What is the best color choise for the aiming point on ACOG scopes?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What is the best color choise for the aiming point on ACOG scopes?

Posted: 9/10/2005 2:26:03 PM EDT

Red or Amber?

Posted: 9/10/2005 2:43:27 PM EDT

[#1]

Red hands down.

Over the years the red reticle has been the hands down favorite among the many repeat students or new shooters I have trained to use the Acog.

In the end it is your choice. You need to use both models to see which is better for you.

Posted: 9/10/2005 3:02:12 PM EDT

[#2]

I agree. Red gives you the best contrast between the reticle and whatever it is you will likely see. The amber tends to blend in with its surroundings a little more, making it harder to see.

Posted: 9/10/2005 4:02:23 PM EDT

[#3]

I prefer red.

Posted: 9/10/2005 5:39:41 PM EDT

[#4]

Red donut. How can you not love donuts!!

Posted: 9/10/2005 6:20:41 PM EDT

[#5]

Red. Brighter and red contrasts more with natural environment. Amber can wash out a little more.

Posted: 9/10/2005 8:32:42 PM EDT

[#6]

Mine is red.

Posted: 9/11/2005 6:30:57 AM EDT

[#7]

I like amber. It's brighter. Everyone's eyes are a little different, try before you buy.

Posted: 9/11/2005 7:47:15 AM EDT

[#8]

my vote goes to red

Posted: 9/11/2005 6:08:18 PM EDT

[#9]

That depends on who's eyes are looking through it, and the backgrounds you would most likely be shooting the most in.

Try them both and then decide; Don't buy based on other's opinions here. That's like asking, "What size pants do you wear?" and then buying the size that was the most popular answer.

Posted: 9/11/2005 6:59:05 PM EDT

[#10]

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That depends on who's eyes are looking through it, and the backgrounds you would most likely be shooting the most in.

Try them both and then decide; Don't buy based on other's opinions here. That's like asking, "What size pants do you wear?" and then buying the size that was the most popular answer.

I agree about the backgrounds especially. Here in AZ, everything is brown, so the red stands out a lot better. In a greener environment, the amber might be a little better than it is here, but I think red gives you a lot more versatility.

Posted: 9/11/2005 7:48:19 PM EDT

[#11]

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That depends on who's eyes are looking through it, and the backgrounds you would most likely be shooting the most in.

Try them both and then decide; Don't buy based on other's opinions here. That's like asking, "What size pants do you wear?" and then buying the size that was the most popular answer.

I agree about the backgrounds especially. Here in AZ, everything is brown, so the red stands out a lot better. In a greener environment, the amber might be a little better than it is here, but I think red gives you a lot more versatility.

Posted: 9/12/2005 1:16:01 PM EDT

[#12]

Thanks for all the replies!

Red sounds like the way to go but I will try them both.

Posted: 9/12/2005 1:18:47 PM EDT

[#13]

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Thanks for all the replies!

Red sounds like the way to go but I will try them both.

this is what works best

Posted: 9/12/2005 1:27:30 PM EDT

[#14]

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Thanks for all the replies!

Red sounds like the way to go but I will try them both.

this is what works best

you're probably right.

Posted: 9/12/2005 1:47:33 PM EDT

[#15]

Red,

And then use tape or a bike innertube to cover up the fiber optics when you need a more precise aiming point.

Posted: 9/12/2005 1:49:07 PM EDT

[#16]

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Thanks for all the replies!

Red sounds like the way to go but I will try them both.

this is what works best

you're probably right.

oh, didnt mean the red i meant trying both to see what suited you best

Posted: 9/12/2005 1:58:32 PM EDT

[#17]

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Thanks for all the replies!

Red sounds like the way to go but I will try them both.

this is what works best

you're probably right.

oh, didnt mean the red i meant trying both to see what suited you best

Oh,

Posted: 9/12/2005 2:01:10 PM EDT

[#18]

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Red,

And then use tape or a bike innertube to cover up the fiber optics when you need a more precise aiming point.

Really?

Posted: 9/12/2005 2:02:53 PM EDT

[#19]

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Red,

And then use tape or a bike innertube to cover up the fiber optics when you need a more precise aiming point.

Really?

Tag for more on this statement. I'm leaving work right now to go home to try this out on my TA31.

Posted: 9/12/2005 2:04:29 PM EDT

[#20]

Ive found the red to interact with flashlights better.

Posted: 9/12/2005 2:28:07 PM EDT

[#21]

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Red,

And then use tape or a bike innertube to cover up the fiber optics when you need a more precise aiming point.

Really?

Yeah, I heard about this technique last week when I asked about zeroing. It tightened my groups quite a bit.

Posted: 9/13/2005 8:15:57 AM EDT

[#22]

I have both. I prefer red, but I would try them both and see what works best for you. Watch-Six

Posted: 9/13/2005 8:27:55 AM EDT

[#23]

I like the red! But the amber is not bad in the ACOGS.

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Posted: 9/14/2005 2:21:44 PM EDT

[#24]

BTT.

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