Budget LVPO Minox ZX5 1-5x24 Initial Thoughts/Review

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Long story short I have been shopping half heartedly for a LVPOish scope to run on my LWRC mutt rifle. Last week I noticed that Amazon had the discontinued Minox ZX5 1-5 for $259 and I decided to give it a shot. I have read/heard good things about Minox in the past and had been impressed with the lower end ZV3 my cousin has. Just opened the scope up this morning when I got to my office and I have to say I am really impressed with it. The glass is incredibly clear with no distortion/fisheye and the 1x magnification seems to true 1x (hard to tell since the scope isn't mounted). I also like the simple duplex reticle as opposed to the more 'tactical" dough nut/horseshoe/etc type reticles found in many of the LVPO/low power optics. The scope seems to be built like a tank the clicks are very crisp. The scope is not illuminated which might be a turn off for some but is not a huge issue for me. I initially thought the ZX5 line was assembled in the USA with Schott glass and German parts but the marking on the tube state it was assembled in Germany.I am still waiting on mounts and will be updating when I get everything mounted but it seems to be a lot of scope for the money and compares well to scopes costing 2-3 times the cost.
 
Good find, that looks like a bargain! The illuminated version is $949 :eek:
If you do want one of those extremely effective horseshoe reticles with ranging and windage, look at the Burris RT6 for about $325 street price. It's the best LVPO under $500 and you get a illuminated reticle, better warranty, and Steiner's glass technology.

Now you got me more than half-hearted shopping ;)
 
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Good find, that looks like a bargain! The illuminated version is $949 :eek:
If you do want one of those extremely effective horseshoe reticles with ranging and windage, look at the Burris RT6 for about $50 more street price. It's the best LVPO under $500 and you get a illuminated reticle, better warranty, and Steiner's glass technology.
The duplex reticle was actually a selling point for me. The rifle is primarily a truck/fun gun and I like a simple point and click duplex. I had been considering something like the Leupold VXR but considering the price and good reviews I decided I could live without the illuminated dot. They have one left if anyone is interested. Edited to add it was actually $249.00
https://www.amazon.com/Minox-24mm-Riflescope-ABSEHEN-Black/dp/B01KU2WE4C/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3GAJOCCXWPOPM&keywords=minox+scope&qid=1558450017&s=gateway&sprefix=minox+s,aps,168&sr=8-3
 
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The duplex reticle was actually a selling point for me. The rifle is primarily a truck/fun gun and I like a simple point and click duplex. I had been considering something like the Leupold VXR but considering the price and good reviews I decided I could live without the illuminated dot. They have one left if anyone is interested. Edited to add it was actually $249.00
https://www.amazon.com/Minox-24mm-Riflescope-ABSEHEN-Black/dp/B01KU2WE4C/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3GAJOCCXWPOPM&keywords=minox+scope&qid=1558450017&s=gateway&sprefix=minox+s,aps,168&sr=8-3

Yep I have a VX-R and while it's a nice clean duplex dot reticle I could definitely live without it for $300 less ;) plus the Schott glass. I'm getting picky about my glass as my eyes fade with time :)

I have VX1s without illumination on several ARs and it's fine. This would be a big step up having a true 1x.

I just noticed it weighs 16oz so weight would be a consideration for me.
 
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Yep I have a VX-R and while it's a nice clean duplex dot reticle I could definitely live without it for $300 less ;) plus the Schott glass. I'm getting picky about my glass as my eyes fade with time :)

I have VX1s without illumination on several ARs and it's fine. This would be a big step up having a true 1x.

I just noticed it weighs 16oz so weight would be a consideration for me.

Weight wasn't a concern of mine. The LWRC upper is a pig and I figure a few extra oz won't make much if any difference. While I like the idea of it having a dot/illumination I rarely if ever use it on other optics I have. In my limited expereince good glass has proven more usefull than somewhat daylight bright illumination.
 
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