AR optics

[browning guy]

Ok, looking for some input on AR optics.

I have a few with regular scopes,one with a eotech, a couple with irons. Now I am looking for something diffrent for the wife's next rifle. I am considering a
acog ta33-8. I have only shot one acog equiped rifle and it was a diffrent model. The funny part is my wife has more acog range time then me! so she is telling me what she like's and dislikes.

What do you guys run on you guns. Any help would be great.

 

[bladerunner10121]

Red dot

I like running a red dot up front with a flip to side mount for a 3X or 6X magnifier sitting in front of it. That way I have quick target acquisition for up close and magnification for targets further away.

 

[JDove]

I have a TA33R-11 now mounted on my 6940 below. I have not had a chance to shoot it on this rifle yet. I had it mounted on my SIG551-A1 before. I like it a lot though, it sits between the 4x32 models and TA11 in amount of eye relief. The TA11's are supposed to have the most. It also sits in a LT-105 mount. Sits a little lower than the stock TA60 mount.

 

[Indiana Jones]

Classic ACOG...TA01NSN

 

[Yoshi]

As another option: Point-blank reticle scope. 1-4 magnification... Love'em!

 

[04RWon]

For simplicity aimpoint. However if he wants an acog, get the acog. I love mine. Im almost ready to sell the aimpoint for another acog. They work fine up close, tad slower, but if you do as the book says "focus on the target bring the rifle up until you see red(my reticle is red) and fire. It seems to work pretty well. Then out to distance they are great. 200 yards is cake.

 

[browning guy]

As another option: Point-blank reticle scope. 1-4 magnification... Love'em!

I agree I have two ar's set up with leopolds and I like it!

 

[browning guy]

For simplicity aimpoint. However if he wants an acog, get the acog. I love mine. Im almost ready to sell the aimpoint for another acog. They work fine up close, tad slower, but if you do as the book says "focus on the target bring the rifle up until you see red(my reticle is red) and fire. It seems to work pretty well. Then out to distance they are great. 200 yards is cake.

I am thinking if it what she wants it thats what she gets. I just have little hands on so I am taking in info!

How can a man argue when a wife asks for an acog and not jewelry

 

[04RWon]

I am thinking if it what she wants it thats what she gets. I just have little hands on so I am taking in info!

How can a man argue when a wife asks for an acog and not jewelry

I agree 100%, get the wife what makes her happy. Lol

 

[Boom Boom]

I'm about to buy a few ACOGs for new builds I'm working on. For distance shooting, the TA11 (green) for huge eye relief and large exit pupil. It's more than worth the extra weight. I like the horseshoe reticle. For CQB, TA44S (green) for the same reasons, along with being very lightweight.

If you end up leaning towards a 4x version, make sure your wife is okay with shooting NTCG (nose to charging handle), because of the limited eye relief and eye box.

My only issues with the TA33 are the limited eye box (less forgiving cheek weld) and limited field of view. The tunnel vision effect is like looking through a periscope or a long monocular compared to the TA11 and TA01, which can make BAC a lot more difficult.

 

[JDove]

I'm about to buy a few ACOGs for new builds I'm working on. For distance shooting, the TA11 (green) for huge eye relief and large exit pupil. It's more than worth the extra weight. I like the horseshoe reticle. For CQB, TA44S (green) for the same reasons, along with being very lightweight.

Before you buy a 4x version, make sure your wife is okay with shooting NTCG (nose to charging handle), because of the limited eye relief and eye box.

I did like the TA44S I looked through. As usual though Trijicon doesn't come cheap.

 

[Boom Boom]

I did like the TA44S I looked through. As usual though Trijicon doesn't come cheap.

I'm impatiently waiting for Big Supply Shop to get green ones back in stock. They sell 'em for $720. Amber is in stock.
http://www.bigsupplyshop.com/search.asp?keyword=ta44&search.x=0&search.y=0

 

[HokieCasey]

The larue rco mount allows you to push the 4x farther back on the reciever, as in back of scope base on back edge of the reciever. So you can get proper eye relief without having to shoot NTCH, specifically when not practical or preferred position.

Only downside is no BUIS when setup all the way back, so either you place forward of acog, carry a carry handle backup or use an offset backup sight.

 

[clandestine]

Leupold VX Patrol with LT104 Larue QR mount. F the ACOG.

 

[Indiana Jones]

Leupold VX Patrol with LT104 Larue QR mount. F the ACOG.

The only leuopold I've ever used was a Mark II and it was fantastic. Expensive but great. Question, with a 20mm objective how is the eye relief? Good for quick acquisition?

 

[Eddie Van]

Vortex Viper seems to get good reviews as a low(er)-cost alternative...

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-1-4x24-riflescope-with-tmcq-moa-reticle-capped-turrets/reticle

 

[browning guy]

Leupold VX Patrol with LT104 Larue QR mount. F the ACOG.

Lord Chad, Sir.

did'nt we have this discussion at scotts once?????

That is a great bit of glass, I have a special spot in my heart for oregan glass.

I sent the wife the link and am awaiting her input.

http://www.leupold.com/tactical/scopes/vx-r-patrol/vx-r-patrol-1-25-4x20mm-30mm/

 

[04RWon]

The larue rco mount allows you to push the 4x farther back on the reciever, as in back of scope base on back edge of the reciever. So you can get proper eye relief without having to shoot NTCH, specifically when not practical or preferred position.

Only downside is no BUIS when setup all the way back, so either you place forward of acog, carry a carry handle backup or use an offset backup sight.

I have actually grown to like shooting nose to charging handle. It helps me get in the same position everytime. Ive noticed that when i shoulder my other rifles i do it as well.

ACOG for the win. No battery, built like a tank. What more can you ask for?

 

[peckman28]

I run an Aimpoint Comp ML2 on mine, with a USGI BUIS. I like it, but I would definitely go with a different optic that actually has some magnification and more precision for long range work. With all that said, it sounds like your wife kind of wants the ACOG, so you may want to go ahead and go with that. It is for her after all..

 

[lockandload]

love my acog