Vortex
Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56
$4799.99
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Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 is cheaper at $3799. Every spec and price links to its source.
Schmidt & Bender
Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56
$3799Cheaper
Which is better: the Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 or Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56?
The Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 is the cheaper at $3799. The Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 | Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $4799.99 | $3799 |
| Brand | Vortex | Schmidt & Bender |
| Released | — | — |
| Magnification range | 6-36x | 5-25x |
| Objective diameter (mm) | 56 | 56 |
| Tube diameter (mm) | 34 | 34 |
| Focal plane | FFP | FFP |
| Reticle illuminated | Yes | Yes |
| Elevation travel mil | 36.1 | 34.2 |
| Click value | 0.1 MRAD | 0.1 MRAD |
| Field of view (ft) | 21.3 | 15.9 |
| Eye relief (in) | 3.5 | 3.54 |
| Parallax type | side-focus | side-focus |
| Length (in) | 15.3 | 16.54 |
| Weight (oz) | 45.1 | 39.68 |
Sources — Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56: vortexoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11). Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56: schmidtundbender.de (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 and Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Magnification range: Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 6-36x vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 5-25x
- Elevation travel mil: Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 36.1 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 34.2
- Field of view (ft): Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 21.3 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 15.9
- Eye relief (in): Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 3.5 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 3.54
- Length (in): Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 15.3 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 16.54
- Weight (oz): Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 45.1 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 39.68