4x SUIT Trilux Scope + L1A1🇬🇧 SLR to 500yds (Feat. Bloke on the Range) Practical Accuracy

Published on August 10, 2023
Duration: 34:31

This video details a practical accuracy test of the L1A1 SLR rifle fitted with a 4x Trilux SUIT scope, conducted by Henry Chan and Mike Burns (Bloke on the Range) at Eagle Lake, Texas. The test focuses on achieving hits on steel targets from 150 to 500 yards using 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition. The assessment highlights the rifle's capabilities and the SUIT scope's historical context, while critically evaluating its mounting system's limitations for maintaining zero.

Quick Summary

The L1A1 SLR paired with a 4x Trilux SUIT scope showed practical accuracy up to 350 yards, but struggled beyond that due to the optic's unstable mounting system. Experts noted the SUIT's mount on the dust cover frequently lost zero, making consistent hits at 400-500 yards challenging, despite the rifle's inherent capability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 01:06Technical Specifications and Ammo
  3. 01:20Shooting Course: 150 to 500 Yards
  4. 07:44Optic Debrief: Design and Flaws
  5. 11:50International Variants and Comparisons
  6. 15:13Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main challenges encountered when shooting the L1A1 SLR with the Trilux SUIT scope at 500 yards?

At 500 yards, the L1A1 SLR with the Trilux SUIT scope required significant hold adjustments and multiple shots to hit the target. The scope's mounting system was identified as a major issue, often losing zero, which compounded the difficulty of long-range accuracy.

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