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4/21/2025 8:04:55 PM EDT
Just getting this setup together. The front cap is easy, just flip it upside down and it’s out of the way. The back if flipped up is in the way of the red dot, flipped over it’s in the way of the charging handle. How are you guys handling this?  No scope caps?
Colorado - Stay and fight!
4/21/2025 8:59:25 PM EDT
[#1]
Pic of your set up? Will help us to help you.
4/21/2025 9:13:59 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Rob01:
Pic of your set up? Will help us to help you.
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Colorado - Stay and fight!
4/21/2025 9:26:29 PM EDT
[#3]
Just turn it so it flips towards the right side if going left causes an issue with you getting to the charging handle. You can always get a different cap that lays flatter against the scope also. The Vortex Defender caps lay down more. Not sure which the LVPO Strike Eagle comes with.
4/21/2025 9:47:53 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Rob01:
Just turn it so it flips towards the right side if going left causes an issue with you getting to the charging handle. You can always get a different cap that lays flatter against the scope also. The Vortex Defender caps lay down more. Not sure which the LVPO Strike Eagle comes with.
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I’ll see what I can find for Defender caps.
Colorado - Stay and fight!
4/21/2025 9:49:28 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Rob01:
Just turn it so it flips towards the right side if going left causes an issue with you getting to the charging handle. You can always get a different cap that lays flatter against the scope also. The Vortex Defender caps lay down more. Not sure which the LVPO Strike Eagle comes with.
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Yup I just flip mine right.
4/21/2025 10:36:46 PM EDT
[#6]
Why is your LPVO mounted so far back?
4/21/2025 11:16:53 PM EDT
[#7]
I use the Vortex Defender caps, and the rear/ocular lens cover does fold flat.
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4/21/2025 11:52:52 PM EDT
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Why is your LPVO mounted so far back?
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That's just where the eye relief felt right.
Colorado - Stay and fight!
4/22/2025 7:59:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: mudholestomper][Edited] [#9]
Take a look at 100 concepts rear caps. They lay flat against the scope body.

ETA: I just bought these for my PA PLxC. They lay flat as well.

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4/22/2025 10:27:54 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By mudholestomper:
Take a look at 100 concepts rear caps. They lay flat against the scope body.

ETA: I just bought these for my PA PLxC. They lay flat as well.

MK Machining
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I really like the 100 Concepts stuff.  Found a similar option to print, I'll give that a try.
Colorado - Stay and fight!
11/17/2025 10:54:46 AM EDT
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Look for a fold-flat design, or try having the rear cap open to the left or right.

Another option would be to move the red dot to a 45 degree offset mount.  That is what I eventually did, even with fold-flat scope lens caps.

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