- If you're looking to grab
a low-power variable optic,
but don't wanna fork up
the big bucks, stay tuned.
Because today we're taking a look
at the Strike Eagle 1-6X from Vortex.
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While we are only shining the spotlight
on one optic here today,
you can peep the description below
for a link to our full
article where we discuss
the best scopes and optics for the AR-15.
Running a quality Short Dot
sight on your long rifle
is a fantastic way to increase
your target acquisition speed
while still retaining the
ability to place fast hits
on steel way down range if needs be.
But some of the more popular models
from the bigger manufacturers
cost a pretty penny.
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Enter the Vortex Strike Eagle.
A fairly robust 1-6X scope
that's a fantastic entry
level choice for plinking
and still totally serviceable
if you decide to get in
a competition shooting.
For the uninitiated,
the Strike Eagle utilizes
a rotating turret
that sets your desired
level of magnification.
We quite like that the ring
is set far enough forward
that it won't interfere with
scope covers if you run them.
And manipulating the
magnification feels nice.
It does require a tiny
bit of force to rotate,
and is certainly not going
to adjust on its own.
You can even add a throw lever
to get a little bit more
leverage if desired.
This is invaluable for situations
in which you might need
to engage multiple targets
at differing ranges in quick succession.
We personally enjoy keeping the optic
right around the 3-4X zoom level
for most longer range occasions
and competitions we've shot.
For size comparison, the Strike
Eagle is approximately 96%
the length of three micro bananas.
While the lower zoom
settings are crystal clear,
it should be said that the
Strike Eagle does begin
to show a little bit of
distortion at the 6X mark.
It's nothing game breaking,
but it does make punching
out past 300 yards or so
a little bit challenging.
The scope turrets are capped,
but given the style of optic
we're talking about here,
you're likely not going
to be adjusting windage
and elevation on the fly.
The bullet drop compensation
holds work pretty well
when you get used to the specific drop
produced by the combination
of your rifle and ammunition.
We found that they didn't
match up completely
with 100 yard increments,
but they definitely get
you in the ballpark.
The optics reticle can also
take a bit of getting used to
as there's no clear center cross hair.
Instead, you've got a bit of
an open circle in the center,
and zero your rounds to impact
at the first intersection
of the horizontal and vertical hash marks.
We shouldn't have to tell
you that a wobbly scope
is a worthless scope.
And cheaping out on your mounting solution
is a big old negative.
We really like the Aero Ultralight Mount
if you're okay with that optic
living on the gun for a bit.
And the Midwest industry's QD is fantastic
if you don't mind
dropping a bit more coin.
Have you run a low-power
variable optic setup
on your blaster?
If so, how did it go?
Let us know in the comments section below.
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