Waiting for scopes that don’t exist yet can be frustrating. While Vortex dropped the price of the Gen II it is no guarantee a Gen III is around the corner. And if a Gen III is announced it will probably be quite a while before they are readily available, if I recall the Gen II took over a year before supply met demand. If you like Burris why not check out the new XTR III 5.5-30x56, supposed to be really good and it’s available now.Trying to decide if I should invest in a Gen II Razor. If there’s a pretty strong chance of a Gen III coming out next year I’ll keep my Burris XTR II a bit longer and wait for that.
Do yourself a favor and wait until shot show to see if a gen 3 razor comes out.There is nothing wrong with the gen 2 razor except the weight and if that does not bother you it is a good scope.Chasing the latest and greatest scope is frustrating and expensive.
That is a wise philosophy to follow, would have saved me a bit of money. The wallet appreciates the rewards of the patient. If you do decide to get a Gen II, watch Liberty Optics Snipers Hide Flash Sales, in fact, he's having a huge one this weekend for Veteran's Day.If you wait till the Gen3 comes out, then the Gen2's will be even cheaper. My buying strategy is to always be one generation behind the crowd, picking up cast-offs for half price. I have 3 XTR2's that I paid about $600 a piece for. They are serving just as well as the $1000 ones.
In a few years, there will probably be fire sales on the XTR3's, then I'll upgrade everything.
If you wait till the Gen3 comes out, then the Gen2's will be even cheaper. My buying strategy is to always be one generation behind the crowd, picking up cast-offs for half price. I have 3 XTR2's that I paid about $600 a piece for. They are serving just as well as the $1000 ones.
In a few years, there will probably be fire sales on the XTR3's, then I'll upgrade everything.
... and this year i will be adding a new scope for ELR so I am curious to see what the latest new thing will be.
I wouldn't count on anything that's showcased brand spanking new at SHOT to be on the shelf within a years time. That just seems to be the norm, especially with optics.
Vortex does appear to be better at this than most..."cough, schmidtandbender, cough."Vortex has changed how they introduce optics. If there introduce it, it is available for sale.
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Vortex does appear to be better at this than most..."cough, schmidtandbender, cough."
Just lighter? What else would people want changed? Seems like it has been a very solid performer for quite a few years.
If it was me change only the weight, use the AMG glass and offer a Christmas tree and non tree version of the EBR 2 & 7, done.
Sucks that they dropped the 2C as the 7C sucks. I have what I need so I guess it doesn’t matter.They used to offer a non Christmas tree reticle the 1C. It didn't sell as well as the 2C and it was dropped. Not as many people want a non christmas tree as you think and especially after using one with it.
They used to offer a non Christmas tree reticle the 1C. It didn't sell as well as the 2C and it was dropped. Not as many people want a non christmas tree as you think and especially after using one with it.
If we could change the zero stop system, that'd be great. I fucking hate that system with a fiery passion.Just lighter? What else would people want changed? Seems like it has been a very solid performer for quite a few years.
I completely agree. The Gen2 Rzr zero has been the quickest/easiest process of any scope I've owned. I've heard more than a few people that don't like it, but I just can't see where they are coming from.That clickless zero and stop are one of the best features on the scope. Would never want that changed. For years having to be a little off sucked. Now I don't have to be when zeroing.
I've had to speed zero before match. That's when I got rid of the AMG.Everyone has their likes and dislikes. I don't find it hard at all and as mentioned the outcome is well worth a couple seconds more during zeroing. Never really been under the clock and have to speed zero before. Lol
I hate unscrewing the cap, unscrewing the set screw, and trying to bump it just enough. Also, my AMG wouldn't move the same amount my zero wheel moved.
Clicking up to zero and resetting the cap is the easiest way to set a zero.
Gen III will have different paint, different font for the markings, and an integrated throw lever. All else will be the same....till Gen IV. That's the game changer to wait for.
That sounds exactly like something someone who knew something new was coming would say ?From experience, I'd never wait for Shot Show to release something and think that I'd be purchasing it within the next 6 months with most new releases. With all the great options and reticles available right now I don't see why you'd want to wait on something that 'might' be released. We are a Vortex Dealer but I do not have any knowledge of any new items being released or not at this Shot Show.
That sounds exactly like something someone who knew something new was coming would say ?