"Best" 1-6x or 1-8x LPVO for $1,500 or less?

Vortex Razor HD, Leupold Patrol 6hd, EOTech Vudu, Night force NX8, I'm sure there's something from Trijicon in that price range as well. LOTS of good options at $1500!

I haven't had mine long enough to know if it will meet the "duty grade" criteria but I like the Burris RT6. Usually under $400 and it's plenty bright for my uses and super quick to get on target.

Do you know if you want FFP or SFP? That can make a difference.

SAI
I've been drooling for one.

Phaedrus/69 said:

At one point I was learning towards FFP but SFP might be better for my intended application. Hard to say though as the FFP would be a little better for distance, which might lead me to set up a gun geared more for that.

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For a SFP, I'd consider Tract Optics. I know...they're not well known, but check them out. Look them up and do a little research. You might be pleasantly surprised. From experience, their customer service is second to none...it really is not possible to do better.

https://tractoptics.com/riflescopes/toric-uhd-30mm-1-8x24-mrad-ir-lpvo-sfp-rifle-scope

I went with a EOTech Vudu 1-10 because I know a guy and was able to get a hefty discount. I also wanted FFP. They have a 1-6 that fits in your price range without a discount.

https://www.eotechinc.com/eotech-vudu-1-10x28-ffp

Phaedrus/69 said:

Awesome! That's two companies I've honestly never even heard of but their stuff looks great. The list just gets longer!

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Keep an eye on Tract Optics and they run periodic Demo sales and maybe you can get a great deal on the scope, depending on your timeframe for purchasing vs. patience.

I've bought 3 of their scopes and one of my two 4-20x50 LR PRS reticle Milrad purchases from them cost me less than $1000 when I caught one of their demo sales.

The razor 1-6 is kind of the gold standard for 1-6 LPVOs. The center red dot is easily daylight bright even in the mid day desert sun. There's a reason why a lot of SOCOM guys are running them.

If you can get the military/le discount I’d recommend the NX-8. Lightweight, compact, and the dot is way bright on 1X. Good glass and very usable FFP reticle too.

I was on a mission to find exactly what you're looking for. I tried a bunch of them. At the 1500 price point, the razor gen II E is it.

If you're really worried about weight and form factor, the NX8 really has those things going for it, but when it comes to actually using it .... there's a reason the used market is flooded with them.

Another vote for Vortex.

I should have mentioned this in addition to the Razor. If you have your mind set on an LPVO, yes ... the Razor is it in that price range.

Still, what I have on my goto rifle is a 4x ACOG in a standard height mount with a piggy back red dot. This was the fastest and most comfortable for me over the broadest range of circumstances. General purpose. Heads up shooting for up close and I can hunker down on it for farther shots. I still have my red dot rig for all up close and I have my rig with the Razor for mostly farther out, but for an all around rig, the ACOG with the piggy back is hard to beat.

It's largely a matter of what will serve you the best. Try to be honest with yourself about how it will actually be used rather than all of the things that it could be used for.

Got to check out the Trijicon Credo in 1-6 & 1-8 this week. Came away impressed with both.

I have very little experience with the 1-6 Vortex PST II but reviews show it as half a step behind the Razor for half the price.

Vortex Razor HD II, 1-6x
about $1400

I'd give the 1-8x Accupower a strong #2 spot.

I have my replacement Razor 1x6 HD with JM BDC. First outing the crosshairs split. The 12 o clock wire is where they hide the wire for the red dot. This is a common report.

Sent it back with no hassle, turnaround was less than 2 weeks. I only have 20 rounds on it since getting it back, maybe 100 rounds total. We will see if it holds up. Hoping to put some rounds in this weekend.

Rifle was an AR-10 variant, so not too heavy of recoil.

Reason I stick to so.e older 1" tubes is weight! These lpvo scopes are undoubtedly fast to acquire and very high quality, but some of them are a real pig. I guess I am sensitive to it. A compact 3X9 can be around 12 oz. advertized. Some of these lpvo are like 6 oz heavier. And lower power. But yes very clear