Reviews & Ratings for Vortex OPMOD Strike Eagle Limited Edition 1-6x24mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) — 215 reviews — Page 1

I typically try to avoid the suggestions of the Reddit hive-mind. It’s weird, Reddit seems stuck on only a few products but it’s a big world.

This time I finally listened. I bought this guy on sale and holy cr*p am I impressed! My glass is stupid clear from 1 to 6 without any fisheye. The eye relief is further back than I was used to, so it’s taking some work training my brain to keep my head back further.

At any rate, you won’t be disappointed. I’m already looking at their 1-10 for my other rifle

For those of you whose OCD also can't accept mismatched parts, dont get this. It's almost more green than FDE. Did not have a chance to evaluate scope itself.

With 54% off, this is the nicest budget scope i've used on my AR

Admittedly, this is my first 1-6x24. Fired through a few other brands and I have to say, you cannot go wrong with Vortex. That being said, this OPMOD limited edition scope, not only sights extremely clear, but looks good doing it. My AR build was going to be blacked out, like the first weekend at a bar for a newly divorced husband. I just couldn't pass this one up. The illuminated reticle take some getting use to, but the different brightness levels for different natural lighting makes all the difference. 11 different settings to dial the illumination in for the optimum brightness. The only complaint I really have, which really isn't one because I understand why, is the variable zoom is pretty tight. If they could just figure out how to get the rotation to move a bit more freely while keeping a great seal for moisture, it would be an 11/10 optic. But great job Vortex/OpticsPlanet. Nailed this on

Cons:
Fisheye effect viewing at all magnifications, 1x to 6x.
Very small eyebox at 1x, but 6x is incredibly tiny.
Eye relief is ok, but certainly not good.
Glass not clear all the way around the lens at any magnification.
Glass color distortions/prism affect on objects in view.

Pros:
Feels solid in the hand like it was built for frequent use.
Build quality on the outside seems good.

This is my first LPVO and I was expecting optics performance at least on par with other older similar priced scopes.

Every other scope listed below is superior to this one.
(years are approximate)
Redfield 3x9 Tracker 1990, 4x12 2005, 3x9 2015
Nikon Prostaff 3x9 2009
Simmons 3x9 2002

Seriously, what am I missing? Why all this hype for this Vortex SE LPVO?
None of my other scopes are illuminated nor go below 3x. So that is the one thing that the Vortex SE has going for it.

Good looking, functional and appears to have a lot of good features. Have not had time to field test it yet, so just early observations. If it is anything like my other Vortex scopes, it will be great!

It was just delivered only an hour ago. I've been reading the manual and testing out in my back yard according to the instructions. The clarity is incredible! Reticle light adjustments are excellent! I'll have an excellent site picture at 200yds easily. Can't wait to mount it, and go to my club to try it out! I know that I'll be quite pleased with this purchase.

product was wrong choice for my use and had to return it.

It's a very competitive market for lvpo's and providers. Optics Planet and Vortex deliverd on this. They quality surpassed my expectations, the eye relief and eyebox are excellent. The etching of the sight marks are top quality and the the laminated red dot and halo are grate for an optic in this price range. Optics Planet had an unbeatable price and the delivery and tracking provided were excellent.

Very nice LPVO for that won’t break the bank. Durable, holds zero, and has decent eye relief.