Vortex Razor HD LHT Riflescope Review, By Jared Bloomgren

[grunt soldier]

I picked one of these up for my ultra light weight rig. I really like it. Eye relief is very forgiving and glass is very nice. I've only got 30 roubds through it but I like it so far

 

[2UP]

Please, please offer this scope in FFP with a EBR7C reticle. I’ll take 2 of those!! Thanks.

fmetz

X2

 

[dave41079]

Stumbled across this thread looking for something else, but an interesting read. I have an LHT 5-15x50 with the G4i reticle/MIL on a Tikka T3x Lite in .300WM. I live in TN, but headed to ID next week to try filling an elk tag. I'm a big fan of this combo, as the complete setup weighs around 8 lbs and I have been regularly shooting out to 1000. Tracking is great, I love the clean reticle and quick dial. The dot could be brighter at its highest setting, however.

Here's a picture from my last range trip using Barnes VOR-TX 180gr. I forgot to dial 0.1 MIL for spin drift, but I think this will do.

0.65MOA at 800yds with an SD of 5.7. Shooting off of a backpack.

 

[Jared Bloomgren]

Stumbled across this thread looking for something else, but an interesting read. I have an LHT 5-15x50 with the G4i reticle/MIL on a Tikka T3x Lite in .300WM. I live in TN, but headed to ID next week to try filling an elk tag. I'm a big fan of this combo, as the complete setup weighs around 8 lbs and I have been regularly shooting out to 1000. Tracking is great, I love the clean reticle and quick dial. The dot could be brighter at its highest setting, however.

Here's a picture from my last range trip using Barnes VOR-TX 180gr. I forgot to dial 0.1 MIL for spin drift, but I think this will do.

0.65MOA at 800yds with an SD of 5.7. Shooting off of a backpack.

View attachment 332131

Great setup and great shooting!!!

 

[robby denning]

Stumbled across this thread looking for something else, but an interesting read. I have an LHT 5-15x50 with the G4i reticle/MIL on a Tikka T3x Lite in .300WM. I live in TN, but headed to ID next week to try filling an elk tag. I'm a big fan of this combo, as the complete setup weighs around 8 lbs and I have been regularly shooting out to 1000. Tracking is great, I love the clean reticle and quick dial. The dot could be brighter at its highest setting, however.

Here's a picture from my last range trip using Barnes VOR-TX 180gr. I forgot to dial 0.1 MIL for spin drift, but I think this will do.

0.65MOA at 800yds with an SD of 5.7. Shooting off of a backpack.

View attachment 332131

Killer shooting!

On a sidenote I have the non-illuminated G4 on my rifle. I might have to retire it next year, as that dot is just getting hard to see with my aging eyes, even with my contacts in.

But the scope performed almost flawlessly for me for five years. Hundreds of miles on horseback, lots on my back, and there’s only been one old time that my POI was off. I checked it and it had moved up about 2 inches. Who knows, what it was but I’ve been very happy with the scope.

And the tracking has been exceptional. To note I’m talking about a non-dialable scope, but it’s very precise when sighting the rifle in, i.e. a quarter MOA on the dial equals a quarter MOA on the target (if I do my part).


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Tucker65]

I have the 3.5-15 on my wife's 6x47 Lapua and it's been great. She's shot it out to 800 yards and it tracks perfectly. I'm probably going to pick up the new model for my light weight 6.5 PRC. It should be a perfect fit for it.

 

[Ram94]

Yes.

Form, was this failure on the new LHT or the older LH Razor with the rings putting pressure on the parallax adjustment? If on the LHT, what happened? I keep coming back to this scope because it looks great on paper, I just value durability in a scope so am a bit hesitant given some history with vortex.

 

[Formidilosus]

Form, was this failure on the new LHT or the older LH Razor with the rings putting pressure on the parallax adjustment? If on the LHT, what happened? I keep coming back to this scope because it looks great on paper, I just value durability in a scope so am a bit hesitant given some history with vortex.

New LHT. All that I have seen (a handful) had issues with losing zero. They actually generally adjusted correctly, but “durable” they are not.

 

[Ram94]

New LHT. All that I have seen (a handful) had issues with losing zero. They actually generally adjusted correctly, but “durable” they are not.

That helps my decision, thanks!

 

[Gobbler36]

New LHT. All that I have seen (a handful) had issues with losing zero. They actually generally adjusted correctly, but “durable” they are not.

Resurrecting this thread a bit… but toying this with picking one of these up at a great price and curious now that they’ve been out if they are durable enough for mountain hunting and hold zero?

 

[Jared Bloomgren]

I am on year four and have had no issues to date.

 

[roobear]

Also resurrecting…looking for more first hand accounts on this scope? Trying to decide between the LHT 3-15x42 and Credo HX 2.5-15x42.

 

[FLS]

I have had two of the LHTs since they came out. Hunt a few times a week from Sept to Jan here in SC and have carried them out west several times for weeklong hunts. Zero issues.

 

[bjack6755]

I had one lose zero while hunting. It was on several hunts without any major issues. Then one day in the field it was very off. Lots of variables in any system but I thoroughly narrowed it down after the hunt. I use an nx8 now and really like it. IMO not the right place to shave weight.
I use a vortex mini spotter and really like it. It never loses zero and has a great warranty.

 

[Bater]

The LHT’s were my favorite scopes, but they just would not hold zero making them worthless for me. Credo 2.5-15’s and RS1.2’s for all my backpack rigs

 

[Ucsdryder]

Also resurrecting…looking for more first hand accounts on this scope? Trying to decide between the LHT 3-15x42 and Credo HX 2.5-15x42.

I now have both. The turrets on the credo are beyond mushy. You can’t tell one “click” from the next.

4 years and counting on my lht with no issues yet.

Do I think it’s as durable as a NF? Of course not, but it has a lot going for it and with the durability it’s shown, there’s a lot to like.

 

[roobear]

I now have both. The turrets on the credo are beyond mushy. You can’t tell one “click” from the next.

4 years and counting on my lht with no issues yet.

Do I think it’s as durable as a NF? Of course not, but it has a lot going for it and with the durability it’s shown, there’s a lot to like.

Thanks for info - I decided on NF for durability and lower magnification at high end

 

[FLS]

I’ve got a 4-16 ATACR. Great scope but it’s heavy. Mine lives on a match AR I shoot in DMR style matches. That rifle takes a beating and that’s why it’s on there but, I had rather shoot the Vortex all day every day. Very forgiving scope to get behind.