Funny, I've got 2 Gen3s. After I got the Ocular adjusted correctly, they are spot on. My gen2, not so much. Doesn't mean shit to me though.
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I haven’t had an issue with this. I loved my gen 2 but now have 2 G3’s and parallax has not been picky to my eye. I guess everyone is different.I’ve been shooting with my gen 3 and gen 2 razors and at this point I prefer the 2 over the 3. The gen 2 is a more forgiving scope. I hardly touch my parralax unless zeroing. I’m constantly fiddling with the gen 3. The slightly better image doesn’t make up for that to me.
I haven't had any issues of that sort either. I honestly find the parallax on the g3 more forgiving than the g2.I haven’t had an issue with this. I loved my gen 2 but now have 2 G3’s and parallax has not been picky to my eye. I guess everyone is different.
I’ve been shooting with my gen 3 and gen 2 razors and at this point I prefer the 2 over the 3. The gen 2 is a more forgiving scope. I hardly touch my parralax unless zeroing. I’m constantly fiddling with the gen 3. The slightly better image doesn’t make up for that to me.
I haven't had any issues of that sort either. I honestly find the parallax on the g3 more forgiving than the g2.
Same here. G3 parallax has been very forgivingI haven't had any issues of that sort either. I honestly find the parallax on the g3 more forgiving than the g2.
a pack of orings is probably cheapest/easiestWhat did you guys use for a turret spacer on your gen 3? I ordered a mkm spacer and didn't work made the turret bind up and turn hard. Just want something to take locking turret away when I want and have locking when I want.
I also just use an O ring. I also bought the MKM spacer, I threw that junk in the trash after messing with it several times. Totally bound up my turret also.What did you guys use for a turret spacer on your gen 3? I ordered a mkm spacer and didn't work made the turret bind up and turn hard. Just want something to take locking turret away when I want and have locking when I want.
What size of o-ring did you get?I also just use an O ring. I also bought the MKM spacer, I threw that junk in the trash after messing with it several times. Totally bound up my turret also.
#14 o ring. 15/16"OD x 3/4" ID x 3/32"What size of o-ring did you get?
I appreciate it. I will get some ordered up#14 o ring. 15/16"OD x 3/4" ID x 3/32"
All,
I have a Razor Gen 3 (6x36x56). The distance numbers on the parallax adjustment doesn’t match the actual distance, not even close. For example, at 100 yards the parallax is set to 100 yards and its clear. At 800 yards the parallax needs to be set between 200 and 300 yards to be clear.
I also have a Razor Gen 2 (4.5x27x56), the parallax is spot on at all distances.
Thanks...
In addition, I might dial parallax close to what the range is but I still adjust by eye.Parallax calibration is done at a specific temperature, and the parallax settings will change depending on whether the scope is in cold or hot weather. Next time it is very cold outside, take your scope from the warm house outside, and immediately set parallax so that there is no parallax error at 100 yards. Come back out in 15-20 minutes once the scope has gotten ice cold and check it. 99.9% chance you will likely to dial up to a higher yardage on the parallax from where you initially set it in order to not have any parallax error. This is one reason why some scope manufacturers don't put any numbers at all on the parallax knob. The distance between the lenses shifts slightly due to contraction and expansion of the scope itself, and is completely dependent on the temperature of the scope.
My quick comparison between launch turrets and current turrets.
Jesus Christ hearing my own voice makes me want to drive into a power pole.
View attachment 7789098Anybody else's turret hashmarks slightly off?
What made you delete your post?deleted
So, mine was also a mushy early one, that I had to send in for the adjustment.Was going to see what Vortex had to say before posting on a public forum, however Vortex have been brilliant as usual and instantly confirmed that they will take a look so no harm discussing, as follows:
I’ve just compared my 2 scopes, one is an early production Gen3 (mushy click, poor turret unlocking), one is a recent production (very audible clicks, strong turret lock).
With the recent production scope, at 36x mag and the diopter focussed so the reticule has just come into pin sharp focus, the parallax and focus seems quite off compared to the actual distance. At the range last month I couldn’t get distant objects over 1200 yards AND the reticule in focus, doing a comparison today off a bench using a range finder to verify distances I realised that there is a parallax adjustment error with my recent production scope.
200M Early model reads 200M, recent model 250M
600M. Early model reads 600M, recent model 1100M
1000M. Early reads 1000M, recent reads infinity
1200M. Early reads infinity & image sharp, recent no clear focus achievable – adjustment hits stop point.
However.... if I wind the diopter adjustment back in to the point where the reticule starts to go out of focus, then the parallax/focus reads more true to the printed scale and my long distance targets come info focus. I guess its a quirk of the super high magnification, combined with tolerance stacking. This isn't the case on my early "mushy click" Gen3.
Everyone’s eyes are different. Every scope is different. Adjusting the diopter to your eye can change how the parallax will adjust in relation to the scale on the knob. Once the diopter is adjusted and the reticle in perfect focus, adjustment should not be necessary; I’ve never made any adjustments to any of my diopters and some of my scopes were installed years ago.
Because the diopter on each scope is adjusted to the individual, the parallax numbers can change relative to the distance of the target and be different on different scopes, even if they are of the same model from a manufacturer.
Most experienced shooters disregard the scale, adjust parallax to the target/distance and move on.
I’m curious about this as well, since my warranty rep just said they’ll take care of it, and i never got an update on what actual the issue was.Not saying you don’t have a legitimate issue, but many times problems that are posted on the forum are due a lack of understanding of the various elements involved in the scope/shooter relationship.
Please post the findings from Vortex.
Agreed the newest productions are great. I really need to send in my two from 2021 and get them updated and have the locking feature removed.Think they just fixed the turret. I order one last winter and my scope functions great besides the elevation turret it will slip down and lock dialing back down a long ways. I just put a O ring and runs fine for me just bypass the lock. My dad just got his end of June and his is amazing not one complaint the elevation turret does slip down stays up great dialing back and fourth. Both turrets are loud and clicks are great.
I just use a rubber o ring. There very cheap and I bought different sizes and extra had a few break that were too tight. But works great one day I need to send mine in but just hate going threw the process of all that hahaAgreed the newest productions are great. I really need to send in my two from 2021 and get them updated and have the locking feature removed.
I've done the same, but the turrets need the updated better feel. Vortex will get them back to you pretty quickly.I just use a rubber o ring. There very cheap and I bought different sizes and extra had a few break that were too tight. But works great one day I need to send mine in but just hate going threw the process of all that haha
I despised the Gen 2 zero system. The inner dial was also a mere suggestion. The Gen 3 with the one bolt to loosen and an accurate and repeatable dial seemed like a winner to me. The system works fantastic with a switch barrel rifle. Keep track of the inner dial settings for each barrel and switching back and forth is easy and accurate.I played with a bunch of the early ones and they were really bad. I have had mine for a few months and have shot a few 2 day and 1 day PRS matches, and have yet to accidentally lock when spinning on the clock. I do like being able to lock the turrets on single distance stages with alot of movement, so there is no chance of it bumping. Got 3 more on order , so far this is a home run optic and I really don't miss much from my ZCO other than hating the vortex zero system.
I agree 100% with you. At the nightforce challenge I was 15 power to 20 power. Works greatMan.......everyone hating the reticle. I really like it, simple clean easy, gives you everything you need. Vortex did their homework and realized this will be a competition scope, and most shooters in that discipline are running 20X or more all the time. If you make a reticle thick to be run down low, anything above 26-28 power it's gonna be useless.