I just picked this up today. I’ve been reading and researching and researching and reading about these optics for a couple years now. Never made the move to get one.
I’m an absolute Nightforce fan boy. Every optic I own that is on a rifle that is for serious use is topped with some form of NF scope.
Except today.....
The design of the scope intrigues me. The simplicity of either 1X or 4x is a huge selling/usage point for me. That fact that the magnification is controlled by a lever that you push forward or pull back is awesome. That not to say reaching up and turning a mag ring on a scope with a PTL is difficult, this lever design is just different, and simpler.
The ELCAN is setup on my LE6920, the first one I ever bought at the sunset of the AWB. I ran this particular rifle for several years with just irons, carry handle, zeroed at 100 yards and I never had a problem with it. It is accurate, precise, and has never missed a beat. Hopefully this current blizzard gets done by tomorrow night and I might be able to have a range day on the weekend.
Prior to mounting the optic, I read the manual. It’s short, succinct and easy to follow. I am running KAC BUIS rear sights right now, however I am thinking of ditching them completely. Time will tell. The glass is clear, as clear as any Trijicon ACOG I’ve used and is on par (not better, but good) with my NX 1-8. The eye relief is approximately 2 3/4-3” where it currently sits on my rifle. I’m traditionally a NTCH shooter so it isn’t a huge change for me.
I like the reticle. Very simple, not a lot of clutter. It’s a crosshair with a BDC type setup or drop compensator (I believe that the proper terminology). The dot, when illuminated, is 6 MOA at 1x and 1.5 MOA at 4x.
The mount is integrated into the optic so that was another nice selling point to this. Weight is really a wash when comparing other LPVO with mounts that are currently on the market. I believe the listed weight for this optic is 23.4 OZ. My NX8 1-8 with an A496 0 MOA mount is at 24.8 OZ.
Having both rifles, LE6920 setup the exact same way minus optics, side by side, I feel as if the eye relief with the NX8 is slightly better, however the eye boxes are roughly the same. The balance with the ELCAN is absolutely better that the balance of the NX8. There’s an absolute difference in feel of balance between both rifles.
The ARMS mount and levers lock up tight with no play. I know there has been some serious contention on the internet in regards to ARMS. However, I’ve never used them so this is my first go around with them. As of now, they’re tight and hold the optic in place. I made sure to place the rifle barrel up and lean my fat ass onto the optic to see if it moves. It did not.
The FSB on the Colt is like any other when running a LPVO. You can see it on 1x but it either disappears or it’s a blur on 4-10x. In other words, it doesn’t effect the function of the rifle or the shooter.
I tried the 1.5x-6x ELCAN prior to the one I just purchased. There was just something about the glass and eye relief I didn’t like. It’s hard to explain but I just know I didn’t like it. Hopefully I will be able to explore that option again soon and maybe my feelings will change. I have a Daniel Defense rifle coming to me shortly and it will need an optic.
Optic comes with flip up lens covers and ARD. Not too sure if I like the ARD so it may go away.
CR2032 battery which I’m stoked about because every optic I own uses them.
ARMS mount and levers. I noticed they have provisions for wire and/or zip ties.
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