Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-8x24 Rifle Scope - AR-BDC3 Illuminated Reticle
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Overview
The Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-8x24 Rifle Scope is a versatile low-power variable optic (LPVO) designed for quick target acquisition and precise shooting. With a magnification range from 1X to 8X, it offers a wide field of view at lower magnifications and tight grouping capabilities at higher settings, making it suitable for various shooting scenarios. The illuminated red MOA reticle in the second focal plane enhances visibility in low-light conditions, while the 140 MOA total elevation and windage adjustments allow for fine-tuning your aim. This scope commonly appears in builds featuring a mid-length gas system and chambered for 5.56 NATO.
Specifications
Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-8x24 Rifle Scope - AR-BDC3 Illuminated Reticle
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October 2026 so far on GunPartPicker
Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-8x24 Rifle Scope - AR-BDC3 Illuminated Reticle is the second most added rifle scope on GunPartPicker so far in October 2026, behind the SIG Sauer TANGO6 MSR 1-6x24mm Rifle Scope - Illuminated BDC6 Reticle, with about 9% of all rifle scopes added to builds. That's its 6th straight month at #2. Builds with this rifle scope are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (66%, then .308 Win 13%), split between mid-length (59%) and carbine-length (23%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (85%, then AR-10 15%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in September 2026, and today 6 of the 11 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $339.99 at Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore for a stretch in September 2026, well under its usual $399, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $339.99 at Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore, which matches the best price we saw in September.
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Build Configuration Breakdown
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PlatformBased on real build data showing which platform (AR-15, AR-10, AR-9) builders pair with this product.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all builds →Builds in the community that include the Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-8x24 Rifle Scope - AR-BDC3 Illuminated Reticle
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 15 | $4058.47 |
 | 16 | $1787.50 |
 | 15 | $1164.02 |
 | 6 | $1173.17 |
 | 8 | $1567.91 |
| 8 | $1941.32 |
 | 27 | $2406.40 |
 | 15 | $4378.40 |
 | 18 | $3152.31 |
 | 30 | $3638.45 |
 | 25 | $2238.73 |
 | 33 | $6545.23 |
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