Rifle Scopes Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27x56

[Rob01]

Who has these in stock and with best price? I'm looking to get one in a few weeks if they are available for sale?

Would be nice if someone did but they aren't available yet. Vortex said 2-5 months at SHOT so that should be in the March to June time frame.

 

[James n TN]

Would be nice if someone did but they aren't available yet. Vortex said 2-5 months at SHOT so that should be in the March to June time frame.

Thanks for info guess I'll wait or maybe just pick up another ATACR

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[Rob01]

Thanks for info guess I'll wait or maybe just pick up another ATACR

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It will be worth the wait. I am waiting myself.

 

[Smooth_87]

Id wait, otherwise it may cost you money when you realize you still want the razor and have to sell your interim scope

 

[James n TN]

Id wait, otherwise it may cost you money when you realize you still want the razor and have to sell your interim scope

I can't imagine the glass in this scope being better than the glass in the ATACR? The differences is FFP and SFP between scopes.
I was just gonna give this scope a try since the two are in same price range.

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[Smooth_87]

I can't imagine the glass in this scope being better than the glass in the ATACR? The differences is FFP and SFP between scopes.
I was just gonna give this scope a try since the two are in same price range.

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I think you'd be happy with the atacr if your after sfp, but if you have a scope to use in the meantime I'd wait, all the best with your decision

 

[James n TN]

I think you'd be happy with the atacr if your after sfp, but if you have a scope to use in the meantime I'd wait, all the best with your decision

Yea I have a scope on the rifle now, it's my JP built 223 I have a Leupold 4.5-14x50 with 30 mm tube on now I'm just wanting more magnification for the rifle as I'm prepping for a egg shoot coming up in a couple months and this year they are talking about using some sort of suckers for shoot offs at 200 yards so I really need to bump up the magnification.

 

[rw496]

Any reviews out there yet on the 4.5-27x56?

 

[StoopidSlow]

These were listed on euro optic just the other day, and the price will make you smile, not sure if these are preorders but i suppose someone could talk to jason* (i think its jason) over there and get the scoop.

 

[Rob01]

Any reviews out there yet on the 4.5-27x56?

Not yet as they really haven;t hit the streets yet but Ilya posted above:

I've been playing with the 4.5-27x56 for about a week now and I am pretty impressed. For the record, I am not very easily impressed. I'll form some definitive opinions after I do a proper tracking test this coming Friday. So far, this looks like a hell of a scope.

ILya

 

[Fitz]

I've been playing with the 4.5-27x56 for about a week now and I am pretty impressed. For the record, I am not very easily impressed. I'll form some definitive opinions after I do a proper tracking test this coming Friday. So far, this looks like a hell of a scope.

ILya

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Any chance your update on tracking is coming soon? I for one am very interested in your results.


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[rw496]

Any chance your update on tracking is coming soon? I for one am very interested in your results.


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Me too. I am so close to pulling the trigger on this scope. That's a big chunk of change for me, just need a little more to push me over the edge.

 

[koshkin]

I did some preliminary tracking tests last weekend and they looked good. I did not go as far as I wanted because I developed an eye infection in my dominant eye and lost focus, so to speak.

I am travelling this week, but I will wrap up with it as soon as I get home.

ILya

 

[LRDD]

I was ready to pull the trigger on another Nightforce and get the ATACR but this scope has me really thinking hard now. I cant wait to hear some reveiws on it.

 

[rw496]

I was ready to pull the trigger on another Nightforce and get the ATACR but this scope has me really thinking hard now. I cant wait to hear some reveiws on it.

Exactly my predicament. Almost got the ATACR, but I'm kinda leaning this way now. Seems like those two are direct competitors..or is it more comparable to the BEAST?

 

[Rob01]

The Vortex is FFP so more comparable to the BEAST.

 

[Genhawk]

I am pretty dam excited myself for this scope. Not sure what happened, just something went off and now I want this bad boy!

I've read that Vortex pretty much has the best dam service on the planet, even if you blatantly blow the dam thing up they will give you a new one.

Can't wait to get my hands on one!

 

[vincent317]

I was ready to pull the trigger on another Nightforce and get the ATACR but this scope has me really thinking hard now. I cant wait to hear some reveiws on it.

I was in the same boat. I ended up pre-ordering the Vortex. I'm hoping the expert reviews come back good.

 

[datguy]

I was in the same boat. I ended up pre-ordering the Vortex. I'm hoping the expert reviews come back good.

ETA on your pre-order?

 

[lead ƒarmer]

I did some preliminary tracking tests last weekend and they looked good. I did not go as far as I wanted because I developed an eye infection in my dominant eye and lost focus, so to speak.

I am travelling this week, but I will wrap up with it as soon as I get home.

ILya

Can't wait to hear what you think about it

 

[vincent317]

ETA on your pre-order?

April 2014

 

[Scott_at_Vortex]

April 2014

I am very sorry if anyone has told you that these will start shipping in April. Our initial SHOT show shipping estimates have not changed. Our best ESTIMATE is still summer 2014 and please remember that even this is an estimate. Again, I am very sorry if someone has misled you. However, I can assure you that getting these scopes ready to ship as soon as possible is our number 1 priority right now and will be until they start shipping. (which is why I am not down at Rifles Only right now shooting the Brawl)


Best Regards
Scott

 

[vincent317]

I am very sorry if anyone has told you that these will start shipping in April. Our initial SHOT show shipping estimates have not changed. Our best ESTIMATE is still summer 2014 and please remember that even this is an estimate. Again, I am very sorry if someone has misled you. However, I can assure you that getting these scopes ready to ship as soon as possible is our number 1 priority right now and will be until they start shipping. (which is why I am not down at Rifles Only right now shooting the Brawl)


Best Regards
Scott

Thanks for the clarification Scott. The place I pre-ordered from had April 2014 as their first shipment date; guess they need to update their page. Summer shipment is not a problem for me since the rifle this scope is going on isn't due to be completed until mid to late June.

 

[cgbills]

Thanks for the clarification Scott. The place I pre-ordered from had April 2014 as their first shipment date; guess they need to update their page. Summer shipment is not a problem for me since the rifle this scope is going on isn't due to be completed until mid to late June.

I was quote April as well on my pre-order.

 

[Opticsspecialist]

2014 Shot Show - Vortex Razor HD Review - YouTube

I haven;t gotten to shoot one yet, but initial impressions were pretty positive.

 

[Midwestside]

I was quote April as well on my pre-order.

Me 3 (post-shot show too). Drats

 

[rw496]

Is this something I better pre-order, or are they gonna be pretty available once they ship? Seems like lots of people are looking to get one

 

[Rob01]

Is this something I better pre-order, or are they gonna be pretty available once they ship? Seems like lots of people are looking to get one

Wouldn't hurt to pre order as most places don't charge your card until it comes in anyways.

 

[koshkin]

Based on my rather preliminary assessment, I suspect these scopes will do well.

If I were in the market for one, I would get on the pre-order list.

ILya

 

[sava]

Where can we pre-order these at the best price?

 

[Fitz]

Where can we pre-order these at the best price?

This is where I preordered mine.

http://www.libertyoptics.com/contents/en-us/d58.html


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[rw496]

It seems like in this price range you can always say a couple hundred more and I could get this, or a few hundred more I could get that. There is always a point of diminishing returns on your cash. I can only afford one big boy scope at a time. What I want to know is does the Vortex sit atop the curve of diminishing returns? How does it stack up with the big boys? A used Premiere? Few hundred more for an S&B? ILYA where you at on this?

 

[jsimonh]

It seems like in this price range you can always say a couple hundred more and I could get this, or a few hundred more I could get that. There is always a point of diminishing returns on your cash. I can only afford one big boy scope at a time. What I want to know is does the Vortex sit atop the curve of diminishing returns? How does it stack up with the big boys? A used Premiere? Few hundred more for an S&B? ILYA where you at on this?

+1

This is where I'm at right now. I can only do one big scope purchase and I had to sell my NF to buy the Gen2 expecting a April-ish delievery. At the moment April doesnt look to good and I dont want to go 4 or 5 months scopeless. So Im looking at used options but not sure where to draw the line on price or just take my medicine and wait on the Razor....

 

[Rob01]

+1

This is where I'm at right now. I can only do one big scope purchase and I had to sell my NF to buy the Gen2 expecting a April-ish delievery. At the moment April doesnt look to good and I dont want to go 4 or 5 months scopeless. So Im looking at used options but not sure where to draw the line on price or just take my medicine and wait on the Razor....

I think if you wait for a Razor II you will be very happy. I am in the same boat except I have one scope left to use. I am waiting on two Razors. Having handled them I know they are worth the wait.

Buy a SS 12x to hold you over and then when the Razor comes in you can sell it for not much of a loss.

 

[jsimonh]

I think if you wait for a Razor II you will be very happy. I am in the same boat except I have one scope left to use. I am waiting on two Razors. Having handled them I know they are worth the wait.

Buy a SS 12x to hold you over and then when the Razor comes in you can sell it for not much of a loss.

Gonna wait on the Razor 2. Picked up a Vortex Midway special 5-15 to tide me over until it arrives.

 

[datguy]

I am holding out for this scope as well. I have a Bushnell Tactical Elite 3200 I bought two years ago. I've learned a lot in the time I've owned and and am ready for an upgrade. They can't ship the new Vortex soon enough!

 

[LRDD]

I am very sorry if anyone has told you that these will start shipping in April. Our initial SHOT show shipping estimates have not changed. Our best ESTIMATE is still summer 2014 and please remember that even this is an estimate. Again, I am very sorry if someone has misled you. However, I can assure you that getting these scopes ready to ship as soon as possible is our number 1 priority right now and will be until they start shipping. (which is why I am not down at Rifles Only right now shooting the Brawl)


Best Regards
Scott

Thanks for the heads up on that, as I have also been told by three different Vortex dealers they would be here by April

 

[Robenight13]

me too James n TN.
Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.527x56 EBR-1C Riflescope for sale!

this is the best I have found. dont see it being much lower than that since it seems to be so desired and new, but if you find it let me know

 

[sknopf]

FYI, I just preordered mine about ten minutes ago with Jim over at Vortex and he said 4-8 months which would put it in the June-October time frame. Bummer but in this hobby I guess we're probably all used to long waits for our toys.

 

[thrusty]

What reticle are you all going to go with?

 

[deerhunter9790]

I can't wait for this scope to hit the market. Hopefully it will be available when I get back from the Stan. Also can't wait for some of you guys to get your hands on it so I can read some solid reviews.

 

[sib1948]

These new changes look like great upgrades to their present HD 5-20 scope, which I have found to be bullet proof with great glass and the best warranty of anyone. What's not to love! I suspect it will be rolling out before the elusive BEAST. Nightforce really missed the boat. I sure wish they could get their act together. Just got a call the S&B 5-25 I ordered just came in. Luckily, I ordered it before the price increase this year. Almost too many fine optics to choose from.

 

[vivo]

me too James n TN.
Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.527x56 EBR-1C Riflescope for sale!

this is the best I have found. dont see it being much lower than that since it seems to be so desired and new, but if you find it let me know

You need to call Scott at Liberty Optics for the Hide price.

 

[rw496]

Well, I couldn't take it anymore. I put in the order today. Vortex is a great company and hopefully this scope will be everything it's expected to be. If not, I blame Rob01 and ILya....lol. Btw, I was told an ETA of around June.

 

[Rob01]

You will be thanking me

 

[Fitz]

You will be thanking me

Rob, do you have any details you can share with us?

 

[Rob01]

Not much more than has already been written and in videos. I handled it at SHOT and could tell it's a great scope. All the features and ergos. I have handled and used a lot of scopes and it was easy to see this is going to be a winner. That's why I ordered 2 myself. I would never recommend something I won't use myself.

 

[sib1948]

I predict this will be a BEAST killer. Too bad for Nightforce and all their BEAST issues. And forget the S&B 27X scope unless the price drops considerably!

 

[Fitz]

I predict this will be a BEAST killer. Too bad for Nightforce and all their BEAST issues. And forget the S&B 27X scope unless the price drops considerably!

It will be really sad if and when this hits the streets before the BEAST. Especially for all of those who have been waiting for so long for the BEAST.

 

[rw496]

Here's a link to ILya's write up:
Vortex Razor Gen 2 4.5-27x56 - The Optics Talk Forums