Not a terrible MPVO feature set...

Yeah the category definition is a bit cloudy for sure.
It always is. I view MPVOs as moderate magnification scopes with 40-ish mm objectives for comfortable use between 6x and 10x or so in fading light, low enough magnification to work with thermal clip-ons well, and compact size because of those same clip-ons. However, there are plenty designs that straddle categories.
 
Seems like a worthy option on paper:



That MEPRO seems like something a fella could get use to. Though I needed to see this like a hole in the head...that MK1 is sick.

If they sold that MK1 receiver set/rail as a kit, I'd shove a 16" G$ HBAR in it and wait for the S&B Meta even though I need another scoped AR like a fat kid needs more candy.