Vortex Razor HD 1-6

[Mitch]

For an AR optic under $1500, is this scope the slam dunk that it seems to be? Especially now with a mil-rad based reticle?

I've been looking for a while now at optics for my 16 inch AR and this just seems like the best bang for the buck, with honorable mention going to the swfa ss 1-6.

I've only been able to research on the net, so if anyone has some time behind the vortex I'd love to hear your thoughts.

[joshs]

It has great field of view, illumination, and I really like the VMR-2 Mil reticle. It's the only scope in the price range where the tube seems to disappear on 1x. Swarovski and Kahles both do this, but for a lot more money. The only downsides are the weight and the magnification ring is a little harder to adjust than some other scopes.


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[JM Campbell]

I've been looking as well for some good glass. I hope to see SeanM thoughts on this as well.

Have you looked at the VX6 patrol?


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[joshs]

I have a VX6, too. I got the German #4 reticle to get Mil clicks and I don't like the SPR reticle. Leupold would have the best value 1-6, if the just put a good reticle in the VX6. It's also 11 oz. lighter than the Vortex.


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[JM Campbell]

To be clear I know zip-nadda-zilch on optics.

What is the SPR?

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[joshs]

To be clear I know zip-nadda-zilch on optics.

What is the SPR?

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It's Leupold's Special Purpose Reticle. It has 2.5 Mil hash marks which are too coarse to really be useful. The Vortex has 3 reticle options: a bullet drop compensating reticle, an MOA reticle, and a Mil based reticle. I have the mil reticle and I find the 1 mil spacing with alternating line widths for even and odd mils to be very good for what I want to do with a 1-6.


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[JM Campbell]

It's Leupold's Special Purpose Reticle. It has 2.5 Mil hash marks which are too coarse to really be useful. The Vortex has 3 reticle options: a bullet drop compensating reticle, an MOA reticle, and a Mil based reticle. I have the mil reticle and I find the 1 mil spacing with alternating line widths for even and odd mils to be very good for what I want to do with a 1-6.


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Thank you for the explanation. I'm specifically looking for a mil reticle for sub and super 300blk, no bdc due to sub loadings that are going to vary between projectile wieght.

John-Mark

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[Savage Hands]

Anybody looking at this optic or its competitors can shoot me a PM and I can have a very knowledgeable person help in your decision. I believe this model, some Kahles and others are in stock and I'll get you guys a great price.

[Jay Cunningham]

Pointing people in the right direction is great, but advertising (or the appearance of advertising) is not allowed in technical forums.

[Savage Hands]

Pointing people in the right direction is great, but advertising (or the appearance of advertising) is not allowed in technical forums.

My apologies, I was just trying to help some people out. I won't offer any like this anymore.