Aimpoint vs. ACOG for AR-15

[Rubber_Duck]

Does the EOTech even have a military designation?

Does a NATO Stock Number count?

It's pointless to argue that optic A is better than optic B just because the US military uses it, since they use the Aimpoint, AND the EOTech, AND the ACOG.

 

[P.B.Walsh]

So, go with Aimpoint, according to SWAT mag.

 

[benzy2]

I wasn't overly impressed with my Eotech. The battery life is what killed it for me. That and I like the dot alone better but thats personal. Just not my cup of tea compared to the aimpoint.

 

[P.B.Walsh]

I wish the Aimpoint had the EoTech retical, and was etched, then I'd be almost perfect IMHO.

 

[TechBrute]

I wish the Aimpoint had the EoTech retical, and was etched, then I'd be almost perfect IMHO.

Etching would defeat the purpose of the EOTech and Aimpoint. An etched reticle is stationary in the tube and is affected by parallax.

 

[P.B.Walsh]

Oh, I didn't know that, thanks for the knowledge.

 

[TechBrute]

Yeah, the whole thing with these sights is that the "reticle" is projected up on the lens so that its reflection is superimposed on the target in a similar manner to a heads-up-display. This allows the reticle to stay in the same position relative to the target even if you move your head side to side. A typical reticle (wire or etched) would lose position relative to the target if you move your head side to side.

 

[10-Ring]

For me, the ACOG hands down -- almost -- they're just cost prohibitive right now. I went EOTech for the smaller dot

 

[Benelli Shooter]

Aimpoint hands down. Get a 3X magnifier on a Larue mount. You are covered near and far.

 

[wickedsprint]

Military uses everything. The last group of SEALs I saw all had Eotechs. There are a lot of different versions of Eotechs, some crappy..some really nice.

 

[Bartholomew Roberts]

The Eotech is the SU-231 in military parlance. You can check out the procurement stuff at the Gun Zone's 5.56x45 section and see all the times that model number pops up for recall, purchase cancellations, bad battery terminals, etc.

Personally, I've never had a problem with the Eotech; but looking at those notices does not give you a sense of confidence in it.

 

[Onmilo]

ACOG TA01NSN for distance, Trijicon Red Dot on a piggyback mount for close in shooting.
Problem solved.

Of course you can also choose the M68 Aimpoint with a seperate 3X magnifier assembly now too.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

Definitely ACOG. The Aimpoint is a SHORT-range weapon sight, and you're wanting an all-purpose sight (you said out to 200 yards).

Aimpoint hands down. Get a 3X magnifier on a Larue mount. You are covered near and far.

Unless you do that, in which case, Aimpoint/3x is more versatile.

 

[Lloyd Smale]

yes i have. I had to drill new holes in the mount to get it back futher. Another inch of eye relief and id say it was the best sight ive ever used. My buddys ta11 does have more eye relief.

The TA31F(4x) has a 1.5" eye relief and the TA11F(3.5X) has 2.4" eye relief. Anyone encounter a problem with the TA31F having too short of an eye relief? The TA11 has a slightly larger objective 35mm vs 32mm, any real difference between the two?

 

[Al Thompson]

Aimpoint. I'm not sure why anyone would call it short range, works fine to 300m. Obviously, it you are looking at hunting or something that may require the smallest possible groups, an optical device would work better. In fact, I'd rather have a regular scope on the AR for precision shooting than an ACOG. IMHO, you can get three 3x9 VX II (or two 2.5x8 VXIIIs) Leupolds for one ACOG.

 

[numaone]

Unless you do that, in which case, Aimpoint/3x is more versatile

OP here, Oh, I've thought loads about that combo... but I'm just not sure if I like the optics train. This is a hard decision. Just like the ACOG with reddot piggy-backed on it... so many options. How is one man to decide what he needs?

I need to make a Pro/Con sheet. At the least, it'll delay me spending alot of $$ while making it even more tough to decide when I have over 15 pro/cons for each. Atleast with the 3x, they are in the same price range... that makes is a little simpler

I think I actually need to shoot with each setup to make the best choice. But I don't have any friends with either (except you guys, of course).

 

[Al Thompson]

CMMG flat top, mid length upper, 550.00. Weaver base and rings, 30.00, Burris 2.5 scope, 175.00....... $ 755 and still cheaper than a ACOG.

Get both, decide and sell the loser.