C&H wasn’t a company I was familiar with when I first started using micro red dots. But not long ago, I reviewed their COMP red dot sight, which is a great optic. I still use it today and have it mounted on one of my PDP’s. After that, I also gave their smaller EDC optic a try and liked it as well. When I got the chance to try out the new C&H Precision Strykyr, I jumped at the chance.
According to C&H, the Strykyr was purpose-engineered for the Flux Raider platform. But guess what, it’s also a perfect mount/optic combo for just about any PCC or PDW. A lot of other optics out there come with low-rise Picatinny rail mounts, which is nice, but they sit too low on a lot of PDW guns or conversion kits. Having a riser mount already attached to the optic is nice. You just install the battery and attach the optic to your rail.
Let’s take a close-up look at the new Strykyr red dot optic.
Strykyr: Enclosed and sealed emitter optic
When it comes to enclosed micro-dot sights on handguns, some people like them and some don’t. But, on a PDW or PCC, it’s a different story. There is no denying an enclosed emitter optic is much more reliable than an open one. For full disclosure, I’ve only been using this one for a couple of months, but so far, it appears to be extremely durable.
Let’s go over each aspect of the new Strykyr optic.
Frame and window
The Strykyr red dot optic is made of 7075 T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, which has become the gold standard for high-end optics. Aircraft-grade aluminum is light, but impressively strong which is why it’s used in the aerospace industry so much. With this optic being machined from one piece of metal, the housing will be about as durable as it gets.
The window on the Strykyr is .846-inches by .773-inches, so it’s not what I would call a large window optic. But I thought the window size was perfect for a sub-gun size firearm. If the window was much larger, the overall optic would be larger as well, and I want a compact optic for a compact gun.
Battery loading compartment
A side loading battery on a micro-enclosed optic is common. The battery lid, however, was probably the one thing I would like to see improved in the future. Instead of a threaded lid that screws on and off, the Strykyr uses a battery tray. This is a common style found on Holosun optics as well. I’m not saying it’s a huge issue, but It’s easy to lose those little screws when trying to change the battery.
According to C&H, the Strykyr will run for 50,000 hours, so it’s not like it needs changed a lot. But I get a little nit-picky when reviewing a product. I’m sure there is a reason they used this method, like maybe it provides a better seal. Just be careful when installing the 2032 battery so that you don’t lose one of those little screws.
Multi-reticle options
Another popular trend I’m noticing is the use of multiple reticles. C&H programed the Strykyr with three choices of reticles which include:
- Dot only
- Circle only
- Dot and circle
Out of all the features that companies have put on optics over the years, multiple reticle options are my favorite. When I’m shooting at a distance, I like to use the dot only. When I’m running drills up close, the circle only or dot with a circle works better.
As you would expect from a modern optic, there are 10 daylight brightness settings and two night-vision settings. Just press the up arrow to increase the brightness and the down arrow to decrease it. The Strykyr has an auto on/off feature. So, if you let the optic turn on by itself, it will already be on when you pick it up.
To turn the optic off, press and hold the down arrow, and to switch reticles, press and hold the up arrow. A lot of other optics require both buttons to be pushed at the same time which I don’t really like. This is a much easier and simpler method.
Perfect for PDW and PCC firearms?
As I mentioned above, the C&H Strykyr comes pre-mounted on a raised Picatinny rail mount. This puts the reticle at about 1.5 inches off the rail. This helps to keep the reticle in your natural line of sight. On some guns, a direct mounted optic is too low and makes it harder to find your dot when acquiring the target.
As fate would have it, I had a Stribog SP9A1 that was in dire need of a good optic. The Strykyr was perfect for it, making this one of my favorite setups now. The height of the Picatinny mount is just about perfect so it’s made shooting even more fun.
Speaking of shooting, this is my favorite part of any gun review! AmmoToGo.com provided some Blazer 115 grain FMJ ammo for the review so a big shout out to them!
I got the optic sighted in at 50 yards and put nearly 500 rounds down range. Even though I used the single dot for anything past 50 yards, the circle-only was my favorite reticle for anything closer. The reticle has crip lines and the clear window made fast target acquisition easier.
You can mount just about any enclosed micro-optic on a PDW or PCC firearm, but if that is your plan, the Strykyr from C&H Precision is a great choice. Overall, it makes a great out-of-the-box PDW sight.
Strykyr Specs
- Weight: 1.23 ounces
- Elevation/Windage: 1 MOA per click
- Reticle Options: 2.5 MOA Dot, 34 MOA Circle, Circle with Dot
- Parallax Free: 33 yards
- Battery: 2032 Lithium Battery
- Battery Life: 50,000 hours
- Auto Wake/Sleep: 5 min
- Shock Rating: Rated for +P and +P+ rounds
- Waterproof rating: IPX7
Questions and Answers
What materials are used to construct the Strykyr red dot optic, and what are the benefits of these materials?
The Strykyr red dot optic is made from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum. This material is both lightweight and strong, which is why it’s widely used in the aerospace industry. The housing is machined from a single piece of metal, making it very durable.
How is the battery loaded into the Stryyr optic, and what are the pros and cons of this design?
The Strykyr uses a side-loading battery tray, similar to some Holosun optics. While this design is common, it can be easy to lose the small screws when changing the 2032 battery. However, the optic has a long battery life of 50,000 hours, so frequent changes are not needed.
What are the reticle options available with the Strykyr optic?
The Strykyr offers three reticle choices: a dot only, a circle only, and a dot with a circle. The multiple reticle options are a favorite feature on modern optics, as different reticles are better suited for different shooting distances and drills.
How does the Strykyr’s pre-mounted picatinny rail benefit its use on firearms like PCCs?
The Strykyr comes pre-mounted on a raised picatinny rail, which positions the reticle about 1.5 inches above the rail. This height helps keep the reticle in the natural line of sight.
What are some of the key specifications of the Strykyr optic, including its weight and shock rating?
The Strykyr weighs 1.23 ounces. It has a parallax-free range of 33 yards and is rated for use with +P and +P+ ammunition. The optic also has an IPX7 waterproof rating, a battery life of 50,000 hours, and an auto wake/sleep feature that activates after 5 minutes of inactivity.
