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Vortex Razor HD LH riflescopes instruction manual

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The Razor name quickly spotlights a riflescope built for
strength and durability and the Light Hunter is no exception.
Designed as a light weight, easily packed, accurate long-range
scope, it delivers… dinner!

Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x40
Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10×40

Reticle Options

The Focal Plane

All riflescope reticles can be termed either first focal plane
(FFP) or second focal plane (SFP) according to the internal
location of the reticle within the scope. This model features a
second focal plane reticle design.

Second Focal Plane Reticles

Second focal plane reticles are located near the eyepiece
behind the image erecting and magnifying lenses. This style
of reticle does not visually change in size when you change
the magnification. The advantage of an SFP reticle is that it
always maintains the same ideal visual appearance.

Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x40
Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10×40

Riflescope Adjustments

Reticle Focus

Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x40
Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10×40

Your Razor riflescope uses a locking eyepiece designed to quickly
and easily adjust the focus on the riflescope’s reticle.

To adjust the reticle focus:

1.Loosen the lock ring several turns

2.Look through the scope at a blank
white wall or up at the sky.

3.Turn the eyepiece in or out until the
reticle image is as crisp as possible.

TIP: Make this particular adjustment
quickly as your eye will try to
compensate for an out-of-focus reticle.

4.Tighten the lock ring.

Once this adjustment is complete, it will not be necessary
to re-focus every time you use the scope. However, because
your eyesight may change over time, you should re-check this
adjustment periodically.

Warning
Looking directly at the sun through a scope, or any optical
instrument, can cause severe and permanent damage to your
eyesight.

Windage and Elevation Adjustments

Your Razor rifl escope features adjustable elevation and windage
turret dials with audible clicks. Each audible click moves the
bullet’s point-of-impact 1/4 of a minute of angle (MOA). 1/4
MOA closely corresponds to 1/16 inch at 25 yards, 1/8 inch at
50 yards, 1/4 inch at 100 yards, and 1/2 inch at 200 yards.

Example

Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x40
Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10×40

It will take four (4) clicks to move the bullet’s point-of-impact
approximately one inch at 100 yards.

To make turret adjustments:

1. Remove the outer turret covers.

2. Turn the turret in the appropriate
direction: up/down or left/right as
indicated by the arrows.

3. Following the directional arrows,
turn the dials in the direction you
wish the bullet’s point-of-impact to
go to.

TIP: After sight-in, you can re-align the
zero marks on the turret dials with the reference dots if you wish
(see Indexing Adjustment Dials with Zero Reset on page 12).
Replace the outer covers when done.

Variable Power Adjustments

Rotate the indicator bar to the
desired magnifi cation.

Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x40
Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10×40

Using the Side Focus

Parallax is a phenomenon that results when the target image
does not quite fall on the same optical plane as the reticle within
the scope. When the shooter’s eye is not precisely centered in
the eyepiece, there can be apparent movement of the target in
relation to the reticle, which can cause a small shift in the point
of aim. Parallax error is most problematic for precision shooters
using high magnifi cation.

Select Razor rifl escopes (PA models) feature a side focus dial to
adjust for maximum image sharpness and eliminate parallax error.
Models without the side focus adjustment and are factory-focused
at a distance of 100 yards.

Setting the side focus:

Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x40
Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10×40

1. Be sure the reticle is correctly
focused (see Reticle Focus on page
5).

2. Turn the side focus adjustment
dial until the target image is as sharp
as possible. The yardage numbers
referenced on the dial should closely
match the actual yardage to the
target.

3. Check for parallax error by moving your head back and forth
while looking through the scope. The focus is correct if there is
no apparent shift of the reticle on the target. If you notice any
shift, adjust the focus knob slightly until all shift is eliminated.

Riflescope Mounting

To get the best performance from your Razor riflescope, proper
mounting is essential. Although not difficult, the correct steps
must be followed. If you are unsure of your abilities, it would be
best to use the services of a qualified gunsmith.

Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x40
Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10×40

Rings and Bases

Razor Light Hunter scopes have 1-inch tubes. Be sure to select
a base and matching rings appropriate for your rifle and mount
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: Vortex Optics recommends not exceeding 18 in/lbs (inch/
pounds) of torque on the ring screws.
TIP: Select the lowest ring height that will provide complete
clearance between the riflescope and rifle in order to avoid contact
with barrel, receiver, bolt handle or any other part of the rifle. A
low mounting height will help assure proper cheek weld, aid in
establishing a solid shooting position, and promote fast target
acquisition.

Eye Relief and Reticle Alignment

After installing the bottom ring halves on the mounting base,
place the riflescope on the bottom ring halves and loosely
install the upper ring halves. Before tightening the scope ring
screws, adjust for maximum eye relief to avoid injury from
recoil:

1.Set the riflescope to the middle of its magnification range.

2.Slide the riflescope as far forward as possible in the rings.

3.While viewing through the riflescope in a normal shooting
position, slowly slide the riflescope back towards your face.
Pay attention to the field of view. Stop sliding the riflescope
back as soon as you see the full field of view.

4.Without disturbing the front-back placement, rotate the
riflescope until the vertical crosshair exactly matches the
vertical axis of the rifle. Use of a reticle leveling tool, a weight
hung on a rope, flat feeler gauges, or a bubble level will help
with this procedure.

Note: After aligning the reticle, tighten and torque the ring
screws down. Vortex Optics recommends a torque setting of 15-
18 in/lbs on the ring screws.

Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x40
Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10×40

Bore Sighting

Initial bore sighting of the rifle and scope will save you money
and time at the range. This initial sighting can be done in a
number of ways. You may want to use a mechanical or laser
bore sighter according to the manufacturer’s instructions. On
some rifles, bore sighting can be done visually by removing the
bolt and sighting through the barrel.

To visually bore sight a rifle:

1.Place the rifle solidly on a rest and remove the bolt.

2.Sight through the bore at a target approximately 100 yards
away.

3.Move the rifle and rest until the target is visually centered
inside the barrel.

4.With the target centered in the bore, make windage and
elevation adjustments until the reticle crosshair is also
centered over the target.

Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x40
Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10×40

Final Range Sight-In

After you have bore sighted your rifle and scope, you should go
to the range and do a final sight-in using the exact ammunition
you expect to use while shooting. Sight in and zero your
riflescope at the preferred distance. 100 yards is the most
common zero distance, although a 200-yard zero may be
preferred for long range applications.

1.Be sure the reticle is in focus (see Reticle Focus on page
5) and set the side focus adjustment (if present) to match the
distance being used for sight-in.

2.Following all safe shooting practices, fire a three-shot group
as precisely as possible.

3.If the shot group is not centered on the bullseye, adjust
the point-of-aim using the windage and elevation turrets (see
Windage and Elevation Adjustment on page 6).
TIP: If the rifle is very solidly mounted and cannot be moved,
simply look through the scope and adjust the reticle until it is
centered on the fired group.

4.Carefully fire another three-shot group and see if the bullet
group is centered on the bullseye. If the bullet group is not
centered, repeat Step 3.

This procedure can be repeated as many times as necessary to
achieve a perfect zero.

Indexing Adjustment Dials with Zero Reset

Razor rifl escopes feature windage and elevation dials that allow
you to re-index the zero indicator after sight-in without disturbing
your settings. Though not a required process, resetting the
windage and elevation dials allows you to quickly return to your
original zero if temporary corrections are dialed in the fi eld.
Reset the windage and elevation dials in this way:

1. Remove the outer cap.

2. While fi rmly holding the turret knob, loosen and remove the
center screw. DO NOT allow the turret to rotate

3. With the center screw removed, lift and remove the turret
knob.

4. Re-install the turret knob by aligning the “0” mark with the
indicator dot.

5. Replace the turret
cap.

Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10x40
Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10×40

Maintenance

Cleaning

The fully waterproof and fogproof Razor rifl escope requires
very little routine maintenance other than periodically cleaning
the exterior lenses. The exterior of the scope may be cleaned
by wiping with a soft, dry cloth.

When cleaning the lenses, be sure to use products that are
specifi cally designed for use on coated optical lenses such as
the Vortex Fog Free cleaning products or LensPen.

• Be sure to blow away any dust or grit on the lenses prior
to wiping the surfaces.

• Use your breath, or a very small amount of water, to
remove dried water spots. Isopropyl alcohol can help remove
marks like fi ngerprints.

Lubrication

All components of the Razor rifl escope are permanently
lubricated, so no additional lubricant should be applied.

Note: Other than removing the turret caps, do not attempt to
disassemble any components of the scope. Disassembling the
scope may void the warranty.

Storage

If possible, avoid storing your scope in direct sunlight or any
very hot location for long periods of time.

Troubleshooting

Sighting-in Problems

Many times, problems thought to be with the scope are actually
mount problems. Be sure that the correct base and rings are being
used and are in the correct orientation. Be sure that the base screws
and rings are tight. An insufficient windage or elevation adjustment
range may indicate problems with the rings, base, base alignment,
base mount holes drilled in the rifle’s receiver, or barrel/receiver
alignment.

Check for Correct Base and Ring Alignment

1.Roughly center the reticle by adjusting both windage and
elevation turrets to the mid point of their travel ranges.

2.Attach the bore sighter, or remove bolt and visually bore sight
the rifle.

3.Look through the scope. If the reticle appears way off center on
the bore sighter image or when compared to the visually centered
target when looking through rifle’s bore, there may be a problem
with the bases or rings being used. Confirm that correct base and
rings are being used—and in the proper orientation.

Tips for Solving Bullet Grouping Problems

• Maintain a good shooting technique and use a solid rest.

• Check that all screws on rifle’s action are properly tightened.

• Be sure rifle barrel and action are clean and free of excessive oil
or copper fouling.

• Check that rings are correctly torqued per the manufacturer’s
instructions.

• Some rifles and ammunition don’t work well together—try
different ammunition and see if accuracy improves.

The VIP Warranty

We build optics based on our commitment to your absolute
satisfaction. That’s why Vortex products are unconditionally
guaranteed and we make this Very Important Promise to you—a
Very Important Person.

Rest assured that in the event your Razor becomes damaged
or defective, Vortex Optics will repair or replace the riflescope
at no charge to you. If we cannot repair
your riflescope, we will replace it with a
riflescope in perfect working order and
in equal or better physical condition. Call
Vortex Optics at 800-426-0048 for prompt,
professional, and friendly service.

Vortex Optics
2120 West Greenview Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
[email protected]

Note: The VIP Warranty does not cover loss, theft, deliberate
damage or cosmetic damage that does not hinder the
performance of the product.

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