Rifle Scopes Best LPVO for ~$450?

[j0502]

I've been looking into a few LPVO's recently. I am wanting to know which one to go with.

Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24
Swampfox Arrowhead 1-8x24
Primary Arms 1-6x24

any other recommendations? From what I've seen for this range the swampfox arrowhead is the best bet.

 

[erwos]

Burris RT-6 and Viper PST Gen II (refurb) are the best LPVOs worth using in that price range.

 

[Neurotic]

Swampfox and Vortex use the same Chinese OEM (for some products) and these scope look very similar, so I wouldn't be surprised if these are basically the same (mechanically and similar optically).

Go for whichever has the right balance of features important for you (reticle, warranty, turrets, etc...). There shouldn't be an amazing difference in performance at a similar price range for similar product.

 

[j0502]

Swampfox and Vortex use the same Chinese OEM (for some products) and these scope look very similar, so I wouldn't be surprised if these are basically the same (mechanically and similar optically).

Go for whichever has the right balance of features important for you (reticle, warranty, turrets, etc...). There shouldn't be an amazing difference in performance at a similar price range for similar product.

Thanks for the reply. I'll probably end up going with the strike eagle 1-8.

 

[j0502]

Burris RT-6 and Viper PST Gen II (refurb) are the best LPVOs worth using in that price range.

Best place to find the Viper PST Gen II refurbished?

 

[EM_556]

StrikeEagle is probably your best bet. Vortex has a good warranty. Be prepared to use it though

 

[ScottPriestley]

Big fan of this one for $350

Bushnell 1-8x24 AR Optics Ill BTR-2​

https://amzn.to/2Os0pid

 

[drewthebrave]

Best place to find the Viper PST Gen II refurbished?

AAOptics, but it is rarely available & sells out within minutes. You can find used ones in the classified sections here or on other notable firearm forums, usually around $500, and it's a definite step above the optics you're considering.

I'd give strong consideration to the Primary Arms 1-6 with KISS reticle or Burris RT-6 if you want to stay below budget. I've heard good things about Swampfox, but haven't used one myself. I'm not sure the Strike Eagle is as durable as the other Vortex optics, but it still has a lifetime warranty - it seems like a lot of people have had to use it.

You might also want to consider the Crimson Trace optics (made in Japan) that are on 50% clearance at Midway:

Crimson Trace 3-Series Rifle Scope 34mm Tube 1-8x 28mm First Focal

The Crimson Trace 3-Series is a feature rich 1-8x 28mm short-range rifle scope that has been purposefully built from the ground up. The scopes First...

www.midwayusa.com

Crimson Trace 5-Series Tactical Rifle Scope 34mm Tube 1-8x 28mm 1/5

The Crimson Trace 5-Series is a feature rich 1-8x 28mm premium short-range rifle scope that has been purposefully built from the ground up. The scopes...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[S197]

can you save up a little more money? 600 will get you allot better glass. If not, watch the px for a used p4xi to pop up.

Viper PST Gen II

 

[tjh011]

I am no expert, but I am not a fan of the strike eagle. Bought a swampfox Arrowhead 1-10 and think the glass is much better than the strike eagle. Actually sold the strike eagle. I would say the Arrowhead is similar glass to the vortex let 1-4. I haven't had the Arrowhead long enough to comment on durability.

 

[RUTGERS95]

Burris RT-6 and Viper PST Gen II (refurb) are the best LPVOs worth using in that price range.

right there

vortex is good but durability not as good as Burris. Burris is a tank and the glass punches above it's waistline

 

[Jamesr1]

Best place to find the Viper PST Gen II refurbished?

Aaoptics

 

[Highbrass]

Another vote for the Burris.
When I got mine I looked through several. After looking thru the Burris my search was over.

 

[RFutch]

RT6 is a killer budget lpvo.

 

[Harv24]

And the Burris is daylight bright

 

[pineoak]

Burris RT-6 and Viper PST Gen II (refurb) are the best LPVOs worth using in that price range.

+1, the PST g2 is awesome for the $ even new

 

[1911hombre]

If you can find a Gen 1 PST 1-4 they are pretty cheap now and are solid.

 

[wcoats]

Another option is the Atibal XP8. I have that and a Vortex Strike Eagle gen 2 1-6 and prefer the Atibal XP8

 

[wcoats]

Actually if you can go slightly higher than your stated budget I would take a hard look at the Vortex PST Gen 2 1-6 they are on clearance for $550-599 a few places and probably better glass than other options in that price range