Vortex Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50 FFP

• First Focal Plane reticle: The reticle scales with magnification, so holdovers and corrections stay consistent throughout the zoom range. That makes the scope more practical for longer shots where speed matters and there is no time to dial every correction.
• 4.5-22x magnification range: This zoom span covers a wide spread of hunting and precision-shooting tasks, from scanning open ground at lower power to placing careful shots at extended distance with more target detail.
• Capped locking turrets with Zero Stop: The turret layout helps prevent accidental movement while carrying the rifle, yet still supports deliberate elevation adjustment and a fast, confident return to zero after dialing.
• 50 mm objective with fully multicoated lenses: The optical system is built to deliver a bright, high-contrast image, which helps with target definition in mixed light and during the first and last parts of legal shooting time.
• Lightweight 30 mm design: At 615.00 g and 338.00 mm long, this riflescope keeps a mountain or open-country rifle easier to carry and better balanced than heavier long-range optics.

About the Vortex Razor HD LHT Series

The Vortex Razor HD LHT series sits in the Razor riflescope family as a line built for hunters who want the reach of a long-range optic without the bulk usually associated with tactical-style scopes. Vortex currently offers three Razor HD LHT models, and the series is aimed squarely at mountainous terrain and open country where rifles are carried far and shots may come at substantial distance. The design emphasis is on a combination of low weight, rugged construction, and HD optical clarity, giving the series a clear role between traditional hunting scopes and heavier dialing-focused precision optics.

Across the lineup, the Razor HD LHT concept centers on enhanced contrast, illuminated reticles, and a zero system for repeatable adjustment in the field. The series includes 3-15x42, 3-15x50, and 4.5-22x50 configurations, so users can choose between a more compact setup or added top-end magnification for distant targets. Reticle layout also varies by model, with the 4.5-22x50 using a first-focal-plane reticle while the 3-15x50 uses a second-focal-plane arrangement. That makes the series especially relevant to hunters and shooters who want a lighter riflescope but still need practical holdover capability, dependable dialing, and the optical refinement expected from a premium hunting optic.

About the Vortex Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50 FFP

The Vortex Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50 FFP is the most reach-oriented model in the Razor HD LHT family, built for hunters and shooters who need a scope that remains manageable on a field rifle while offering enough magnification for careful shot placement at long distance. Its 4.5-22x magnification range gives it a broad working envelope: lower settings are useful when scanning ridgelines, broken terrain, or larger target areas, while the upper end provides the image scale needed for precise aiming on small or distant targets. The 50.00 mm objective supports a bright, usable sight picture, and the fully multicoated optical system helps preserve contrast and detail when light is less than ideal.

A major part of this model’s appeal is its first focal plane illuminated reticle. Because the reticle changes size with magnification, hold points remain proportionally correct across the zoom range, which is a real advantage when there is no time to settle into a full dialing routine. The red illumination helps the reticle stand out against dark backgrounds without changing the basic aiming structure. The turret system is equally field-focused: capped, locking turrets reduce the chance of accidental movement during transport or while moving through brush, while the Zero Stop system makes it easier to return to a known zero after elevation adjustments. With 22.00 mrad or 75.00 MOA of elevation travel, plus side parallax adjustment from 23 to infinity, the scope is configured for deliberate long-range work without giving up the portability expected from a hunting riflescope. Its 30 mm tube, 615.00 g weight, and nitrogen-filled waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof construction reinforce that balance between field carry and serious shooting capability.

About Vortex

Vortex traces its roots to a Wild Birds Unlimited store opened by the Hamilton family in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1986. The Vortex brand itself entered the sport optics market in 2002, and the company is now headquartered in Barneveld, Wisconsin. Vortex is employee-owned and operated, with a product range focused on hunting, shooting, and outdoor use.

The company’s catalog covers riflescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, laser rangefinders, and red dots, with established product families such as Razor, Viper, and Kaibab. Vortex also integrates digital ballistic capability through GeoBallistics technology in parts of its lineup. In addition to its civilian sport-optics business, the company was selected in 2022 to produce and deliver fire-control systems for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons program, which reflects the depth of its optics and aiming-system expertise.

Main Features

• Magnification: 4.50 x - 22.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Main tube diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle position: 1. focal plane - FFP
• Reticle illumination: Yes, red
• Field of view: 7.20 m/100m - 1.40 m/100m
• Eye relief: 101.60 mm
• Turret type: Capped
• Turret locking: Yes
• Zero Stop: Yes
• Turret rotation direction: CCW
• Elevation adjustment range: 22.00 mrad / 75.00 MOA
• Windage adjustment range: 12.50 mrad / 45.00 MOA
• Elevation per turn: 5
• Parallax adjustment range: 23 to infinity
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Length: 338.00 mm
• Weight: 615.00 g
• Power supply: CR2032
• Color: Black
• Country of manufacture: Japan