[ARCHIVED THREAD] - which side to mount light

Posted: 1/20/2011 6:12:15 PM EDT

I'm guessing it is a preference thing, but is it recommended by the experts to mount your light on the left side if you are right handed and activate button with left thumb?

Posted: 1/20/2011 6:35:21 PM EDT

[#1]

That, top mount or remote switch on the top rail are the state of the art at this time.

Posted: 1/20/2011 9:20:33 PM EDT

[#2]

I run all mine mounted on the right side and use pressure pads on the top to activate them.

Posted: 1/21/2011 5:35:41 AM EDT

[#3]

Top!

Posted: 1/21/2011 6:39:55 AM EDT

[#4]

Yes there is no right or wrong side. I actually prefer a 6 o'clock mount. Works for left or right hand shooters. I use the ElZetta 1500 light mount on most of my rifles.

Posted: 1/23/2011 11:39:37 AM EDT

[#5]

Top mount > bottom mount > side mount

Side mounting is least desirable because it may be on the wrong side if shooting around a corner. Bottom mounting is better because it eliminates the wrong-side problem, but still has a potential problem when shooting over a barricade, as the barricade may block the light. Top mounting is best because it eliminates the wrong-side problem and it eliminates the problem with shooting over a barricade. You need a light that's not very tall though, or it may block your view through a scope.

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