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Posted: 1/4/2003 1:24:03 PM EDT
This question has probably been asked before, but I still can't find the "search" button, so I'll ask it again.

Does it matter which color reticle I get? Does the yellow reticle wash out in daylight, or is too bright at night, or have any other problems? I'm trying to get a TA-11F, but the place I'm buying it from, who supposedly stocks 99.5% of everything they advertise, doesn't have it, and hasn't had it for months. They do have a TA-11FA, though (unless it's been sold already). Do I compromise and get the yellow one, or will I regret it?

Does anybody know who has a TA-11F in stock now?

Thanks.
Link Posted: 1/4/2003 2:52:07 PM EDT
[#1]
Try both before you buy at a gunshow or on another members rifle.  The search button is in the upper left hand corner of the screen next to calander and under the armory.
Link Posted: 1/4/2003 2:54:42 PM EDT
[#2]
red
Link Posted: 1/4/2003 3:11:44 PM EDT
[#3]
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The search button is in the upper left hand corner of the screen next to calander and under the armory.
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FYI, the search feature was removed for non paying members..
Link Posted: 1/4/2003 4:51:08 PM EDT
[#4]
The amber (yellow-orange) retical is brighter, doesn't wash out in daylight and is not too bight at night (really dim actually).

I peaked though both and liked the amber better. YMMV.
Link Posted: 1/4/2003 7:00:28 PM EDT
[#5]
Evgerybody seems to be able to use the red reticles. Some people (I'm one) have trouble with the amber. I wouldn't buy an amber without taking a peek through one first.

However, the amber on the ACOGs (not the Reflex) has been better than most amber reticles for me.
Link Posted: 1/4/2003 8:52:47 PM EDT
[#6]
Some folks who have seen both (PAUL) swear the amber is brighter, others who have also seen both (ME!) swear the red is brighter. I wont tell you one is brighter than the other, I will just tell you from what I see the red is clearly brighter. I know Paul will tell you the maber is clearly brighter. All this says to me as that different people see it differently.
Link Posted: 1/4/2003 10:04:57 PM EDT
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Some folks who have seen both (PAUL) swear the amber is brighter, others who have also seen both (ME!) swear the red is brighter. I wont tell you one is brighter than the other, I will just tell you from what I see the red is clearly brighter. I know Paul will tell you the maber is clearly brighter. All this says to me as that different people see it differently.
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Trijicon swears the Amber is brighter, at least so says their literature.  I also heard amber is used by the military due to nightvision requirements - don't ask, I don't know any more about it and it may just be bunk.  For me, I sent back an Amber for the Red, which I much prefer.  In this case, it really is "YMMV".  Each potential buyer/user should try and look at both, in person.  This aspect is a very personal one, and differs from user to user.
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