Any new compelling LPVOs coming in 2023?

[JDB55]

As the title says, I was just wondering if anyone more in the know then myself (and who is allowed to share anything) knows of any or is expecting any new compelling options in the LPVO field this coming year?
I'm thinking more $1k-$2.5k tier of glass/optic. This is partly a fact finding question and the other part to see if I need to start saving for the "latest and greatest" haha. Thanks guys.

 

[_Windrider_]

Probably have to wait till shot show to find out

 

[poopybutt5k]

I wonder if the new vortex that was shown at the UK ranger rifle thingy will be released

 

[Glassaholic]

ATI is coming out with an SAI 8 1-8 LPVO. NF just came out with new DMX reticle offering in NX8. Steiner just came out with T6Xi 1-6.

 

[JDB55]

ATI is coming out with an SAI 8 1-8 LPVO. NF just came out with new DMX reticle offering in NX8. Steiner just came out with T6Xi 1-6.

Ok, that SAI 8 1-8 sounds interesting, I'm assuming it will be ffp...any details your allowed to share? Do you think it will be really similar to the SAI 6 just with 2 more magnification? As far as size, illumination and reticle? I would love to see a bit brighter illumination and a reworked reticle (subjective I know).

Thanks Glassaholic!

 

[gopherslayer]

You know there’s someone out there salivating for a 1-20 with all the bells and whistles and wants it for $800 retail.

 

[S_R]

ATI is coming out with an SAI 8 1-8 LPVO. NF just came out with new DMX reticle offering in NX8. Steiner just came out with T6Xi 1-6.

Steiner 1-6 interesting. I just don’t understand why it cheaper that 1-5? Any info on that

 

[Barry in IN]

You know there’s someone out there salivating for a 1-20 with all the bells and whistles and wants it for $800 retail.

And there is someone else who, no matter what, will think it’s too heavy.

 

[longshot2000]

Steiner 1-6 interesting. I just don’t understand why it cheaper that 1-5? Any info on that

The T6Xi is much better scope. The T5Xi are being discontinued. The T series has been heavily marketed to the law enforcement community. For whatever reason, there are some Police Departments that specify 1-5x, and you will see some manufacturers making 1-5x while they make the same scope in 1-6x or 1-8x and the 1-5x stands alone for that customer who has their department specifying that 1-5x is their standard.

As to OP: I have heard maybe Arken will have an LPVO. I would think that ZCO might have an offering, but my guess is that they will wait a year, as they get their production up to demand on their other scope offerings, which is typical for an early stage company.

But, give it 30 days, and we will hear all sorts of announcements at Shot Show. But, keep in-mind that Shot Show announcements are normally 9 months earlier than delivery into commercial distribution.

OP: Seems to me, as a dealer in the LPVO space, that there are a number of good offerings already. What do you think is missing?

 

[fdkay]

Sightron is releasing a 1-6 alongside their new 5-30.
They make really good stuff, but always seem behind the curve on releases.

 

[S_R]

The T6Xi is much better scope. The T5Xi are being discontinued. The T series has been heavily marketed to the law enforcement community. For whatever reason, there are some Police Departments that specify 1-5x, and you will see some manufacturers making 1-5x while they make the same scope in 1-6x or 1-8x and the 1-5x stands alone for that customer who has their department specifying that 1-5x is their standard.

As to OP: I have heard maybe Arken will have an LPVO. I would think that ZCO might have an offering, but my guess is that they will wait a year, as they get their production up to demand on their other scope offerings, which is typical for an early stage company.

But, give it 30 days, and we will hear all sorts of announcements at Shot Show. But, keep in-mind that Shot Show announcements are normally 9 months earlier than delivery into commercial distribution.

OP: Seems to me, as a dealer in the LPVO space, that there are a number of good offerings already. What do you think is missing?

Thank you for your answer. Now more to debate T6XI or SAI 6 since price is same.

 

[Leftie]

OP: Seems to me, as a dealer in the LPVO space, that there are a number of good offerings already. What do you think is missing?

Not the OP, but adjustable parallax as a feature available on the number of good offerings that are already out there...

 

[S_R]

Not the OP, but adjustable parallax as a feature available on the number of good offerings that are already out there...

I’m not aware of adjustable parallax on LPVO except March 1-10. Who else? Thanks

 

[Leftie]

I’m not aware of adjustable parallax on LPVO except March 1-10. Who else? Thanks

That's just the issue, there aren't yet, and that is something that I truly believe is the major feature that is missing in the market.

Granted, adjustable parallax as a request for me isn't necessarily only for parallax adjustment, but more so for image refinement and clarity at any distance.

 

[JDB55]

The T6Xi is much better scope. The T5Xi are being discontinued. The T series has been heavily marketed to the law enforcement community. For whatever reason, there are some Police Departments that specify 1-5x, and you will see some manufacturers making 1-5x while they make the same scope in 1-6x or 1-8x and the 1-5x stands alone for that customer who has their department specifying that 1-5x is their standard.

As to OP: I have heard maybe Arken will have an LPVO. I would think that ZCO might have an offering, but my guess is that they will wait a year, as they get their production up to demand on their other scope offerings, which is typical for an early stage company.

But, give it 30 days, and we will hear all sorts of announcements at Shot Show. But, keep in-mind that Shot Show announcements are normally 9 months earlier than delivery into commercial distribution.

OP: Seems to me, as a dealer in the LPVO space, that there are a number of good offerings already. What do you think is missing?

I was just curious. I don't think anything is necessarily missing, currently I would love to see a nuclear bright illuminated, FFP 1-8x24 lpvo thats sub 19 ounces and sub $2k with a reticle thats doesn't have to have the nuclear bright illumination to be useful on 1x(and not the eyebox of the NX8) ...but probably day dreaming. I really really like the PLxC 1-8 and tho it's not nuclear bright if I was gonna upgrade from my Delta Stryker 1-6 that would be my huckleberry.

 

[S_R]

I was just curious. I don't think anything is necessarily missing, currently I would love to see a nuclear bright illuminated FFP 1-8x24 lpvo that sub 19 ounces and sub $2k with a reticle that doesn't have to have the nuclear bright illumination to be useful on 1x(and not the eyebox of the NX8) ...but probably day dreaming. I really really like the PLxC 1-8 and tho it's not nuclear bright if I was gonna upgrade from my Delta Stryker 1-6 that would be my huckleberry.

T6Xi 1-6 is 1300 now.

 

[VandelayIndustries]

Why not make the windage capped or locking on the T6xi? That’s a no go for me personally.

 

[Glassaholic]

Ok, that SAI 8 1-8 sounds interesting, I'm assuming it will be ffp...any details your allowed to share? Do you think it will be really similar to the SAI 6 just with 2 more magnification? As far as size, illumination and reticle? I would love to see a bit brighter illumination and a reworked reticle (subjective I know).

Thanks Glassaholic!

No details unfortunately on the SAI 8