Guardian
Gideon Optics Guardian 1-8x24 SFP
The Gideon Optics Guardian 1-8x24 SFP is a 1-8x low power variable optic with a second focal plane reticle, on a 24 mm objective and a 30 mm tube. Its BDC reticle is graduated in MOA, illuminated in red, and carrying BDC holdovers, with turrets adjusting in MOA. Field of view at 1x is 111.1 ft at 100 yards, eye relief is 3.9 in, and the scope is 10.4 inches long and 19.1 oz. Measured against the 236 LPVOs in the index, it lands on the lighter side for weight (19.1 oz), on the shorter side for length (10.4 in), about in the middle for field of view at minimum magnification (111.1 ft at 100 yds), and in the least expensive quarter for price ($350). 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 FFP, the same brand's 1-8x scope, priced at $470.
| Series | Guardian |
| Magnification Range | 1-8x |
| Objective Diameter (mm) | 24 |
| Tube Diameter (mm) | 30 |
| Focal Plane | SFP |
| Reticle Name | BDC |
| Reticle Unit | MOA |
| BDC | Yes |
| Illuminated | Yes |
| Illumination Color | Red |
| Eye Relief (in) | 3.9 |
| Field of View at Min Magnification (ft/100 yds) | 111.1 |
| Adjustment Unit | MOA |
| Length (in) | 10.4 |
| Weight (oz) | 19.1 |
| Country of Manufacture | USA |
| Average Price | $350 |
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