r/canadaguns • u/macmuaythai • May 04 '26

Buy recommendations picking an LPVO

Planning to pick up a LPVO eventually for the makasi when it finally gets here.
Right now looking at vortex, was thinking the vortex venom 1-6 (470$) but just saw a sale for the vortex strike eagle for 600$. Wondering if the extra 130$ makes a difference and if these are decent optics

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u/Azules023 May 04 '26

I went through this when I purchased one for my Marlin 1895. Probably best to actually look at them in store. But essentially with LPVOs is the more money you spend, the better the glass clarity, the more features you get, you get a closer true 1x, and better red dot illumination. 1st focal plane vs 2nd focal also affects the price.

Funny enough, I had started with planing to get the strike eagle but ended spending more and going with the trijicon credo because I hate money(but not enough for a nightforce) and felt it looked a lot better. Overall look through them in person if you can and you’ll probably prefer the higher glass quality. It sucks to pay more but it makes a massive difference.

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u/macmuaythai May 04 '26

I would definitely love a higher quality one but unfortunately in the budget only have 450-600 for a sight. Plus figuring out mounting system (rings vs cantilever) and then ammo to shoot out the thing. Thanks for the insight

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u/Acc4Wtf May 04 '26

Sent you a PM