Anyone have anything to say about the scope....?  The scope folks, the scope.

And I see here and there mention of a new low cost (750~) 3.1x model.... anyone else know anything about this?

It's going on this rifle.  I am asking scope quesitons though, take your rifle comments and write them down and then throw them out.  





only a grand at swfa

Elcan 3.4x28 Optical Sight   Send this page to a friend Specifications Weight (g.): 875 145M4 Size (mm.): 242x64x89 Eye Relief (mm.): 70 Field of View @ 100yds (m.): 14.1 Exit Pupil (mm.): 8.5 Basic Information Mount: Base requirements MIL-STD-1913 "Pica Tinny Rail" Attachment: US Army torque knob Windage and Elevation: 0.25 mil detecting zero adjustments Line of sight: Identical to Elcan optical sight approximating M16/AR15 iron sight Ballistic compensation:    * M240/M249: Blended 7.62/5.56 NATO    * M4: 5.56 NATO (62gr FMJ) Housing: Surface finish black anodized with chemical-resistant rubber outer casing Purging: Dry nitrogen purged Sealing: Waterproof 1 meter for two hours Durability: Designed to survive standardized NATO drop test Electrical reticle illumination: LED illumination of reticle center Power source: DL1/3N 3y long life lithium battery

I love my Elcans. I have both the battery powered model (you listed) and the older tritium-post model. As much as I love them, though, ACOGs are just better values, IMO. Cheaper (not often that you hear that with ACOGs!) and lighter.

If Elcans were a bit cheaper, I'd say go with it. As it is, you can put a TA01 on there and save a bunch of cash. If your heart is set on a Elcan, however, you'll be getting awesome glass that is very 'eye friendly'. It definitely isn't picky about head position, and has great light-gathering.