
SIG SAUER Tango-MSR Compact LPVO 1-6x24 30mm Tube Second Focal Plane/SFP/F2 Shockproof…
- Rifle Scope
- 24 mm
- 1x
- 6x
A capable, rugged compact LPVO for the price, but check the mount screws and don't build a rifle's weight budget around the advertised 14.5 oz figure.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.1★ across 9 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
9 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Sig Sauer Tango-MSR Compact is a 1-6x24 second focal plane LPVO built for modern sporting rifles, shipping pre-mounted on Sig's Alpha-MSR cantilever mount with an illuminated BDC-6 reticle. It's designed for shooters who want a fast, low-power variable optic ready to bolt onto an AR-platform rifle.
Sig advertises a 14.5 oz weight without mount, but at least one reviewer measured 18.5 oz on their own scale and questioned whether the true 1x setting is genuinely 1x. Build quality otherwise reads as solid, with one buyer specifically flagging loose ring screws on a factory-mounted scope worth checking before heading to the range.
- 1-6x24 second focal plane zoom
- Alpha-MSR pre-mounted cantilever mount
- SpectraCoat anti-reflective coating
- Flip-back lens caps included
Who it's for
Suits AR-platform shooters who want a pre-mounted, illuminated 1-6x LPVO for close to mid-range work. Less suited to shooters who need the specific advertised weight to hit a build target, since real-world measurements have varied from the spec sheet.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Several reviewers were satisfied with the value, eye relief, and rugged illuminated reticle, with one calling it an excellent mid-range MSR optic. Others pushed back hard on Sig's specs, with one calling the glass among the worst they've looked through and doubting the true 1x claim, and another measuring the scope at 18.5 oz against Sig's advertised 14.5 oz. A separate reviewer found several mount ring screws loose from the factory despite the scope shipping pre-leveled.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Ships pre-mounted and pre-leveled on Alpha-MSR mount
- Illuminated BDC-6 reticle with graduated brightness settings
- Rugged metal turrets rated waterproof and shockproof
- Reviewers dispute the advertised 14.5 oz weight
- One reviewer questioned whether the 1x setting is a true 1x
- Factory mount ring screws found loose by one buyer
Performance notes
The 6x optical system uses low dispersion glass across the zoom range, with an illuminated BDC-6 reticle offering six brightness settings and off positions between each. It ships pre-mounted and pre-leveled on the Alpha-MSR cantilever mount, though one reviewer recommends re-torquing the ring screws to the 25 inch pound spec since several arrived loose from the factory.
Specifications
| Brand | Sig Sauer |
|---|---|
| Model | SOTMC61000 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 24 mm |
| Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Magnesium Alloy |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | TANGO MSR Compact 1-6x24mm LPVO 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 1x |
| Magnification Maximum | 6x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | BDC |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | rifle-scopes |
| Field Of View | 124.8 Feet |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIG SAUER Tango-MSR Compact LPVO 1-6x24 30mm Tube Second Focal Plane/SFP/F2 Shockproof…This product | 4.1 / 5 | 9 | 2.7 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
Questions about the Sig Sauer SOTMC61000
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Sig Tango-MSR Compact come with a mount?
Yes, it ships pre-mounted and pre-leveled on Sig's Alpha-MSR aluminum cantilever mount.
How much does the Tango-MSR Compact actually weigh?
Sig lists 14.5 oz without the mount, but at least one reviewer measured 18.5 oz on their own scale, well above the advertised figure.
Should anything be checked before mounting the scope on a rifle?
One reviewer recommends re-torquing the ring screws to Sig's 25 inch pound spec, since several arrived loose from the factory on their unit.







