I wanted to put both rings of the mount between the erector housing and the occular bell. It was what I thought would work the best with regard to mount stability and eye relief.
I compared the optic to a Bobro mount I have on hand (my SPR-E is in storage at the moment) and foolishly deduced that if the Bobro was of correct size, surely the LaRue would be as well.
So, I was wrong, and I really wanted to get the optic on a rifle to start figuring out how it handled and performed. I mounted the PR into the SPR in the traditional method, with the erector housing between the rings, and stuck it on one of my rifles. I had to bridge the gap to get proper eye-relief.
I am not sure if the SPR-E will push the PR far enough forward (it was designed for traditionally set up optics), so I am going to get some measurements and see where to go from here.
Well, since I did get it mounted (kinda) I do like how it performs. It’s heavy and big (previously established) but what the scope does is pretty impressive.
About all I don’t like is the very tight eye-box at 8x, but given intended application I don’t think it will be too bad in actual use.
I just looked at a pic of this. it’s weird how far froward the erector is. this would almost make it essential for two single rings mount rather than a 1-piece mount in my mind…
Almost :shout:
At least guys with monolithic tops rails have solid justification for the purchase.
From my memory, I need a mount with a span of not more than 4" for success.
Pretty sure you should throw this on an SBR for s’n’g’s. I’d be curious to see how well something like an 11.5" or 12.5" barrel would perform given the increased magnification, and the ability to more precisely engage targets at the far end of the spectrum.
I’ve seen guys run ELCAN’s and ACOG’s on short guns before, I’d like to see how this would perform over the typical AP/Eo setup.
I’ve shot out to 600 meters with 10.5 guns with both RDSs and TA01s, and have put 10Xs on 10.5s for giggles.
They do just as well as their longer barreled brethren. The short barrel isnt the problem, and I think something as big and bulky as the 1-8s would severely hamper their handiness.
I have been severely delayed due to the inability to mount the optic satisfactorily to any of my uppers. The LaRue SPR doesn’t work unless I want to get eye-relief at the tip of the buttstock. Not a criticism of LaRue, but of my lack of attention to detail, “Nah, it’ll be fine! I do this sh!t for a living!” Ahh, the delicious taste of humble pie.
I have it hastily mounted, so I have spent some minimal time playing with it (GF’s parents are in town, and I don’t need more family members thinking I am “scary”), and I have come to the conclusion that the optic is extremely useful, but is probably a bit much for a 5.56 gun. It isn’t necessarily in opposition to my use of my weapon, but in comparison to mid-grade or better 1-4s (I don’t have a 1-6), it has tighter eye-box (very much so up at 8X), is heavier/taller/longer, cannot switch as rapidly to higher power (approx 270 degree throw from 1x to 8x, and due to that throw can’t use a lever), and is a pain in the ass to mount. This much effort might not be worth it when it comes to my use on my ARs.
I think I would really like to see PR make a similar model in 1-6 or 1-4, with a similar reticle and dot (but with thicker outer posts) and a wider eye-box that would be no larger or heavier than a Short Dot
This optic has a lot going for it, but it doesn’t matter how great the engine is if it doesn’t fit in the engine compartment. Now, I have not really made a decision (haven’t even gotten it onto the range yet!), and it says a lot for it that my biggest criticism so far is size.
It is incredible to me that PR doesn’t have a mount for the scope. How did they test it? Was it only on monolithic uppers with individual rings? How often do you see tactical scoped mounted that way? It’s all QD now it seems.
Interesting thought about a 1-6. A 1-6 with a FFP reticle and dot, at a more economic price point would be really interesting- especially for 556 shooters that dont’ go past 4-500 yards often.
Ill send you a PM, too, but just wanted to say something first:
34MM is a big tube, and its really stretching the optical technology to squeeze that size scope into that size package. Ive expressed my own concerns with the 1-8X short dot. I would not get that scope for a 5.56. I want it for my 308.
I view the variables with a 1.?/1.1X bottom ends as being a replacement for a RDS while at the same time having ACOG like magnification. The 1.1-4X Short-Dot, to me, is the best GP optic for a 5.56 gun but when I switched it over to the 308 I found I wanted a bit more top end. I could still hit targets at 750 with it maxed out at 25MOA but as of today I think the package is limited, and needs to be updated to todays findings. I don’t want an mil based reticle with MOA turrets, and it needs more elevation adjustment.
F2S, if 4" is the distance between erector and ocular bell, this might work. I don’t know if you’d be able to get it far enugh forward for the proper eye relief but it should fit at least.
