Best optics hands down for AR15

MauiWowie · Apr 14, 2011

I'm thinking about getting an ACOG and selling my EOTECH
What's the best optic overall for a 5.56 AR15?
I want some magnification I don't shoot over 150 yards
I need tacticool. If you hade a choice what would you pick?

If you like ACOG what model would you pick there are so many!

Cerebus · Apr 14, 2011

ACOG. I have the TA33R-8 and like it a lot. It's done well to 200 yards for me.

http://www.trijicon.com/na_en/products/product3.php?pid=TA33R-8

If I were buying another, I think I'd like to try one of the new horseshoe reticles. Seems like they might be better for CQB.

http://www.trijicon.com/na_en/products/product3.php?pid=TA33R-H

I went with the 3x30 model over the 4x magnification models because it has a longer eye relief.

Kingjamez · Apr 14, 2011

I had an ACOG on my AR. When looking through it, it has an amazing view that is second to none. However, for me the eye relief was just too tight to make it comfortable to shoot. YMMV.

I currently have a magnified EoTech and like it a lot, but I'm itching to try a SWFA 1-4x or a Vortex 1-4x. Both seem pretty ideal for the AR platform, but I've never actually used one.

-Jim

davsco · Apr 14, 2011

i started out with 2x aimpoint red dot. switched over to eotech for quicker target acquisition. now one of my AR's wears a 1-4 and another wears 2.5-10, both green dot trijicons, and one still wears an eotech. they (the two variable scopes) still have pretty quick target acquisition at the lower settings but also let you zoom in on the farther away targets.

JeepDriver · Apr 14, 2011

ACOG's are great optics. But they have their limitations. I'm experimenting with a couple different onces and while.it is early days with the TA33HG, it is a current favorite.

Eye relief, BDC, BAC and reticle are almost a perfect combination. I need to get a lenses cap and do some cap closed shooting to see how quick it is up close.

I have a TA31F as well as a TA01-NSN. Both are good optics at distance (50+) but are slow under that and are problematic up close.

A variable 1-4 or 1-6 would be better as an all around, but they are larger size and heavier.

More later when I'm not on my phone.

clandestine · Apr 14, 2011

nevermind

BigWilly · Apr 14, 2011

maui let me know how much for your eotech

Name Taken · Apr 14, 2011

I have a TA33GH. I enjoy it although it's a bit expensive.

Was debating on parting with it...but it's so rock solid I'd hate to give it up.

If you are near Haps I'm sure we could arrange for you to do some firing with my Colt/Acog combo.

MauiWowie · Apr 14, 2011

Think maybe getting the EOTECH magnifier with flip to side mount may be cheaper and just as effective??

MauiWowie · Apr 14, 2011

Name Taken said:
I have a TA33GH. I enjoy it although it's a bit expensive.

Was debating on parting with it...but it's so rock solid I'd hate to give it up.

If you are near Haps I'm sure we could arrange for you to do some firing with my Colt/Acog combo.

Would love too!

jmira · Apr 14, 2011

get something set up where you can try them all first. =)

internet shopping is fun, but its not practical.. your eyes may adjust better to the eotech reticle, or the ACOG.. who knows until you try..

I prefer the eotech - maybe because I am used to it.

BenL · Apr 14, 2011

I prefer a U.S. Optics SN-4s 1-4X, but it's not operator/ninja/tacticool. I guess for that, the ACOG with a RD on top is hard to beat (although I've always thought the eye relief was a little shallow on ACOG's.)

A thermal scope would be cool, too, if you had an extra $13,788.90 (+shipping) you weren't using.

Bonus points: you can buy it at Sears.

Russ D · Apr 14, 2011

Swarovski Z6i

soup101 · Apr 14, 2011

Aimpoint T-1 w/ 3x magnifier both in Larue mounts.

snavematt · Apr 14, 2011

I prefer EOTECH with a magnifier, thats just me though, you have to find what you like best

Calengor · Apr 14, 2011

soup101 said:
Aimpoint T-1 w/ 3x magnifier both in Larue mounts.

I was going to suggest this very option. FWIW if you like your EO, you might just want to get the aimpoint magnifier, I've heard multiple reports that the glass is better than the eotech one.

MauiWowie · Apr 14, 2011

Calengor said:
I was going to suggest this very option. FWIW if you like your EO, you might just want to get the aimpoint magnifier, I've heard multiple reports that the glass is better than the eotech one.

I can get a great deal on the gen 2 flip to side eo magnifier maybe I'll try that first.
Anyone have one I can try??

JeepDriver · Apr 14, 2011

Also don't over look the 1-4 offerings.

No need to flip or remove anything, just twist the ring and you're set.

The TR24 is one option(and the cheapest of the high end optics), as well as the Nightforce and S&B (hey, you said the best). I have the TR24. The scope works perfectly.

If you want to shoot the ACOG offerings as well as the TR24 let me know.

X-Factor · Apr 14, 2011

Ive been thinking about this as well. Have alot of trigger time with ACOG and love it, but thibkibg ai want to at least try the eotech

STSCM · Apr 14, 2011

Think I'd go with the TA01-NSN I(I've got one) and if I need close in support, I don't like the red dot rider that ACOG offers, think this would be a better bet:

http://www.mdshooters.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36532&stc=1&d=1302822662

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