1st Look : Vortex Razor Gen III and AI

Published on August 20, 2025
Duration: 18:23

This video provides a first look at the Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56mm scope and an Accuracy International rifle chambered in 6mm Creedmoor. It details the process of mounting the scope using a Spur mount, including crucial steps like torquing screws and leveling the optic. The presenter also demonstrates bore-sighting and zeroing the rifle with Hornady 108-grain ELD Match ammunition, highlighting the importance of quality tools and proper technique for achieving accuracy.

Quick Summary

The Kit Badger video demonstrates mounting the Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56mm scope on an Accuracy International rifle using a Spur mount. Key steps include torquing the mount base to 5 Nm and leveling the scope before torquing the rings. However, a critical parallax adjustment failure was discovered with the Vortex scope.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Vortex Razor Gen III & AI Rifle
  2. 01:02Unboxing the Vortex Razor HD Gen III
  3. 02:03Introducing the Accuracy International Rifle
  4. 04:22Acquiring the Accuracy International Rifle
  5. 05:43Choosing the Spur Mount
  6. 06:04Mounting the Spur Base
  7. 07:11Mounting the Scope and Checking Eye Relief
  8. 07:43Scope Leveling Challenges
  9. 08:37Torquing Scope Rings
  10. 09:03Adding Accessories: Vortex Impact 4000
  11. 10:12Suppressor Installation: Q Speakeasy
  12. 11:39Preparing for Zeroing
  13. 12:01Bore-Sighting and First Shots
  14. 12:42Initial Scope Adjustments
  15. 13:24Refining the Zero
  16. 14:15Further Sight Picture Refinement
  17. 15:19Final Zero Adjustments
  18. 16:04Initial Velocity Data
  19. 16:31Long Range Shooting Setup
  20. 16:56Parallax Adjustment Failure
  21. 17:35Conclusion: Scope Repair Needed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key components featured in the Kit Badger video?

The video showcases the Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56mm scope with an IMRAD reticle and an Accuracy International rifle, likely chambered in 6mm Creedmoor. It also features a Spur mount and a Q Speakeasy suppressor.

What is the process for mounting the Vortex Razor HD Gen III scope?

Mounting involves attaching the Spur mount base to the rifle, torquing it to 5 Nm. The scope is then placed in the 34mm rings, leveled, and the ring screws are torqued to the manufacturer's specification, typically around 25 inch-pounds.

What issues were encountered during the scope setup and zeroing?

The primary issue was a critical failure of the Vortex Razor HD Gen III's parallax adjustment, rendering it unusable for long-range shooting. The scope's integrated leveling feature also proved incompatible with the optic's design.

What ammunition was used for zeroing the Accuracy International rifle?

The presenter used Hornady 108-grain ELD Match ammunition for zeroing the rifle. Initial velocity readings averaged around 2943 fps, with a standard deviation of 21.4.

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