Gear [NEW] Vortex Razor Gen 3, 4-24×44: The Best Of Both [REVIEW] David Lane November 6, 2025 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. NEW from Vortex is the Razor Gen 3, 4-24x44mm FFP rifle scope! A major release that fills the gap in the Razor line between the Gen 3 1-10×24 LPVO and the 6-36×56 long range scope, this new 4-24×44 fits right in between the two. I’ve had this on the range for the past month, and it’s safe to say that in every way the new 4-24×44 performs on par with the larger 6-36×56, except it’s smaller and has a smaller top magnification. SPECS Magnification: 4-24x Objective Lens Diameter: 44 mm Focal Plane: First Focal Plane Reticle: EBR-7D (MOA) Eye Relief: 3.3″ Field of View: 30.9′ – 5.3′ @ 100 yds. Turret Style: Elevation – Locking Exposed, Windage – Capped Tube Size: 34mm Adjustment Graduation: 1/4 MOA Travel Per Rotation: 25 MOA Max Elevation Adjustment: 158 MOA Max Windage Adjustment: 86 MOA Parallax Setting: 15 yds – ∞ Length: 12.5″ Weight: 32.3 oz. The glass quality is the same as premium alpha-tier glass that you need to see to believe. New model has the same EBR-7D reticle in either MOA or MRAD, FFP, 34mm main tube, and comes with the extras you expect from Vortex’s flagship line, like sunshade, caps, throw lever, etc. So why the new model? It is exactly what it seems, smaller than the 6-36×56 model but not as small as the 1-10x LPVO. To save some weight and save some room, the 4-24×44 hits a middle-ground that shines for systems that don’t require all of the magnification the 6-36×56 Razor gives. Mounting this on a 6.5 Creedmoor AR-10 has been nearly perfect, given the smaller size, but still high magnification. Edge-to-edge sharp clarity, amazing color, and bright light transmission, the new model does everything I’ve expected from it and more. Be it at 1,050 yards or 100 yards. Balancing a gas rifle is a bit easier with the lighter weight of the 4-24x44mm Razor, just due to how it sits on the gun. While the 6-36×56 is still the King when it comes to long range precision shooting with Vortex optics, the 4-24x44mm fills a nice role and seems perfectly at home on gas rifles of any kind. Depending on your rifle setup, it might even find a nice place on NRL: Hunter rifles due to the lower weight compared to the 6-36 Razor 3 model. MSRP is $4,700 and is available from retailers now! Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
