Rifle Scopes vortex razor or nightforce NSX ? which is better?
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If you are to go with a 50mm objektive I would put my money on the Vortex.
The first reason is the optics which I find better than NF's.
Second reson is FFP which I am a sucker for. However, SFP for the situations you describe is not a real problem either.
Third is the illumination. The NXS illumination module is probably the worst in the world. Vortex works just fine.
Fourth is the accessories. When you buy the Vortex you get kill flash, flip-ups and bubble level included. This is cool stuff that I want to have. If you are to get them with the NF you have to buy them separately and that requires som extra big bicks (or quid in your case
).
You should also consider IOR 3.5-18x50 as well which is a scope that beats both these 2 ones and I know that sells at much better prices in Europe than in the US. In that case, my choice would be without hesitasion: IOR.
Fifth is the clicks. Vortex clicks are very distinct compare to the NF's and the difference is gonna be even bigger when you wear gloves.
The first reason is the optics which I find better than NF's.
Second reson is FFP which I am a sucker for. However, SFP for the situations you describe is not a real problem either.
Third is the illumination. The NXS illumination module is probably the worst in the world. Vortex works just fine.
Fourth is the accessories. When you buy the Vortex you get kill flash, flip-ups and bubble level included. This is cool stuff that I want to have. If you are to get them with the NF you have to buy them separately and that requires som extra big bicks (or quid in your case
).You should also consider IOR 3.5-18x50 as well which is a scope that beats both these 2 ones and I know that sells at much better prices in Europe than in the US. In that case, my choice would be without hesitasion: IOR.
Fifth is the clicks. Vortex clicks are very distinct compare to the NF's and the difference is gonna be even bigger when you wear gloves.
Thanks , the IOR are very good. That was another option and they are better prices in the UK.
There is a new vortex out soon, the 4.5-27. Gen II. It might be worth waiting a couple of weeks and seeing what that is like.
Thanks again Phil
There is a new vortex out soon, the 4.5-27. Gen II. It might be worth waiting a couple of weeks and seeing what that is like.
Thanks again Phil
If the FFP vs SFP isn't an issue to you, I'd recommend the NXS over the Razor. I had problems with the first Razor I owned and Vortex replaced it for me. Never got around to trying out the replacement though. Having had two NXS and an F1 without any problems is my confidence in Nightforce over the Razor. Right now I'm using Steiner in comps and these are really good scopes but more expensive also.
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Phil, whereabouts in the uk are you? I'm sure there will be a event or long range shoot you can get to where both will be on display, most will be only to happy to let you have a close look. The Razors are gaining popularity over here especially with the big cal shooters (good lifetime warranty). I've two nxs's and love them however I can see the next purchase being a Razor.
I would also chose the NXS. You hear about many Vortex products going bak for service but rarely hear about a NXS failing. i have 7 NXS scope of various flavors and never had a problem. 3 Vortex products, no razor, one of which has been sent back for a defect.
Hi, i'm in Worcester. I have seen a vortex razor but wanted more mag than the 5-20 but now they are doing a 4.5-27 that would be better. There is a used razor on ukvarminting but I think I'll wait for the latest one.
The warranty on the Vortex is very good.
Merry Christmas
The warranty on the Vortex is very good.
Merry Christmas
Razors have not been plagued with problems
All manufactures tend to have repairs
Volume in sales tends to affect the percentage of possible repairs, meaning the higher the number of retails or scopes being sold and used the higher the potential of repairs or corrections showing more exposer to issues.
Assuming or I heard, is a far cry from true experience and the hard facts, and on the internet the prior seems to be the majority when the dust settles.
The majority of scope issues in time have a relation with the rings and or how they were cranked down.
There’s a lot of good quality scopes to pick from find what you like and run with it.
Note the Razor shown here is a 5-20x50 with the EBR-3 that has been used and abused since they first came out and still is top notch for work and play sitting on top of a 338LM.
My other 5-20x50 EBR-2 Razor is on my 260 and works as well but not abused as much as this one.
I will have a new 4.5-27x56 in the EBR2-C that will either go on the my 260 or a new build being the 375VM2
I really see no reason to look anywhere else as far as optics.
We ran the Razor up against Nightforce and the Smitty PMIIs and as far as the Smittys which are very good, the general consensus ended being when you look at the work performance between the scopes, that there is not enough difference worth another $1400.00 US dollars.
Shown having fun at Ft. McCoy
Cheers
oneshot.onehit
All manufactures tend to have repairs
Volume in sales tends to affect the percentage of possible repairs, meaning the higher the number of retails or scopes being sold and used the higher the potential of repairs or corrections showing more exposer to issues.
Assuming or I heard, is a far cry from true experience and the hard facts, and on the internet the prior seems to be the majority when the dust settles.
The majority of scope issues in time have a relation with the rings and or how they were cranked down.
There’s a lot of good quality scopes to pick from find what you like and run with it.
Note the Razor shown here is a 5-20x50 with the EBR-3 that has been used and abused since they first came out and still is top notch for work and play sitting on top of a 338LM.
My other 5-20x50 EBR-2 Razor is on my 260 and works as well but not abused as much as this one.
I will have a new 4.5-27x56 in the EBR2-C that will either go on the my 260 or a new build being the 375VM2
I really see no reason to look anywhere else as far as optics.
We ran the Razor up against Nightforce and the Smitty PMIIs and as far as the Smittys which are very good, the general consensus ended being when you look at the work performance between the scopes, that there is not enough difference worth another $1400.00 US dollars.
Shown having fun at Ft. McCoy
Cheers
oneshot.onehit
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My sling swivel broke at a sniper school last year and my rifle (with Vortex Razor) took a tumble down a cliff. It landed on the optic and went down about 10 feet before I could repel down to it. Scope held zero, but the reticle would cant when you changed the power. We shot a qual course out to 400+ and I didn't have any issues. I dialed all my dope though.
Contacted Vortex after and sent it in. They replaced it with a brand new one because it was on a work rifle and I didn't want my gun down for a long time. I was sold before that, but they have a LIFETIME CUSTOMER now.
Contacted Vortex after and sent it in. They replaced it with a brand new one because it was on a work rifle and I didn't want my gun down for a long time. I was sold before that, but they have a LIFETIME CUSTOMER now.
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