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Vortex
Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24
LPVO
80
Optics Score™
80 / 100
The Strike Eagle 1-6 is still the best sub-$500 LPVO most people can buy. Tiny bit of distortion at 1x, but the reticle works and the warranty is bulletproof.
From $349
Optics Score Breakdown
Glass Quality
19 / 25
Durability
21 / 25
Reticle
15 / 20
Value
17 / 20
Warranty
8 / 10
Pros
- Daylight-bright illumination unusual at this price
- Vortex VIP warranty
- Actually usable at 1x
Cons
- Slight barrel distortion at 1x edge
- SFP reticle limits holdover use
- Eye box tightens quickly at 6x
Specs
- Magnification
- 1-6x
- Objective Diameter
- 24mm
- Tube Diameter
- 30mm
- Reticle Type
- BDC3 (5.56)
- Reticle Plane
- SFP
- Illumination
- LED, 11 settings
- FOV @ 100yd
- 116.5 ft @ 1x / 19.2 ft @ 6x
- Eye Relief
- 3.5 in
- Click Value
- 0.5 MOA
- Weight
- 17.6
- Length
- 10.5
- MSRP
- $499
- Warranty
- Vortex VIP (lifetime)
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Price | Stock | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto State Armory | $349 | In stock | View → |
| Primary Arms | $359 | In stock | View → |
| OpticsPlanet | $369 | In stock | View → |
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