This was my third Vortex purchase. It features a EBR-2C (MRAD) illuminated reticle, and will come with the multitool and the sun shade. The red dot is daylight bright and built like a tank. They need to do that for the Razor HD now since that one needs it way more than this. The two binoculars I am mainly interested in are the Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD and the Vortex Razor HD. The rubber rims have a tendency to come off with very little encouragement. All Rights Reserved. I bought a Venom from them that I was suspicious of. It is visible, but it takes some getting used to. Purchased this to use in that venue. The protrusions with the magnification setting numbers on them also act as gripping surfaces to add even more positive grip. Just ordered a pair from Wex, exactly the same price as the Vortex, 680. I havent had range time with it as of yet, but Im sure itll be a GREAT DAY after mounting After researching numerous scopes and multiple variables from FFP to SFP, reticles, glass, etc., I decided on the Vortex Razor HD-E Gen II JM-1 BDC (1-6x) and I couldnt be happier! The reticle is located in the First Focal plane which means that it will grow and shrink with a change in the magnification so that it will always be the correct size when taking MIL, or in this case, MOA measurements on a target to do range estimation or holdoffs. They kept the real scope and the fake scope was reinserted into the Amazon inventory. The illumination rheostat has 11 different brightness settings with an off setting between each power. Awesome scope and I don't regret buying it but know that it's not the end all be all. That's actually kinda shocking that they have Chinese clones of Vortex's lower lines though, like the crossfire. A locking collet on the diopter would be a great addition to ensure that it doesnt move when being deployed or stored in a chest harness. The Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27x56mm Waterproof Rifle Scope provides optimal image sharpness and brightness from edge to edge. From a customers viewpoint, it doesn't look good for someone representing a company to get upset about a post asking if a product ( that said company does not even offer) is legit. I have seen fake Leupolds too. Fantastic optic. party @amazon. Only part that isn't is the reticle which is German. One note about the chest harness. The only two issues I have had is the reticle and the weight. Precision Extended Cantilever 34 mm Mount (20 MOA), Precision Extended Cantilever 34 mm Mount, Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24 FFP Reviews - page 2, CA Residents - Do Not Sell My Information, loc_en_US, sid_RZR-HD-GEN-III-1-10X24, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=RELEVANCE, direction=DESCENDING)]. the clarity is also very good. In front of the eyepiece is the illuminated reticle control knob. Vortex amg is the only one i know of, besides the reticle. There is knurling at the top of the knob to give the shooter a good gripping surface to twist the knob and make adjustments. Above, I promised more details about the biggest shortcoming of these otherwise good binoculars. This is a view of 1-4x for comparison aiming at 100 . I have been had before. We are sorry. The Razor HD is considered the top of the Vortex line . It's a global economy. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Is it like a red dot at 1x? For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials. Is it close enough? You will need to buy scope rings sep, Q: We are a little concerned about the tracking of the scope, but we did not see enough repeated bad behavior to raise the alarm bells yet, but we will keep our eyes on it. There is also another fiber-optic mark on top of the elevation knob to allow good visual indication to the shooter of where the knob is set, though this feature may be of limited benefit as the number markings are right below the indicator mark and are just as visible in low light condition, and the orange dot is not visible when the knob is rotated away from the shooter. Also included with the scope is the standard Allen wrenches needed to slip the rings, a 4 sunshade, a set of flip up scope caps, an Anti-Reflective Device (ARD), and a level bubble. The armor is reasonably thick and rugged, and the lens coatings resist dust and scratches. All lenses are fully multi coated and the Razor HD uses Vortexs premium XR Plus coatings on the objective and ocular lenses. Vortex Razor 3 MOA Like New Demo Red Dot Sight RZR-2001. A more useful note about deficiencies is in the relatively shallowness of the Razor HDs focus. It does also add size and weight to the scope, though an argument can be made that it adds strength as well. A lot of their mid-to-low end optics are made in South Korea, as well. After all it is a possible scam involving vortex products (probably fakes). Yeah, Im pretty leery of buying stuff online, unless its from a source that I trust. And if someone did think that, they could easily read the post where it is plain as day that I am not upset with vortex. This thing is HEAVY! Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. The first season out with these, both rubber eyecup rims came off, which is really inconvenient smack dab in the middle of hunt season. There are clear indications marked in white on the knob with each full MOA being clearly marked with a number and each of the .25 MOA marks being marked with a smaller hash line. Vortex Razor AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight with Sure Fit Sight Cover. Similarly, the right-barrel diopter turns easily enough to make quick adjustments, but is tight enough to prevent being bumped out of focus. At 100 yards 20 MOA measures 20.94, making the error 2.4%. The Razor HD Gen II-E sheds nearly a 1/4 pound from its predecessor, is feature rich, and extremely accurate in short to medium applications. Actually made here with US glass. Looks fake - it's too long from comparisons I've seen - also, the MOA version has 1/4 MOA adjustments and the markings on that one say 1/2 MOA. Simple, intuitive and fast. The Hide Armory. Its the rubber eyecup gaskets: the small cushion that keeps the metal eyecup from cutting your brow when you bring the binocular into your face. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Most of Trijicon is USA, with the exception of their accupower and accupoint line which are assembled here, but source parts from Japan and Czech Republic. You will not be able to checkout while I could be very wrong I don't think there are any us bases optic companies that make glass anymore every company I hear spouting about made in america 6 months later you find out there glass is made over seas which is fine with me as long as the quality is heavenly scrutinized by the company that assembles the parts its just hard to beat a worker that has no choice but to work for 6 cents or what ever it is . I compared this side by side with similar models by Leupold, EOTech, Swarovski, NighForce, Trijicon (and more). Plasma Tech: Cutting edge application process provides unparalleled coating durability and performance. Cant go wrong with the First Focal Plane once zeroed aim at any magnification and pull the trigger. Location. At about $1,000, its certainly no raging bargain. I searched a lot, but this ticked all the boxes. The ultra-forgiving eyebox with generous eye relief generates a heads-up-display-like sight picture for optimal monitoring of the surrounding environment. https://www.gulfcoastgunforum.com/threads/general-forum-rules-code-of-conduct.70770/, Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section, Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses, View up to date on firearm-related events. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Jan 8, 2020 #4 ; beetroot said: It's fake. Caps provide external protection for turret. It is not a huge difference, but noticeable when paying attention. WTF! Because the Razor HD focuses as close as 6 feet, it works as a macro lens just as well as it works to magnify distant objects. Second hand you really need to trust the person. Razor HD binoculars from Vortex is a sexy thing. IMHO, Razor Gen 2 is the best value in precision tactical scopes. I was counting ounces in my choices of food, fishing gear, clothes, and water, but this little binocular delivers far more optical performance than its tight chassis indicates. Are there any USA (or at least non-China) made binoculars available under $500? AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. The box seemed to shoot fine without any noticeable issues. Please try again. Full Member. Vortex wanted to keep the 1-10 compact and the overall length is 10.1 with the weight coming in at 21.5 oz. #1. 1. 2 reviews. 3. Will not post any more links. Vortex knocked this out the park cant wait to see what they come up with next. Night and day. I want to say Japan. The power knob has been drastically improved since my Razor HD II, in terms of ease of turning. Price was same as it is now. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. Vortex Razor HD 1042 specs: 10-power roof prism with 42mm objective lenses. Your email address will not be published. Side by side with the other scopes, the Vortex image simply outshined the rest with unmatched light transferance, lens focus and clarity, and generous eye relief. Parties interested in using any images or photos published on ocabj.net should contact Jonathan Ocab for licensing information. Cost is high, but worth it. I too recently purchased from a 3rd. yep mine only came with 1. I will say, at 1x, there is some minimal distortion on the edges, but it's so minimal, you only notice when you're looking for it. Had I said "vortex is scamming us" or "vortex is a scam" Etc, then I could see your point. Please try again. If at first you don't secedetry..try again. Was new for $200 and a great price is $1200, the guy selling it was honest said it was a knock off. The first thing you notice is its pleasing design, from the modern open bridge and oversized focus wheel, to its slim taper and its appealing gray-green armor. However, if people representing SWFA are going toact like you thenI will be damn sure to spend the $1000-$3000a yearI spend on optics somewhere else. Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2019. The chromium vanadium erector spring withstands compression, has high fatigue resistance and is tumble-polished to a mirror finish for micro-precise elevation and windage adjustments. The only saving grace of orders fulfilled by Amazon is that the return policy does seem to favor the purchaser. $399.99. It does have a nice textured surface on it to help with being able to get a firm grip on the eyepiece to rotate it in order to adjust it. Amazon does not have enough controls on product inventory that is not theirs and customers can get burned. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Optically, it delivers the highest level of clarity, resolution, color accuracy, light transmission, and edge-to-edge sharpness. 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