DLO Review: 5x Prismatics, SwampFox Saber 5x36 and Vortex Spitfire Gen2 5x25 

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Man I’m glad this popped up because these are the exact 2 optics I’m considering

Looking forward to you getting your hands on the new PA 5x Micro. Loving the 5x w offset dot setup!

Vortex goofed when they went with a T2 pattern mount vs an ACOG mount for the Spitfire. Also, after my experience with their 3x, I'm really favoring the idea of a large prism over a micro.

Great info! Appreciate the mention :) I don't have a need for it, but I kinda want that Saber anyway lol

I have the Saber, and it's a favorite of mine, hands down! ✋️

First of all, nice car!! thx for the vid.

Red dot + prism makes more sense than red dot + magnifier.

Hay DLO, thanks for your review. I have a Vortex 5x Prism on the way. I am not 100% sure what it's end use will be, probably a SHTF setup, but for now I am going to shoot some GSSM matches with it. The 5x will take me out of the Modern Military category so this is for fun. If I like it (red dots star burst bad for me) I will buy a 3x. I shoot irons in that match now.

I have the Spitfire HD Gen 2 with a Viper mounted up top, it’s a great setup, and light. My only complaint is the caps that come with it, I removed them right away. Can’t beat Vortex’s guarantee on their products, I’m a fan of Prisms because of my astigmatism. My red dot magnifiers I’ve had all ‘starburst’ badly.

The top mount red dot is also supposedly good for running passive aiming with nods, that combined with the weight savings has me heavily considering the Vortex

The Vortex makes sense for a lightweight-compact "Old Eye-Old Guy" enhancer type Red Dot. But it would nice to have a 30-32mm tube.

Would love to see Steiner 536 or 432 added to your reviews. On the larger side like the Swampfox.

It’s been hard for me to decide between red dot + 5x Prism or 1-6 LPVO. My astigmatism blooms red dots pretty terrible, but as long as I go 3 or 2 MOA dots it’s manageable

Wind noise is really bad around 22 minute park, wish you would run the audio thru a compressor to make your mumbling words louder and the wind softer. The comparison is helpful, thanks.

Would love to see your review of the Lucid P8. I also thought that Swamp Fox was going to put their 5x Prism scope on a diet with a larger eye relief. Also forgot to mention that the new SLx from Primary Arms looks like they put a lot of thought into their Prism Scope. My primary interest in a Prism scope is that I would like to get an exceptional optical quality at a much lower price and less weight than a LPVO.

When a top mounted dot, like on the Spitfire is rotated towards the left eye of a right handed shooter, does he/she run into a problem of aiming by a non-dominant eye and the resultant POI shift?

I like the spitfire using the low mount with hs407k on top. The low mount is less than ideal but usable for the spitfire and the red dot is only slightly higher than optimal.

With the recent release of the PA 5x, and the videos that have came out so far with views through the optic, I'm unsure if I want a micro 5x. I didn't like getting behind the Vortex Spitfire, and the glass on the PA doesn't look great compared to the Spitfire to begin with. The Saber does look like it'll fit the bill, just would need to find an alternate red dot to fit onto the side as I really haven't heard the best thing about their dots.

Great video, is Mike who you had on the show still there? Seems like he disappeared on all their marketing stuff. Seemed like a cool guy

I want to see a 4x prism with wide FOV and Mil Rad grid.

Can you review the sig bravo prism sight please

Opinion on swampfox 5x for SFAR 308?

The Swampfox looks like a lunchbox sitting on top of that rifle. I'll take the Vortex for the win.

Who else is waiting for the PA 5X micro?

you gotta compare with eotech

Between your soft voice, poor audio recording quality and accent, I couldn't understand a dfamn thing!