Leupold MK6 vs. Vortex Razor HD 2 1-6

**Littlelebowski** · 04-13-13, 19:59

Originally Posted by jstalford

I believe it is daylight bright and SFP.

Very, very important on these lower magnification scopes.

**denn1911** · 04-13-13, 21:22

I've had my Vortex 1-6 for the last few months. After 2k rounds, I really like it. Although heavier than other comparable scopes, it doesn't bother me. This will serve as my multigun scope.

**nickdrak** · 04-14-13, 02:46

Originally Posted by Twisted10

The vortex is an excellent scope but i dont know a lot about it. Is it daylight bright? Is it ffp or sfp?

Definitely daylight visible and it is a SFP/2nd Focal Plane (Reticle stay the same size throughout the magnification range).

Very happy with mine.

**Braniac** · 04-14-13, 09:27

So both are daylight bright. Both have excellent FOV. The Mk6 has more reticule choices and is considerably lighter but costs quite a bit more.

**Twisted10** · 04-14-13, 09:46

Originally Posted by Braniac

So both are daylight bright. Both have excellent FOV. The Mk6 has more reticule choices and is considerably lighter but costs quite a bit more.

Yup. The mk6 can be had for 1750-1800. I just saw one on ar15.com for 1650 w the cmr reticule.

If u can wait and u want the vortex, there are more reticules coming. I just wish the thing wasnt as heavy as a sledge hammer.

**Braniac** · 04-14-13, 12:35

Originally Posted by Twisted10

Yup. The mk6 can be had for 1750-1800. I just saw one on ar15.com for 1650 w the cmr reticule.

If u can wait and u want the vortex, there are more reticules coming. I just wish the thing wasnt as heavy as a sledge hammer.

LOL, yeah, it is 25 oz which makes it 1oz heavier than my IOR 1-8 and 50% heavier than the leupold. I guess the positive to that is that the weight is in the center so it does not affect the balance of the rifle.

**armakraut** · 04-16-13, 22:28

How critical is the eyebox and head position on the mk6? Saw the exit pupil was on the small-ish side.

**Twisted10** · 04-16-13, 22:43

Originally Posted by armakraut

How critical is the eyebox and head position on the mk6? Saw the exit pupil was on the small-ish side.

The more i play with it, its a lot less critical in low light conditions. Also, im running a sopmod stock, theres a possibility my head is a bit to high. I need to try a CTR to see if there is a difference.

On a bright day w snow on the ground its definetly an issue. I dont know if its the glare or what but u need to be lined up. At dusk i turn the illumination on to 4 or 5, snap the rifle up to my shoulder and its there instantly.

It is not a red dot, but its damn close. Also being a ffp, the reticle is pretty fine/small at 1x. Most of my shots on 1x r gng to be 50yds or under or at critters on the move so i prefer little obstruction from reticules.

Again, this thing is simply amazing when light is fading.

**Braniac** · 04-17-13, 10:34

Originally Posted by Twisted10

The more i play with it, its a lot less critical in low light conditions. Also, im running a sopmod stock, theres a possibility my head is a bit to high. I need to try a CTR to see if there is a difference.

On a bright day w snow on the ground its definetly an issue. I dont know if its the glare or what but u need to be lined up. At dusk i turn the illumination on to 4 or 5, snap the rifle up to my shoulder and its there instantly.

It is not a red dot, but its damn close. Also being a ffp, the reticle is pretty fine/small at 1x. Most of my shots on 1x r gng to be 50yds or under or at critters on the move so i prefer little obstruction from reticules.

Again, this thing is simply amazing when light is fading.

what mount are you running. Maybe you need to drop the mount?