Originally Posted by
Butch
I'm looking to purchase a 1X4. I have no need for anything larger. My search always migrates to X6 because the X4 choices are limited.
I'm gravitating towards the Schmidt&Bender PMII. Anyone with experience with these?
Also looked at Nightforce but online reviews say it is not daytime bright which is of value for me.
The Trijicon Accupower is an option but at it's price point, I wonder if it is of the quality I seek. I'd like to think of this option as a diamond in the rough but online reviews are mixed.
Do you know of any other makers of fine 1X4?
As mentioned, the selections move up to X6. Trying hard to love Leupold like the Mark 6 but don't like the reticle options. I also like the D-EVO/LCO but can't wrap my head around the D-EVO hanging over the ejection port. Might be a non-issue but I have seen videos of brass bouncing off the optic. Not worried about hurting the optic, I just have this irrational feeling of having a malfunction caused by brass bouncing back. 1 in a million, I know...
Then there is Kahles and other highly recommended X6 but really don't want that. I want something that is closer to a red dot than a scope. ALL of my shooting is done at CQB distances as that's where my interest lies and where 99.9% of my shooting is happening. 100 yards would be extreme distance shooting for me. I have zero interest in shooting prone or sitting at a bench trying to group sizes that can be covered by a quarter at 1000 yards.
I have a T2 and a EXPS3-0 already. Now I want an LPVO. Self-imposed limit of 3K but would spend more on the right optic.
Can you help?
You really need to take a hard look at the Steiner P4xi. Although not priced in the "high end" category, I think you'll find that it will suit your needs perfectly. You can put the money saved toward more ammo and training. I have one as a stop-gap until the 1-8x ATACR ships. When that happens the Steiner will move over to another gun, but only because I want an LPVO with a broader magnification range, not because it's incapable. I think 4x or 6x is optimal for 556 guns shooting out to 300 yrds and under, or 8x if you're going to be doing a lot of engagements at 500 yards, especially with a 7.62/.308. Anything beyond 8x power and you might as well start looking at MPVOs in the 4-16x range.
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