| Image | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
 | GUNNR HEIMDALL 6-24×50 HPVO Rifle Scope | Check Price |
In my spare time, I’m always searching the internet, including YouTube, to check out optics and accessories. Whether it’s for a personal build or a work project, I spend more time than I’d like to admit watching and reading reviews.
And to a degree, it’s literally my job to stay up to date on the newest offerings in the industry.
I’ve seen quite a few reviews of GUNNR’s LPVOs popping up on YouTube over the last several months, but haven’t had one actually cross my desk yet. So when GUNNR offered to send out one of its newest offerings, the HEIMDALL 6-24×50 HPVO, I quickly had them send it my way to review.
I’m more of an LPVO guy, but not enough to where I’d turn down this HPVO review opportunity.
I haven’t had a ton of time behind the trigger with it (yet), as it just came out, but I was able to hit the range and start putting it through its paces to get a decent feel for its potential before writing this review.
First Impressions
Opening the delivery box revealed a nicely designed, branded box with a custom-cut foam insert keeping the HPVO safe. In addition to the scope itself, there was also a:
- Throw lever
- CR2032 battery
- Lens covers
- Multi tool
- Cleaning cloth
- Manual
Lifting it out of the box, the scope feels like it’s built like a tank. Constructed from 7075 aluminum and weighing 32 ounces, it’s hard not to feel sturdy. Upon inspecting it closer, I found the finish to be on point, with no blemishes to note.
A quick look revealed a nice and crisp reticle, and the multi-coated glass seemed extremely clear. The glass clarity honestly surpassed my expectations. We were off to a good start.
How We Tested
Using a Primary Arms scope mount, I mounted the HEIMDALL on a BCA-15 chambered in .223/5.56. Getting it zeroed in at the range didn’t take long. The adjustment knobs provided solid tactile and audible feedback when turned, which made making small adjustments easy.
During the two times I was able to take the scope for a spin, I only had access to 150 yards and closer, which proved to be light work for the HEIMDALL. No surprise there.
Durability-wise, I didn’t have time to give a torture test or anything, but I did drop it accidentally and shot it in the rain, and experienced no fogging or any other issues. While I have yet to put hundreds of rounds through any rifle with this scope, I don’t foresee there being any cause for concern once I do.
Features
Of course, the reticle is one of the main highlights. It’s a first focal plane (FFP) reticle with plenty of hash marks and illumination. It’s sharp and provides a ton of detail for precision work. And, it doesn’t get too thick and clog your view even at full magnification.
As mentioned, the reticle does provide red illumination settings, which were fine in lower light and overcast conditions, but it was far from “daylight bright” in full sun. That would probably be one of my main suggestions for improvement.
The glass quality stood out once I started stretching the distance. Edge-to-edge clarity was excellent from 6x up to around 12x; beyond that, especially in the 20-24x range, there was some softening at the edges, but nothing that affected my shooting too much.
Light transmission was pretty good into the late afternoon, but it seemed to lack slightly towards the evening.
Simply remove the turret to access the zero stop.
As you’re shooting, especially if quickly transitioning between distances, the zero stop comes in handy.
To supplement the zero stop and allow worry-free adjustments, the HEIMDALL has locking turrets as well. I prefer locking turrets to capped ones, so these are good to go in my book.
Pros & Cons
- Functional, clean FFP reticle
- Holds zero under recoil
- Solid build quality for the price
- High-quality multi-coated lenses
- Zero stop and locking turrets
- Affordable
- Minimal edge distortion even under increased magnification
- Illuminated reticle can use some additional brightness
- Heavier than much of the competition
Specifications
| Magnification | 6-24x |
| Objective Diameter | 50mm |
| Eye Relief | 3.5 – 3.2 Inches |
| Field of View (100 Yards) | 19.08 – 4.85 Feet |
| Tube Size | 30mm |
| Turret Adjustment | ⅛ MOA |
| Reticle Position | First Focal Plane |
| Reticle Details | Illuminated Etched MOA |
| Illumination Color | Red |
| Battery | CR2032 |
| Elevation/Windage Range | +/- 20 MOA |
| Parallax | Side Parallax Adjustment 10 Yards – Infinity |
| Water/Dust Proof Rating | IP67 |
| Shockproof | 3,500G |
| Length | 15.1 Inches |
| Weight | 32 Ounces |
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Final Thoughts
So far, the GUNNR HEIMDALL 6-24×50 HPVO seems like it will hang with the competition in its price point just fine.
If you’re a hunter, target shooter, or getting into long-range precision shooting and want a reliable scope without breaking the bank, this scope is one you can add to your list to check out.
I’ll keep it mounted for my next few outings and will publish an update if anything unusual arises!
As always, stay safe, train hard, and have fun.
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