Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-6x24 Riflescope with AR-BDC Reticle: Master Versatility and Precision

For the discerning shooter who demands unparalleled adaptability and rapid target engagement, the Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-6x24 Riflescope stands as a premier solution. Crafted to excel across a spectrum of shooting disciplines, this optic is engineered to bridge the gap between close-quarters responsiveness and extended-range precision. Whether you are a competitive 3-Gun enthusiast, a dedicated hunter pursuing elusive game, or an AR platform owner seeking to maximize your rifle's potential, the Strike Eagle is meticulously designed to meet and exceed your expectations.

Why Choose a 1-6x Variable Optic for Your AR Platform?

The modern AR-style rifle is renowned for its modularity and effectiveness in diverse scenarios. To truly unlock its full capabilities, a versatile optic is paramount. A 1-6x variable power riflescope, like the Vortex Strike Eagle, offers a critical advantage: the ability to seamlessly transition between magnifications.

• True 1x Magnification for Speed: At its lowest setting, the Strike Eagle delivers a true 1x magnification, providing a wide, unmagnified field of view. This replicates the speed and situational awareness of a red dot sight, making it ideal for rapid target acquisition in close-quarters battle (CQB) scenarios, fast transitions between targets in competitive shooting, or navigating thick brush while hunting. Your natural peripheral vision remains unhindered, allowing for both-eyes-open shooting for maximum awareness and reduced tunnel vision.
• 6x Magnification for Precision and Range: Instantly dial up to 6x magnification for precise shot placement at longer distances. This allows for clear target identification, effective range estimation, and accurate holdovers for ethical hunting shots or precise engagements on the range. The 6x power is more than sufficient for most common rifle calibers out to several hundred yards, making it a powerful tool for intermediate range shooting.

This dynamic range ensures that whether your target is just feet away or hundreds of yards out, you have the optical clarity and magnification necessary to make the shot count.

Unparalleled Optical Performance: See the Difference

The clarity and brightness of a riflescope are critical for performance, especially in challenging light conditions. The Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-6x24 excels in this regard, thanks to its superior lens system and robust construction.

• Fully Multi-Coated Lenses: Every air-to-glass surface on the Strike Eagle's lenses is treated with multiple anti-reflective coatings. This sophisticated process maximizes light transmission, resulting in an exceptionally bright, clear, and crisp sight picture even during dawn or dusk. These coatings also reduce glare, ensuring optimal performance when shooting into or near bright light sources, which is crucial for maintaining target visibility and reducing eye strain during prolonged use.
• 24mm Objective Lens Diameter: While providing excellent light-gathering capabilities for its compact form factor, the 24mm objective lens keeps the overall profile of the scope trim and lightweight. This prevents snagging on gear or vegetation, making it an ideal choice for maneuverable platforms like AR rifles.
• Optimal Low-Light Performance: The combination of generous objective lens size and fully multi-coated optics ensures that the Strike Eagle captures and transmits ample light, allowing shooters to maintain target definition and reticle visibility in marginal lighting conditions where lesser optics might fail.

The Versatile AR-BDC Reticle: Precision Simplified

At the heart of the Strike Eagle's effectiveness for AR shooters is its specially designed, glass-etched AR-BDC (Ballistic Drop Compensation) reticle. This innovative reticle is a game-changer for anyone shooting popular cartridges like 5.56x45mm and .308 Winchester, offering rapid holdover points for various distances.

• Understanding BDC: A BDC reticle incorporates a series of aiming points below the main crosshair, calibrated to compensate for the natural bullet drop of specific ammunition at increasing ranges. Instead of constantly adjusting your turrets, you simply use the appropriate aiming point for your estimated distance, dramatically speeding up engagements.
• Calibrated for Common AR Calibers: The AR-BDC reticle in the Strike Eagle is intelligently calibrated to offer effective holdover references for both 5.56x45mm and .308 Winchester ammunition. This means shooters can transition between these popular calibers with confidence, relying on the same intuitive reticle.
• Fast Target Engagement: In dynamic shooting scenarios, every second counts. The AR-BDC reticle allows for lightning-fast transitions between targets at different ranges. Whether engaging multiple steel plates in a 3-Gun stage or quickly acquiring a coyote at varying distances, the etched hashmarks provide immediate aiming solutions without complex calculations.
• Subtension Accuracy: The reticle's design ensures reliable ranging and holdover application. Knowing your zero distance and the approximate range to your target allows you to quickly select the appropriate aiming point, leading to more accurate and ethical shots.

Robust Construction for Unwavering Reliability

Vortex Optics is renowned for building optics that withstand the harshest conditions, and the Strike Eagle is no exception. Its construction is designed for ultimate durability and reliability, ensuring it performs when it matters most.

• Single-Piece 30mm Tube: Constructed from a single piece of aircraft-grade aluminum, the 30mm main tube offers exceptional strength and rigidity. This single-piece design maximizes alignment for improved accuracy and optical performance while enhancing waterproof and shockproof integrity. The 30mm diameter also provides a common standard for mounting, offering a wide array of compatible scope rings and mounts.
• Aircraft-Grade Aluminum: This high-strength alloy ensures the scope can endure significant recoil and impact without compromising its internal components or optical integrity. It offers an optimal balance of strength and lightweight design.
• O-Ring Sealed and Nitrogen Purged: To prevent internal fogging in varying temperatures and ensure waterproof performance, the Strike Eagle is O-ring sealed and nitrogen purged. This means the scope is completely sealed against moisture, dust, and debris, and the nitrogen gas prevents condensation from forming on the internal lens surfaces, guaranteeing clear vision regardless of humidity or temperature fluctuations.
• Shockproof Design: Built to withstand repeated recoil and accidental drops, the Strike Eagle is thoroughly shockproof, maintaining its zero even under demanding conditions. This makes it a reliable partner for any active shooter or hunter.

Precision Adjustments and Shooter Comfort

Beyond optical clarity and ruggedness, the Strike Eagle offers features that enhance precision and shooter comfort, contributing to a superior shooting experience.

• Capped Turrets with 1/2 MOA Adjustments: The low-profile, capped turrets protect your windage and elevation settings from accidental bumps, ensuring your zero remains consistent. Each click provides a precise 1/2 MOA (Minutes of Angle) adjustment, allowing for fine-tuning of your point of impact. The audible and tactile clicks make adjustments intuitive and repeatable.
• Generous Eye Relief (3.5 Inches): A comfortable and consistent eye relief is crucial for preventing "scope bite" and allowing for rapid target acquisition. The 3.5 inches of eye relief on the Strike Eagle ensures that shooters can maintain a full sight picture without discomfort, even with heavy recoiling rifles or when wearing eye protection. This also aids in rapid follow-up shots, as your eye can quickly find the sweet spot.
• Wide Field of View: With a field of view ranging from 116.5 feet at 1x to 19.2 feet at 6x (at 100 yards), the Strike Eagle provides excellent situational awareness. A wider field of view makes it easier to track moving targets, locate new targets quickly, and maintain awareness of your surroundings.
• Parallax Setting at 100 Yards: Parallax is the apparent shift in the reticle's position relative to the target when the shooter's eye moves off-center. For scopes designed for dynamic, close to intermediate range shooting, a fixed parallax setting is common. The Strike Eagle's parallax is factory-set at 100 yards, a standard distance that minimizes parallax error across its intended operating range for most common shooting applications.

Real-World Applications: Where the Strike Eagle Shines

The versatility of the Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-6x24 makes it an ideal choice for a multitude of shooting disciplines and scenarios.

• Competitive Shooting (e.g., 3-Gun): For 3-Gun competitors, speed and adaptability are paramount. The 1x setting allows for lightning-fast transitions between close-range targets, while the instant transition to 6x enables precise shots on steel at intermediate distances. The AR-BDC reticle further speeds up engagements by providing rapid holdover solutions without dialing. This scope is a proven performer on the competitive circuit.
• Hunting (e.g., Coyote, Varmint, Medium Game): Whether stalking coyotes across open fields or navigating dense woods for deer, the Strike Eagle offers critical advantages. The wide field of view at 1x is excellent for scanning and quick acquisition of moving game, while 6x provides the magnification needed for accurate, ethical shot placement on small or distant targets. The robust construction ensures it withstands the rigors of the hunt.
• AR Platform General Purpose: For anyone who owns an AR-15 or similar modern sporting rifle, the Strike Eagle transforms it into a highly adaptable tool. It's excellent for recreational shooting, training, and even serves well for home defense or tactical applications where both close-quarters speed and precision at moderate distances are required.
• Training and Drills: This scope is perfect for practicing various shooting scenarios, from rapid transitions to learning ballistic holdovers. Its clarity and reliable adjustments provide valuable feedback for improving your skills.

The Vortex Optics Advantage: VIP Warranty

Choosing Vortex Optics is an investment in quality, and that investment is backed by one of the best warranties in the industry. The Vortex VIP (Very Important Promise) Warranty is fully transferable and covers your Strike Eagle riflescope for life. If your optic ever experiences a defect or is damaged, Vortex will repair or replace it at no charge to you—no questions asked, no receipt necessary. This legendary commitment to customer satisfaction offers unparalleled peace of mind, ensuring your Strike Eagle is a lifelong companion.

Pairing Your Strike Eagle: Essential Mounting Solutions

To ensure optimal performance and proper alignment, pairing your Vortex Optics Strike Eagle with a high-quality 30mm scope mount is essential. DEGuns offers a wide selection of robust and reliable mounting solutions designed to securely integrate this optic with your AR-style rifle, providing a stable platform for consistent accuracy. From cantilever mounts that provide proper eye relief on AR platforms to traditional rings, you'll find the perfect match to unleash your Strike Eagle's full potential.

Experience the perfect blend of speed, versatility, and precision with the Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-6x24 Riflescope. Available now at DEGuns, it's the ultimate optic to elevate your shooting game across all conditions and distances.

Feature	Specification	Benefit
Magnification	1-6x	Versatile for close-quarters to extended ranges
Objective Lens Diameter	24mm	Compact profile with ample light gathering
Eye Relief	3.5 Inches	Comfortable and consistent sight picture, prevents scope bite
Field of View (100 yds)	116.5-19.2 Feet	Excellent situational awareness at 1x, precise targeting at 6x
Tube Size	30mm	Robust, single-piece construction for durability and common mounting
Turret Style	Capped	Protects zero from accidental bumps
Adjustment Graduation	1/2 MOA	Precise and repeatable windage and elevation adjustments
Travel Per Rotation	44 MOA	Ample adjustment range for varying distances
Max Elevation Adjustment	140 MOA	Wide range for long-distance shooting capabilities
Max Windage Adjustment	140 MOA	Ensures precise wind correction at extended ranges
Parallax Setting	100 yards	Optimized for common shooting distances with minimal parallax error
Length	10.5 Inches	Compact and balanced design for AR platforms
Weight	17.6 Ounces	Lightweight, minimizes added bulk to your rifle
UPC	875874005914	Unique Product Identifier