buster2765
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Title say it all, Help me decide. Thanks, Darwin
New Vortex Razor HD LHT VS Leupold VX5 HD
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Haven't gotten a LHT yet but the VX5s I have, have good glass, decent weight, only issue is I really hate the rough chalky finish they have. Will probably give an LHT a try after I see the reviews of it.
KMLampson
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I really like my VX5s for the price point. Good quality and features in a relatively lightweight scope.
Catahoula
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After trying both my vote is for Leupold. Customer service is incredible. Nothing wrong with Vortex, I just prefer Leupold.
You already tried the LHT? Any thoughts on them specifically?
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buster2765
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I have owned a VX5 HD and sold it, as I was going to replace it with a different reticle VX5. Then I saw the new Razor LHT that peeked my interest. I have not had a chance see the Razor LHT in person but I do own 2 first gen. Razor HD & my real question would be how the glass compare in the new LHT to The 1st gen. Razor.( IMHO I prefer the glass in the 1st. gen Razor over the VX5HD)
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Catahoula
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No, I'm sorry. Should have said it was the Viper PST ffp.
Pizzaman1
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Check out the Toric by Tract scopes- I have one- a little heavy but great glass!
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I have owned a few of both brands and wouldn't waste my money on either one. Go with a March 2.5-25 or a Nightforce and you will be much happier.
buster2765
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I have plenty of HEAVY NF, IOR & Razor HD scopes in the safe & yes I would love the March until I had to pay the bill. The reason I decided of one of these two is price point & weight for a light hunting rig. 6.5 PRC
freddiej
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I am going to have to put my hat in for Leupold. I have had several Vortex scopes in the shop.. none of them have ever been able to come close to the Leupolds I have in the shop.
Forcedoutage
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Have both. Can't talk to tracking and durability of the Vortex, but they are very comparable in weight and glass. I really like them both. The LHT turrets have a much better feel than the older LH models.
Can anyone talk about the two scopes in terms of dialing abilities? I have VX6 that is a great scope but the turrets are a bit mushy and you have to really pay attention while dialing to determine clicks. Are the VX5's better than the VX6 in terms of turrets?
