Vortex Razor LHT 4.5-22x50 FFP - The Lightweight HPVO of Choice?

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At just under 22oz soaking wet, this Razor LHT is a much different optic from its Gen II Razor brothers. However, does that make it less of a scope? Lets find out!
#vortexoptics #firstpersonshooter #fpr #hpvo
00:00 - Reticle Overview
01:46 - Turret Twistin'
02:41 - Tracking Test
04:42 - Rooftop Day
08:44 - Exit Pupil
09:58 - 1k y
11:56 - Rooftop Dusk
13:15 - Smallbore
14:52 - Eyebox
16:13 - Comparison Meopta Optika6 3-18
17:12 - Comparison Minox ZP5
18:34 - Comparison ZCO 420
19:22 - Final Thoughts
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[@Hoplopfheil]

That is a sumptuous piece of glass ☺️

[@CDOES]

Ohhhhh look at you and fancy words!

[@billturner1960]

Very, very informative. Looking around for something very similar. Really appreciate your time and effort in pointing out the pros and cons. Keep up the great work! 😎👍

[@kenlangille9050]

Best review I've seen on this scope !

[@TheOldFatDadGoober]

Good review. I've been a big fan of mine. Happy to make the compromises in glass quality for the cost and weight savings.

[@WranglerRider3]

Absolutely bomb review, thanks!

[@CDOES]

Boom!

[@Colonel1Bravo]

Great review.

[@jaredcrisologo4505]

Great reviews C, you’re very thorough. Can you do a review with a few maven scopes? Thanks.

[@michaeljohnson6019]

Still a great review on a great optic! Thank you. Number 500 like!

[@rickypickles2219]

just got one of these. fantastic

[@stumpyhigginbottom3466]

If they could slap an 8x riser on a 2.5x base and give us a lightweight 2.5-20x50 I think that would be the ultimate do it all scope. 2.5x is just barely low enough to be useful and focusable at 10 yards and 20x gives you target-ID levels of magnification at a mile, while Razor-tier optics and a 50mm objective would likely be able to get enough light to the eye to make that top end usable in most daylight situations. I know that 10x and 12x risers are an engineering nightmare, but it seems like 8x is pretty well worked out at this point. Really hope the next gen of Light Hunter scopes gives us a really primo MPVO option. Thanks for the review, C_Does!

[@C_oprator89]

Man all I want for Christmas is a review of the Athlon helos bye 2-12. But yes ill watch you review a hummingbird feeder I'm addicted

[@GetMeThere1]

Exactly what I'm looking for! I hope they further develop and expand this line. I want a light, illuminated scope with hash markings -- that's not an easy scope to find.

[@CDOES]

It would make for a perfect 2-10

[@jamesgardner4126]

2.5-12.5??? I know they won't do it, because it's too close to the 3-15. But it would be epic

[@dirtydan73]

I believe that the 3-15X model finds its home in this category a bit more - for people who want >20X magnification, they often also want many of those features that this optic sacrifices for weight However, the 3-15X weighs a mere 19.1 ounces, which is less than many LPVO’s. I really like the price on this optic as well, but I think that the added feature set of the Razor HD 3-18X is more my speed for long range precision, whereas this guy would be stellar on a hunting or SPR-type weapon

[@CDOES]

I completely agree. I only wish the 3-15 was ffp and had this reticle as opposed to the options they offer. I also really f#cking wish that Vortex would make this in a 2-10 ffp. But they never will

[@CDOES]

YES! Idk why the F Vortex doesn't realize the market potential there

[@mark-koba]

Personally I really like the G4i reticule in the 3-15x50... the center dot without holdovers really emphasizes first shot accuracy for hunting applications. Tactical style reticules are awesome for long range shooting, especially when you can see your impact and then use that location in your reticule as the holdover point for your next shot but I don't think that they are optimal for hunting where you will only have one chance/shot. The simplicity of the G4i reticule is in that once you dial your elevation, you can just stay on your rifle looking through your scope while you focus on your target and making a SINGLE perfect shot. It's not the correct choice of scope for every shooter/situation, but for general purpose hunting with the occasional shot out to about 500 or 600 yards it seems like an absolutely fantastic setup.

[@jamessammann9183]

22 x way better than 15 cause of ffp..

[@rossauce12]

​@@CDOESthey do make one of these in ffp with a tree.... also would you get a trijicon tenmile -15 or pst 2 3-15 I wanted to throw a lht but that out of my budget. Or is there something else ud recommend I wanted a lighter scope,illuminated with tree. I just think the tree would be best for wind holds

[@Koelkop]

I have this scope on a cz 223, bought it for the reticle, elevation turret and the weight, O wait what weight lol. Love the scope, best glass I have so far. Have a Zco coming though xD.

[@jamesgardner4126]

Yes! At the end.Vortex if you are listening. We want this on the 3-15! Maybe tweak the reticle a touch for use at the lower magnification range, but yes. We really want this on the 3-15 Razor LHT!

[@kiteokoh2652]

Love your reviews man! The "HPVO" term is odd though...as is "MPVO" which I'm hearing more and more. These us we to just be scopes that aren't LPVO. Looking forward to your eotech vudu 1-10x SR5

[@commonsense5709]

Another great review. It would be nice to see reviews for the Tract Optics Torics and Tekoas. There won't be any noticeable chromatic aberrations.

[@CDOES]

I have a 4-20 Tract in bound as we speak my friend!

[@commonsense5709]

@@CDOES YES!!! Man I'd LOVE to see a head to head vs the ZCO you already reviewed.

[@CDOES]

@@commonsense5709 already planned

[@hotrodglock]

I agree, I’d prefer this same optic in the 3-15 power range

[@davidj3348]

Awesome stuff C_DOES! Thank you! Question: This or the NF ATACR F1 4-16 for a minimalist 5.56 14.5" SPR build?

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

I have the Nightforce NX8 2.5x20 pulled from my big gun and debating putting it on my light weight 6.5prc. At 28oz I want something lighter. I admit 4x22 is a better range. But 20 is more than I need and 2.5 I can see my muzzle. I had to have both my Razor 10x42 repaired by Vortex and my VX3 repaired by Leupold. The binos were made in Japan and they returned Chinese ones and the VX3 cost me a buck. I don't want to return my shi#t. I want it to work. Both were straight up internal failures. Still looking but I think I am going to stick with Nighforce. Good luck.

[@jaredjensen2343]

Would love to see some durability/drop tests have read a lot about shifting zeros on forms on this scope would love to see someone I trust incorporate that into testing especially with that being such a crucial factor for both hardcore hunters and tactical guys too.

[@charlesmullins3238]

My viper 3x15 fell through the banisters on my dd5v3 upper 4’ to the ground on the ocular so hard it busted the scope cap and moved 6 clicks I think it was…sold me on em right there…I just new it was dead

[@trydentnation]

Hey C love all your videos. I would love to see a head-to-head comparison between the swampfox Kentucky long 2-12 and the Athlon Helos BTR gen2 2-12. Both scopes fill the same role as an MPVO and are at similar price points. Keep up the great work

[@CDOES]

I wish I could reply to every comment. Hopefully you've seen my videos on the Helos 2-12. It slaps

[@lostcreek7551]

Just picked up this exact optic in MOA. But my optics the entire Christmas tree reticle illuminates.

[@alexanderb5644]

I feel each of the items you addressed were reasonable and attainable. There's really no reason the subsequent 3-15x LHT iteration can't pursue perfection here

[@CDOES]

We will be finding out. I just got one

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

Read my post just above this one. What did you decide on?

[@jamesgardner4126]

​@@CDOESdid you say you got a 3-15 LHT in FFP?!

[@Mattytube18]

I have a leupold mark 5 hd in 3.6-18. I've been tempted to sell it to get this to shave some ounces. What's your opinion? Great reviews!! New sub..... Enjoy your weekend.d

[@ejan8088]

Great!

[@burritoman2727]

This might be the optic for me. I wanted a razor 3-18 but that’s a 34mm and I have a 30mm mount I want to use. Here we have a 30mm razor. Im still half and half on this compared to the optika6.

[@tommcfarland5368]

Im curious how this optic compared to an Athlon Ares ETR UHD. I just bought the 3-18 34MM and its great

[@shaneblaser8878]

Have you ever tried a Burris? I'm wondering if the XTR III Illum 3.3-18 x 50 is a great scope?

[@jck197]

What do you recommend on a Q fix/Sig Cross 6.5 Creedmoor in this category?

[@calve1771]

Hey. I'm still not sure on whether I should buy this model or the Leupold VX-5. There's not even one good review on the internet about that last scope, wich is odd considering how long it has been on the market, it's a classic. It would be nice to se one from you. I'm worried about traking and clarity on the leupold vs this one ¿Any advice?

[@dmc3199]

Any chance you can review the Apex Optics Rival 4-32

[@charlesmullins3238]

Will the .97 match rings let this one clear on my waypoint you recon.? I got em in my cart ready to go

[@FC2ESWS]

LHT vs VX5HD - Would you make a comparison video? The VX5HD has been the king of the hunting scopes for years. I'd like to see the 2 compared side by side.

[@jugi2890]

How does Steiner predator 4 6-24x56 compare to this?

[@357magnole8]

This or the Burris XTR iii 3-18x50 for the same role? Hunting/Steel plate shooting

[@andrewclodfelter3782]

This scope rocks.

[@danielbruce2546]

So if you had to choose between this vortex or the atacr 4-16 for a hunting rig what would you choose? Scope would have a piggy back red dot as well. Thanks your channel rocks!!!

[@CDOES]

Weight wise this. Everything else atacr. Price wise is a huge consideration as well.

[@nathan_k]

26:38 , then 26:41 -- First one was you, but what in the sam hill was that second shot?? 338 Lapua? That round was SMOKING fast.

[@btstrohfus]

I know this video is several months old, but I'm having a hard time choosing between the vortex 4.5-22x50 f1, NF 2.5-20x50 f1, and the NF 4-32x50 f1 as my primary hunting/ predator optic. You have very good videos on these optics, but I'm still at a loss on which one might be better overall. The price difference between the optics is not an issue, I simply feel your opinion could help me out a great deal. Thanks again for all the great content you produce.

[@CDOES]

If your going for a hunting/ predator optic its Gotta be the lht. Some say they don't hold up well to hard abuse. But they are so light and perform well all around. The Nf options are going to be heavier, no have locking turrets. But if you planned on driving it hard and taking it to some to tidal courses. Then the 2.5-20 would work. Itll be heavier, and the reticle won't work really until 4-5x, but thats in line with the lht. They are so so nice tho.

[@charlesmullins3238]

Those were my 3 and went with this one last night finally after many months researching..I love the 2.5x20 and had one in my hands at buds but forgot to up my card limit and got a 3x15 viper ands been killer..

[@clidester18]

Man i was debating the exact meopta 3-18x50, mabey the 56.and this razor lht. I ended up with the razor because of weight and i got it for 1100 onsale from optics planet. But this makes me feel really good about it. I will say it is not as bright as my fathers 15 yr old ziess 4.5-14x44 but clarity is very similar. And it is close in brighness untell ubove 15-18 power then brightness does suffer as youd expect. Darklord of optics was where i got my info at the time

[@CDOES]

Some of the old stuff is still great by today's standards. Which is why I like reviewing old stuff as well. I'd love to get the O6 56 to e hour to compares to the 50

[@clidester18]

Honestly they are both more then usable well past legal shooting time for hunting. But that zeiss has always impressed me and is kinda my standerd now. It has poisoned my eyes in way. Once you see good optics its kinda hard to go back.

[@commonsense5709]

Nice scope especially for it's current sale prices of $1199 for this 4.5-22x50 FFP and $1050 for their 3-15x50 SFP LHT.

[@TeezleySPT]

Where did you find those prices

[@commonsense5709]

@@TeezleySPT DVOR.

[@JackManiacky]

I somehow missed this when it came out. I have the 3-15 model on my 6.5 grendel AR and it does great. I have one major complaint that drives me crazy. The zero stop limits the total elevation travel to 11.5 mils. In my case past about 950 yds I have to dial all the way and then start holding over. It's frustrating when I know the turret has more to give without the zero stop.

[@JohnAlbinus]

Get a 20 MOA base, it'll shift your crosshairs towards the top of the range so you have more elevation clicks down!

[@JackManiacky]

@JohnAlbinus that's not what's happening here. The zerostop limits the travel. Without the zerestop, I can use all the elevation in the erector.

[@MrDaniel297]

I just recently purchased a Remington 700 in 308 which I plan on using for deer hunting. What scope would you recommend for a beginner hunter for a price range around $300-500?

[@hdub6527]

What distance? If realistically staying inside 250-300yd (most of my shots are 75-130yds) I love my viper 2-10. Can get in both a simple bdc or crosshairs.

[@Foxtrail22]

Should I have faith that the MOA model will track just as accurately?

[@RubiconTSL]

Where is this scope made?

[@rodgerthackeray7978]

Curious how the new Arken EPL4 6-24X50 compares to this.

[@commonsense5709]

I think the 4-16x44 will be their best scope. I don't think their EP glass is good enough for a 24x.

[@Mattytube18]

What’s your recommendation on a long range hunting scope that weights less than 28 ounces that would easily let me do long range plinking to a thousand yards? No budget.

[@CDOES]

The weight will be the hardest thing. This, the amg to stick wity Vortex. Some of the Zeiss stuff can be really light. But I don't have enough hands on experience with that.

[@Mattytube18]

@@CDOES thank you. Kindest regards.

[@austin24241]

I wonder how this compares to a Steiner T6xi I saw your review on the T5 and I know you didn’t like it much but I really wonder if the T6 has improved as much as Steiner says. I’m looking for a prs/hunting rifle max range 1000 yards any suggestions for under $2100. Thanks love the reviews

[@mc-nm6ml]

T6 is solid, going to be heavier than this though by almost a pound. So depends on if you are hunting or target shooting. 34 mm tube on Steiner so better elevation travel. Better glass/better tracking on the Steiner for sure. But they have weird magnification ranges, it goes 2.5-15, 3-18, and then jumps to 5-30. Wish they would’ve done like a 4-24 or something.

[@mrguiltyfool]

What does the h in hvpo stands for high or hunting

[@ronenton4037]

High Power Variable Optic

[@mrguiltyfool]

@@ronenton4037 thx

[@MyLonewolf25]

this is screaming to be used on a ar15 or ar10 SPR

[@Gardner33]

Notorious for not holding zero... typical vortex

[@CDOES]

So I have heard. I got a 3-15 that will be getting some work put in

[@KaneGregory]

Why can’t Leupold and Zeiss do a scope like this FFP 3-18x56 or 4-20x52 why aren’t they doing FFP?🧠🤯🔫

[@sceinceguy]

23:55 I would like to see the baby

[@slamfire5382]

I was very interested months ago, but saw reports of the scope losing zero with very light drops.

[@grafja]

From one dude who loves to sh!t on Vortex every chance he gets while raving about the free NFs he receives nonstop. Also refuses to show any of his 'tests' on video. Stop spreading rokslide FUD.

[@davidricci3101]

Not only is this an excellent video on the Razor LHT, but for me it was a great tutorial for various scope-related issues. You hit pluses and minuses on the money. Superior job! I kindly ask you to drop the vulgarity entirely. It does nothing for you or your topic and it makes me hesitant to recommend the video to (many) others or to subscribe to your channel, which I want to do. Thank you.

[@grafja]

No one cares about your Puritanical mores. Push your views on someone else.

[@jimjab3631]

The influencer cartel has deemed VPOs of no use. They may have something else to pawn off on society. Stay ahead of the curve please

[@KaneGregory]

It’s almost everything I’m looking for in a scope but I wish I could find a 2-18x56 FFP illuminated reticle with capped turrets I’m willing to loose on one of those options but not two!🔬🤯🔫

[@CDOES]

Id he happy with a 2-16 that didn't suck