Top 5 LPVO Scopes

An LPVO is a Low Power Variable Optic, meaning that the minimum magnification is 1x and the maximum magnification is usually at least 4x. LPVO's are quickly becoming the go-to optic for tactical rifles like an AR-15.

Major Benefits of LPVO Scopes

Close Quarters Shooting

LPVO scopes offer a very similar level of performance to red dot sights in close-quarters shooting. The 1x magnification allows shooters a natural field of view and allows for quick and easy target acquisition. Most LPVOs provide shooters with more than enough eye relief for these quick shooting applications and come in a variety of reticle styles to match your preferences. You can get an in-depth comparison of LPVOs and Red Dots right here!

Extended Range Shooting

Most LPVO scopes have a maximum power of 4 to 6, while some go all the way up to 10x. This makes them a great choice for mid to long-range shooting as well. LPVOs allow shooters more than enough magnification to positively identify and lock on to targets for shots out to 200-300 yards and further.

Versatility

The major advantage of LPVO scopes is the blend of short and mid-range capabilities. Unlike red dots that generally have 1x power capabilities or traditional centerfire scopes that may start at 4x or 5x, LPVOs offer the best of both worlds. With the right practice and preparation, you can mount an LPVO to your tactical rifle and make it a great choice for your close-quarters defense and extended shooting. Make your rifle the ultimate defense rifle with an LPVO.

Popularity

LPVOs continue to grow in popularity, and for good reason! This just means more and more LPVO models are being released from popular brands like Vortex, Leupold, and Primary Arms!

With the right amount of practice and preparation, an LPVO can be a great addition to your optics lineup. Here are our top 5 picks for LPVOs!

1

Vortex Optics Razor HD Gen 3 Rifle Scope

The Vortex Razor HD Gen III Riflescope is built around the perfect balance of magnification and field of view, offering the precision tools you need to act quickly and decisively. The Razor HD Gen III is the long-range tactical solution you've been waiting for, providing an optical system with the resolution and contrast you need to clearly identify far away targets in-scope. The Razor HD Gen III features zero stop, micro adjust dials, and an extremely rugged design.

Features

  • HD optical system
  • Perfect balance of magnification and field of view
  • First focal plane reticle
  • Rugged design
  • Anodized stealth shadow finish
  • Locking illumination dial
  • Side Focus
  • Sunshade
  • CR 2032 battery 

What Customers Are Saying

Awesome 1X10 Scope!!

My very first LPVO was a Vortex Viper 1X4, descent and great as a red dot. Upgraded to the Vortex Razor 1X6 Jerry Miculek edition. Huge improvement over the viper. Glass clarity was way better. Eye relief was a big improvement. Worth every penny. That was my main LPVO for my rifle for a long time. As soon as I heard they were gonna start to release the Vortex Razor 1X10 LPVO soon. I knew I had to sell my Gen 2 Razor and focus on buying the Gen 3 Razor. Knew it was gonna be sold out everywhere and had to wait. Finally got a chance to buy it off Midway USA. They had the one I wanted the MRAD edition. I didn't pause or stop to think about it. I bought it ASAP and was shipped out ASAP. Mounted to my rifle and zero it in. What a difference and upgrade this is from the Razor Gen 2. Glad to see Vortex stepped up there game and went a step further on creating this Gen 3 Razor. Now you have X10 magnification, the throw lever is easier to turn than there Gen 2 version, comes now with the throw lever in the box, you ...
- Eddie, 10/2/2020

About Vortex Optics

Founded in 1986, Vortex is an American, family- and veteran-owned business headquartered near Barneveld Wisconsin. Vortex is a leading optics manufacturer offering cutting-edge rifle scopes, red dot sights, spotting scopes, binoculars, rangefinders, range-finding binoculars, crossbow scopes, scope bases and mounts, scope rings, and tripods. We carry all Vortex Optics models, including the Razor, Diamondback, Crossfire, Viper, Strike Eagle, and more. Vortex also offers an exciting line of Vortex jackets, coats, parkas, shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, vests, hats, rain gear, binocular cases, binocular harnesses, water bottles, and morale patches. Vortex Optics, including rifle scopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods, and monoculars, are covered by the Vortex unlimited, fully transferable, unlimited lifetime VIP warranty.

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Burris RT6 Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 1-6x 24mm Illuminated Ballistic AR Reticle Matte Black with FastFire III and P.E.P.R. Mount

Speed reigns supreme in three-gun competition. So if you want to compete, you better be fast on the target and fast to shoot. Race inspired and tactical strong, the RT-6 is built for speed, accuracy and easy handling. Guaranteed to shave seconds off the clock.

 

Fast Fire III Info:

The The next generation of FastFire Red-Dot is here with the introduction of the FastFire III. The popular FastFire II is even better with upgraded features that include a top mounted battery for easier battery replacement, upgraded windage and elevation adjustments and a power button that provides three manual brightness settings and an automatic brightness setting with low battery indicator. The precision FastFire III allows for manual brightness adjustment and includes a protective cover and battery. Just like the rugged FastFire II, the FastFire III features a Steel body construction for extreme durability and is 100% waterproof. The FastFire III is covered by the Burris 1-year factory warranty

 

Technical Information (FastFire III)

Style: Reflex

Magnification: 1x

Sight Window: 21mm x 15mm

Dot Size: 3 MOA

Adjustment Range @ 100 yards: 190"

Reticle color: Red

Housing material: Steel

Recoil resistance: 1000 G's

Battery Type: (1) CR1632

Length: 1.8"

Weight: 0.9 oz.

 

P.E.P.R Mount Information:

 

The Burris AR-P.E.P.R. Mount is perfect for mounting your scope forward on your AR-style rifle. The Proper Eye Position Ready (P.E.P.R.) Mount provides 2" of forward scope positioning room which will allow you to obtain proper eye relief and maintain a proper shooting position. Includes both smooth and picatinny ring tops.

Technical Information (P.E.P.R. Mount):

Material: Aluminum

Weight: 8.7 oz.

Height (from rail to bottom of scope ring): 1.0"

Width (rings): 1.75"

Height (from rail to middle of scope rings): 1.6"

Length (front of front ring to back or rear ring): 4.15"

Length (between rings): 2.15"

 

Features

  • Shorter than most 1-4x scopes for quicker, easier handling
  • The 6x zoom has true 1x setting for eyes open engagement
  • Ballistic AR reticle with trajectory compensation out to 600 yards
  • 11 Brightness illumination settings

What Customers Are Saying

What a great AR scope setup

This is an outstanding rifle scope and red dot for close quarter sighting. Works great for long distance or close up.
- Rod Davis, 3/1/2019

About Burris

In 1971, Burris Optics was founded after design engineer Don Burris believed he could build a better riflescope than what was currently available in the market. In the beginning the company made rings, bases, and open sights, but Burris soon transitioned to sporting optics. The company’s first optic was a riflescope called the Burris Fullfield, which hit the market in 1975 and has grown to be an industry icon that is still manufactured today. Burris has since expanded their offering and supplies popular optics like the Burris FastFire, Burris RT6, Burris Eliminator, & Burris Oracle X. Burris now produces rifle scopes, red-dot sights, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinding archery sights, and a complete line of rings and bases all backed by the no questions asked Burris Forever Warranty. Every Burris product relies on nearly 50 years of optical engineering experience to offer a perfect combination of features and performance to ensure a successful hunt or day at the range.

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Sig Sauer Tango MSR Rifle Scope

The Sig Sauer Tango MSR rifle scope features a high performance optical system with low dispersion glass. The integrated throw lever allows for quick magnification change, and the Tango MSR comes with the Alpha-MSR cantilever mount included. The Tango MSR features an illuminated, MSR-BDC reticle with eleven illumination settings.

Features

  • High performance optical system with low dispersion glass
  • Integrated throw lever for quick magnification changes
  • Illuminated MSR-BDC reticle
  • Dependable waterproof and fogproof performance
  • Flipback lens covers included
  • Alpha-MSR cantilevered mount included

What Customers Are Saying

Very Good for the Price

This is a very good scope priced right at its capabilities. Clarity and resolution are very good, but it suffers from paralax issues and a picky window box for a 34mm scope. Reticle is tacticool and practical. Nice positive clicks and overall very good fit and finish. Included scope mount does the job. The price can't be beat and I would buy again knowing what I know now.
- Greg, 2/23/2022

About Sig Sauer

Born from the Swiss Wagon Factory company in 1853, the Sig Sauer brand we know today is one of the most recognized and trusted brands in the firearms and outdoor industry. In their world-class facilities, they build the toughest, most precise rifles, pistols, suppressors, optics, ammunition, and airguns, while offering the finest firearms training — all as a fully integrated system. They offer models such as the P365 Pistol, Tango Rifle Scope, MCX Rifle, and ROMEO-X Reflex Sight. They do this because they share the same drive to be the best, the same love of freedom, the same unwillingness to compromise — as those who choose their brand. SIG SAUER--NEVER SETTLE.

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Leupold VX-5HD CDS-ZL2 Rifle Scope

The VX-5HD is taking optical performance to a whole new level. Leupold gave it a High-Definition optical system for sharp clarity, and the Twilight Max Light Management System for great low-light performance, giving hunters a visible advantage at dawn and dusk when game is on the move. The CDS-ZL2 (Custom Dial System ZeroLock 2) elevation dial locks in place so it cannot be inadvertently rotated off zero. A mere press of a button will allow the user to dial up two turns of elevation, if necessary. On the 2nd revolution of the elevation dial, the button sinks in to show you are on the 2nd turn so you can dial for extended ranges and never lose your place. The covered pop-up windage dial provides fast and accurate sight-in and easy re-zero. All VX-5HD CDS-ZL2 riflescopes include one free Custom Ballistic Dial with purchase.

Features

  • CDS-ZL2 Elevation and Pop-up re-zero windage dials
  • Guard-ion lens coating sheds water, dirt and fingerprints
  • Bungee style lens covers included


What Customers Are Saying

Outstanding value!

This scope is worth every penny. Very good eye relief. Exceptional quality of glass with superb clarity right down to last light. I own several Leupold products with and without illuminated reticles. This FireDot is hands down the best hunting reticle in low light. Very happy with the purchase.
- Big Tex, 1/5/2018

About Leupold

Leupold was founded in 1907 by brothers-in-law and close friends Fred Leupold and Adam Volpel. Their company, Leupold Volpel & Co, made surveying equipment by hand. In 1942, Leupold adopted its current company name, Leupold & Stevens. Legend has it that while hunting one day in the 1940’s, Marcus Leupold missed a buck because his rifle scope fogged up. He swore he could make a better rifle scope, and that’s exactly what he did in 1947 with the Plainsman. Today, Leupold is an industry leader in the manufacturing of performance optics including hunting rifle scopes, target rifle scopes, tactical rifle scopes, pistol scopes, shotgun scopes, rimfire scopes, muzzleloading scopes, red dot sights, scope mounts, binoculars, range finders, spotting scopes and performance shooting glasses and sunglasses. So be bold. Be Tenacious. Be Relentless. Leupold performance optics are built by hard-working Americans who are committed to upholding Leupold’s legacy of quality craftsmanship.

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Vortex Optics Strike Eagle Rifle Scope

Executing technical, short and long-range shots, requires a riflescope with application-specific features and rock-solid build-quality, to ensure accurate, reliable and repeatable performance - every time you squeeze the trigger. Strike Eagle Riflescopes boast those features - in a trim, lightweight, durable, package - making them the ideal choice for value-minded shooters who are looking for a riflescope to top their next rig, or those who want to get in the game, but don’t want to take a loan out to do it.

Features

  • Proprietary coatings increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces
  • Glass-etched reticle protected between two layers of glass for optimum durability and reliability
  • Illuminated reticle provides precise aiming under low-light conditions
  • Single piece, aircraft grade aluminum tube is o-ring sealed and nitrogen purged for waterproof and fogproof performance
  • Hard anodized finish provides a highly durable low-glare matte finish which helps camouflage the shooter's position
  • Tactical-style, exposed turrets provide fast, accurate and easily read elevation and windage adjustments
  • Fast focus eyepiece allows quick and easy reticle focusing 

What Customers Are Saying

Over and over

I am totally enthused with this scope! I shoot long range, which I consider 500 and beyond, scope is clear, bright and crisp at any power. Track's absolutely perfect throughout all adjustment. The illuminated reticle, while I will probably not use it, is amazingly clear and doesn't blur no matter the setting. Shot in a lot of low lite conditions since I have gotten it, the bell and the tube diameters really aid you in this. Totally beautiful Vortex perfection!
- Todd, 8/28/2020

About Vortex Optics

Founded in 1986, Vortex is an American, family- and veteran-owned business headquartered near Barneveld Wisconsin. Vortex is a leading optics manufacturer offering cutting-edge rifle scopes, red dot sights, spotting scopes, binoculars, rangefinders, range-finding binoculars, crossbow scopes, scope bases and mounts, scope rings, and tripods. We carry all Vortex Optics models, including the Razor, Diamondback, Crossfire, Viper, Strike Eagle, and more. Vortex also offers an exciting line of Vortex jackets, coats, parkas, shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, vests, hats, rain gear, binocular cases, binocular harnesses, water bottles, and morale patches. Vortex Optics, including rifle scopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods, and monoculars, are covered by the Vortex unlimited, fully transferable, unlimited lifetime VIP warranty.

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