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Posted: 12/27/2009 12:29:41 PM EDT
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Does anyone have experience with the 1.5x and 2x ACOG?
I have a 4x on my duty issue M4 and enjoy it but am now searching for something to use at a max range of 200m and have no experience with the low power models. This would be in addition to a unmagnified sight for close in, any thoughts would be helpful, thank you. http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/1093/compactacog0kx9.jpg 1.5x http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/4313/compactacog1xf1.jpg |
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I run a 1.5x with the amber crosshair on my KISS A1 carbine on the carry handle. Eye relief and exit pupil is huge! It's red dot fast and helps me see a little better due to bad eyes. The BAC works great. I picked the crosshair model because to me it was easiest to use when the illumination conditions are not ideal (like shooting from the dark into the light).
IMO a red dot with a 1.5x power would be a waste. I can't speak to the 2x models. Also, the standard carry handle mounting works GREAT with the mini ACOGs. I have no issues at all nailing my 1/2 size torso steel target offhand at 200 yards with this optic/rifle. My only complaint is that it can be too bright in lot's of sunlight, but if you don't have astigmatism that would be less of an issue I think. |
I have one of these and love it. Its really quick with its reticule and small as can be. I wouldn't think you would even need another optic with this. It has a good FOV and the BAC is easy to use. Plus it adds almost no weight to the rifle. I think my Larue mount weighs more than the optic
ETA: Also, in your second picture it looks like the optic covers a lot of the view around the sight picture but i think its exaggerated because of the camera. At least with mine anyway, there is almost no coverage around the sight. Just FYI. |
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I ran a TA47-2 2x20 compact ACOG / LaRue mount on my Colt in a deployed location. The FOV and ER are both very good. My problem(s) with using the 47 were;
1) Front sight tower blocks much of the magnified image. With such low magnification and Height Over Bore the use of this optic on a weapon with a fixed front sight was a problem (for me) that I was not able to adjust to. Use of the OEM mount may well have solved this problem but since I didn't have one available.... 2) I never warmed up to the amber reticle. Having used a TA31F and it's red reticle I can say that, for me, red is a better option. I would like to try an ACOG with a green reticle, though. I did like the TA47-2 ACOG very much but I ended up trading mine for an Aimpoint M4/LaRue combo that I used in conjunction with an AP magnifier that has, so far, served me well. Ironicly, I'm in the market for another compact ACOG to go on a weapon that has folding irons front and rear. More than likely I wlll go with the TA33RH. Good luck. |
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I like my TA44-5.
for me the FSB is not a big deal once you get used to it and learn to focus on the target. I've used it during a dynamic shooting match from 1 to 35m and I loved it. the max distance I had the chance to try it is 100m from the bench...the dot cover a 20cm target perfectly. before I get my M4gery it was mounted on top of a carry handle on a M16A2gery. IMO it's the perfect scope for a CH. |
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I played with a 1.5 power at my local fun shop the other day and I could not get over how easy it would be to use indoors!
I have a TA33-8 that i have no problem using 200 and closer but that's just me. Good luck, let us know what you think of whatever you get. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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I use a TA44S-10. I love it! Here's a thread where I describe it and show photos of it:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=471492 |
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