Rifle Scopes NF NX8 vs Vortex Razor Gen II glass quality

[Gjb89]

I'm currently looking at the NF 4-32x50 F1 and Vorext razor gen 2 4-27x56
The scope will be used on a 300 PRC hunting rifle. I own a a razor gen 2 and an ATACR. Has anyone had any hands on with the NX8? How does it compare to the ATACR and the Razor gen 2?

 

[b6graham]

i haven't personally looked through one but have read basically ever thread here on them. I don't think you'll notice much difference between RG2 and NX8, but you're more likely to with the ATACR.

you will notice the 20 ounces on a hunting rifle though

 

[CSTactical]

I'm currently looking at the NF 4-32x50 F1 and Vorext razor gen 2 4-27x56
The scope will be used on a 300 PRC hunting rifle. I own a a razor gen 2 and an ATACR. Has anyone had any hands on with the NX8? How does it compare to the ATACR and the Razor gen 2?

Give us a call at 916-670-1103 and we'd be happy to go over the pros and cons of those options and have both in stock

 

[MPDS13]

i haven't personally looked through one but have read basically ever thread here on them. I don't think you'll notice much difference between RG2 and NX8, but you're more likely to with the ATACR.

you will notice the 20 ounces on a hunting rifle though

Definitely agree with this. You will notice that much weight difference sitting on top of a hunting rifle. Especially if you are going to a lightweight build.

 

[morganlamprecht]

ive got both

side by side between 3 different shooters...the nx8 was slightly (very slighty, a touch brighter and very small advantage in edge details on targets we were looking at from 920-980 yds) better to 2 of us and the same to the third set of eyes...the nx8 was brand new and the gen2 was 2-3 yrs old also...id call them a wash if anything

i dont think youre goin to see much of a difference given sample variation between them both

 

[just browsing]

The NX8 I looked through had some of the worst edge distortion I’ve seen in any sub $2k optic. Decent resolution and brightness, but it was annoying as fuck to look through.

If you are considering spending that much money on an optic, either save for a couple more weeks and get yourself a used ATACR, or save the money altogether and get the Gen 2.

 

[Gjb89]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Birddog6424]

The NX8 I looked through had some of the worst edge distortion I’ve seen in any sub $2k optic. Decent resolution and brightness, but it was annoying as fuck to look through.

If you are considering spending that much money on an optic, either save for a couple more weeks and get yourself a used ATACR, or save the money altogether and get the Gen 2.

All 3 of the NX8s I have looked through had that effect. The 32x a little less so compared to the 20x. WJM and Koshkin pointed it out in both the optics they looked through. You can find their reviews on the Hide.

Overall glass quality is a pretty solid nod towards the Razor. As is eyebox, diopter settings, parallax, and depth of view.

The NX8 does have great field of view though and is significantly lighter..

So that's kinda what you're choosing between.

 

[BLDTYLRY]

I'm in the same boat, looking for an optic for a hunting rig. I'm torn between MK5HD 3.6-18x or NX8 2.5-20x. Leaning more towards the NX8. Once the MIL-XT comes out I'll make my decision.

Already have a Razor G2, MK5HD and ATACR. Just want something on the lighter side.

 

[codym]

Have you considered the AMG? 50mm objective and way lighter than the gen 2 razor. Not sure how the glass compares.

 

[MakeSawdust]

Glass between the AMG and the Razor G2 is a wash. Sample variation will make one better than the other, but looking through several of both it was pretty difficult to tell a difference. Maybe a SLIGHT edge to the AMG.

 

[koshkin]

Have you considered the AMG? 50mm objective and way lighter than the gen 2 razor. Not sure how the glass compares.

For this application, I'd consider the AMG as well. Gen 2 is heavier than I'd want in a hunting rifle.

If you want Nightforce, go with a 4-16x42 ATACR.

Otherwise, with crossover scopes, I own three that stood out to me for various reasons:

March 3-24x52
Tangent Theta 3-15x50
Vortex AMG 6-24x50

When I tested the 4-16x42 ATACR, the reticle choices were slimmer. Now that there are more options, I might pick one up as well.

ILya

 

[JakeM]

If you don't need FFP look at the swaro X5i.