Chris
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
The Monstrum Banshee ED 1-10x24 LPVO is an absolute standout optic that delivers premium performance at an affordable price. From the crystal-clear ED glass to the versatile magnification range, this LPVO excels in both close-quarters and long-range shooting.At 1x, it performs like a true red dot, making target acquisition fast and intuitive, while the 10x magnification provides excellent clarity for long-distance shots. The etched reticle remains sharp and visible, and the illumination works well in low-light conditions. The turrets are precise and responsive, ensuring accurate adjustments every time.One of the best aspects of this scope is its rugged durability. It’s shockproof, waterproof, and built to handle heavy recoil. No matter how many rounds I put through my rifle, the Banshee holds zero perfectly, which is a huge plus for reliability.For the price, you won’t find a better LPVO that balances performance, durability, and affordability. Whether you're using it for tactical applications, hunting, or range shooting, this optic delivers beyond expectations. Highly recommended!
john
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025
Great optic easy use hold zero great
Dillon W
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
I have had this on my AR (5.56) for about 300 rounds and have not needed to make adjustments again. Keeps it's aim true at least while firing these rounds.Optics are clear with the slightest haze when comparing to a Leupold, but chromatic aberration is great. Seems better quality than the Sig Tango optics that are 4X the price.It's biggest weakness is probably how much light it pulls in. It is perfectly functional and operates better than I'd imagine for the price, but that is where paying for an optic really shows. My Leupold scope looks noticeablely brighter in shady or lower light levels.Build quality though is awesome, would highly recommend it.
Carl Nobel
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
Monstrum has a great and affordable line of optics, this LPVO fits right in there with great glass and the quality is awesome.
R. Graham
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
Clear glass. Bright illumination. Eye box is small at higher magnifications. This is to be expected at anywhere near this price point. Up to about 6 power, the view is exceptional. Above that, there are some noticeable aberrations. That said, it is still very usable just not as good as a high-end scope. We'll see how it holds up over time...
Tom G.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2024
Had it mounted for a few weeks and was planning on hitting the range with it when I noticed the illuminated reticle started flickering. Replaced battery and no change. Returning but it seemed like a solid product and I'd love to give it another try in the future. I will add past about 6x magnification it seems like it would be nearly unusable.
Charles Robinson
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023
Received the scope today and after removing it from the Amamzon shipping container it appears that the item was dropped at some point before it got inside the Amazon shipping container and finally received by me. After inspecting the item I found it to have some type of residue around the magnification dial (cleaned off without spotting or blemishing the coating). There are a few small blemishes with the coating on the scope body and scratched coating of the scope mount. Further inspection shows that the "zero" marks on both the windage and elevation are off by 1/4 MOA and that means something when dialing in the scope. I was really excited to be investing in and receiving this type of scope (LPVO) for the very first time but am very disappointed by what I received and how I received it. I purchased this new and had requested Amazon to replace the item without me having to go through the refund process, then wait for a refund to deposit, reorder and wait for it to be shipped and received (hopefully not in the same condition). These issues with the item are all controllable and should have been throughout the process prior to being shipped all the way to the end user. So at this point I'm really just going to send this item back without being able to check it's functionality on the range. Unboxing was already an unsatisfactory experience. After watching the couple of reviews about this particular item and the product line, I was really excited and looking forward to this and that's not the case now.7/16/2023 UpdateI took a deep breathe and cancelled the return because my time is more valuable than going through this whole ordeal again. So here's what I did.1. Removed the residue with industrial cleaning wipes (for auto, home, projects & hands).2. Covered/filled the scratches so that they can't be easily seen (will paint the entire weapon, so I'm letting that issue marinate).3. Mounted and leveled the scope onto the weapon.4. Took the weapon to the range and zeroed initially at 50 yards then moved to 100 yards for final zeroing.The zeroing was easy and went very well. The glass is remarkably clear and I must say that the scope was incredibly easy sighting in! So outside the preliminary issues, I am satisfied with keeping the scope because Monstrum has a pretty good warranty plan which helps take the sting away. The functionality of the scope is awesome and I would recommend this scope to any gun enthusiast. Just be careful of the shipping process because someone dropped the item before it was packaged in the amazon box to finally ship to me. Because I cannot prove who did it prior to me receiving the item.......I wanted to see (outside the cosmetic quality) how the scope would perform and I wasn't disappointed but very pleased!
Evan
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023
I've got some higher quality scopes like Vortex Vipers and others in the same price category ($700-$1000). This will not be as good as those. But do you really need a scope as good as those for normal use? No. The main difference is glass clarity and eye relief. Both of which isn't a huge issue for me because I've got better than 20/20 vision anyways and my eye relief when aiming is always consistent. The main draw of extremely high end optics is how durable they are. This scope is plenty durable for any civilian and could be used in a SHTF situation with relative confidence. For the money it's great and if you want to get in on LPVOs for cheap, this is a solid choice. 1-10 is hard to find at this value. The 1x is very close if not a true 1x. Illumination IS NOT daylight bright but would work well for low light situations. Lifetime warranty should give you some peace of mind as well.