Most Popular LPVO / Scope for AR-15 / AR-10 / AR-9 / AK Builds in 2026

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The top 15 most-used lpvo / scope in 2026, ranked by how often they appear in builds tracked on AR15.Build. Updated nightly.

Low power variable optics — LPVOs — offer a true 1x for close quarters and the magnification range to reach out at distance, making them the dominant choice for versatile builds. Eye relief, reticle design, and true 1x performance are the key differentiators. These are the scopes that appear in the most builds.

  1. 1
    Leupold Mark 5HD Rifle Scope - 3.6-18x44 (35mm) M1C3 FFP Illum. PR-1 MOA

    Leupold Mark 5HD Rifle Scope - 3.6-18x44 (35mm) M1C3 FFP Illum. PR-1 MOA

    2 builds
    $2,499.99
  2. 2
    Monstrum Banshee 1-6x24mm LPVO Rifle Scope 30mm Tube Offset Mount Second Focal Plane

    Monstrum Banshee 1-6x24mm LPVO Rifle Scope 30mm Tube Offset Mount Second Focal Plane

    1 build
    $129.99
  3. 3
    EOTech Vudu 4-12x36 FFP MR5 MRAD Integrated Mount LPVO Scope

    EOTech Vudu 4-12x36 FFP MR5 MRAD Integrated Mount LPVO Scope

    1 build
    $1,149.00
  4. 4
    Firefield Barrage 2.5-10x40 Rifle Scope with Red Laser Mil-Dot FF13065

    Firefield Barrage 2.5-10x40 Rifle Scope with Red Laser Mil-Dot FF13065

    1 build
    $119.97
  5. 5
    Trijicon 400330 ACOG TA44 1.5x16 Scope Red Circle Dot Reticle

    Trijicon 400330 ACOG TA44 1.5x16 Scope Red Circle Dot Reticle

    1 build
    $1,104.98
  6. 6
    Sig Sauer Tango-MSR Compact 1-10x24 FFP Illum BDC-10 Riflescope with Mount

    Sig Sauer Tango-MSR Compact 1-10x24 FFP Illum BDC-10 Riflescope with Mount

    1 build
    $629.99
  7. 7

    Primary Arms Optics SLx 3-18x50mm FFP Illuminated ACSS HUD DMR 5.56 Riflescope

    1 build
    $479.99
  8. 8
    Vortex Razor HD Gen II 1-6x24 Riflescip with VMR-2 ILL DOT MOA

    Vortex Razor HD Gen II 1-6x24 Riflescip with VMR-2 ILL DOT MOA

    1 build
    $1,399.99
  9. 9
    ZEISS Conquest V4 1-4x24 ZQAR Illum. Reticle #62 .5 MOA

    ZEISS Conquest V4 1-4x24 ZQAR Illum. Reticle #62 .5 MOA

    1 build
    $524.00
  10. 10
    Vortex Optics Strike Eagle Rifle Scope 1-8x 24mm Illuminated EBR-8 MOA Reticle Matte Black

    Vortex Optics Strike Eagle Rifle Scope 1-8x 24mm Illuminated EBR-8 MOA Reticle Matte Black

    1 build
    $349.99
  11. 11
    TRIJICON 4x32 ACOG Dual Illum Red Horseshoe/Colt Knob Mnt

    TRIJICON 4x32 ACOG Dual Illum Red Horseshoe/Colt Knob Mnt

    1 build
    $1,183.98
  12. 12
    PRIMARY ARMS SLx 3-18x50 FFP Gen II Rifle Scope Athena BPR MIL

    PRIMARY ARMS SLx 3-18x50 FFP Gen II Rifle Scope Athena BPR MIL

    1 build
    $380.35
  13. 13
    KIT-PA1-8X24SFP-ACSS-5.56-PADLXSM

    KIT-PA1-8X24SFP-ACSS-5.56-PADLXSM

    1 build
    $449.98
  14. 14
    Vortex Diamondback Tactical First Focal Plane Riflescope 6-24x50mm FFP EBR-2C MRAD Reticle Black Matte

    Vortex Diamondback Tactical First Focal Plane Riflescope 6-24x50mm FFP EBR-2C MRAD Reticle Black Matte

    1 build
    $449.99
  15. 15
    Vortex Optics Venom 1-6x24mm SFP Illuminated Rifle Scope

    Vortex Optics Venom 1-6x24mm SFP Illuminated Rifle Scope

    1 build
    $379.99
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