Scalarworks came in....
Hopefully get a chance to zero soon.
ETA: I hope aadmount gets back to me about some scope caps soon...
Last edited by Sabre675; 03-27-20 at 14:16.
Unfortunately I’ve no experience with the NF. I’m sure it is top notch. Really was torn w/multiple choices this time around . The ATACR was one option. I can’t believe that the Razor wouldn’t eek out the NF in at least a couple of areas beings it would seem that it was Vortex’s direction. The Razor seems to be a great option the more I visit with it. It is supposed to be the next latest and greatest. We’ll have to see once some comparisons come in.
I usually don’t buy the 1st wave of a new product, but I was given a killer, early bird special and with the hype, it’s feasible these won’t be readily attainable for a period of time. Maybe not. If it doesn’t shake out, I’ll course correct.
It may seem like I was dog’n the optic, but I was just making observations, with what limited optical exposure I have. A lot of my review was subjective to features I would preference, in which I am in the minority in the LPVO world. I think the majority of end users will be elated. That’s if you can get past the color.... I think the CQBSS I was using for insight is comparable in a few areas, but I feel their overall point use, and era make the a bit different, especially in the LOW end. I walk around the house today on 1x and the Vortex was very pleasant and easy to utilize.
Can’t wait to see the comparisons come in.
Last edited by Sabre675; 03-27-20 at 22:45.
WOW, wow, wow! I thought the green machine of yours was perfection, but the new one with upgraded chassis, and controls is truly perfection.
Easily two of nicest MWSs!
I'm really jelly over the new one. I'd love to see what it weighs with a T-2, KAC micros, and a SF scout WL. Just wondering how close it is in weight to a typical 14.5" 5.56 carbine.
That rifle could clear rooms, and then step outside and hit silhouette targets out to 1k.
Thanks for the compliments. There are a lot of nice setups out there, contextually to the end user. I wavered quite a bit, mainly on optics, and pretty much ended back where I started with the green one, just a more current, slightly lighter version. The Vortex just doesn’t look as svelt as a Nightforce ATACR, NX8, NXS x24, Leup MK5, Leup MK6 would. These were all other optics that were on the block. The Vortex came out of nowhere and checks a lot of boxes. It does a lot of things well, in that it is slightly niche and overall I’m fairly pleased. I wanted to go with a lighter 4x or 6x optic originally though, then almost derailed completely with a MK5....then started leaning ATACR 1-8...Wish I had access to glass prior to purchasing.
It is currently handier feeling than the original, better balance and OAL weight I posted a year ago is close to being comparable with current gen Koolaide. Without the optic it was very handy. Your T2 config you mentioned would be sick.
I was humbled though, my co-worker zero’d his Vortex 1-10 today on a Barret REC10 he just purchased. His rifle was sickening it was so light. Advertised I think he said it was 8 lbs even, putting it 7 ounces lighter than mine. It feels lighter though. As stated in the past, the indexing collar will always be a handicap to the platform, as far as weight. As handy and well made the Barret was, I still preferred both of mine.
I still need some KAC 45’s, Railscales and a small list of support gear.
Next year maybe I’ll be further on my 5.56 MLK...I’ve bounced around on optic direction even more so. Hopefully someone has something in development to kull the herd.
Last edited by Sabre675; 03-31-20 at 20:41.
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