LPVO vs Holographic featuring some X95 Builds

[mmcintyre1220]

While I don't have an x95, I have recently purchased two LPVO's for sporting rifles. I must say, after using strictly holographic's for the last 10 years... I think I am sold on LPVO's

[Tinytitan]

I will take the red dot/holoraphic every single time on the X95 and if I really need to add a magnifier. The weight of the LPVO set up does not make sense to me on the X95. I'm not touching anything out to 300+ and see zero need to have a LPVO.

Also ACOG+RMR/RDS is still king on this type of build.

[taeish]

wrong thread!

[coleman1495]

I tried a LPVO and just couldn’t get a good cheekweld even with super high rings.
Switched to a prism scope and love it

[xdmer]

Both for different purposes but I've found LPVO to be more versatile, I use holographic when I want light and tight ... and relatively close. I found a good prism scope to be a sweet spot - if only I could find a reticle and scope quality / weight I like in prism.

[Dude in G.P.]

I will take the red dot/holoraphic every single time on the X95 and if I really need to add a magnifier. The weight of the LPVO set up does not make sense to me on the X95. I'm not touching anything out to 300+ and see zero need to have a LPVO.

Also ACOG+RMR/RDS is still king on this type of build.

Yep, ACOG on a Unity FAST COG series mount with FAST offset optic base for the RMR. Free floating the barrel with a Manticore Arms Optimus forend makes for some fairly easy shots out to 500yds

[Yuri_Wolverine]

Depends how far you plan to shoot. I have a used a 1-6 to get out to 600 yards but the weight is less than ideal. Red dots are definitely more suited for a balanced package. I hope to see a higher quality alternative to the PA micro 3x prism in the future. That sounds like the sweet spot. Also helps to go 1.92" to 2.2" optic mount height as the comb is nearly identical height with the optic rail. Helps to keep a more natural head position for shooting.

2 or 3x PA prism all the way

I will take the red dot/holoraphic every single time on the X95 and if I really need to add a magnifier. The weight of the LPVO set up does not make sense to me on the X95. I'm not touching anything out to 300+ and see zero need to have a LPVO.
Also ACOG+RMR/RDS is still king on this type of build.

I tried a LPVO and just couldn’t get a good cheekweld even with super high rings.
Switched to a prism scope and love it

Both for different purposes but I've found LPVO to be more versatile, I use holographic when I want light and tight ... and relatively close. I found a good prism scope to be a sweet spot - if only I could find a reticle and scope quality / weight I like in prism.

Yep, ACOG on a Unity FAST COG series mount with FAST offset optic base for the RMR. Free floating the barrel with a Manticore Arms Optimus forend makes for some fairly easy shots out to 500yds

Ah, I see you're men of culture as well! You have discovered the secret 3rd option!

[nitroxace]

Although I do not have an X95 I use a LPVO 1x6 on my SL8. On my other black rifle I use a 3x PA micro prism due to my astigmatism. Both options are great but I use each of them for different purposes.

[mikeyb]

I would have to go LPVO, even with corrected astigmatism holo sights and red dots are just blurry smudges. I don't know if I'd be able to get a solid cheek weld though, it looks like it might be a bit low.

[MarstarCanada]

Holographic, I find the X95 is not accurate enough to warrant an LPVO