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Posted: 10/17/2004 8:17:17 PM EDT
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There is apparently a gel type material that suspends the fiber optic in the clear housing. The clear housing has been known to develop cracks. The gel seems to be cming out of the cracks. The last couple people who sent theirs in had this fixed for free. But, as I understand it, none of this effects the scope, or the way it functions, at all.
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Posted: 10/17/2004 10:05:05 PM EDT
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Thanks for the help. thats what I wanted to hear.
Matt Carper |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 6:16:53 AM EDT
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There was one case (Kisara?) where the goo affects the scope, if the leak occurs near the base of the fiber optic tube and the goo leaks back into the reticle, it will stop that portion of the reticle from illuminating.
Don't remember the specifics but the picture showed a donut that was partially illuminated where it looked like a "U". |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 8:28:00 AM EDT
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OH, was that what made the reticle weird? I though that the two issues were unrelated, but am not sure now. I sent this to Kisara, hopefully we'll get what happened to that scope first hand.
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Posted: 10/18/2004 1:53:34 PM EDT
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Tag
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Posted: 10/18/2004 3:45:50 PM EDT
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Kisara's TA11 tube was leaking a little from the side of the elevation adjustment knob, but I believe they're unrelated. Mine was doing a bit of leaking there too, never affected the reticle any. Many people have leaking and cracking fiber optic tubes, so far Kisara's was the only one that had the cracked/dimmed reticle.
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Posted: 10/18/2004 4:02:09 PM EDT
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I do believe if my thousand dollar optic was "leaking goo," I'd be a might upset. How common is this problem?
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Posted: 10/18/2004 4:03:31 PM EDT
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No shit! |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 4:11:08 PM EDT
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Just how common is this?
I am saving to buy a TA31F, but I will reconsider if the damned things are notorious for leaking goo. I want a top of the line, rugged, and reliable gunsite......not the optical equivalent of a Stretch Armstrong toy. |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 4:30:14 PM EDT
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say NAG, maybe you should bold the part that states the leaking gel does not affect its performance
 But if ya have to base on your buying decision on it, then more ACOGs for the rest of us 
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Posted: 10/18/2004 5:44:17 PM EDT
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OK if more than one of us relatively few candy ass hobby shooters has had TA31's with "leaking goo," and there is speculation as to whether it affects the reticle or not, this does not inspire confidence in this THOUSAND DOLLAR OPTIC!! For that kind of jack, one would hope to expect that it be "goo leakproof."
I would personally go ballistic if my TA "leaked" anything, short of right after dropping it 10 feet on concrete or leaving it in 250 degree heat for a half an hour. I have a TA01NSN and love it, but to spend that kind of dough, you just have certain expectations of design, construction, quality control, and toughness. Ted |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 5:54:48 PM EDT
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If the leaking gel does not effect performance, then that means it is not necessary.
If it is not necessary, then why in the hell is it in there? Inquiring minds want to know.  |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 6:51:46 PM EDT
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Sounds like a chink in the mighty ACOG's armour. For a $1K optic the goo leaking issue should be fixed.
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Posted: 10/18/2004 7:35:11 PM EDT
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Seeing as how this is the FIRST time I have EVER heard of any "leaking" out of an ACOG, I am not worried the least for my ACOG.
If I have a problem, I'll just send it back to them. They'll fix it noprob I understand. -U- |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 11:17:08 PM EDT
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Guess it depends on how you look at it. I am attracted to the TA31 (et all) because of they way it works, and I know that the money I spent was because there is nothing else that works like it. Leaking goo or not. That may be easy for me to say because none of mine are leaking, but still...
The leaks seems to be somewhat isolated. I've been using them for 4 years now. We've been talking about them as long or longer here on the site. It is only very recently that we started to hear about this. For those of you who get nervous about it, have it addressed, Trijicon will deal with it. Everyone else, enjoy your scope just like you always have. |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 11:19:32 PM EDT
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oh, and please note that not once in the above post did I reffer to it as a "problem" or "kink in the armor" etc. I am not saying that I am 100% sure it isnt, just that from what I have seen and read here, it is my belief that it is not. Time will tell. Who the F am I anyway... serious, some dude in FL knows too much about ACOGs, thats it.
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Posted: 10/18/2004 11:29:41 PM EDT
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Sorry but I have to say this... because when I read your post my gutter mind kicked in to overdrive... Dear Penthouse Forum... I never thought this would happen to me, but, I had to tell someone about this. I'd been seeing pictures, and hearing everyone talk about this Advanced Combat Optical Girl. And wouldn't you know it, I all of a sudden found myself face to face with one. Well the next thing you know, my good old fiber optic is making quick work of the ACOG's housing, so much so that the housing's now appears all wet by the objective, and there's a strangely opaque film covering it.  Will I ever be able to recover from this experience, or am I hooked? 1. ACOG's are SWEET, but NOT an effective replacement for the Playboy Centerfold. Please don't treat them the same! 
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Posted: 10/18/2004 11:40:43 PM EDT
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npd223, dont sweat it... I recall the initial ACOG goo thread having a very similar "flavor" to it.
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Posted: 10/19/2004 5:50:42 AM EDT
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The fiber optic tube has a 90-degree bend just inside the housing. Sometimes the bend is stressed and cracks. leaking the gel. Not supposed to affect the reticle but if you have one that leaks you should send it in for repair. I have had a personal ACOG do this and we have had one customer experience this as well. Trijicon is working to isolate the cause in order to avoid it .
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Posted: 10/19/2004 7:21:35 AM EDT
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Had an ACOG since 2002... been using them longer than that... multiple cracks/scuffs on the fiber optic tube and no gel leakage yet. It has happened and has been reported here; but I think the odds are still pretty small.
If I added up all the reports I've read here, there were maybe 5 reporting goo leakage. Five out of well over 10,000 BAC ACOGs produced (and that is conservative) isn't exactly a major issue by my standards. |
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Posted: 10/19/2004 10:08:56 PM EDT
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Kisara got back with me and showed me a pic of the repiar invoice from the repaired TA11. The invoice reflects and Trijicon maintains that the cracked housing and leak were entirely unrelated to the issue of the partially illuminated reticle. Just wanted to confirm that info. |
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Posted: 10/20/2004 5:18:57 AM EDT
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My bad... guess the original aar from Kisara got jumbled in my head.
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Posted: 10/20/2004 10:19:41 AM EDT
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I just got my TA31F today and it has a "wet spot".
Optic looks awesome though! |
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Posted: 10/20/2004 5:45:42 PM EDT
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Timeless' Do you mean you have a "Wet spot" or the ACOG has a "Wet spot" after receiving it today?
cp |
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Posted: 10/20/2004 7:51:19 PM EDT
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mine leakes like a SOB but it works fine
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Posted: 10/21/2004 12:57:32 AM EDT
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CRAP! today... i look at the area in the center of my aimpoint... and theres this strange mystery goo leaking from it... ahhhhhhhhhh!
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