The New Vortex Strike Eagle 1-10x24 FFP: Budget Beast at $699!

By Luke C.
the new vortex strike eagle 1 10x24 ffp budget beast at 699

Coming out of Vortex's bag of surprises for 2026 is the new Vortex Strike Eagle 1-10x24 FFP riflescope. This new addition to Vortex's extremely popular budget line of LPVOs boasts a lot of the same features you’ll find on more expensive optics, but won’t come with the typical expensive LPVO price. This new offering will come in two different reticle options, new auto-off features to save your battery, and will be sold for a starting MSRP of just $699.


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the new vortex strike eagle 1 10x24 ffp budget beast at 699

The New Vortex Strike Eagle 1-10x24 FFP: Budget Beast at $699!

PREPARE FOR IMMEDIATE IMPACT.
Speed up close. Target-crushing accuracy at range. The Strike Eagle® 1-10x24 FFP delivers a versatile balance of both for competitive and tactical shooters. Motion-activated illumination powers an advanced reticle the instant you move. Powerful 10x magnification gives you the extra reach to identify and engage distant targets. Lightweight, rugged, and compact, it’s a LPVO built to dominate stages, tighten split times, and give you the edge when time isn’t on your side.
  • Magnification: 1-10x​
  • Objective lens diameter: 24 mm​
  • Focal plane: First focal plane (FFP)​
  • Reticle options:
  • EBR-8 BDC MOA
  • EBR-8 BDC MRAD
  • EBR-9 MRAD (FFP)​
  • Illumination: 9 daylight settings and 2 night-vision settings​
  • Motion activation: Yes, with 10-minute auto shutoff​
  • Eye relief: 3.7 in.​
  • Linear field of view @ 100 yards: 109.6 ft – 11.5 ft (low to high power)​
  • Tube size: 30 mm​
  • Adjustment graduation: 1/4 MOA or 0.1 MRAD (model dependent)​
  • Travel per rotation: 25 MOA or 10 MRAD​
  • Max elevation adjustment: 110 MOA or 32 MRAD​
  • Max windage adjustment: 110 MOA or 32 MRAD​
  • Parallax setting: 150 yards​
  • Length: 10.0 in.​
  • Weight: 21.6 oz​
  • Optics: Fully multi-coated lenses, XD optical system (ED-style glass)​
  • Coatings: ArmorTek protective coating on external lenses​
  • Construction: Nitrogen purged, waterproof, fogproof, shockproof​
  • Finish: Low-glare matte black anodize​
  • Included in box: Flip caps, throw lever, lens cloth, CR2032 battery, 2 mm custom tool, 2" sunshade
the new vortex strike eagle 1 10x24 ffp budget beast at 699

More information on the new Strike Eagle 1-10x24 FFP, including full specifications, reticle diagrams, and accessory details, can be found directly on Vortex’s website. At $699.99, with its FFP MRAD-based reticle options, motion-activated illumination, and included throw lever, this optic looks tailor-made for AR-15 general-purpose carbines, 3-Gun and carbine matches, defensive carbine setups, and anyone who wants one do‑it‑all LPVO that can handle everything from fast, close targets to more deliberate shots at distance without blowing the build budget on just the optics. Future review here on TFB is sure to come as soon as we can get one in hand and put it through its paces.

the new vortex strike eagle 1 10x24 ffp budget beast at 699