# LPVO......why? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shoot the Breeze\ **Created:** [June 24, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lpvo-why/4570 "2026-06-24T22:15:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DaddyNick](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@DaddyNick](https://njgunforums.net/u/DaddyNick)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lpvo-why/4570/1 "2026-06-24T22:15:24Z")
Why not just call it a scope? I’m not military. I’m not law enforcement. Been using scopes and red dots for decades when hunting. Is it a marketing thing? Advertising? Gotta be honest. It annoys the shit out of me when someone says LPVO. It’s a scope! Call it a scope! LOL. Rant over. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Stu](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/db5fbb/32.png) [@Mr.Stu](https://njgunforums.net/u/Mr.Stu)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lpvo-why/4570/2 "2026-06-24T22:56:01Z")
LPVO is a subset of scopes. They have variable magnification, typically starting at 1x. Scope as a general term would include pretty much anything with a lens, so you would run a scope on a .338 Lapua Magnum rifle, but not an LPVO. ---
**Author:** ![Ajrnj5](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Ajrnj5](https://njgunforums.net/u/Ajrnj5)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lpvo-why/4570/3 "2026-06-24T23:45:08Z")
It’s just a description for a type of scope…similar to other descriptions like a red dot or a prism, etc. ---
**Author:** ![RAZ-0](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/9dc877/32.png) [@RAZ-0](https://njgunforums.net/u/RAZ-0)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lpvo-why/4570/4 "2026-06-25T01:24:34Z")
A12-36x scope Is a scope too. Lpvo is a specific type of scope. It’s used because being vague isn’t really helpful. ---
**Author:** ![Vicious](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/vicious/32/946_2.png) [@Vicious](https://njgunforums.net/u/Vicious)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lpvo-why/4570/5 "2026-06-25T01:25:05Z")
We could all say we drive a vehicle, or be more precise by saying I drive a sedan, coupe, pickup, SUV, etc… ---
**Author:** ![Candyman87](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/54ee81/32.png) [@Candyman87](https://njgunforums.net/u/Candyman87)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lpvo-why/4570/6 "2026-06-25T02:37:42Z")
LPVO is a certain subset of scope that typically goes down to 1 or 1.5x and can bridge the gap between a red dot and a traditional magnified scope. Because of it’s do-all nature, it’s the jack of all trades but master of none. A good option for a do-all rifle though. The term I can’t stand is MPVO… because until LPVO’s came out (that should be separated from the pack because of the ability for a 1x power), an MPVO was really just a scope, and very much still is. ---
**Author:** ![scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/scorpio64/32/6025_2.png) [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lpvo-why/4570/7 "2026-06-25T02:58:07Z")
> [@DaddyNick](#): > > . It’s a scope! Call it a scope! What kind of scope… oscilloscope, microscope, rotoscope, stethoscope, Scope mouthwash??? WHAT KIIIIIND!!! ---
**Author:** ![NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/njgf-admin/32/139_2.png) [@NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/u/NJGF-Admin)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lpvo-why/4570/8 "2026-06-25T03:14:26Z")
> [@scorpio64](#): > > What kind of scope I prefer Listerine 😉 EDIT: LPVOs are for those of us that can’t decide between a red dot and a scope. ![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d7e4381bc96c7dd6e2393144b9a6f2354e9c3cce.png) I like them, got 3 so far. ---
**Author:** ![mortarsz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/mortarsz/32/9074_2.png) [@mortarsz](https://njgunforums.net/u/mortarsz)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lpvo-why/4570/9 "2026-06-25T15:35:39Z")
I would like some of that scope mouthwash ---
**Author:** ![NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/njgf-admin/32/139_2.png) [@NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/u/NJGF-Admin)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/lpvo-why/4570/10 "2026-06-25T16:30:16Z")
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