Alaskapopo Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Vortex in action on my Noveske. Used it on Saturday in a LEO 2 gun match and took 1st place. Pat nicely done. Very fast in the supported Lewinsky position...what distance was that? Not that far about 40 yards or so but there were No shoots all over the place. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Cool Pat , The only problem with the 1-6 Razor is ....we cant blame a low finish on the gun. 1st is cool. How many guys lined up to see the scope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I was feeling really sick that day ended up going to the ER after the match so I did not show it off like I should. Only one person asked me about it. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truegent2004 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Just heard about these bad boys and the reviews are top notch. Much cheaper than a Swaro. Is there any retailer that offers these? The ones that offer these on their websites declare "Shipped from vendor". I'd love to see one but can't buy sight unseen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Best way to see one may be at a match, most people will be happy to let you look thru theirs and I think you get a more accurate impression with one mounted on a gun as opposed to holding it in your hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman400 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 If your ever get down to Madison, Vortex office has a "showroom" in the front with all of there products on display. All of there rifle scopes are mounted on plastic stocks that you can throw up to your shoulder and see how you like it. They will even let you take them outside and look through them in the daylight. You won't go wrong buying one. If you do decide to go forward check this out. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=173562 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespid_Wasp Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Called Southern Guns to order a Razor last week. Out of stock. Omar took down my info for a wait list. He called me Monday as I was traveling for work. Scope arrived today. Absurdly good customer service. Excellent pricing. Give those guys a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stre-tch Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Just a fast observation. Went into a local gun store to look at their JP PSC upper they had. Well right behind the counter was a TR24, Vortext PST 1-4, and Vortext Razor Gen II 1-6. I asked if I could look at them and mount them up in the gun stock they had. Well here are my limited observations and I would like to see if they are correct or if it could be that I was inside a small store. Clarity - PST obviously was the least clear but inside to my eyes I really couldn't tell a difference between the TR24 and Razor 1-6 Eye box - Once again PST was the least friendly but to my suprise on 1x the TR24 was easier for me and the guy behind the counter Illumination - I have to give a big thumbs up to the 1-6 razor on this one. I felt that it was as bright as any aimpoint I have ever used and leaps and bounds ahead of the PST. The TR24 obviously is bright but it is different weight - Holy cow the 1-6 is a tank and feel like I could run over it and still use it So overall I was impressed by the 1-6 but I was a little suprised that the tr24 in the 1x eyebox was better and the clarity was as good (obviously this could change in outdoor environment) as always YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 IF you thought that the Razor lacked any thing in the 1X eye box it would be in how you focused it to your eye. The 1-6 Razor has a eye box that "when set for your vision" is very Clear- Sharp- and a True 1X setting. Setting the eye box Ocular ring to your what ever correction your eye requires is not a quick set "close enough" job. Just like at the eye Dr. sets lenses for best vision for you , The Eye box on the 1-6 needs to be fine set for you vision. When its not right your eye , or at least a young persons eye will flex and reset to make up for it being Off. when the eye box is wrong, and depending on how good your eyes are that may take 0.25 seconds or like me it will take 1.5 seconds and only hold nice and clear until my eyes get tired with the scopes eye box set wrong. With the eye box set for my vision = I can spend hrs looking through my scope setting the gun up for small shots with very little eye strain. When the eye box is set rite a shooter can see at 100 yards much better at 1X than with the naked eye. for someone like me being almost 57 years old = I can see even at 30 - 50 to 100 yards better trough the scope at 1X than with my naked eye. Let me know if I helped you out, or just confused you more. Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Yup if ya read the instructions it explains this....I know I know instructions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Yup if ya read the instructions it explains this....I know I know instructions... I think the biggest thing is the Sales guys are supposed to read them too. A good sales man will help a person find what fits there needs the best, and still get close to the budget. I think its not good sales to leave out what the next best step in quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffgats Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Jamie, thanks for reviews and your post for the Razor, Now I have 2 of these excellent scopes, and to Omar for a fast shipping to my U.S. address, although it took another 2 weeks to finally land to my Canadian Residence, I have to used a U.S. exporter and a Canadian importer to legally bring it to Canada. Has anybody tried to lightened the magnification ring on their Razor, I find it on the stiff side, although Scott of Vortex mentioned that it was purposely designed to protect the erector especially since majority of the Razors owners are 3 gunners and used the throw levers. If only the Razors weighs in the 12-140zs, it would be perfect. So far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwfuhrman Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I have been debating on selling my Leupold Mark 6 1-6 to have some money and getting this as a replacement. After reading through all of this, I think that is probably what I'm going to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffgats Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I have been debating on selling my Leupold Mark 6 1-6 to have some money and getting this as a replacement. After reading through all of this, I think that is probably what I'm going to do! GO GO GO, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YounMultiGunner Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi all, Quick question. What kind of mount do you recommend, as in what offset, 1 3/4, 2, or 3 inch offset? Right now I have the Warne SKEL mount from a goody bag, but I like to get my nose as close to the charging handle as possible and doing the math it would be a little scrunched with the stock fully extended. So should I stick with the mount I have, or buy something like a LT-139 or a AD RECON-X? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loneranger04 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I have a JP standard offset mount and it wasn't near enough. I use a old A2 stock which fits me well but puts my face farther forward. I also have a standard LaRue 104 and I had to place the mount clear to the front of the rail and it was barely enough and would have worked better hanging off the front of the rail. I ended up ordering a JP extended mount to get there. Haven't got it yet but it should be just fine. One of the other shooters that commented on this thread has a LaRue extended for his. You won't be able to get the full benefit of the great eye relief without the extended mounts. I think the JP is a 3" offset. I really like the JP mounts. they are built as solid as you could ever find and I see no need for a quick release on my 3gun optics. I don't plan on taking them off and on very often. The JP mount uses a really long clamping surface and isn't going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Larue spr-e the bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durtywrench Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Seems like everything JP makes is high quality. I opted for the larue sp139 and I'm waiting for my vortex to get here. The larue also feels top notch. Well thought out , and definitely don't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YounMultiGunner Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Thanks, guys. Looks like I'll be going with a 3" offset mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernGunsLLC Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks, guys. Looks like I'll be going with a 3" offset mount. Good choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durtywrench Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Got mine today from Omar at Southern guns. I had to wait some but I got a fantastic deal. Going from a Burris xtr to this scope makes me feel spoiled. like everyone says its heavy but for the money its great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDustin Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I sent my Razor 1-6 to Vortex and had them loosen the magnification ring. They said they removed some of the grease, it seemed to help a good bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmego Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I sent my Razor 1-6 to Vortex and had them loosen the magnification ring. They said they removed some of the grease, it seemed to help a good bit. What was the turn around time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernGunsLLC Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I love these Vortex scopes... I just got myself a third one, bahaha. Vortex has a ton of stuff in the works that will be introduced at SHOT 2014 and I will certainly be bringing back pictures, but from looking at the product info I definitely think the JM-1 reticle is going to remain the cat's meow for 3 gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I hope Vortex brings out a 2-12 or a 3-18 based on the Razor 2. I would buy one in a second for my precision AR. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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