favourite 4x ACOG model & reticle and why
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I run a TA 31CH with a RMR 3.7 running piggy back. I like it as it has stadia out to 600m with night and low light capability. I have the 3.7 RMR on top as a rapid transition CQB sight. It gives me accuracy at medium range and effective cqb distance.
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I actually like the donut as I find it the most well rounded of all the reticles; such as using it close in fast shooting competitions like CQB or 3-gun and can be as precise as crosshairs - it is all dependent on target type, how you zero it and how you frame your target. Covering or partially obscuring the light gathering ability of the fibre optic can help by reducing the glare of the illumination of the donut in daylight, making the edges of the reticle more defined which aids in its use with precise shot placement.
I also like the fact you can use the top outer edge, top inner edge, dead center, bottom inner edge, and bottom outer edge as stadia lines for bullet drop compensation.
I also like the fact you can use the top outer edge, top inner edge, dead center, bottom inner edge, and bottom outer edge as stadia lines for bullet drop compensation.
Not 4x, but I love the TA11 (3.5x - I own four or five of them) and just bought a TA33 (3x) after trying one a while ago. Eye relief is excellent on both - the eye relief was a bit too short and unforgiving on the TA31 I tried.
TA11 is pretty heavy though. TA33 is light.
Reticles - I really like the chevron, preferably in green. The horseshoe dot is also pretty good. Donut of death is OK. Wasn't a fan of the crosshairs, for the kind of shooting I do.
TA11 is pretty heavy though. TA33 is light.
Reticles - I really like the chevron, preferably in green. The horseshoe dot is also pretty good. Donut of death is OK. Wasn't a fan of the crosshairs, for the kind of shooting I do.
I'm open to a 3.5x or even 3x. Would prefer lighter as well. I'll look closer at the models you're suggesting. Initially was looking at the 4x ACOG since it's their flagship.
I prefer green reticles as well and like chevrons.
I prefer green reticles as well and like chevrons.
I have the post with the triangle and it's far too small for my liking.
If you're used to the Elcan C79-type optic, even that post at least takes up a large portion of the viewer so you can see it right away.
On the ACOG the tiny little post is this little thing in the middle, and in my opinion far too small.
You can barely even read the tiny font numbers for the drop compensator, either.
Happy with it overall, but I would have gone with the ring-based battle sight if I could choose.
If you're used to the Elcan C79-type optic, even that post at least takes up a large portion of the viewer so you can see it right away.
On the ACOG the tiny little post is this little thing in the middle, and in my opinion far too small.
You can barely even read the tiny font numbers for the drop compensator, either.
Happy with it overall, but I would have gone with the ring-based battle sight if I could choose.
I also like the 3X TA33s--super light and with great eye relief. I've got one on my FS2000 that's got a red chevron reticle. I would have liked to try green but when a good deal pops up on the EE you've got to go for it.
It takes awhile for tritium to fade, I had a TA01NSN from the late 90's that was still visible in the dark.
