Acog really worth it??

[Fire824]

Was thinking about buying an acog for my ar.. But have mixed emotions, is it worth the money? And how's the warranty?!

 

[flatlander]

It's worth it if you have the money to burn. Their warranty is top notch.

Bob

 

[armyvet209]

used them in the military, very nice optic but i can't afford one

 

[IndyGunworks]

100 % worth it if you get the correct model

 

[Colt556]

I love mine! I wish the ranging reticle was a little bigger though, but it works as advertised.

 

[esrice]

I have zero ACOG experience.

I hear people rave about them all the time, but I'm still unclear on exactly what their niche is and in what role they best fill.

What is their max effective range for man-sized targets? How close-in can you effectively use them?

 

[9mmfan]

My two cents: Why would I want a scope that cost more than my AR? For most civilian shooters I believe a decent scope, either hunting or tactical, could be had for under $500.

 

[byggpoppa]

100 % worth it if you get the correct model

What he said!

 

[Aaronhome27]

My two cents: Why would I want a scope that cost more than my AR? For most civilian shooters I believe a decent scope, either hunting or tactical, could be had for under $500.

What he said. But if you have the money and want the best combat durable and reliable optic money can buy then you are looking in the right direction....

 

[Dave Doehrman]

Was thinking about buying an acog for my ar.. But have mixed emotions, is it worth the money? And how's the warranty?!

I have nothing but good to say about my ACOG. I mounted mine on my Sig 556 originally but ended up moving it to my FN FS2000.

I ordered it from Midway: ACOG TA01-ECOS Rifle Scope 4x 32 Military Version Amber Illuminated 223 Remington BAC Reticle Doctor Optic Red Dot Sight Iron Sight ARMS Throw Lever Mount Earth Brown

It has the Docter Red Dot on top and the quick detach mounting levers. For close work and quick acquisition, the Red Dot can't be beat. The ACOG has the BDC reticle and I can ring the steel out to 500 yards without a problem.

I have a couple other Trijicon products but I've never had to use their warranty. I shoot up at Young's Longshot Range and the folks from Trijicon shoot there as well. They told me if I ever had a problem to give them a call and they would handle ASAP. I like the fact that the ACOG is dual iluminated and requires no batteries and has no On/Off switch.

I have the RM04 mounted on my FNP45 Tactical and love that as well.

 

[patience0830]

If I had $1200 laying around that I didn't need, I'd own one. For the simple fact that it's an illuminated optic that doesn't require batteries.. Tough as nails too. Right now I've got 2 L9000 aimpoints and a 2 burris scopes on 3 AR15's and one AR10.

 

[IndyGunworks]

I have zero ACOG experience.

I hear people rave about them all the time, but I'm still unclear on exactly what their niche is and in what role they best fill.

What is their max effective range for man-sized targets? How close-in can you effectively use them?

500 reliably.... 600-800 if you know what your doing and good


50 yards comfortably, inside that and irons, reflex, or red dot far outshine the acog

 

[42769vette]

My two cents: Why would I want a scope that cost more than my AR? For most civilian shooters I believe a decent scope, either hunting or tactical, could be had for under $500.

the pst 1-4 is my most popular scope. ive literally been instock of them for 48 hours in the last 6 months.

 

[LPMan59]

I have zero ACOG experience.

I hear people rave about them all the time, but I'm still unclear on exactly what their niche is and in what role they best fill.

What is their max effective range for man-sized targets? How close-in can you effectively use them?

I have the ta33 on my 6920 and it is calibrated for 600m shots...far better than I am lol. Close in definitely takes practice. I'm no operator by any means but just by sitting in front of the tv or walking around the house, you can learn to use it close up. It takes some adjustment using a magnified optic with both eyes open.

I paid $575 shipped for mine NIB and $89 shipped for the Larue qd mount NIB. Zero regrets.

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

I own a 3x, it's tough, ammo differs on the drop sometimes, but I've put it through some paces. I recently thought mine went TU, but like a fool I blamed it before I realized it was the ammo.

They are great if you learn to use them and practice.

 

[42769vette]

I paid $575 shipped for mine NIB and $89 shipped for the Larue qd mount NIB. Zero regrets.

very good job

 

[IndyGunworks]

i traded a g27 for mine

 

[arbys1]

i traded a g27 for mine

Wow they really must be nice!

 

[repeter1977]

I have thought about getting one as well. Its one of my long term projects to save up for. I know a couple in the military that love using them, but its abit easier when you dont have to buy it yourself.

 

[bigcraig]

I had a TA31RCO-M4 for a couple for years, it is a robust optic for sure. The ranging reticle is designed for use with mil-spec M855 ammo and will provide combat acceptable hits out to 600m.

That said, it is not a precision optic by any means, but it will work very effectively for what its intended purpose is.

While I did like the ACOG in general, I just couldn't get used to it when engaging close in targets quickly. I am sure if I had worked harder I could have "got it together", so to speak. I am also, not a fan multiple optics mounted on the gun, ie: piggy backing a RDS inconjunction with an ACOG or other variable optics.

For me, the Aimpoint rules. It gives me the quickest sight on target for close range speed shooting and with the proper zeroing technique can provide combat acceptable hits at 300m, fairly quickly. You can add a magnifier to the mix, but your adding cost and substantial weight to the gun, and lets face it, the cost for the Aimpoint 3x magnifier is just crazy.

One day some one will design an combat worthy optic that will have the following specs.
1) True 1X red dot with unlimited eye-relief.
2) Quickly switch to a 6x or 8x with BDC out to 600m with mil-spec M855. (NOT variable in the sense to dial in 1-6 or 1-8, its either 1X or quickly switched to 6X or 8Xm no in between.
3) No external mechanicals, ie the ELCAN.
4) Long battery life, aka Aimpoint like or better.