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Posted: 3/7/2017 3:42:18 PM EDT

I always have trouble deciding on a major purchase because my budget normally will only allow one a year. After much thought, I've narrowed the options to a TA31 ACOG for my 11.5" (Noveske SS barrel) and a PTR91. I was really hoping to buy both, but it just isn't possible.

I don't have an optic for the 11.5", currently it just wears KAC micro sights, but I do have an Aimpoint PRO that I suppose I could move from a more budget build.

I also don't have a 308/7.62 rifle, but I do have a small pile of ammo.

If you could only afford one of these, which would you go with?

Posted: 3/7/2017 4:04:08 PM EDT

[#1]

Id go with the optic.
In the past, Id say go with the gun... but I feel like were probably safe enough for a few more years that we dont have to worry about it.

Im currently putting attention on optics for a few guns over more guns right now.

Posted: 3/7/2017 4:06:44 PM EDT

[#2]

Always get another gun.

Posted: 3/7/2017 4:10:22 PM EDT

[#3]

I'd take the optic. Probably get more use out of it than the PTR, unless you have an epiphany and end up solely shooting that.

Posted: 3/7/2017 4:32:39 PM EDT

[#4]

Get the PTR and try out one of the Primary 2.5/3/5x optics. They're a nice scope for the money.

Posted: 3/7/2017 4:38:16 PM EDT

[#5]

Optic

Posted: 3/7/2017 10:10:59 PM EDT

[#6]

I don't get putting a 4x on an SBR/pistol. The PTR has some cool factor, but never been a draw for me.

Between the two, the PTR makes more sense as the aimpoint seems to be a better match to the (presumably) CQB 11.5".

I might lean towards a stack of ammo (what good are guns if you don't feed them?) and a class or two.

Posted: 3/7/2017 10:55:05 PM EDT

[#7]

Looks like it's split down the middle.

Posted: 3/7/2017 11:08:20 PM EDT

[#8]

I use a ta31 on a 12" a decent amount.

Posted: 3/7/2017 11:23:38 PM EDT

[#9]

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Quoted:
Id go with the optic.
In the past, Id say go with the gun... but I feel like were probably safe enough for a few more years that we dont have to worry about it.

Im currently putting attention on optics for a few guns over more guns right now.

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Yep, I finally feel comfortable spending money on optics.

Posted: 3/8/2017 1:55:35 AM EDT

[#10]

I'd lean towards the optic, but I have no love for the PTR. I'd rather have a go to rifle completely setup, instead of a gun I'd hardly shoot.

Posted: 3/8/2017 2:00:29 AM EDT

[#11]

Get the gun. ACOG's are cool but unless your going to war they are overrated and the fun factor fades fast.

Posted: 3/8/2017 4:14:40 PM EDT

[#12]

I would love to have the money to try a TA-44. For me the lower power ACOGs seem more practical.

Posted: 3/8/2017 4:34:21 PM EDT

[#13]

Wow i think both are bad choices.

Hk roller delayed 308 suck on many levels and a 4x on a sbr? It is like a fin on a honda accord.

Posted: 3/8/2017 4:40:19 PM EDT

[#14]

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Wow i think both are bad choices.

Hk roller delayed 308 suck on many levels and a 4x on a sbr? It is like a fin on a honda accord.

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4x Acog is pretty useable. I've got 10x magnification on one of my SBR's and 6x on another.

Posted: 3/8/2017 5:52:11 PM EDT

[#15]

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Wow i think both are bad choices.

Hk roller delayed 308 suck on many levels and a 4x on a sbr? It is like a fin on a honda accord.

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70-year-old bolt guns suck on many levels too, but I have a safe full of 'em.

A sidenote, I had someone suggest to me the PTR and a T1, that may be doable.

Posted: 3/8/2017 6:08:20 PM EDT

[#16]

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Quoted:
Id go with the optic.
In the past, Id say go with the gun... but I feel like were probably safe enough for a few more years that we dont have to worry about it.

Im currently putting attention on optics for a few guns over more guns right now.

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Me too.

You can only shoot one at a time and quality glass should come first.

Posted: 3/8/2017 6:33:44 PM EDT

[#17]

I say go for the rifle.

There have been plenty of times I regretted not getting a particular gun when they were available and a decent price. I have never regretted waiting on an optic.

That said, I have four unfinished gun projects.

(The only time I chose to spend money on an optic before a gun that I wanted was when I knew a particular scope I needed for a clone build was about to go out of production. I'm happy I didn't wait for that purchase.)

Posted: 3/8/2017 6:37:23 PM EDT

[#18]

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I say go for the rifle.

There have been plenty of times I regretted not getting a particular gun when they were available and a decent price. I have never regretted waiting on an optic.

That said, I have four unfinished gun projects.

(The only time I chose to spend money on an optic before a gun that I wanted was when I knew a particular scope I needed for a clone build was about to go out of production. I'm happy I didn't wait for that purchase.)

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I have an XM16E1 clone that has been almost finished since 2012.

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