Others Benchrest HEAVY scope; Vortex Razor HD Gen 2 - question

[Awl In]

I could use the weight on my Avenge X, and I just happen to have the Vortex Razor HD2 4.5-27 in my aresenal. Any thoughts on mounting it for benchrest work?

 

[Billm]

I could use the weight on my Avenge X, and I just happen to have the Vortex Razor HD2 4.5-27 in my aresenal. Any thoughts on mounting it for benchrest work?

Weight is good for benchrest, unless you’re shooting in the events that have weight limits. I have a Discovery 4-25 ED on the Marauder. It’s a heavy beast, but all of my high mag scopes are. I had the Athlon 15-60 Ares on it at first. The 40x calibration is perfect for 50yds. But, my rings were too high for 50yds. I don’t know anything about Vortex scopes, but it sounds like it would be a great match for 50-100yds benchrest.

 

[Awl In]

Weight is good for benchrest, unless you’re shooting in the events that have weight limits. I have a Discovery 4-25 ED on the Marauder. It’s a heavy beast, but all of my high mag scopes are. I had the Athlon 15-60 Ares on it at first. The 40x calibration is perfect for 50yds. But, my rings were too high for 50yds. I don’t know anything about Vortex scopes, but it sounds like it would be a great match for 50-100yds benchrest.

Hmm. So this isn't too far out of the realm. I think I'll break it out and give it a try. Thanks Bill.

 

[Fishing 43]

Hmm. So this isn't too far out of the realm. I think I'll break it out and give it a try. Thanks Bill.

Like to hear about your results and thoughts on this scope? I’m starting to research about what scopes are best for n50 matches.

 

[BenjeneerJohn]

The Vortex Razor lineup of scopes are great! We ran one on a M357 Bulldog for the EBR big bore match.

I would have no issues putting that scope on my bench rifle.

John

 

[Auto1191]

I could use the weight on my Avenge X, and I just happen to have the Vortex Razor HD2 4.5-27 in my aresenal. Any thoughts on mounting it for benchrest work?

Sightron 5x40x56 Heavy Weight 49 oz svIII. They also offer Vet Discounts

 

[Awl In]

Well, I did honest range shooting at 52 yards at the club today. After my day at the range, I am convinced that digital scopes are great for critters, not so much for bench work. I am also convinced that with even my best tuning efforts, the avenge x needs more tweaking. I am also convinced that I am going to strap that three pound Razor on the rifle to take the digital scope doubts off the table. I am also convinced that I used to be a better shot.

I have been carefully examining the chrono results, and have been contemplating fps drop with tube pressure drop. I have huge spikes in fps after filling, or even if I let the gun sit idle while I reload. I think I need more hammer spring tuning after my first 100 shots with a fstd deviation of 5.6. Last 50 shots tethered to the bottle with a std deviation of 2.3fps. I will tune on,. I will persevere.

So, after examining my lessons of the day, the meaning of life, my relationship with my wife, kids, and my god, I did what I think any self respecting HAMster would do. I bought a better scope. Hawke Sidewinder 30 SF 6-24x56. And I bought a better gun to go with it. RTI P3 on the way. I feel better already!