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BrokenArrow
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Posted: February/28/2009 at 16:55 |
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Hey guys I have decided that I am taking the plunge and going with an acog, but am confused as to which one I want. I need at least 3.5x and dont want more than 4x. I will be using it for 3 gun events and probably at a range no further than 250 yards. I am really confused as to which model is the best for me. If you need to know it will be mounted on a flattop ar 15 with 16" barrel. One last question: Do I have to get a flip up front sight?
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RONK
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: April/05/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3199 |
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Welcome to the forum, Peter!
I'm afraid I can't help you, but hang around a little, and someone will!
I'm a lttle curious about them myself, as I've never used one, and there are about eleventy- five models that all seem more or less the same, and Chris, (our host) just announced a bunch more new models yesterday or the day before!
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BrokenArrow
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wow stop the madness lol
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rifle looney
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JUST SLOW. THEY WILL COME TONIGHT OR TOMORROW.
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Steelbenz
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Welcome to the OT BA. I can't help either. I just wanted to ask about your screen name! Do you know what it means?
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"Don't argue with a fool! From a distance you can't really tell who's who!"
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RONK
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Yeah, they often come out at night! (Shudders.)
Edited to add:
Stellbenzs' post wasn't there when I posted. It didn't really take me three minutes to type one stupid sentence, did it? Edited by RONK - February/28/2009 at 22:35 |
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BrokenArrow
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If I remember correctly it was used in vietnam when our forces were being over run and there needed to be an air strike asap. Is that correct?
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koshkin
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I am not entirely sure why you are set on either the 3.5x or 4x. Personally, I think that 3x30 is the best of the ACOGs due to much more flexible eyerelief (helps with target acquisition).
Whichever model you choose, I suggest you take a close look at the horseshoe/dot reticle. I find that arrangement to be very fast for me. ILya |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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Ok you have my attention now. I have a couple of them a TAO1B the red full illumination 4x and I would rather have one with the fiber optic, and a TA442 the amber triangle 1.5x which ROCKS
If I was going to buy a 4x one I would buy this:
Edited by Urimaginaryfrnd - March/02/2009 at 17:03 |
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