M600 vs x300u on patrol rifle
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Beat Trash
Newbie
I use the Surefire M600 scout on mine. A bit more of a narrow beam with longer throw. I used to use the M300, but I need the throw when trying to put through ambient light such as a parking lot, and still getting inside of a car so as to ID a threat.
Agency owned rifles have been switched over to Surefire X300U B's. They are much improved over what used to be on the gun, But the switch is difficult to use compared to the M600. And I don't like the throw for getting inside of target vehicles from a position of cover, compared to my M600.
Agency owned rifles have been switched over to Surefire X300U B's. They are much improved over what used to be on the gun, But the switch is difficult to use compared to the M600. And I don't like the throw for getting inside of target vehicles from a position of cover, compared to my M600.
I found the x300u's dont have sufficient throw for a rifle light. The geometry of the reflector is just not right.
The latch for the battery cap on the X300U is relatively fragile and prone to breaking if you use the battery cap with the remote plug and you run the light at the 3/9 on a rail like the KAC URX 3.1 or the Geissele MK4. The remote cap ends up exposed and the latch will break with only minor bumping. It's less of an issue with full pic rail or if you run the light at the 12.
I personally prefer the M600 scout over the X300U for long guns, mainly because I prefer the switchology of the scout to the X-series and I need to run the light on the 3/9 because I run a PEQ at the 12.
I personally prefer the M600 scout over the X300U for long guns, mainly because I prefer the switchology of the scout to the X-series and I need to run the light on the 3/9 because I run a PEQ at the 12.
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nate89
Guest
I have broken a 300u back end when it was mounted on a rifle. For the other reasons listed above, I also am more in favor of a rifle light on a rifle.
CK837
Amateur
My M600 Ultra will be here tomorrow. I'm switching from the X300 for all the reasons listed above. The throw is not as far which is ok indoors typically, but outside it's like I'm using a candle. I have also opened my soft case several times and found the X300 switch is activated and my batteries are dead. Basically it comes down to what the light is designed for in my opinion.
OK-5-0
Member
Had a x300u on my work rifle. Took it immediately off after my first low light/no light work with it. Too many ND's with it and throw was inadequate. Also, it's a pistol light, not really well suited for rifle work when you reach out to a measly 30 yards with your boom stick. Lesson learned and glad I never fielded it.
