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    Posted: April/05/2019 at 16:04
Ive got a Tikka T3x lite, in a Manners EHT. Looking at the Swarovski z5 2.4-12x50 with the BRH ret and the Vortex Razor LH 2-10x40 with the G4 ret.If anybody has one of these or has any experience with either one I’d love to hear you guys opinions on them. 
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I don't have experience with either of those two specific scopes, but I do own several Swarovski scopes from different series (Z3, AV, PH, PV, Z6i) having 3X, 4X, and 6X zoom ratios, both discontinued and current, as well as a Vortex Razor HD LH 1.5-8X32 with the G4 reticle. Both are very nice, and overall I've been very pleased, although I did have a Swaro 3-10X42 AV that failed to maintain zero and had to send it back for repair. Other than that example, I've had no issues with Swarovski. My favorite Swarovski scope for a lightweight rifle is the Z3 3-9X36. It's a great little no frills scope.

In general, I have to say I've not been a fan of Vortex scopes, though I've been pleased with everything I've used wearing the "Razor" name. The Razor HD LH scopes are very good hunting scopes, and I absolutely love the G4 reticle. I seem to be in the minority, but I much prefer the 1.5-8X32 over the 2-10X42 due to its compactness and slightly lighter weight. I've never found having "only" 8X max magnification to be limiting for normal hunting at typical hunting shot distance. I believe that scope will soon be discontinued though.

In fact, my two lightest hunting rifles wear a Swarovski Z3 2-9X36 and a Vortex Razor HD LH 1.5-8X32, respectively. For my tastes, they are as perfect as lightweight hunting scopes get. For big game hunting, I tend to gravitate toward compact to moderately sized mid-range variables at no more than 10X on the upper end. These scopes do everything I need done in an all-around big game hunting scope for spitting distance to around 400 yd shots, and I've never felt handicapped by "not enough magnification."
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Both are very good options.  Z5 with its 50mm objective will be a better low light scope, while Razor HD LH is definitely a better bang for the buck, especially at current prices.

I had the 2-10x40 Razor and thought it was optically equal to the 3-10x42 Swaro, while having a broader mag range.  I gave that scope to my brother's friend, who seems to like it quite a bit.

As far as the reticle goes, I obviously prefer the G4 BDC.  However, I am in the minority since they are discontinuing it in the US (it will still be available in Europe).  I have seen 2-10x40 HD LH with G4 reticle for as little as $500 recently, which is a raging bargain.

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Thanks for the input guys. I’m going to a Gun Show later today. 
It’s a pretty decent shoe usually and often has competitive prices, I’ll try and look at both models. 

VX-5 2-10 would be another one I’d think that would fit the bill weight/magnification wise. 

Ant thoughts on the VX-5 compared to the two above?🤠
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I have the vx-5. I like it a lot. Its a good choice especially if u get firedot and the zl2 dial. Being able to dial in elevation adjustments is great. I had mine on my tikka 6.5 creed and could dial to 1300 yards with it. 

I also have the swaro z3 3-9x and its a great light weight scope but is just set and forget, so quit different than the vx5 with the zl2


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How would you rate the eyebox on the Razor 2-10? To me that is the first thing I look at when buying a scope... I want it to be fast and easy to get a proper sight picture. I like the little Swaro but if you think the glass is similar the eyebox would be the decider.

Also I agree with you on the G4 ret.
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HD LH is a very easy scope to get behind.  It is quite forgiving of eye position.

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Thanks for the input guys. I’ll see if I can find a good deal on the LH 2-10 G4🤠
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