![]() ![]() Some may say that 140m isn’t very far, but I would say yeah, it is. A 1-4x or greater would have certainly increased that envelope. Working against judgment targets on a clear night I had 100% confidence on PID out to 140 meters with non-magnified optics. Speaking of PID, I was able to stretch the Ultra Scout’s legs and still identify my targets. But I would prefer an X300 Ultra with the same lumen output. Not that that is a bad thing the Ultra Scout has great battery life and superior hotspot/flood balance over similar lights. The spill or cornea of the beam is like Surefire’s past offerings, and while some may say the Ultra Scout has a greater overall reach than Surefires other 500 lumen lights, I just don’t see a significant difference side-to-side. It provides great throw, making PID at increased ranges over older Scout models very easy. The first thing I noticed was the beam (obviously). So I ordered a Surefire Offset mount to get the light roughly where I wanted, then put it to work. The included mount is fine, just not how I want it set up. I worked the Ultra into my rotation for teaching, filming, training and personal practice, but first I had to change the mounting method. However, when using any sort of magnified optics I do tend to go with an offset style like the scout to clear the glass of obstructions. My go-to light setup is generally doesn’t require pressure tape, and I prefer to mount my lights at the 12. I had no doubts it would perform well out of the box, but I really wanted to know if it would continue to perform well after a few battery cycles and a few thousand rounds. When I first got the new Ultra Scout, I decided it run it for a few months before writing anything on it. While the latter may have their opinion because of the former, at least they can agree that Surefire’s quality is rarely in question. Surefire gets a bit of the “fanboy” crowd because they are generally held in high regard by real life and airsoft door kickers alike. How is the beam focused? Is the hot spot too large, too small? Is the light body low profile? What are the available mounting options? These are some of the first questions I have with any new light regardless of who makes it. While this isn’t a game changer as far as accessories go, it’s a nice addition for versatility depending on how you want to set your light up.ĥ00 lumens may seem like a lot (and it is) for a rifle platform, but the lumen number is only half the tale. Advertised with 500 lumens of light and intended for mounting on long guns, the Ultra Scout gives the user a few options previously not included in Scout light packages, namely the option to run a tape switch or a rear click cap. Not new at all to the weapon light game is Surefire with their latest generation M600 Ultra Scout light. Thankfully nowadays your light options are many. Who doesn’t like lumens? When there is no natural light available, firearms need artificial light. ![]()
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