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LPVO…First or Second Focal Plane?

When it comes to optics for modern sporting rifles…the LPVO (Low Powered Variable Optics) is king. An LPVO is as versatile as they come and typically can be had at anyone’s budget. There are many options for an LPVO, tube diameter, optical zoom, glass quality, adjustment measurement type, mainly MOA vs. MRAD. But one feature I see more and more on an LPVO is the option of having it in a first focal plane versus a second focal plane. In the past, first focal plane was reserved for long range scopes, specifically precision long range scopes, but today it’s more common place across all types of scopes.

So what is the difference between a first focal plane optic and a second focal plane optic? The easiest way to explain the difference is that with a second focal plane optic, the reticle stays the same size, regardless of the optical zoom, so at 1x or 10X…the reticle does not change. If you have a reticle with range estimating capabilities or wind holdovers, then the values for those are only correct at maximum zoom. When you change or lower your zoom, those values are no longer accurate. Yes you can get a ballistic app such as iStrelok that will give you holdover estimates at different magnification levels, but they’re the most accurate at the maximum zoom. With a first focal plane optic, the reticle size will change throughout the magnification range. This is important, especially when shooting longer distances and precision shooting as it helps to keep things consistent when changing you magnification. Holdovers and range estimation points on the reticle will be just as accurate at 1x magnification as they are at 10x.  Most precision long range optics are first focal plane and have a wide variation of magnification with most ranging from as low as 3x up to 30x. The reticle size will be it’s smallest on the lowest power and the largest on the highest power.

So how does this relate to the current trends when dealing with LPVOs? I would say that the majority of the LPVOs offered today are either a 1-6 or a 1-8. There are some that are 1-10 and many that are 1-4. Many manufacturers, such as Vortex, Leupold, Riton and others offer LPVOs that have a first focal plane feature. Many LPVOs such as the MPO 1-6 and 1-8 from Brownells are only offered in a second focal plane version. I have mostly second focal plane LPVOs but one of my LPVOs is actually a first focal plane and it’s manufactured by Riton in a 1-8x. It also has an illuminated reticle. What I find with this particular optic, the reticle is so small on the lower magnification levels that any sort of range estimating or holdovers are quite useless. They don’t start to become useful until halfway up the magnification range. It also becomes quite distracting that my point of interest that I want to draw my eyes to, keeps changing when changing my zoom. This one particular scope, although it’s an excellent scope, has convinced me that I do not want my LPVOs to be of the first focal plane variety. My MPO 1-6 Donut from Brownells proves to be much more useful with it’s simple reticle design that’s a 1-6 power.

At the end of the day, scope features are up to the individual. My preference has been set at second focal plane for all of my LPVOs whenever possible. I’ll reserve the first focal plane feature for more long range precision variety of optics.

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The LPVO scope people will be laughing at the red dot crew after the EMP hits

(They’ll be laughing at me I don’t run LPVO)

Alex Zedra scoping things out with a Citadel LPVO

Long exposures and lens flairs

When you issue equipment without proper training to accompany them... A South Korean Marine with an absurd eye relief on his Actus 1-6x LPVO mounted on a K2C1 rifle

LPVO shooting is more popular than ever but many have serious issues with incorrect mounting, this in turn leads to a poor connection to the gun when doing any shooting other than slow prone or a bench. That generally leads to the mounting of secondary optics to band aid the mounting/performance problem and help with the emotions…….so here’s a little trick to help you find that spot. Remember that with some LPVOs the issue is getting it forward enough so that you can shoot aggressive like an RDS, so don’t compromise! Get a new mount or even bridge rail/receiver gap until you can (this isn’t the kiss of death the inexperienced make it out to be). Lastly, as I’ve taught for nearly two decades……nothing wrong with a little scope shadow on max power/long shots to help center up the eye……see the light!

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Red Dot or LPVO?

It seems that this is becoming more and more common to ask the question: red dot or LPVO? Red dots have been around for many decades now, but I think back to the earlier days of the versatile LVPO or low powered variable optic when there were barely any options, none of them gave a true 1x power on the low end and most were priced out of my budget. Red dots seem to have been a long standing option that typically is more cheaper than an LPVO until more recently as LPVOs became more popular and companies started racing to compete in that market. It seems that every optic company has at least one, but typically multiple options for the consumer in the LPVO realm. So why would one be chosen over the other? I’ll try and discuss some of my pros and cons on each as well as give my opinion.

So let’s start off with a discussion regarding red dots. Red dots and even quality red dots have been very widely available for a long time. Some of the early quality red dots available were from companies such as Aimpoint and even Eotech. There was a time when an Aimpoint ACO could be had on sale for right at $300, but a quality LPVO would cost at least a couple hundred dollars more. The micro red dots from Aimpoint have also been around for quite some time and have set the standard. The Eotech holographic sights, although different than a standard red dot, pretty much fit into the same category as a red dot. Once Primary Arms and Holosun got into the game, the red dot market seemed to explode with many more lower priced, but decent options for folks that didn’t want to pay the Eotech or Aimpoint premium.

The very first LPVO that I ever purchased was the Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4x with the SPR reticle. These back in the day were $400+ for the firedot reticle and closer to $300 without. I have both the SPR reticle with and without the firedot and still use them today. The one on my 8.5”.300 Blackout has taken a number of white tail deer over the years and has served me very well. The Mark AR series doesn’t seem available any longer, but a comparable Leupold Freedom series is available at Brownells. In recent years I’ve taken a liking to some other LPVO options available from Riton and also Brownells has started their own line of LPVO recently. I picked up one of their MPO 1-6 Donut optics recently and love it! Looking forward to trying out one of their MPO 1-8 options sometime down the road.

So which should you choose? Well both depending upon your needs. A Red dot is a 1x parallax free optic with a quick dot, red or even green that provides a quick target acquisition. Personally, I have a horrible astigmatism that a red dot never looks totally round, but I’ve been able to use them regardless. A downside to a red dot is the need for batteries, but many red dots offer a shake awake feature or a super long battery life. This is one of the things that are an advantage on an LPVO. An LPVO like many other optics have an etched reticle and an illuminated reticle. If the battery dies, you still have a reticle to use. Another advantage of an LPVO is of course the ability to use different magnification, be it a 1-4, 1-6, 1-8 or even 1-10. Of course this comes at a price…and that it extra weight and bulkiness.

I have a fascination with optics in general, with LPVOs and red dots being at the top. So many new options to keep us busy…be sure to head over to Brownells for all of your optics needs.

Imagine if gun culture was a mainstream tumblr leftist thing. I want discourse over why it’s problematic to run an LPVO on your rifle and why appendix carrying a handgun actually feeds into transmisogyny. That would amuse me greatly. I would chortle most heartily.