Are you looking for a low power variable optic to use when hunting? Do you need a scope that has all the illuminated reticle features or one that is a reliable daily driver?
Choosing a low power variable optic is one of the hardest decisions because of the wide variety of options in the optics industry. That said, there is bound to be one that fits your needs, and I am here to help you find it.
This is because choosing the best LPVO or tactical 1-6x scope means comparing their minimum and maximum magnification, glass clarity, and other features.
In this complete guide, I will compare the best LPVO scopes and give you their pros and cons, as well as factors to consider to help you choose the best one for your needs.
- Best Overall: Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8×24
- Best for AR-15: Bushnell Trophy QA 1-6×24
- Best Budget Scope: Monstrum Alpha Series 1-6×24
- Most Versatile Scope: Primary Arms SLx 1-6×24 Gen IV
- Best Tactical Scope: EOTech Vudu 1-10×28
- Best Precision Scope: Primary Arms Compact PLx 1-8×24
- Best Hunting Scope: Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6×24
- Best for 3-Gun Competitions: Sig Sauer Tango MSR 1-6×24
- Best for Designated Marksman: Trijicon Credo HX 1-8×28
- Best for CQB: Nightforce ATACR 1-8×24
- Most Durable Scope: Vortex Razor HD Gen II-E 1-6×24
- Best for Quick Target Acquisition: Hawke Vantage 1-8×24
- Best Lightweight Scope: Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24
- Best FFP Scope: Nightforce NX8 1-8×24
- Best SFP Scope: Crimson Trace HardLine 1-10×28
- Best LPVO Under $300: Riton 3 Tactix 1-8×24
- Best Midrange Scope: GPO Spectra 6x 1.5-9×44
Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24
- Magnification Range: 1-8x
- Objective Diameter: 24 mm
- Length: 10 in
- Weight: 17.6 oz (499 g)
- FFP/SFP: SFP
- Reticle: AR-BDC3
Bushnell Trophy QA 1-6x24
- Magnification Range: 1-6x
- Objective Diameter: 24 mm
- Length: 10.3 in
- Weight: 18 oz (510.3 g)
- FFP/SFP: SFP
- Reticle: Dot Drop
Monstrum Alpha Series 1-6x24
- Magnification Range: 1-6x
- Objective Diameter: 24 mm
- Length: 10.2 in
- Weight: 14 oz (396.9 g)
- FFP/SFP: FFP
- Reticle: Type-C
Contents
- 1. Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8×24 (Best Overall)
- 2. Bushnell Trophy QA 1-6×24 (Best for AR-15)
- 3. Monstrum Alpha Series 1-6×24 (Best Budget Scope)
- 4. Primary Arms SLx 1-6×24 Gen IV (Most Versatile Scope)
- 5. EOTech Vudu 1-10×28 (Best Tactical Scope)
- 6. Primary Arms Compact PLx 1-8×24 (Best Precision Scope)
- 7. Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6×24 (Best Hunting Scope)
- 8. Sig Sauer Tango MSR 1-6×24 (Best for 3-Gun Competitions)
- 9. Trijicon Credo HX 1-8×28 (Best for Designated Marksman)
- 10. Nightforce ATACR 1-8×24 (Best for CQB)
- 11. Vortex Razor HD Gen II-E 1-6×24 (Most Durable Scope)
- 12. Hawke Vantage 1-8×24 (Best for Quick Target Acquisition)</