Vortex Razor HD LHT 3-15x42 Rifle Scope

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SKU: 115-RZR-3150

I was building a long-range rig based on Ruger Precision Rifle. I needed to update the previous Vortex as it was not suitable for 1000 yard (not enough elevation adjustment). I was waiting for the ammo to come in so I could get everything zeroed. Optics on it is usually first class.

I absolutely love this scope for my 6.5. Nice clear glass, built well and sturdy. It has operated well through rain, snow, and extremely cold without any issues. Probably one of my favorite scopes I own.

I have been a Leupold buyer for 20 plus year. But this scope has convinced me to buy Vortex products from now on. The clarity is amazing the adjustments are so rocking solid, with no weak clicks. Low light is far superior to the other scopes I have. I love the Vortex Razor HD Light.

I have been a Leupold buyer for 20 plus years. But this scope has convinced me to buy Vortex products for now on. The clarity is fantastic the the adjustments are so rock solid, with no weak clicks. Low light is far superior to the other scopes I have. I love the Vortex Razor HD Light.

My Light Hunter Tactical just arrived! Super impressed! It is going on ALL of my hunting rifles. 1. Crystal Clear Razor Optics even in dim light. At THIS price point?!? Wow! 2. Short length and less than 20 ounces. Ounces equal pounds on a hunting rifle (or any rifle for that matter). There isn't another light weight scope on the market at this price point that even begins to compare with how well thought out this scope is. Believe me, I've looked! 3. MRAD or MOA. Awesome. Most light weight scopes on the market only offer MOA. 4. The windage knob capped is a HUGE plus in my view. Almost all shooters with any real experience use the reticle for windage adjustments. Way too many wounded animals running around from windage knobs getting knocked off or not being set back. Large windage knobs are just extra weight and baggage one doesn't need to be lugging around. 5. Locking yet easy to adjust elevation turret! Nice! Most scopes on the market that have the windage knob capped ALSO have the elevation turret capped (BLAHHH). 6. Illuminating dot... reminiscent of red dot site. Again... awesome! And a nice clean reticle (so the moving target is easy to follow) with all of the features still needed for basic elevation and windage adjustments on the reticle. 7. 42 mm Objective option. PERFECT for mounting closer to the bore. THANK YOU Vortex!!! For too long, many of the best quality scopes have only been offered in 50mm (or larger) objective options. This is HORRENDOUS for maintaining a good cheek weld on most hunting rifles (not to mention, one doesn't need a 50mm objective to gather the needed light at the magnifications typically most practical for a hunting situation). 8. Knob on the magnification ring for rapid adjustment. I wish the other Vortex scopes all had this. It really is helpful. 9. 3-15x power. This is arguably the BEST all around power set up for a hunting or tactical scope in my view. Military snipers used to use fixed 10x scopes. This isn't ideal in many ways, but it is still PLENTY to hit man-sized targets out to 1000+ yards. 15x power is more than enough for any medium or long range hunting scenario. In fact, anything more than this puts the hunter at a severe disadvantage in my view as spotting the shot becomes harder and keeping the animal (now potentially moving) in the field of view also becomes more difficult. In my view, 3x is adequate for anything up close in a hunting scenario. Fixed 3x power scopes used to be regularly seen in dangerous game rifles. Any greater power than this puts one at a severe disadvantage with a rapidly moving near target (including that large buck that spooks only yards away while walking to the tree stand). 10. Lifetime bulletproof Vortex Warranty. First Focal Plane would be nice... but doubtful at this weight (all other light-weight scopes on the market I looked into also seem to be Second Focal Plane). Also... the size of the illuminated red dot would change SIGNIFICANTLY with FFP, being VERY small at 3x when one arguably may need it the most and have the least amount of time to react. I think Vortex got this right offering this in SFP. Vortex wasn't kidding when they said this is "the one scope to rule them all!" Honestly, I am shocked to see this quality of scope this well thought out with this many features (and no added fat) at this price point! I fully expect this to become THE scope hunters across the nation flock to and the scope all other manufactures aspire to reach. Vortex has set a new standard. And this is an absolute game changer!

Best lightweight scope on the market 19.1oz (541gram), that's in 3-15 magnification, with locking turret and with an illuminated center dot, couldn't find any other scope on the market with these features combined.

I mounted the Razor LHT onto my Browning 6.5 Creedmoor, and I've had excellent results. Sub-MOA grouping with all the different loads! The scope holds zero perfectly and tracks well. The HSR-5i reticle is fantastic too! By far, my favorite reticle I've used so far, and I've used several. Top that with razor-quality glass... we've got a sharp resolution and bright images. Does it gather light at dusk like a 56mm scope with same glass quality? No, but it gathers phenomenal light for its 42mm objective lens. The illumination reticle is perfect too. It's not so bright to the point where you can't see your target but rather has just enough illumination to see your center dot as well as your target. The capped windage turret and open elevation turret WITH the locking ability is as good as it gets for a hunting AND tactical scope! The RevStop zero system is elegant too. Rock solid stop, and the turret hashmarks align with the zero hashmark. All this and it's only 19 ounces... spectacular! My only "complaint" is that the magnification ring is a little too stiff. It does require a decent grip and forced to zoom in and out, but it's a simple fix with a thrown lever. No big deal. It is time to buy three more for all my other rifles.

So much to love about this scope, great glass, good turrets, lightweight, two problems thou, stiffest magnification ring on any scope I’ve ever used, and illuminated reticle quit working after a month. Personally don’t care about the illumination, so not a deal-breaker

I’m so impressed with this scope. I wanted a lightweight mid-range power scope for a hunting rifle, and this is it! On a Christensen carbon barreled rifle with Vortex, PMR low rings the scope 42mm bell sits very low to the barrel....perfect cheek weld. Razor glass is crystal clear and crisp edge to edge. The center dot simple reticle was something I questioned but have found I love....all you need and nothing you don’t. The “push/pull” zero stop is a great feature and the dial clicks on the vertical turret are extremely robust and the horizontal adjustment is softer but still good. In testing, the scope adjusts and track very true & dependable. The bottom line is this is a great optic, and I would buy again without hesitation!

This optic is packed with all of the features you want and nothing you don't. With the lockable external elevation turret and capped windage, you can quickly dial for drop if you choose to but never have to worry about your pack moving your windage knob. The reticle is quick for holdovers but not busy. Like the title says, this is the best all-around hunting optic I have ever used. I will be putting them on all of my big game rifles!!!