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LPVO or Red Dot for SHTF?
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Rebel_Rider1969
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Prism, no batts. Spitfire 3x.
TackleberryMCS
Master
I will put it this way. This is my SHTF rifle (M4A1 SOPMOD Block II clone).
It is perfectly capable of hitting a man-size target at 300 yards. For those who have poor eyesight, a flip-type magnifier can be used in conjunction with a red dot. A LPVO is not all that great in close quarters and the magnification is not needed at distances less than 100 yards.
It is perfectly capable of hitting a man-size target at 300 yards. For those who have poor eyesight, a flip-type magnifier can be used in conjunction with a red dot. A LPVO is not all that great in close quarters and the magnification is not needed at distances less than 100 yards.
Bowhntr6pt
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Had a guy attend class a couple weeks ago, he used a LPVO. Towards the end of the class he mentioned something along the lines of not being sure if it was best suited for the drills and shooting we were doing. We stayed at 50 and in.
In a SHTF situation, avoiding contact would be a primary survival tactic, so as such, I don't see myself taking shots at distances... where the LPVO would shine.
I'd attempt to keep a spare set up with a VPO just in case but it wouldn't be my primary.
For me, I'd go with a RDS and BUIS of course.
In a SHTF situation, avoiding contact would be a primary survival tactic, so as such, I don't see myself taking shots at distances... where the LPVO would shine.
I'd attempt to keep a spare set up with a VPO just in case but it wouldn't be my primary.
For me, I'd go with a RDS and BUIS of course.
There's certainly pros\cans when comparing the two, specific to a SHTF scenario, as much as I like LPVOs I'd opt for a red dot or maybe a 2x prism or similar. With anything, practice\training is going to make it effective.
To me, SHTF typically means you have one rifle. It works for hunting, self defense, glassing, close quarter, plus anything else, etc.. Neither will be great at all but you have to choose where you compromise, which is up to you.
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Rebel_Rider1969
Well Known Nuisance
If your going to go lpvo 1.5x4.5x would be the max I would use. Some have the firedot, that would be handy.
Bodhi
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Rebel_Rider1969
Well Known Nuisance
Set my carbon 15 up this exact way today. 2.5x PA prism. Gtg.
Rebel_Rider1969
Well Known Nuisance
There's actually one on here right now for a super deal. I've used the 3x spitfire to deer hunt, works great.
Rebel_Rider1969
Well Known Nuisance
If you decide to go lpvo 4x I can hook you up.
Rebel_Rider1969
Well Known Nuisance
Free hand 50 yards. 5 shots. Gtg
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Rebel_Rider1969
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So what did ya decide?
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