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Posted: 10/28/2013 7:15:26 AM EDT

Alright,

I have a Mk18 clone that I have been using a T1 on.

Red dots just are not doing it for me. Ive used ACOGs before and loved them.

Ive been kinda kicking around the idea of a Elcan, but I really know nothing about them.

Wheres a good place to buy them from? Are they really worth the price tag?

Posted: 10/28/2013 8:50:38 AM EDT

[#1]

I've been kicking it around for a bit to and finally ordered mine from AR15 Sport . Should be here Wednesday.

Guess I will find out the hard way if there worth it.

Posted: 10/28/2013 8:54:58 AM EDT

[#2]

I really want one but can't justify the price tag right now. As far as where to get one, I know weaponoutfitters was running a sale recently. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=455273124509153&set=a.311457255557408.35158.139310196105449&type=1&relevant_count=1 (six troy mags free)

Posted: 10/28/2013 9:03:55 AM EDT

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I've been kicking it around for a bit to and finally ordered mine from AR15 Sport . Should be here Wednesday.

Guess I will find out the hard way if there worth it.

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Let me know man.

Ive never dove that deep for an optic.

I use to think ACOGs were expensive

Posted: 10/28/2013 9:09:12 AM EDT

[#4]

Im somewhat worried about the weight

Is that thing seriously a pound and a half??

Posted: 10/28/2013 12:11:41 PM EDT

[#5]

Yeah they are heavy.

If I had the spare coin, I would love to give one a go...

Posted: 10/28/2013 1:26:25 PM EDT

[#6]

Found a used one.

Even worked out a deal with the guy to trade my T1 and cash for it.

I think the stars and moon has finally aligned correctly for me once.

So I also have one coming to me now

Posted: 10/28/2013 1:41:06 PM EDT

[#7]

I know someone did a side by side of one with a Nightforce 1-4 and the Nightforce plus mount was heavier than the Elcan

Posted: 10/28/2013 1:44:17 PM EDT

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I know someone did a side by side of one with a Nightforce 1-4 and the Nightforce plus mount was heavier than the Elcan

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The weight isnt a huge deal.

But I hate having a over 10 pound SBR!

I loved my T1 for being light weight. But it is the last red dot Ill own. They just do not do it for me

Posted: 10/30/2013 6:11:00 AM EDT

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Plenty of online reviews and many threads here on the DR. EXCELLENT optic. I have two of them currently. As is frequently noted in reviews, it does not compare to a T-1. In my view anyone with a 1-x4 optic uses it at 1x or 4x 99% of the time. Same with flipping the lever on the Elcan. With the integrated mount it compares favorably to 1-4x optics with the mount included in the weight calculation.

Posted: 10/30/2013 6:33:16 AM EDT

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Plenty of online reviews and many threads here on the DR. EXCELLENT optic. I have two of them currently. As is frequently noted in reviews, it does not compare to a T-1. In my view anyone with a 1-x4 optic uses it at 1x or 4x 99% of the time. Same with flipping the lever on the Elcan. With the integrated mount it compares favorably to 1-4x optics with the mount included in the weight calculation.

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That was my logic for buying an Elcan OS4X.

I figured "why pay for an adjustable zoom feature I most likely will never use"? Plus you can still BAC the illuminated chevron reticle like an ACOG at 4x and it is still pretty effective.

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