Sightmark has released the Strikon VMP 1-4x22 SFP Fiber V2, a second-generation version of its variable prismatic rifle optic, and The Firearm Blog covered the release on July 22. The V2 carries over the core platform of the original Strikon VMP while addressing what was the most notable practical limitation of the first-generation design.

The primary change is a switch to capped turrets. The original Strikon VMP used low-profile exposed adjustments that made field correction quick but offered no protection for a dialed-in zero. The V2 replaces those with capped, tool-assisted turrets — the expected specification for any rifle optic that will be zeroed and left alone through hard field use. The underlying reticle remains the CRF-4 MIL fiber-wire pattern in second focal plane, with red illumination across 11 settings: nine daylight brightness levels and two that are compatible with night-vision devices.

The fiber-wire element adds a passive daylight brightness component that supplements the electronic illumination rather than replacing it — a detail that extends useful battery life in bright conditions and provides a fallback if the battery runs flat. Shake-awake activation puts the electronics to sleep after ten minutes of inactivity and brings them back on movement, which addresses the most common complaint against optics that need a manual shutoff routine.

The 1-4x22 format places the VMP in the variable low-power optic category that has driven much of the AR-platform accessory market for the past several years. The true 1x setting allows both-eyes-open target acquisition at close range, while the 4x end provides enough resolution for deliberate shots at a few hundred yards — a range that covers the practical envelope of most AR-15 and carbine use. The second-focal-plane reticle means the MIL subtensions read correctly only at 4x, consistent with how most budget-category LPVOs and prismatic optics in this class are configured.

The housing is machined from 6061 aluminum, rated IP67 for waterproofing at up to one meter for 30 minutes, nitrogen-purged against internal fogging, and shockproof to standard drop and recoil specifications. The mounting footprint is the Aimpoint Micro pattern, which slots into a broad universe of offset mounts, piggyback risers, and low-profile cantilever rings. The package includes multiple height risers, throw levers, a turret adjustment tool, and a full set of mounting hardware.

The Strikon VMP V2 is shipping now under model number SM23001 through EuroOptic and Amazon. Sightmark has not announced final retail pricing for the V2 specifically; the original Strikon VMP retailed under $300, and the V2 is expected to land in a similar range. Sightmark first unveiled the Strikon prismatic line at SHOT Show 2026, positioning it as a purpose-built option for rifle-caliber builds where the shooter wants variable magnification without the footprint and cost of a full LPVO tube.