Guardian
Gideon Optics Guardian 1-8x24 FFP
The Gideon Optics Guardian 1-8x24 FFP is a 1-8x low power variable optic with a first focal plane reticle, on a 24 mm objective and a 30 mm tube. Its BDC MOA reticle is graduated in MOA, illuminated in red, and carrying BDC holdovers, with turrets adjusting in MOA. Field of view at 1x is 116.6 ft at 100 yards, eye relief is 3.5 in, and the scope is 10.7 inches long and 19.8 oz. Measured against the 236 LPVOs in the index, it lands on the lighter side for weight (19.8 oz), about in the middle for length (10.7 in), on the wider side for field of view at minimum magnification (116.6 ft at 100 yds), and on the cheaper side for price ($470). It is one of 46 entries in the index that qualify as a 1-8x scope. The closest listed comparison is Gideon Optics Guardian 1-8x24 SFP, the same brand's 1-8x scope, priced at $350.
| Series | Guardian |
| Magnification Range | 1-8x |
| Objective Diameter (mm) | 24 |
| Tube Diameter (mm) | 30 |
| Focal Plane | FFP |
| Reticle Name | BDC MOA |
| Reticle Unit | MOA |
| BDC | Yes |
| Illuminated | Yes |
| Illumination Color | Red |
| Eye Relief (in) | 3.5 |
| Field of View at Min Magnification (ft/100 yds) | 116.6 |
| Adjustment Unit | MOA |
| Length (in) | 10.7 |
| Weight (oz) | 19.8 |
| Country of Manufacture | USA |
| Average Price | $470 |
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