Rifle Scopes Vortex Razor 5-20x50 HD at SWFA.com....(LL review)

[JRose]

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It doesn't appear with the pics that those .2 mil dots are much worth a shit, I need to peep through one of these... I know these through the scope pics can be deceptive.

 

[SWFA]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joeyhotfizzle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice, thanks for the picture. You mean 20X on the last picture right? </div></div>

oops, it's fixed

Brady

 

[hunter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It doesn't appear with the pics that those .2 mil dots are much worth a shit, I need to peep through one of these... I know these through the scope pics can be deceptive. </div></div>

They really aren't, they are a touch too fine. You can see them, but they are hard to pick up really quickly and against dark backgrounds.

 

[Rich Emmons]

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I got to fondle one this weekend at the Oklahoma match, no need to wait on anybody's review, I think there as good as any and I will own one soon...now if i can just get somebody to throw in the rings for free

 

[Joeyhotfizzle]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rich Emmons</div><div class="ubbcode-body">now if i can just get somebody to throw in the rings for free

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Mine's coming with a set of free rings

 

[Adam B]

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WTF-I bought 2 of those damn scopes and I have to buy rings!!!!

 

[Rob01]

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I hate that TMR style open center. If they closed that up it wouldn't be a bad reticle design.

 

[Joeyhotfizzle]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: adam boynton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">WTF-I bought 2 of those damn scopes and I have to buy rings!!!! </div></div>

Sorry man, I'm just lucky I guess.

 

[JRose]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hate that TMR style open center. If they closed that up it wouldn't be a bad reticle design. </div></div>

Really? I love the open center.

 

[hunter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hate that TMR style open center. If they closed that up it wouldn't be a bad reticle design. </div></div>

Really? I love the open center, it's just barely open, it doesn't look to be as dramatic as the TMR open center... </div></div>

I really like it too, seemed just perfect for 1cm x 1cm sight in bulls-eye. I like how I can frame a very distant target or a small target in the opening.

 

[Rob01]

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I tried a TMR and couldn't get used to it. Too distracting for me. I like being able to quarter the target with the intersecting lines. Just me though.

 

[hunter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I tried a TMR and couldn't get used to it. Too distracting for me. I like being able to quarter the target with the intersecting lines. Just me though. </div></div>


I know what you mean Rob, I just look at it differently, the only scope I didn't want some sort of window like the Razor's aiming point was the NF stuff as the reticles are so fine

. I guess you've got the NF angle covered, lol. If I ever get a scope with a P4F I think I'd be ok too.
I think preferences will be the main gripe/complaint about this scope. Maybe in the future they will have a couple more reticle options. I know what you

 

[Willys46]

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I hope these scopes hold up better than there Binos. Brand new pair went south the second day of a ten day hunt! 3 hours back in the woods, Three hours from any retail = Shit out of Luck!

The eye focus just went south. Glassing for 8 hours a day through on side sucks!

They say they have a great warranty, but so dose Leupold, That’s why I stopped buying there stuff. I do not want to use a Customer service department. I guess they are good because they get a lot of practice.

For the money they want for one of these scopes, Heck it will be NF all day. I know my NF still holds zero and I can still use it when it counts. Unproven and a failure the first hunt, NOT GOOD.

Sorry if its in the wrong place, but saw this thread pop up after unpacking my hunting pack! Still pissed to say the least!

Willys..Rant off.

 

[VortexSam]

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Willys,

I'm really sorry to hear about your experience with the binos. Believe me, we don't want people to have to use CS either, but unfortunately in an imperfect world it happens with any product from any manufacturer from time to time.

However, when it does happen we strive to make sure you have the best CS experience a person could ask for. Please call us tomorrow at your earliest convenience and we'll get you a new set of binos out ASAP along with a call tag to get your broken ones back.

The number is 1-800-426-0048, talk to Corey and he'll get you squared away. Let me know if there is anything else I can do.

Which models were they BTW?

-Sam

 

[hunter223]

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Hmmm..... when a high-ranking member of Vortex contacts YOU in less than an hour in regards to a problem with one of their products, that speaks very well of them in my book

 

[Glen Seekins]

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You cant get much better service than that!!

Does Leupold even post here? and i bet you wouldnt get to talk to someone able to make a decision like the one above...Just say'n..

I had a pair of Steiner bino's break in Alaska on a 2 week hunt. Didn't survive the 10hr Argo ride into camp. They were around 800$ And they went in the trash...

None of us want our customers to use our customer service, but in the rare chance you needed to...

Im excited to see what this scope has to offer!!

 

[Willys46]

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I'll eat my Crow now! Impressive Sam!! I will call tomorrow.

They were the 10X42 Fury's.

Thank, have a good night and sorry for taking it off topic

Willys

 

[jasonk]

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Willys, I'll give you $50 for those broken binos and I'll even come pick them up from you!!

Impressive service indeed.

 

[VortexSam]

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No Problem Willys. I would have been pretty frustrated myself if that had happened to me.

I'll give Corey the heads up this morning about your situation, so he's aware when you call.

Let me know if you need anything else.

-Sam

 

[JRose]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Willys46</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hope these scopes hold up better than there Binos. Brand new pair went south the second day of a ten day hunt! 3 hours back in the woods, Three hours from any retail = Shit out of Luck!

The eye focus just went south. Glassing for 8 hours a day through on side sucks!

They say they have a great warranty, but so dose Leupold, That’s why I stopped buying there stuff. I do not want to use a Customer service department. I guess they are good because they get a lot of practice.

For the money they want for one of these scopes, Heck it will be NF all day. I know my NF still holds zero and I can still use it when it counts. Unproven and a failure the first hunt, NOT GOOD.

Sorry if its in the wrong place, but saw this thread pop up after unpacking my hunting pack! Still pissed to say the least!

Willys..Rant off.
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Sorry to bust your bubble, but a guy I shoot with won't wipe his ass with a NF b/c of past problems with his NF scope. Every product experiences problems, none are infallible... Good CS does not always reflect "a lot of practice", sometimes the companies just strive to do right.

 

[SWFA]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joeyhotfizzle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rich Emmons</div><div class="ubbcode-body">now if i can just get somebody to throw in the rings for free

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Mine's coming with a set of free rings

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Find your best "off MAP" deal and we'll beat it....not match it no matter what it is....free goods, lower price, free shipping.

 

[poison123]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SWFA</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joeyhotfizzle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rich Emmons</div><div class="ubbcode-body">now if i can just get somebody to throw in the rings for free

</div></div>

Mine's coming with a set of free rings

</div></div>

Find your best "off MAP" deal and we'll beat it....not match it no matter what it is....free goods, lower price, free shipping. </div></div>

Define "off MAP"

 

[Joeyhotfizzle]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SWFA</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joeyhotfizzle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rich Emmons</div><div class="ubbcode-body">now if i can just get somebody to throw in the rings for free

</div></div>

Mine's coming with a set of free rings

</div></div>

Find your best "off MAP" deal and we'll beat it....not match it no matter what it is....free goods, lower price, free shipping. </div></div>

Wow! That is one hell of an offer right there! There you go guys better take advantage of this.

 

[Rassmussen]

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If these scopes were the same price as the NF 5,5-22 incl rings, I would buy one no question.

-R

 

[Inline6]

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The only dealing that I have had with a Vortex was an 8X32X50 on my 10/22 glass was ok for the price. I put 100 or so rounds down the tube and I lost my zero. Then I noticed that my cross hairs were canted. I torqued everything to spec I thought maybe I did not tighten correctly. Pulled the scope off, reinstalled it. Shot another 10 rounds turned again. Loaded another 10 rounds and watched the cross hairs turn inside the scope with each round fired. It did get replaced no questions asked. I know that I am comparing a $220.00 scope to a $2000.00 the only point of this is, the 8X32 was a new product I hope the Razor has all the bugs worked out. For the recorded I have about 1500 rounds with the new scope and have not had any problems with it. FWIW

 

[Luvman]

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"when you're on the cutting edge sometimes you bleed"

I had mushy click issues with my Heritage. It's one of the first 200. they're finally fixed and I love my scope.

I wish I had held out for the razor. I LOVE the reticle!! hopefully it'll be offered in other scopes (hint, hint Sam)

I'm waiting to hear more about the 1-4x Razor as it'll be perfect for an upcoming AR build.

I've had a Viper 6.5-20x44. It was a great optic. I sold it to fund the Heritage. I'll definitely own more Vortex stuff.

If Vortex would make a 4-14x44 FFP Viper with their new reticle and Mil adjustments in the $900-$1100 range, I bet you would OWN the mid priced tactical optics market

 

[JRose]

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Enough chitta chatta.... Where's the video of it doing a Frank flip off the RO tower????



Focus people.

 

[Luvman]

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TOWER...TOWER...TOWER

 

[Lowlight]

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Tomorrow is D-Day, I have all the other video shot for the review, and tomorrow the Razor hits the deck... so I will have the complete video after...

I actually wanted to use it first before launching it, just in case it didn't survive I wanted to be able to say I at least shot it and so far I have about 200 rounds under it.

 

[Joeyhotfizzle]

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SWEEEETTTTT!!!!!!! Thanks Lowlight!

 

[JRose]

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You have the coolest job...

 

[SWFA]

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Don't forget that we're gonna sell this scope to the highest bidder after Frank is done. It might be in two pieces but it has one helluva warranty.

 

[Rich Emmons]

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I have a good feeling it will stay at RO!

 

[ohiogunnut]

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OK, here's a question for the group. Would this be a worthy $700 upgrade from a 5-22x50 NF NXS NPR1 with zero stop on a 7mm Rem Mag? I really like this reticle and the FFP feature but am on the edge of whether or not it would be worth it.

 

[Jrb572]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SWFA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't forget that we're gonna sell this scope to the highest bidder after Frank is done. It might be in two pieces but it has one helluva warranty.

</div></div> I'll start the bid $500.00

 

[jpmuscle]

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zero day has arrived and is slowly coming to a end.

 

[hunter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ohiogunnut</div><div class="ubbcode-body">OK, here's a question for the group. Would this be a worthy $700 upgrade from a 5-22x50 NF NXS NPR1 with zero stop on a 7mm Rem Mag? I really like this reticle and the FFP feature but am on the edge of whether or not it would be worth it. </div></div>

Yes it would. Same scope I had but I din have zero stops and, it's not $700 more

 

[Joeyhotfizzle]

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Any minute now...

 

[oldgrayone]

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Drum Roll

 

[jpmuscle]

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wait for it....WAIT FOR IT...

 

[Lowlight]

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D-Day has gone off without a glitch...

Boy was that fun, you guys aren't going to believe what we did.

 

[deadly0311]

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well can we see. Please

 

[JRose]

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What a cock tease....

So the scope survived????

 

[Luvman]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What a cock tease....

So the scope survived???? </div></div>

yeah what he said!

 

[hunter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What a cock tease....

So the scope survived???? </div></div>

LOL, maybe "scope" tease is more appropriate. the other just sounds so....so.... <span style="font-style: italic">dirty </span>. unless of course you rub your optics on your junk

 

[JRose]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hunter223</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> unless of course you rub your optics on your junk

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You don't?

 

[Joeyhotfizzle]

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Ahhh!!! Come on dude!!! be patient... be patient...

 

[Lowlight]

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No, I haven't even looked at the video yet, but man, it was fucking cool.

 

[Joeyhotfizzle]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, I haven't even looked at the video yet, but man, it was fucking cool. </div></div>

That's just wrong!

 

[hunter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hunter223</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> unless of course you rub your optics on your junk

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You don't? </div></div>

The knobs on the NXS are too rough kept getting road rash type chaffing, wasn't pretty. I am not risking getting any "funk" on the Razor and don't wanna chance gumming up the mechanicals

Plus, I don't wanna risk cutting myself with this one