If that is the criteria I think you kind of have to go with the 1-6 or 1-8. That being said I only have one of those and a bunch of dots so I voted different with my pocketbook.
Posts: 8479 | Location: Florida | Registered: June 18, 2005
An LPVO is like a multitool we carry on our belt: It doesn’t perform any specific task as well as separate tools, but it does perform a multitude of tasks well enough and is always available. Years ago when I was in a situation that might reasonably have required anything from clearing a building to a 150+ yard engagement with no time or opportunity to retrieve a different rifle and optic, my choice was obvious: a 1-6× variable.
And yes, if we’re being serious about some of the scenarios discussed here and not just considering a for-fun Internet question, then things like batteries matter as well. In a genuine TEOTWAWKI situation, there will ultimately be a lot of people wishing they had iron sights or at least optical sights that did not require electricity to be useful.
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Posts: 49513 | Location: 10,150 Feet Above Sea Level in Commirado | Registered: April 04, 2002
I would love an ACOG, mostly because I have never owned one. I have owned some nice optics prior but the cost of the ACOG has prevented me from justifying it for my needs and there are other optics that would serve me better like an LVPO type.
Originally posted by pedropcola: What’s the best prism sight out there in you guys opinion. I have slight astigmatism. I still use red dots but I’m leaning towards an Eotech next.
ACOG or Elcan Spectre
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Posts: 9271 | Location: Great Basin | Registered: July 24, 2009
A quality 1-6x or 1-8x LPVO with a true 1x and a "red dot bright" illuminated center dot is right about ideal for a "one rifle to do it all" setup.
However, for the average civilian AR owner who will use their rifle for range plinking and home defense, where longer range magnification isn't needed, a red dot (potentially with a magnifier if you want to add some capabilities) will do everything you need while saving on cost, weight, bulk, and complexity.
However, for the average civilian AR owner who will use their rifle for range plinking and home defense, where longer range magnification isn't needed, a red dot (potentially with a magnifier if you want to add some capabilities) will do everything you need while saving on cost, weight, bulk, and complexity.
That describes me.
I haven't (yet) tried a magnifier with the red dot, but I am finding an Aimpoint ACO satisfactory for those needs. I have a LPVO, too, but it seems to have little advantage at 50 yards and under.
Actual, but older (predating the Aimpoint), photo:
I don't think there would be room for the Aimpoint, a magnifier and the rear sight on that upper.
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