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AR15 LPVO Beginner User Guide

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SuperSetCA
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Hey! Are you new to LPVOs (Low Powered Variable Optics)? Then let’s go for a walk..

Video Timestamps:
0:57 – Top End Magnification
2:38 – Illumination/FOV
4:24 – Focal Planes
6:21 – Reticle Choice
9:05 – Scope Mounts
12:38 – Scope Leveling
14:05 – Diopter Setting
16:18 – Zeroing
17:15 – Strelok Tutorial
20:51 – Occluded Shooting
22:20 – Offset Sights

Primary Optics Mentioned: (These links help support the channel)
Vortex PST Gen II 1-6X:
Vortex PST Gen II Throw Lever:
Trijicon RMR 06 3.25MOA:
JP Offset Adaptor:

Scope Mounts:
Aero Precision 30mm Extended:
Warne 30mm Standard Skeleton:
Warne 30mm High Mount:
Scope Leveling Tool:

Other Gear:
Competition Electronics ProChrono:
5.11 Tactical Rush 24 Backpack:
Safariland GLS Holster:
Safariland Drop Leg:
Wheeler Torque Wrench:

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44 COMMENTS

  9. Awesome videos!! Learning a lot for my first AR15. What are your thoughts between the Trijicon Accupoint tr24 vs Steiner p4xi vs Vortex PTS gen 2 in a direct head to head? Thank you in advance!!

  10. The best LPVO I've used is without a doubt the 1-6x Swarovski Z6i BRT(i), although it's been discontinued if you look hard you'll find there are a couple of vendors who still have a few in stock. Alternatively a person could hunt down a used one on the secondary market, where they typically sell between $1,100-to-$1,750.

    The 1-6x z6i is better than the 1-8x z6i and superior to all of it's competition in the LPVO marketplace, which is why the z6i brt(i) sits atop my primary rifle. Fun fact; it was actually an @SuperSetCA video 4yrs ago that convinced me to give the Swarovski z6i a try, and I'm glad that I did.

    For frame of reference I've T&E/used a variety of LPVO's over the past 14 years on duty & personal rifles, such as;
    schmidt & bender, Nightforce, Elcan, Trijicon, Vortex, Khales, and Leupold

  16. Lots of ueful information but I have not shot for years.. Thus I don't know any of your abreviated info .. Most people who know what you are talking about would not need your advice.. Other than comparing different brands and features mabye…
    You need a Glossary of ABV and what each abreveated term stands for..

  20. Great video- well done. I'm been in lpvo analysis paralysis for a couple month. For a good bit it was going to be NF nx8…then bailed on that idea for Razor 1-6…thrown in Primary Arms Platinum for a bit…been decided on Steiner p4xi 1-4 b/c 300 is probably my max distance. Now this video has me thinking razor again! G'ah!!! lol

  22. Little off on terms with cantilever mounts…. all the mounts you showed are cantilevered, though some are “extended” cantilever….on Regular or straight mounts the rings go straight down, generally those are used on hunting, bolt action type rifles. For an AR you want a cantilever mount (as a straight mount requires bridging between the upper and the handguard). but you need to decide on whether an extended or normal cantilever… that will depend on the scope and the shooter, where head pLaced, stock position and scope eye relief…As a starting point I usually suggest the back of the scope being at the back of the upper where the charging handle sits, then adjusting from there (moving mount forward or back and then moving scope forward or back in the mount)

  24. I am mounting a Steiner 1-4×24 scope on an AR-15. I am looking at the lightweight aero mount (3.2 ounces) you recommended in this video or a LaRue LT204 which weighs in at (7.1 ounces). Would you recommend the Larue qd mount or the aero-precision?
    Your videos have been a huge help in setting up my rifle, thanks!!

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