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Rifle Scopes Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
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Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
I'd go Razor based on my experiences and the customer service stories from both sides.
I'd go Razor based on my experiences and the customer service stories from both sides.
Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
i have owned both, it is a win either way. razor is awesome just has a few details VERY MINOR AND COSMETIC that bother me. not really into the color, crazy tall knobs and 35mm tube is kind of annoying.
I will say however if you want ill. ffp mil based scope and dont want to spend over $2300 there is no better option that i have seen.
I currently run the hdmr because i like the reticle better and i don't need the illumination. Well and of course i am kind of a tightwad and its $700 cheaper.
i have owned both, it is a win either way. razor is awesome just has a few details VERY MINOR AND COSMETIC that bother me. not really into the color, crazy tall knobs and 35mm tube is kind of annoying.
I will say however if you want ill. ffp mil based scope and dont want to spend over $2300 there is no better option that i have seen.
I currently run the hdmr because i like the reticle better and i don't need the illumination. Well and of course i am kind of a tightwad and its $700 cheaper.
Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
I've never owned a Bushnell so can't comment on them but as far as my Razor I love it. I think the glass at least to me is slightly better than my nightforce.the turrets are easy to manipulate with clicks being very solid and it has always tracted prefect, the zero stop is easy to set up and works as it should.
the one downside is the eyebox its really tight and takes some getting used to but since I only shoot paper and steel (no matches) its not that big of a deal.
take a look at both and buy what you want the first time.
I've never owned a Bushnell so can't comment on them but as far as my Razor I love it. I think the glass at least to me is slightly better than my nightforce.the turrets are easy to manipulate with clicks being very solid and it has always tracted prefect, the zero stop is easy to set up and works as it should.
the one downside is the eyebox its really tight and takes some getting used to but since I only shoot paper and steel (no matches) its not that big of a deal.
take a look at both and buy what you want the first time.
Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
Id pick the HDMR. I had a Razor. As much as I wanted and tried to like it, I just couldn't. Vortex was great to deal with on the issues my scope had.
Id pick the HDMR. I had a Razor. As much as I wanted and tried to like it, I just couldn't. Vortex was great to deal with on the issues my scope had.
Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
I currently own the HDMR with G2. I love it but wanted Illumination and Zero Stop so was thinking about snatching a Razor for my latest build.
I just grabbed one in the FS section. The 35mm tube is the only thing that really annoys me.
I currently own the HDMR with G2. I love it but wanted Illumination and Zero Stop so was thinking about snatching a Razor for my latest build.
I just grabbed one in the FS section. The 35mm tube is the only thing that really annoys me.
Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
Vortex is illuminated which is nice for shooting night comps. Other than that very comperibale
Vortex is illuminated which is nice for shooting night comps. Other than that very comperibale
Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
My how Bushnell has evolved....
It's (at least the HDMR) is being compared to the Razor. That's wild.
I keep debating the HDMR as well, but still on the fence.
My how Bushnell has evolved....
It's (at least the HDMR) is being compared to the Razor. That's wild.
I keep debating the HDMR as well, but still on the fence.
Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
get behind both and see what you like. me personally, i like the razor out of the two
get behind both and see what you like. me personally, i like the razor out of the two
Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
I have both. I prefer the razor.
The razor has much better glass (Both get the job more than done on steel out to 1000yds)
The HDMR seemingly has a slightly better eyebox.
The size of the razor elevation turret is retarded in size and bothers me.
The reticles are so close. They are both awsome. Need more time between the two to decide with one is better.
I hate 5MILs per rev thus my razor has 10. If your going to have 5mils per rev I think you would like a zero stop.
If you aren't going to dial much, and are just going to use hold over; with the fine reticles the 2 scopes have then I would save the few hundred bucks and just get the HDMR.
Both seem tough as hell. Also don't worry that the razor has a 35mm tube. I have seekins rings for it and they are great.
I have both. I prefer the razor.
The razor has much better glass (Both get the job more than done on steel out to 1000yds)
The HDMR seemingly has a slightly better eyebox.
The size of the razor elevation turret is retarded in size and bothers me.
The reticles are so close. They are both awsome. Need more time between the two to decide with one is better.
I hate 5MILs per rev thus my razor has 10. If your going to have 5mils per rev I think you would like a zero stop.
If you aren't going to dial much, and are just going to use hold over; with the fine reticles the 2 scopes have then I would save the few hundred bucks and just get the HDMR.
Both seem tough as hell. Also don't worry that the razor has a 35mm tube. I have seekins rings for it and they are great.
Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
For me, the difference comes down to zoom range.
The Razor is limiting on both ends. I don't believe 4x is going to last very long when 6x, 7x, and 8x (and MORE) are becoming available.
The 4-30 Bushnell, when compared to a 5-20 Razor is a no brainier for me...especially when everything else is so close by comparison. That feature range sticks out like a sore thumb.
For me, the difference comes down to zoom range.
The Razor is limiting on both ends. I don't believe 4x is going to last very long when 6x, 7x, and 8x (and MORE) are becoming available.
The 4-30 Bushnell, when compared to a 5-20 Razor is a no brainier for me...especially when everything else is so close by comparison. That feature range sticks out like a sore thumb.
Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: c_bass16</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For me, the difference comes down to zoom range.
The Razor is limiting on both ends. I don't believe 4x is going to last very long when 6x, 7x, and 8x (and MORE) are becoming available.
The 4-30 Bushnell, when compared to a 5-20 Razor is a no brainier for me...especially when everything else is so close by comparison. That feature range sticks out like a sore thumb. </div></div>
This is why I put half down on a 4.5-30 with the h59.
And the new HDMR's have 10 mil per turn with zero stop, no illumination yet, so if that is a must, answers simple.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: c_bass16</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For me, the difference comes down to zoom range.
The Razor is limiting on both ends. I don't believe 4x is going to last very long when 6x, 7x, and 8x (and MORE) are becoming available.
The 4-30 Bushnell, when compared to a 5-20 Razor is a no brainier for me...especially when everything else is so close by comparison. That feature range sticks out like a sore thumb. </div></div>
This is why I put half down on a 4.5-30 with the h59.
And the new HDMR's have 10 mil per turn with zero stop, no illumination yet, so if that is a must, answers simple.
Re: Vortex Razor or Bushnell HDMR
Trying not to derail the thread...but...I have a HDMR. I have had several other big name scopes. I believe the HDMR is the best bang for the buck at this time. My question is what about an ARD for the HDMR? This goes to the opposite spectrum in reference to the illumination question. I just don't like a big honking sunshade hanging off of the end of my scope. Any takers? Thanks for your input.
-Al
Trying not to derail the thread...but...I have a HDMR. I have had several other big name scopes. I believe the HDMR is the best bang for the buck at this time. My question is what about an ARD for the HDMR? This goes to the opposite spectrum in reference to the illumination question. I just don't like a big honking sunshade hanging off of the end of my scope. Any takers? Thanks for your input.
-Al
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