BassFlats&Beyond
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I’m looking into jumping into the LPVO world. I just bought the Geissele 14.5 urgi on sale and am now looking at optics. My top two choices are the Vortex gen 2 e 1-6 and Trijicon AccuPower 1-8. I’ve made a pros and cons list based off objective data I could look up. I could use input on things like eye relieve, glass clarity, brightness, etc from people with experience behind the scopes.
Vortex- pros
More clone correct.(not a huge deal but kinda nice)
Battery life 150 hours vs 31 hours
Weight 21 oz vs 25 oz
Cons
More expensive than Trijicon ($1400 vs $1050)
Less magnification
I don’t know how much FFP vs SFP matters in LPVOs. It seems reticle design matters more. The vortex BDC reticle looks well matched to a SFP and Trijicons reticle looks well suited to a FFP. So having never used either, that’s pretty much a wash.
I should add that the rifle will primarily be used in classes, and as one more home defense rifle. The longest range a have access to is 600 meters, but 95% of my shooting will be inside of 100.
What does the P&S community have to say?
Vortex- pros
More clone correct.(not a huge deal but kinda nice)
Battery life 150 hours vs 31 hours
Weight 21 oz vs 25 oz
Cons
More expensive than Trijicon ($1400 vs $1050)
Less magnification
I don’t know how much FFP vs SFP matters in LPVOs. It seems reticle design matters more. The vortex BDC reticle looks well matched to a SFP and Trijicons reticle looks well suited to a FFP. So having never used either, that’s pretty much a wash.
I should add that the rifle will primarily be used in classes, and as one more home defense rifle. The longest range a have access to is 600 meters, but 95% of my shooting will be inside of 100.
What does the P&S community have to say?