Wife got me the Wraith HD for Christmas! (Surprise!) Set it up with the external power pack, (Another Surprise!) and put the stock illuminator way out on the end of the picatinny forend... really surprised how far away I have good definition! (Way better than when scope mounted, but that could have been user error.) Still considering an aftermarket illuminator, especially if I can get one that does visible light too. (Sons are excited to get out at night too... so now I need more gear!)