Help me choose my next optics for my BCM 16" middy!

**CLJ94104** · 04-24-13, 19:02

Help me choose my new optic! My BCM 16" middy is lonely now that my trusty EOTech EXPS3-4 has suffered from what I suspect to be delamination around the corners! (one corner more-so than the others) This has kind of killed my trust in the optic. This rifle is not a duty rifle, but it is my shtf piece so it must be as reliable and tough as possible. Choices are in the poll.

If you're using Tapatalk, just reply. The choices are Aimpoint Comp M4 (M68CCO), Aimpoint T-1 Micro, Trijicon TA-31F (green chevron), or EOTech EXPS3-0.

PS: DO NOT WORRY. I still have my Troy BUIS. I knew that was a good investment

**Failure2Stop** · 04-24-13, 19:50

I voted for the T-1, as it has the highest utility, lowest weight, and smallest footprint of what you listed. It is what I use on my defensive carbine, but it is not my overall preferred optic solution.

Frankly, while I am not a proponent of the EoTech line, I would recommend sending the sight back to the manufacturer and letting them make it right. Your issue is not common, leading me to believe it to be an aberration.

**gun71530** · 04-24-13, 19:58

No question, go with the T1 or even the H1.

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**CoryCop25** · 04-24-13, 19:58

Since you only had one magnified optic listed, I also chose the T-1. If you wanted to add a magnifier it still would be the lightest option. My 16" middy is quite heavy with the Vltor VIS 3 upper so anything other than a T-1 would bring it over the top.

**CLJ94104** · 04-24-13, 20:12

Thanks for all the responses guys, keep them coming. My previous set up was the EOTech EXPS3-4 with a Vortex VMX3 magnifier in an ADM swing to side mount. This set up was heavier than I would like, and the BDC seemed kind of useless to me after a while because engaging a target at 400-600 meters seems unrealistic with the 5.56 NATO round. If I am wrong, please correct me, but this led me to the decision to drop the separate magnifier.

**JRM1983** · 04-25-13, 00:02

I have used all of the ones you listed and prefer the T1.

**Zane1844** · 04-25-13, 00:09

Originally Posted by CLJ94104

and the BDC seemed kind of useless to me after a while because engaging a target at 400-600 meters seems unrealistic with the 5.56 NATO round. If I am wrong, please correct me, but this led me to the decision to drop the separate magnifier.

Then why bother with the ACOG?

I'd vote for the T-1 for I think you'd benefit most from it.

I like my T-1, and I am liking the ACOG thus far.

**TehLlama** · 04-25-13, 00:13

Another vote for the H-1. Two more brightness setting on the rheostat, cheaper, and fits the same quality mounts. Magnifier if required down the road.
I thought I'd miss my L3 Holosights a lot, but I just don't. The reticle IS nicer, but not so much I'd rather give up 5 year battery life and the compactness of the AP Micros

**cop1211** · 04-25-13, 02:39

Voted from your list, the T1, but unless you have night vision or plan on doing water borne ops from a sub, go for the H1 you can pick them up pretty frequently with a Larue- ADM-DD mount for 500-550.