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Posted: 2/16/2021 2:00:03 PM EDT
If a flip-to-side magnifier had an adjustable magnification (say, 3-6x) wouldn't it be in a sense a better alternative to an LPVO, b/c you could still have a true red-dot sight out front (which will always be better than the 1x on an LPVO)?

Why not have a flip-to-side magnifier with a throw lever or twist ring like that?
Link Posted: 2/16/2021 2:07:50 PM EDT
[#1]
Lucid makes one I believe.
Link Posted: 2/16/2021 2:12:01 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/16/2021 2:12:08 PM EDT
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Almost everyone uses either 1x or full power. Not really sure it would be a hot seller.
Link Posted: 2/16/2021 3:15:54 PM EDT
[#4]
Yeah wouldn't really be a hot seller because at that point it would be less convenient than a 1-4, 1-6, etc... I'd prefer a LPVO over a red dot/magnifier combo.
Link Posted: 2/16/2021 4:38:26 PM EDT
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I would guess a variable power magnifier would be larger and heavier than any existing magnifier already being produced and sold.
Link Posted: 2/16/2021 6:57:30 PM EDT
[#6]
Even with an LPVO I am either on 1x or 6x so I would have zero interest personally.
Link Posted: 2/17/2021 9:53:32 PM EDT
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I like red dots so when I clicked I was thinking why not.  However, in reading the posts and thinking about what I use - as soon as I went flip to the side, the need for a variable magnifier really is gone.
Link Posted: 2/17/2021 10:34:21 PM EDT
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I have a Lucid.  Makes zeroing a lot easier.  If you're watching for pop-ups you can set it on 2X or 2.5X.
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