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Posted: 8/4/2007 6:13:25 PM EDT
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After reading up on the regular and compact ACOGs I decided that I should get both! The models I got were the TA-31F (4x- chevron reticle with BDC) and TA50R (3X- triangle reticle). A few years ago I had one of the larger 3.5X models; I liked it (especially the generous eye relief), but thought it was overlarge for a carbine (my use). Here is a side view; not much difference in OAL:  This view looking down tells a different story; the Compact is much less massive:  This front view shows the smaller objective view of the Compact:  The rear view shows the much slimmer occular of the Compact:  Weights, with LaRue bases installed: TA31F = 15 ounces TA50 = 8 ounces ***** I plan to use the TA31F on a rifle with a Sabre 18" midlength midweight barrel fluted in a Vltor VIS monolith upper, and the TA50 on a rifle with Denny's 16" midlength midweight Operator barrel on a regular flat-top with a DD Lite handguard. The second rifle is finished, and the first should be done by next week. Eye relief: some people complain of this on the ACOGs; trying out these I found that I had to run the tele in one notch to get the best head position (with my old 3.5X I used the tele out all the way). But once there, there did not seem to be a problem, and I could maintain a good sight picture in various shooting stances. So I can only give my first impressions of these optics till I get some range time. At this point the Compact has charmed me with its..."compactness"; hard to think of another word! I think it is approprite for a regular carbine which would see 95% use below 300m; therefore, the lack of BDC is not a handicap. The 4X TA31F should be of more use on the 18" barrel rifle. With bases installed, the Compact weighs only a little over half as much as the regular! |
| I had never seen a Compact in person before I bought mine, so I was taking a great risk! But I read people like zach here saying they were goodness, so I went for it. I am relieved; the Compact really is appreciably smaller than the regular. Not to put the TA31F down: it is a proven performer, with benefits all its own. |
I love my compact 1.5x16 w/amber triangle. Fast on target, great eye relief, and large FOV. Shot with Digimax 300 at 2007-08-04 |
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