Opinions on Vortex Razor HD Gen 2

[southtexaspilot]

So I've brushed the dust off my 45 Raptor build in hopes that I can learn how to reload and get a good load made before the October meet. Two things I'm missing are optics and a brake.

I love Trijicon optics. I especially like the TR25 with the triangle post reticle. I use this optic on my 300blk but in 1-4. I was at Apache the other day and took a look at Vortex. I really liked the Razor HD gen2. Is it $600 better than the trijicon? I don't care about holdover or other adjustments. This is a +-3" pig hunting rifle to 200 yards. I'm just gonna point at center vital and send 240 grains on its way at about 2600 ft/s.

Thanks in advance.

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[Younggun]

Lifetime warranty. No questions asked. If it will get abused you can't go wrong with Vortex.




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[southtexaspilot]

Both are 1-6x24

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[Savage20]

Great optic if you've got the coin. A bit heavy though. To be honest I would save $1000+ and get the Strike Eagle which is also a 1-6.

 

[Tejano Scott]

The Strike Eagle is an amazing optic for the price.


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[BigBoss0311]

vortex for sure. throw it in a bobro mount and you've got the win.

 

[AustinN4]

Lifetime warranty. No questions asked. If it will get abused you can't go wrong with Vortex.

I believe it covers subsequent buyers as well, IIANM.

 

[southtexaspilot]

Price difference on the 2 optics I referenced is only $200 on OpticsPlanet. That just makes the decision tougher. As far as mounts, it will be Geissele.

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[Savage20]

I'd get the Trijicon for the weight savings

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[Ozzman]

Vortex in my experience makes an outstanding optic. I own two of their scope models, the Diamondback 3-9x40 on my Remington 783, & the Viper HS 4-16x50 on my Savage 11 Hog Hunter. Spent $520 on the Viper and around $200 on the Diamondback. In my experience I get consistent performance and accurate BDC shots out of both scopes, and while they are much less than the $1400 Razor HD Gen II they each have taken hog or two beyond 200yds.

Take a look at the specs with the 240 gr bullet first though. The HD Gen is a lot of coin for glass, especially if it's not what you need. Nah, forget it... get it, zero it and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

 

[ussoldier1984]

I vote for Vortex, I have 3 of their optics and for shits and giggles I called and asked, hey I did a cammo paint job if anything goes wrong is it still covered. They said yep but we will not pay for new cammo paint, it will come back stripped and factory if anything happens.

 

[tmd11111]

I currently have a Viper HST, Viper, Diamondback HP, and a Strikefire II so guess what my vote is for. Not biased to Vortex but I qualify for their Military / LE program so the bang for the buck is hard to beat.

 

[cbfurg]

Ive owned optics from the pst line and felt they were good quality. The new razor is great in optical quality but is definitely heavier than the competition (in my experience). It all depends on what matters most to you. I currently run Leupold and Nightforce. Made in USA motivates me to purchase but thats not to say Vortex makes inferior products.

 

[Dawico]

I have no experience with the Razor line but am very happy with all of my Vortex scopes.

 

[southtexaspilot]

Ive owned optics from the pst line and felt they were good quality. The new razor is great in optical quality but is definitely heavier than the competition (in my experience). It all depends on what matters most to you. I currently run Leupold and Nightforce. Made in USA motivates me to purchase but thats not to say Vortex makes inferior products.

Great, I hadn't considered the NF nxt 1-4 IHR reticle.

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[Joshua - Capitol Armory]

Have a Vortex Razor HDII 3-18 on my 6.5 Creedmoor. Fantastic piece of class, absolutely would recommend them.

 

[Hfrog355]

The Strike Eagle is an amazing optic for the price.


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I'm getting new glass with my bonus check this fall. I'd settled on getting the Razor HD, but a Strike Eagle + $1k is a pretty nice option too. Anyone else have experience between the two? Gun would be used for 3-gunning and plinking with the occasional call for bacon harvesting.

As for the OP's question - Vortex as a company is very solid. I have a Venom red dot that has lived on a 22/45, AR and shotgun. It's been great in all three applications and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

 

[ElevenBravo]

All the glass on my rifles are Vortex. Best optics you can get for the price point and the warranty can't be beat.

 

[Mike_from_Texas]

The Strike Eagle is an amazing optic for the price.


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I'm sorely disappointed with my Strike Eagle. It has TERRIBLE fish eye at 1x and the lenses are very fuzzy on the side.

I've had a total of 4 PSTs. Sold every one of them and went back to Leupold.



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[Mike_from_Texas]

The Razor is great glass but it comes at a huge weight penalty. IMO the Leupold VX6 multigun is a better choice in a 1-6 optic.


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