worse

I contacted them. They said they’d fix it. Just been lazy and haven’t sent it in

 

[michiman]

Just an update. I did not end up sending the range finder in, but i finally got to test its capabilities and was actually able to range a target at 4329 yards!! Was extremely surprised. I did it twice but was unable to repeat it after that.