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
    SIG SAUER Tango MSR 1-6x24mm Riflescope, Coyote Tan

    SIG SAUER Tango MSR 1-6x24mm Riflescope, Coyote Tan

    4 builds
    $244.44
  2. 2
    Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44 Riflescope, 35mm, FFP Illuminated PR-1 MOA, M1C3

    Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44 Riflescope, 35mm, FFP Illuminated PR-1 MOA, M1C3

    2 builds
    $2,499.99
  3. 3
    Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24 SFP Riflescope, AR-BDC3 Illuminated Reticle

    Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24 SFP Riflescope, AR-BDC3 Illuminated Reticle

    2 builds
    $399.99
  4. 4
    Primary Arms Optics SLx 1-6x24mm LPVO ACSS Nova Fiber Wire SFP 610183

    Primary Arms Optics SLx 1-6x24mm LPVO ACSS Nova Fiber Wire SFP 610183

    1 build
    $328.98
  5. 5
    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
    $116.99
  6. 6
    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
  7. 7
    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
  8. 8
    Trijicon 400330 ACOG TA44 1.5x16 Scope Red Circle Dot Reticle

    Trijicon 400330 ACOG TA44 1.5x16 Scope Red Circle Dot Reticle

    1 build
    $1,060.98
  9. 9
    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
  10. 10

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

    1 build
    $479.99
  11. 11
    Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56 FFP Illuminated DM2 MRAD Riflescope 34mm Tube MP53056DMI

    Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56 FFP Illuminated DM2 MRAD Riflescope 34mm Tube MP53056DMI

    1 build
    $899.95
  12. 12
    SIG SAUER Electro-Optics SOTM11200 Tango-MSR Coyote 1-10x 28mm 34mm Tube Second Focal Plane

    SIG SAUER Electro-Optics SOTM11200 Tango-MSR Coyote 1-10x 28mm 34mm Tube Second Focal Plane

    1 build
    $386.99
  13. 13
    Steiner 8704MSRV2 M5Xi M-Series Black 5-25x56mm 34mm Tube Illuminated MSR2 Reticle

    Steiner 8704MSRV2 M5Xi M-Series Black 5-25x56mm 34mm Tube Illuminated MSR2 Reticle

    1 build
    $2,897.51
  14. 14
    SIG SAUER Electro-Optics SOTM61003 Tango-MSR Black 1-6x 24mm Illuminated

    SIG SAUER Electro-Optics SOTM61003 Tango-MSR Black 1-6x 24mm Illuminated

    1 build
    $193.82
  15. 15
    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
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