Evergreen
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Hi, I just posted a couple days ago about having a heck of a time getting my Acog zeroed in. It appears the Acog I had either has some techincal issues or perhaps was screwed up by myself desperately trying to zero it in without proper knowledge or technique. Anyhow, I fear the prism structure may be broken and tomorrow I am sending it back to Trijicon, who told me there will be about a month or so turn around time. It will be sad to lose my Acog sight, but it also has got me thinking.
There has been debate on the best magnification for Acogs used in AR rifles and I am not sure where I stand. I was wondering what people's opinions were about the best all-purpose Acog scope I should use for my LMT MRP CQB 16 in AR-15 rifle. I'm thinking that in the most realistic situations this gun will be used at ranges from 10 - 300 yards. I cannot and wouldn't even try to use this gun for benchrest marksman shooting past 300, if even that. Mostly, I will be training and shooting the gun at 100-200 yards, as well as doing tactical style training at closer range, such as draw, walk, duck, run and shoot, etc.
Right now I own the TA33R-8 mounted on a LaRue LT105 mount. Some people told me it was a better option because the smaller magnification and smaller size of scope allowed for a greater FOV. I suppose in theory this would allow the person to scan the perimeter and then acquire a target easier. For close range shooting, I can see the advantage, but for shooting farther out, I tend to find the lack of magnification a disadvantage. Considering, that I would not really think of the Acog is the best option for CQB, I have an Aimpoint Micro for that application, I am thinking I'd rather optimize my Acog for shooting at 100yd + rather than up close. As of now, I am thinking the TA33R-8 would be more ideal for CQB out to 100 or 200 yards. However, even at 100, I have a hard time at the 3x getting a good view of the target.
I really am eyeballing the TA31 and even TA55 series. I just think for the type of shooting I am doing, an extra 1x or 2x of magnification will help me a lot with accuracy. I am sure in a combat situation, hitting targets is the main priority over tight groups. However, since that is not my application, I think the larger magnifications will suit me better. I am thinking when I get my Acog back from Trijicon, I may sell it to finance purchasing the larger Acog.
I am definitely not a skilled bench or long range shooter, so that is why I am eager to hear others more knowledgeable. What is your take on the best Acog for shooting with an AR-15 at 100 -200 yards?
There has been debate on the best magnification for Acogs used in AR rifles and I am not sure where I stand. I was wondering what people's opinions were about the best all-purpose Acog scope I should use for my LMT MRP CQB 16 in AR-15 rifle. I'm thinking that in the most realistic situations this gun will be used at ranges from 10 - 300 yards. I cannot and wouldn't even try to use this gun for benchrest marksman shooting past 300, if even that. Mostly, I will be training and shooting the gun at 100-200 yards, as well as doing tactical style training at closer range, such as draw, walk, duck, run and shoot, etc.
Right now I own the TA33R-8 mounted on a LaRue LT105 mount. Some people told me it was a better option because the smaller magnification and smaller size of scope allowed for a greater FOV. I suppose in theory this would allow the person to scan the perimeter and then acquire a target easier. For close range shooting, I can see the advantage, but for shooting farther out, I tend to find the lack of magnification a disadvantage. Considering, that I would not really think of the Acog is the best option for CQB, I have an Aimpoint Micro for that application, I am thinking I'd rather optimize my Acog for shooting at 100yd + rather than up close. As of now, I am thinking the TA33R-8 would be more ideal for CQB out to 100 or 200 yards. However, even at 100, I have a hard time at the 3x getting a good view of the target.
I really am eyeballing the TA31 and even TA55 series. I just think for the type of shooting I am doing, an extra 1x or 2x of magnification will help me a lot with accuracy. I am sure in a combat situation, hitting targets is the main priority over tight groups. However, since that is not my application, I think the larger magnifications will suit me better. I am thinking when I get my Acog back from Trijicon, I may sell it to finance purchasing the larger Acog.
I am definitely not a skilled bench or long range shooter, so that is why I am eager to hear others more knowledgeable. What is your take on the best Acog for shooting with an AR-15 at 100 -200 yards?