Vortex Razor HD Gen II-E 1-6x24
Premium LPVO with exceptional glass clarity and JM-1 BDC reticle for 5.56
- Price
- $1,469
- Weight
- 1 lb 5.5 oz
- Brand
- Vortex
- Category
- Optics
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Features
- •1-6x magnification
- •Second focal plane
- •JM-1 BDC reticle
- •APO system
- •XR anti-reflective coating
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Overview
The Vortex Razor HD Gen II 1-6x24 (and its enhanced "E" variant) represents the gold standard in premium LPVOs, trusted by military units, law enforcement agencies, and competitive shooters worldwide. With industry-leading glass clarity, true daylight-bright illumination, and tank-like durability, the Razor has become the benchmark against which all other 1-6x LPVOs are measured.
Built on a 30mm aircraft-grade aluminum tube, the Razor HD Gen II delivers exceptional optical performance with its APO (apochromatic) lens system that virtually eliminates chromatic aberration. Whether at 1x for close-quarters work or 6x for precision shooting, the glass remains crystal clear with edge-to-edge sharpness that competitive shooters and combat veterans have come to rely on.
The Gen II-E variant shaves nearly 4 ounces from the original at 21.5 oz versus 25.2 oz, making it the preferred choice for modern carbine setups where every ounce matters during long training days or operational deployments.
Key Features
- APO (apochromatic) lens system for zero chromatic aberration
- True daylight-bright illumination (11 brightness settings)
- True 1x at low end with ultra-forgiving eyebox
- JM-1 BDC MOA reticle
- Locking illumination knob to prevent accidental changes
- XR Plus fully multi-coated lenses for maximum light transmission
- Ultra-low profile capped turrets with zero-resettable functionality
- 30mm aircraft-grade aluminum tube
- Gen II-E variant weighs only 21.5 oz
Pros
- +Industry-leading glass clarity - crystal clear at all magnifications
- +True daylight-bright illumination that rivals Aimpoint
- +Ultra-forgiving eyebox for rapid target acquisition
- +Battle-proven reliability across military and LE deployments
- +4 inches of eye relief suitable for any AR platform
- +VIP lifetime warranty covers everything
- +Gen II-E variant significantly lighter than original
Cons
- −Premium pricing at $1,999 MSRP (often found $1,400-1,600 on sale)
- −Still relatively heavy even in E variant
- −Illumination turret can be stiff to operate
- −No included flip caps or sunshade
- −Some users report reticle illumination bleed on certain units
Detailed Specifications
- Reticle
- JM-1 BDC MOA, illuminated, SFP
- Magnification
- 1-6x
- focalPlane
- Second focal plane
- Objective Diameter
- 24mm
- Eye Relief
- 4.0 inches
- Field of View
- 115.2 ft @ 100 yds (1x) / 20.5 ft @ 100 yds (6x)
- Adjustment Type
- 0.5 MOA per click
- Adjustment Range
- 50 MOA per rotation
- Battery Type
- CR2032
- Length
- 10.1 inches
- Material
- Aircraft-grade aluminum
- Waterproof Rating
- Yes (Argon purged)
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