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Posted: 8/24/2007 3:17:34 PM EDT
| I want a 1-4x variable power scope or 3-4x fixed power that can also be used like a reflex sight. Can the ACOG be used sorta like a reflex sight at very close range? Or do you have to use the exact eye relief to see the rectile like most other scopes. Are there any other scopes that dont cost an arm and a leg that fit this category? I am interested in ACOGS but havent used one. |
The tritium and the fiber optic illuminate the center of the reticle; in the case of say the TA31A, a triangle. If you open both eyes and don't try to focus on looking through the scope, the glowing dot will be superimposed on your vision, regardless of eye relief. This allows you to use it like a reflex sight. It's kind of hard to explain verbally, and it doesn't work for some people, but it does work. I've used it extensively in real-world operations 
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I get it, but how well does it work, does it even compare to an aimpoint at all? Im looking for a scope that also has the ability for qiuck up close target accuisition, as long as it works somewhat im ok with it. What do you mean it doesnt work for some people, you mean its not good enough? Also I noticed that not asll models claim they have the BAC. I really just want to know how well it works seeing as how many people are putting the small reflex sights on top of the ACOG's. I also like the model that has the back up sights on top, anyone experienced with that one? |
| Its between the Acog or an IOR Valdada fixed power. I know they are both rugged and reliable but I am leaning towards the Acog for the tritium. The only thing about that that bothers me is the fact that the tritium wears out after so many years. Does trijicon replace it for you, I heard they will for a fee, is that true? |
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A few points for your questions: - Trijicon replaces tritium, I think it runs aroudn $150 but I don't know for sure - IOR scopes have battery-backed illumination for night, so they are even brighter than the tritium in ACOGs in those conditions, but batteries can run down - BAC works better for some than for others. I have shot people while using it, and it works ok for me. If you are going to be doing more close-in shooting, get an Aimpoint or similar, because even a dot optic mounted on a magnified scope is not ideal for a primary optic. - IOR scopes have incredible glass, can't go wrong with either choice - The iron sights on the NSN ACOG models are emergency only pretty much, they have a very short sight radius and you don't really zero them - The BAC model ACOGs are the ones with fiber optic illumination, because with out that they don't work for BAC during the day I had a long, well-written post for you but it didn't post properly when I first replied and I lost the text, so you get these bullet points 
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The more you practice it the better you get at it. You can do the BDC for a long periods of time. Mike @ CSGW www.csgunworks.com [email protected] Here’s some testimonials about CS GunWorks What do YOU have to say about CS GunWorks What Do You Think Of Cs Gunworks? FEEDBACK about CSGUNWORKS.com |
The scope has to be illuminated (I don't know if yours was), and you just focus on the target. It gets easier with practice. |
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I use illumination. Also another optic to look at is the Trijicon TR21. Mike @ CSGW www.csgunworks.com [email protected] Here’s some testimonials about CS GunWorks What do YOU have to say about CS GunWorks What Do You Think Of Cs Gunworks? FEEDBACK about CSGUNWORKS.com |
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