Low-power scope for AR

[ATLDave]

That sounds vertigo-inducing to me. Not a problem? Can you do it while moving? Like through a 3-gun stage?

 

[Sam1911]

Yes. It's actually about 1.5 or so, so practically undetectable.

 

[cdb1]

It's quite a bit more expensive to make a scope with true 1x magnification. Most scopes that have a stated 1x do have some magnification. I'm not talking high end. Not generally a fan of Vortex but do think the Strike Eagle is a good bang for the buck. I do prefer the Mark AR though. I've compared them head to head.

 

[ATLDave]

Vortex claims that their Strike Eagle is a true 1x.

What did you like better about the Leupold in the head-to-head comparison?

 

[cdb1]

Glass. Never say never but I find it hard to believe the Stike Eagle is true 1x.

 

[ATLDave]

You think Vortex is lying? http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-strike-eagle-1-6x24-riflescope-ar-bdc-reticle " A true one-power on the low end of its 6x zoom range " I mean, perhaps they are making that up. Is there something concrete that makes you think they are?

What was better about the Leu' glass? Clarity, light transmission...?

 

[cdb1]

Their literature does say it though. I'm finding it easier to believe.

 

[Walkalong]

I don't see where they say it is a true 1x, did I miss it?

 

[cdb1]

I guess so. I read it on the Vortex website. I'm still not totally convinced.

 

[Walkalong]

I guess it is.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_277/259271_Strike_Eagle_1_6x24.html

 

[ATLDave]

The language I quoted above - " A true one-power on the low end of its 6x zoom range " - is from the Vortex product page.

Like I said, I suppose it's possible Vortex is just lying, but they're pretty unequivocal about this.

 

[rscalzo]

leupold vxr patrol 1-4..

I have one on one of my AR's and love it.

 

[Casefull]

I have Leopold 2X7 on 3 ar's. Very lightweight and inexpensive. Good for quick shots and longer shots when hunting.

 

[CopperFouling]

I'm heading to a sporting goods store on Saturday. I plan to look through some of the scopes suggested here, including the Nikon and Leupold. Hopefully, that will give me some clarity. (A pun.)

 

[BrocLuno]

The Leupold I was looking through (VX-R Patrol) was 1.25 on the low end. I deliberately walked around and swung it across various light sources looking through it with both eyes to see if it was a problem - nada. It seemed very natural to me

 

[CopperFouling]

I figure this is a long shot, but has anyone used this Steiner 1x4?

http://www.eurooptic.com/steiner-germany-p4xi-scopes.aspx