Anyone using the Vortex Razor HD III for long range competitions?

[Mr Wick]

I was thinking about upgrading from the Vortex Strike Eagle and was wondering if it was worth it.

Thanks.

 

[venatic]

It’s heavy but a great scope. Mine is on a 6GT. It’s a big upgrade from the Strike Eagle.

 

[Liven The Dream]

If for F/Class Shooting most Shooters use 2nd FP Scopes ?

Corrected

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Lots of Change for another Vortex.

 

[Sandstorm]

For 1000 yd and 600 yd F-Open shooting i use a March High Master but a Sightron 10-50x60 works real well
too and they are all Second Focal Plane.
If you want a Vortex folks use the Golden Eagle a lot.

 

[dthomas]

If for F/Class Shooting most Shooters use FFP Scopes ?

Most f class shooters use second focal plane.

 

[Liven The Dream]

Most f class shooters use second focal plane.

Correct got my head turned ! Sorry

 

[Dgd6mm]

Mr. Wick has mentioned in a previous thread of his that he is contemplating shooting 600-1000 yard Benchrest. If it was me and I was seriously thinking of going into that discipline, I'd look at what scopes they are using. I shoot 600-1000 yard f class. My scope which does double duty on 2 rifles is a Vortex Golden Eagle. I had two N.F. BR scopes and they were definitely good, but I like my VGE. Some may think I traded down, but with Optics in hand I did a side by side comparison and I'm completely satisfied with my decision.

There are plenty of newer model scopes on the market today that I'm sure are better than what I use. I'll admit prices keep me in my lane. If price isn't an issue here, get the best or one of the best. I would ask myself, what is so and so using. Top competitors have it going on. I'm a little surprised that this thread is 48 hours old and a serious Benchrest competitor hasn't replied.

For 1000 yd and 600 yd F-Open shooting i use a March High Master but a Sightron 10-50x60 works real well
too and they are all Second Focal Plane.
If you want a Vortex folks use the Golden Eagle a lot.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +1

 

[dthomas]

Correct got my head turned ! Sorry

It happens to all of us. Just didn't want the op to get confused.

 

[quest450]

take look at the equipment list posted on IBS website in Long Range Match Results section

 

[SecondsCount]

I was thinking about upgrading from the Vortex Strike Eagle and was wondering if it was worth it.

Thanks.

That would be a big upgrade

 

[Jeff]

Most 600/1000 yard guys are using NF Comp and BR, Golden Eagle, SI 3, and March.
I use 2 NF Comp's with a Golden Eagle in the safe for backup.
What you were thinking of using is a good PRS type scope but not the best ticket for LR BR

 

[Ned Ludd]

In short, no, it's not worth it. Don't get me wrong, Vortex makes some fine scopes and the Razor is one of them. But the Razor III is not a good choice for a BR or F-Class application. The Razor III only goes to 36X, more would be better. It has 1/4 MOA turrets, 1/8th MOA would be better. It's an FFP scope, SFP would be better. It weighs 45.1 oz, less would be better. I could go on, but you get the idea. The Razor is simply not well-suited for an application like BR or F-Class and there are much better options for less money.