Gideon Optics Guardian 1-8x FFP LPVO | How Bad Could It Be?

[@abigailsaoirsefinnegan]

gotta love a reticle that obscures most of what you're trying to see.

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@abigailsaoirsefinnegan Exactly!

[@TheRange7]

Matt, I was going to ask about that shirt, but as usual, you gave the important info. This review is about as honest and transparent as anyone can ask for. When I first saw that reticle a while back, I commented that it was too "busy" for me. As time has gone by, it's kind of grown on me. That drop test, holy shyte, the mount looks like it's made from soft metal. For me, I'm a high value shopper. Being honest, $470 is a hard no go on this one for me. I appreciate the 100% honest reviews man, keep them coming.

[@RTTGunsGear]

@TheRange7 Thanks man! Yea, the mount is pretty soft. And outside of the reticle. The scope itself seems solid. Thanks for the support.

[@akdude7304]

I’d probably spring for the PA 1-8 FFP Raptor with the ACSS reticle at that $$$. Great content as always though. 🇺🇸

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@akdude7304 agreed! And thank you!

[@hopewilliams6705]

I agree when I first picked up my buddy's I was like did someone just hock a loogie and say that will be an amazing reticle. Mike at Gideon can do better.! He did at Swampfox.

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@hopewilliams6705 Agreed!

[@coltonowens2742]

1-8's LPVO's seem really great when the manufacture gets it right, but if they don't, man do they seem awful. Seems like the best "budget" lpvo's to spring for are the various SFP 1-6 options. I don't think your drop testing was in any way unreasonable, so I'm calling that mount hot garbage.

[@RTTGunsGear]

@coltonowens2742 thanks! And I agree. 1-8 LPVOs can be great. This one just unfortunately isn't

[@hopewilliams6705]

Im thinking of getting a bog tripod should i spring for the infinite or an older cheaper model?

[@RTTGunsGear]

Mine is the $199 Dethgrip. I can't say much about the other ones. But mine is solid!

[@hopewilliams6705]

@@RTTGunsGear ... Good to hear!

[@shawnstearns4102]

I got that same camo shirt brother😂 represent

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@shawnstearns4102 Awesome!! Thanks bro!

[@fluffy10mmjeepguy92]

👍👍

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@fluffy10mmjeepguy92 Thanks man!

[@T.A.B.Videos]

Nice lookin

[@cdclpc]

Here for the algorithm

[@The_Critical_Critic]

PSA SCOPE ..........🤣🤣🤣

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@The_Critical_Critic 👍

[@constitutionalright827]

That mount isn't worth $5. Overall there is 0 value in that package. There are far better scopes on the market for less and far better mounts for the same or less. This one is a HARD pass.

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@constitutionalright827 I don't blame you! Thanks for watching!

[@eltenda]

Mmmh not for me 😊

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@eltenda Yea.. it was a bummer bro

[@romes9465]

This reticle has got to be a joke right?

[@POSminiracer]

I noticed the shirt right away. I like it and the red one. Holy fuck balls! I just now am getting to the price. I mean I'm not a fan of drop tests but even if it had passed with flying colors that's a bit rich. Who's buffer tube didn't survive the drop test?

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@POSminiracer Thanks! I honestly don't remember the brand name of the buffer tube.