The 2018 Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous in early October gave me an up-close look at some of the “latest and greatest” in the industry. One significant optic I got to test was the Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec LQD reflex sight.
As far as modern reflex sights go, the Ultra Shot M-Spec should be near the top of your list.
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Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec Features
The red 65-MOA circle-dot red reticle has 10 brightness settings. Compatible with night-vision equipment, it has multiple brightness modes, parallax correction beyond 10 yards and 1 MOA click adjustments; this spans a total of 120 MOA of travel. The central dot is 2 MOA. Slotted windage and elevation adjustments make the process easier.
Once sighted in, the Ultra Shot M-Spec’s internal locking adjustment system keeps everything set.
Depending on the amount of power consumed according to brightness, battery life ranges from 200 to 2,000 hours on a single CR123 battery. It has a motion sensing auto shut off after 12 hours sitting idle.
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The IP55 weather-resistant, shockproof Ultra Shot M-Spec LQD Reflex boasts a magnesium alloy body and a 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum protective shield. In other words, it’s built tough.
The Ultra Shot M-Spec has a recoil rating up to .338 Lapua Magnum, locking Picatinny mount and a lifetime warranty. It includes adjustment tools, a CR123A battery, operation manual and neoprene cover. It is compatible with the Sightmark XT-3 Tactical Magnifier, which I operated in tandem with the Ultra Shot.
The objective lens measures 33x24mm, the overall unit measures 4.01 x 2.24 x 2.32 inches and weighs 10.2 ounces.
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Range Time With the Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec
Perfectly suited for fast, accurate action at the range, the Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec LQD Reflex Sight delivers a crisp field of view with an advanced, anti-reflective, scratch resistant lens system. The parallax-free wide lens provided quick target acquisition.
Rested on a DOA shooting bench, it was a simple task to pound steel shot after shot out to 300 yards with a lightweight 9mm AR wearing the Sightmark Ultra M-Spec.
One of the best features of this unit is an integrated sunshade that retracts when not needed. It made a notable difference shooting in Montana at the Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous.
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Why Pick the Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec?
The build alone is almost worth the price. It’s a rugged sight that is up to just about anything you can throw at it.
But performance is obviously the most important factor. The Ultra Shot M-Spec is fast and accurate — two qualities that are paramount for a reflex sight. From our shooting, 300 yards was a breeze. So if you’re only looking to go out to 50 or 100 yards, you’re in very good hands.
What about price point? The Ultra Shot M-Spec LQD retails for $299. For that price, it’s pretty much a no-brainer.
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For more information, please visit Sightmark.com.
Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec
| Mount Type | Quick Detach |
| Reticle, Type | 65 MOA Circle Dot Crosshair (60 MOA circle w/ 5 MOA subtension, 2 MOA central dot) |
| Reticle, Color | Red |
| Reticle, Illuminated | yes |
| Setting, Brightness | Off,1 – 6, NV1 – NV6 |
| Magnification | 1 x |
| Dimension, Window | 33 x 24 mm |
| Material, Window | glass |
| Field of View | 35 m @100m |
| Field of View | 105 ft @100yd |
| Eye Relief | Unlimited mm |
| Windage Range of Adjustment | 120 MOA |
| Elevation Range of Adjustment | 120 MOA |
| MOA Adjustment | 1 MOA |
| Finish/Color | Matte black |
| Body Material | Magnesium alloy |
| Maximum Recoil | up to .50 cal (caliber) |
| IP Standard | IP68 (submergible to 40ft) |
| Shockproof | yes |
| Fog Proof | no |
| Lens Coating | AR red |
| Mount Type | Weaver/Picatinny |
| Battery Type | CR2 |
| Battery Life | (high) 90 – (low) 1000 hours |
| Battery Voltage | 3 V |
| Operating temperature, F/C | -22 to 160 / -30 to 71 |
| Length | 4.06 / 103 in/mm |
| Width | 2.28 / 58 in/mm |
| Height | 2.4 / 61 in/mm |
| Weight | 8 oz |
