Please Talk me Through a LPVO Purchase

[theothermikeg]

I currently have a Sig Romeo with a 2moa dot on my AR pistol. It's great for practicing short engagements with human sized targets but the dot is imprecise when trying to engage at 100+ yards. No magnification, the dot obscures the smaller aiming points, etc. Is it possible to get the best of both worlds-a both eyes open, quickly acquired dot for close engagements and a good reticle for 100-300 yards? I've watched a number of you-tube reviews but I'd like to hear an un-monetized opinion or two. Thanks!

 

[wav3rhythm]

You’re never going to find an LVPO that’s as good as a red dot up close. I’d say the best LVPOs are about 85% as good though.

What’s your budget? I’m partial to Khales in a 1-6x.

 

[theothermikeg]

I can probably allow myself something in the $600 range

 

[wav3rhythm]

I can probably allow myself something in the $600 range

I’d go with a Vortex Strike Eagle and a good good mount.

 

[Antaylor]

My best advice is go with a eotech and a 3x mag

 

[Dfalt]

I can probably allow myself something in the $600 range

If you're patient and can wait for a sale I'd say step up to a Vortex Viper PST Gen II; that's what I've got an it's great. Also heard good things about the Burris RT-6; supposedly the best LVPO under $500 but I don't know that for sure. They usually go on sale with the P.E.P.R mount for around $300-350.

 

[theothermikeg]

If you're patient and can wait for a sale I'd say step up to a Vortex Viper PST Gen II; that's what I've got an it's great. Also heard good things about the Burris RT-6; supposedly the best LVPO under $500 but I don't know that for sure. They usually go on sale with the P.E.P.R mount for around $300-350.

I was just looking at both of those options on SWFA. I can definitely be patient on this one-just had to drop a couple handfuls of cash on a new couch

 

[Tider]

I have the Primary Arms 1-6x24. Runs around $300. I like the acss reticle. Have also used eotech and acog. The strike eagles are very nice

 

[SouthernGunner13]

I acquired (because I won't pay that much) a Trijicon LPVO and I love it!
If I were to buy one it would probably be either a Votex or a Primary Arms. It depends on whether you want an FFP or a SFP. Pros and cons to both.
Either way, I'll take an LPVO with a "throw lever" on it over a red dot with magnifier.

 

[Dfalt]

I acquired (because I won't pay that much) a Trijicon LPVO and I love it!
If I were to buy one it would probably be either a Votex or a Primary Arms. It depends on whether you want an FFP or a SFP. Pros and cons to both.
Either way, I'll take an LPVO with a "throw lever" on it over a red dot with magnifier.

That reminds me that I really need to get a throw lever for my Viper. FYI the magnification knob is REALLY tight on them (mine at least) making a throw lever pretty much a necessity.

 

[Xero]

If you're patient and can wait for a sale I'd say step up to a Vortex Viper PST Gen II; that's what I've got an it's great. Also heard good things about the Burris RT-6; supposedly the best LVPO under $500 but I don't know that for sure. They usually go on sale with the P.E.P.R mount for around $300-350.

To add to this, you can find people selling glass in the r/gunaccessoriesforsale subreddit. It's where I bought my Vortex Viper 1-6 for $480 there and it came with the throw lever (retails for around $50 by itself normally). This guy is selling one with an ADM mount for $475, which is a pretty good deal imo. The glass on it is pretty close to a Gen 2 Razor 1-6 for far less and ADM mounts are generally well regarded. Just gonna let you know up front though that this setup is considered heavy in the LPVO arena (about 29 oz I think).

 

[Dfalt]

To add to this, you can find people selling glass in the r/gunaccessoriesforsale subreddit. It's where I bought my Vortex Viper 1-6 for $480 there and it came with the throw lever (retails for around $50 by itself normally). This guy is selling one with an ADM mount for $475, which is a pretty good deal imo. The glass on it is pretty close to a Gen 2 Razor 1-6 for far less and ADM mounts are generally well regarded. Just gonna let you know up front though that this setup is considered heavy in the LPVO arena (about 29 oz I think).

$475 for a Viper 1-6 on an American Defense mount is a really good deal. Mine was about 640-650 altogether with a LaRue mount.

 

[theothermikeg]

$475 for a Viper 1-6 on an American Defense mount is a really good deal. Mine was about 640-650 altogether with a LaRue mount.

That's a great deal for sure, but is it just me? Seems like Reddit is a bit of a shit-show

 

[Dfalt]

That's a great deal for sure, but is it just me? Seems like Reddit is a bit of a shit-show

It's not just you, trust me lol

 

[theothermikeg]

It's not just you, trust me lol

Hate to judge before all the facts are in

 

[Xero]

You get used to it after a while, but yea, its not the best.

 

[theothermikeg]

Just received a Primary Arms 1-6 SFP scope. Too bad my AR pistol that I bought it for is going to become illegal in about 6 months or so.