Best LPVO under $1000????

[flintyboom]

I'm looking at LPVOs to mount on a .308. Maybe a 1x6, 1x8 or 1x10. Something with clear glass, reliability, good reticle etc. What do you think is my best bet under $1000?

 

[KodiakHntr]

Arken makes a pretty solid LPVO.

 

[Arminhammer]

Discovery 1-8 if you can find one.

 

[Chuckbuster]

I recently put a Riton 1-8x on my 1895. Glass is clear and it has a simple reticle that is easy to use quiickly.

 

[scianna54]

I would skip Vortex. Get a Discovery or an Arken. I think they are about the same with the Discovery a lot cheaper, also since the rings are included. Don't know the deal right now but I bought mine last year and it is great.

 

[vpsalin]

Meopta optika6. Pick your reticle

 

[morp]

I'm looking at LPVOs to mount on a .308. Maybe a 1x6, 1x8 or 1x10. Something with clear glass, reliability, good reticle etc. What do you think is my best bet under $1000?

Is weight an issue? There’s a lot of options in the 20oz+ category, lighter options are few and far between.

What kind of reticle? Simple duplex style for more precision or fast acquisition ring w/dot style?

 

[Morc]

The Sig Tango LPVO's are surprisingly competent for the price and come with a mount.

 

[Subullmatt]

Any input on Primary Arms FFP 1-8x?

 

[DGY]

For under $1000 I think I would keep it at a 1-6 just cause you have better chances to have clearer glass the higher you go in magnification for the same price usually something has to go and clarity is the first one to go… might no see the difference.. but might!

 

[SuperCub]

Leupold 1.5-5

 

[flintyboom]

I think I like the dot with ring reticle for fast close up shots

 

[mineguy]

Burris 1-6x24 RT6

 

[Can-down]

I think I like the dot with ring reticle for fast close up shots

What type of shooting will you be doing mostly?
Good news is there are a lot of good options under a grand.... maybe too many!

 

[flintyboom]

Mostly target shooting and hunting out to 400 yds and some longer shots at bigger targets at maybe 800 yds

 

[Deathrawt]

Burris 1-6x24 RT6

+1
Great scope

 

[surfclod]

Definitely following this thread, wanting a similar optic for my Ruger American Ranch in 223. Something that offers quick shots on the lower magnification range but also dial it up for a shot out to 400-500 yards on coyotes and other varmints.

 

[Can-down]

Mostly target shooting and hunting out to 400 yds and some longer shots at bigger targets at maybe 800 yds

Sounds like maybe a Medium Power Variable Optic might be more suited to your target and longer range shooting interests.
The Medium Power scopes will give you a bigger objective lens and many of them will have adjustable paralax.
6X power range. (2-12, 3-18)
8X power range (2-16, 3-24)

 

[morp]

I think I like the dot with ring reticle for fast close up shots

Mostly target shooting and hunting out to 400 yds and some longer shots at bigger targets at maybe 800 yds

If you’re target shooting or hunting out to 400yds, I’d think you’d be better off with a finer duplex style reticle - ideally with an illuminated centre red dot.

The ring/dot style reticles (or weird ARKEN reticle) won’t do you any favours at longer ranges for target or precise shot placement.
The thick outer ring of the reticle will obscure part/all of your target at those ranges.

Maybe consider a 2-7x33 or even a standard 3-9x40.
If you’re set on an LPVO I would look at the Leupold 1.5-5 like Supercub suggested above, or something similar with a simple SFP duplex or BDC reticle.

Nothing worse than lugging round a 25oz optic with a reticle that’s useless for what you’re trying to accomplish.