Testing a $200 Chinese Vortex Razor 1-6 HD II

Published on January 20, 2024
Duration: 46:16

This video provides a critical review of a $220 Chinese clone of the Vortex Razor 1-6 HD II. Lucas Botkin, an established firearms industry influencer, details the clone's significant performance shortcomings, including poor illumination, turret wobble, point-of-impact shift, and failure to hold zero under recoil. The review emphasizes that the clone is a poor value compared to the genuine article or even quality red dot sights.

Quick Summary

The $220 Chinese Vortex Razor 1-6 clone exhibits critical performance flaws, including dim illumination, significant point-of-impact shift across magnifications, turret wobble, and failure to hold zero under recoil. Its '1x' setting is distorted (1.2x-1.4x), hindering two-eyed shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to 'Treasures from the Orient'
  2. 00:46Unboxing the $220 Chinese Vortex Razor
  3. 02:54Physical Inspection and Weight
  4. 04:55Illumination and Turrets
  5. 07:14Illumination Brightness Test
  6. 10:39Range Testing: Zeroing and Magnification Shift
  7. 17:23Tracking and Box Test
  8. 20:091x Performance and Parallax
  9. 24:09Long Range and Final Assessment
  10. 28:32Conclusion and Value Proposition

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main performance issues with the $220 Chinese Vortex Razor 1-6 clone?

The clone suffers from extremely dim illumination that is not daylight bright, significant point-of-impact shift when changing magnification, turret wobble, and ultimately fails to hold zero after recoil.

Is the '1x' magnification on the Chinese Vortex Razor clone truly 1x?

No, the '1x' setting on the clone is actually around 1.2x to 1.4x. This causes distortion and a fish-eye effect, making it difficult to shoot with both eyes open effectively.

What is the recommended alternative to a cheap magnified optic clone?

According to the reviewer, a quality red dot sight or even iron sights would be a better investment than a low-quality magnified optic clone that fails to perform reliably.

How does the weight of the Chinese Vortex Razor clone compare to the original?

The Chinese clone weighs 1 lb 2.5 oz without caps, which is noted as being lighter than the genuine Vortex Razor 1-6 HD II.

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