Who is the Aimpoint of LPVOs?

**Alkayus** · 09-30-17, 16:26

First I would like to thank everyone that helped with figuring out the LPVO for my brother. I am very sure he is going to really enjoy it. As I said as well, I am also going to let him know it is from all of you as well as my wife and I.
Having had this recent discussion on LPVOs (big interest of mine recently), an interesting query popped into my head I thought I would ask all of you and would possibly make for an interesting discussion.
Although people have their preferences, it seems as though all-in-all that Aimpoint is the "king" of red-dots for all of it's given factors. Who would you say is the "Aimpoint" of LPVOs and why? If possible, compare and contrast with Aimpoint (their positives although from a variable optic standpoint - hope that makes sense).

Lol, just reread my post too, and it just really comes off to me as an essay prompt from school.

**MOLON AABE** · 09-30-17, 18:03

If only Aimpoint would make one. Especially with their battery life.

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**vicious_cb** · 09-30-17, 18:16

People like aimpoints because they work and are proven. If you want something bombproof I would probaby look at the razor HD 2. It weighs 26 oz for a reason.

**Alkayus** · 09-30-17, 18:16

I hear ya. I wonder why they haven't tried to break into that market at all. Was feeling that in some way possibly their 6x magnifier was almost like a feeler.
I've never used one but it sounds like US Optics dual focal plane scopes got pretty close, along of course with S&B. Solid daylight visible red dot, good battery life (relative to scopes), very durable, etc. Wonder what new lines they're coming out with outside of those B-models.

**Alkayus** · 09-30-17, 18:18

Originally Posted by vicious_cb

People like aimpoints because they work and are proven. If you want something bombproof I would probaby look at the razor HD 2. It weighs 26 oz for a reason.

Not looking for a scope myself to buy that equates. Just a general discussion I thought would be interesting.

**sidewaysil80** · 09-30-17, 20:07

In terms of robustness and reliability, the Trijicon VCOG. Glass quality and function goes to Kahles. The only company that offers both in one package earning the title of "aimpoint" of LPVO is Schmidt and Bender, specifically the PMII CC. They actually put a red dot in a 1-8 with that model.

**gunnerblue** · 09-30-17, 21:24

The Aimpoint of scopes, in my opinion, should be daytime bright with long battery life, super tough and relatively small. My vote is the USO SR-4C. Useful MIL-based reticle, daytime bright red dot with a very long battery life for a scope (8,000 hours claimed, mine is less but is run at max power for 10 hours a day). Excellent glass and build quality with a relatively small size.

**bp7178** · 09-30-17, 21:53

Originally Posted by vicious_cb

People like aimpoints because they work and are proven. If you want something bombproof I would probaby look at the razor HD 2. It weighs 26 oz for a reason.

Excessive use of brass?