Tactical lever action - Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP)

As a proud new owner of a S&W 1854 Lever Action rifle, I want to optimize the rifle's utility. The iron peep sights worked great, even with my aged eyes, 1.5 inch groups at 50 yards was doable! But target acquisition was slow...I had an Aimpoint sitting around, so I mounted that, excellent, fast, two eyes open shooting was awesome, but I wanted more knowing I had a 150 yard rifle in my wands. So I got this Vortex 1-6 Strike Eagle. I have a Vortex 1-6 Razor mounted on a Springfield M1A Scout, now that's a handful of tactical power! I loved that scope, and wanted something similar, but more affordable, hence the Strike Eagle. I stayed with Vortex because I've had great luck with Vortex over the years. I haven't been disappointed with this selection, clear crisp view for easy hits out to 150 yards, but at one power I have a CQB fast acquisition, two eyes open fun powerhouse. The reticle allows me to use it as a red dot device, in low light situations I can turn on its lighted reticle feature. The lighted reticle isn't really visible in bright sunlight, but it's not needed anyway. The scope is light, I don't notice the added weight to the rifle, and I am no weightlifter. As usual, Planet Optics was price competitive, and shipping was fast.