Stinkyshoe
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I apologize if this thread seems like digging up subjects past addressed. I am currently trying to decide on which ACOG model to get. From my research and field experience with them, and I am considering the following two models. TA31 or TA11. I am trying to decide between the donut and Chevron, and between tritium or fiber optic tube.
The Ta31 is very compact, particularly on the M4 sized rifle. I got to demo an 'F' model with the chevron when I was taking the Practical rifle course at Frontsight last week. The instructors there seemed to also prefer the Chevron reticles by and large. Shooting with the TA31 reminded me much of shooting with irons in terms of how close one must get the face to the charging handle. The eye relief is very close, which is sort of annoying, but could be learned given some range time.
The Ta11 impressed me a great deal with it's longer eye relief and the way it functioned for me. Again, I can't decide between Chevron or donut. I obviously don't have enough rounds down range with either one to gain a preference. The Ta11 would definately be a great 308 scope due to the longer eye relief.
The final topic is whether a fiber optic or tritium inside would be preferable. When I saw Zak S. 's rifle in person, I noticed he made use of rubber tubing to block out out light in the fiberoptic tube. I assume this is to create a sharper sight picture for day time shooting. So the question is, which optic performs better in dusk conditions. Again, I am lacking in the experience department with one of these.
To make a long story short, ACOGs offers a great advantage for a shooter has hopefully achieved a high level of marksmanship before purchasing optics. While this is not necessarily true in my case, I'd like to decide which one to get. Your thoughts are appreciated.
The Ta31 is very compact, particularly on the M4 sized rifle. I got to demo an 'F' model with the chevron when I was taking the Practical rifle course at Frontsight last week. The instructors there seemed to also prefer the Chevron reticles by and large. Shooting with the TA31 reminded me much of shooting with irons in terms of how close one must get the face to the charging handle. The eye relief is very close, which is sort of annoying, but could be learned given some range time.
The Ta11 impressed me a great deal with it's longer eye relief and the way it functioned for me. Again, I can't decide between Chevron or donut. I obviously don't have enough rounds down range with either one to gain a preference. The Ta11 would definately be a great 308 scope due to the longer eye relief.
The final topic is whether a fiber optic or tritium inside would be preferable. When I saw Zak S. 's rifle in person, I noticed he made use of rubber tubing to block out out light in the fiberoptic tube. I assume this is to create a sharper sight picture for day time shooting. So the question is, which optic performs better in dusk conditions. Again, I am lacking in the experience department with one of these.
To make a long story short, ACOGs offers a great advantage for a shooter has hopefully achieved a high level of marksmanship before purchasing optics. While this is not necessarily true in my case, I'd like to decide which one to get. Your thoughts are appreciated.
). Good scope, but I'm not looking at different models to buy one.
but it might be fun to find out what I can expect at that distance.
