How to set up a new upper and choose a LPVS

[Kagetsu]

I have a standard Colt.

It has an Aimpoint PRO. I like red dot rifles to have a flash light mounted but haven't added one because the hand guard doesn't make that easy. So that lowers it for a grab and go when I have another choice. So I picked a Colt upper with a medium profile barrel and an M-lok hand guard that could be easily fitted with a light making it complete without messing up the standard hardware.

But the red dot I was going to put on was roughly $1000. So that brought up the idea of using a LPVS since it was in the same price range and I only have one of those. It's a Kahlas so any scope is going to have to compete with it's glass. It definitely puts the Strike Eagle out of the running.

But would I add a light to a scope rifle? I finally decided that 800 lumens was sufficient for inside 100yrds. with the red dots.

I have a rifle mounting a 3x magnifier. I'd like to up grade that so one way or another I'm probably getting an LPVS. But which to choose. I am leaning towards the Razor 1-6.

 

[outrider58]

A light with lpvs is fine.

 

[4g64loser]

A light with lpvs is fine.

This.

I've used my rein one and surefire 640 on carbines with LPVOs out to 150 to 200yd. I wouldn't want to be doing target discrimination but assuming all-hostile environment, no issues. I actually prefer the magnified optics pretty heavily.

 

[SkiPatrolDude]

Can’t go wrong with the razor. I have a 16 inch gun build around a Criterion barrel that has a Nightforce Nx8 1-8 and I have no regrets. At 17oz it’s a killer LPVO and has a truly daylight bright dot. That said, it does have a shorter eye box versus the razor, but I’ve had no issues.

I also run a Surefire 640DF tailcap only and it works great with the LPVO.

My only suggestion is don’t skimp on scope rings.

 

[outrider58]

Can’t go wrong with the razor. I have a 16 inch gun build around a Criterion barrel that has a Nightforce Nx8 1-8 and I have no regrets. At 17oz it’s a killer LPVO and has a truly daylight bright dot. That said, it does have a shorter eye box versus the razor, but I’ve had no issues.

I also run a Surefire 640DF tailcap only and it works great with the LPVO.

My only suggestion is don’t skimp on scope rings.
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That's a sweet build. You can't go wrong with that. I especially like the position(for a righty) of the light. It's right there for the thumb.

 

[SkiPatrolDude]

That's a sweet build. You can't go wrong with that. I especially like the position(for a righty) of the light. It's right there for the thumb.

Thanks B! Tailcap set ups are the way.

 

[outrider58]

Thanks B! Tailcap set ups are the way.