I finally got my hands on the long-sold-out Discovery Optics HD 2-12×24 MPVO. Unlike an LPVO, an MPVO’s low end starts at 2x or 3x, and is better optimized for long-range shooting, with features such as an adjustable parallax focus. MPVOs fill a niche between LPVOs and heavier full-sized 3-9x, 3-12, or 4-16x scopes.
The HD 2-12x looks like an LPVO but weighs only 16.6 oz and is just over 9″. It has locking turrets, that have crisp, audible turret clicks. Its illuminated reticle is unfortunately only twilight bright. Optically, the glass is clear with minimal chromatic aberrations. It gets dim at 12x, losing contrast with a milky cast unless your eye is exactly centered in its tight eyebox. It’s unusable indoors only in 2x.
The HD would be a better tactical scope if it had a horseshoe center reticle like their ED-AR, with brighter illumination. Despite these shortcomings, its lightweight compact size and sub $200 price tag make it a good scope for the price.
BUY
Amazon https://amzn.to/3FqpvZ1
SPECS
HD SFIR FFP
Magnification: 2-12x
Objective: 24mm
Tube: 30mm
Eye Relief: 3.5-3.2″
Exit Pupil: 12.2-2.0mm
FOV: 9.3 ft @ 100 yrds
Click value: 0.1 MIL
Total Elev Adj: 33.8 MIL
Total Wind Adj: 33.8 MIL
Length 8.5″
Weight: 16.6 oz
Battery: CR2032
