Any word on the VCOG?

[Koshinn]

I personally do not like the integral mount as I simply prefer Larue QD mounts. However, I think the complaints about weight are silly as this appears to be a solid variable scope. The price is high, but such is Trijicon.

You do realize that it's not an integral mount any more than an ACOG, right? It's like an integral... pillar/ring but not an integral picatinny clamp.

I'm 99% sure you can buy the base model, buy a Larue QD for an ACOG, and slap it on.

[Fly8791]

They have good battery life and take a AA. Cool that is a nice change from the more expensive and slightly harder to find coin batteries.

But my question is why a battery at all?

Trijicon's "claim to fame" has always been the Tritium-fiber optic combo for illumination.
Does anyone know why Trijicon is moving away from this? Many of their new products take batteries now and it seems like they are giving up their advantage of being a always on battery free optic.

If this was a functionaly a variable power ACOG I would start saving for one TODAY. I'm just not seeing any real advantage over the competition (besides the AA battery).

In any case it does look like a great optic.

[DreadPirateMoyer]

Yeah, just like the ACOG, these mounts can be swapped on the integral rail. You'll be able to put Larues on here.

And as for tritium, scroll back a bit in the thread for my complaints. It's not bright enough, it's not variable, it dims over time, and gets easily washed out. With how durable LED optics are these days, there's really no need for the tritium, especially when lithium batteries will outlast tritium's useful life anyway.

Oh, Trijicon is also moving away from tritium (presumably) for the international market. It's easier (and sometimes the only legal way) to ship and export LEDs.

[TAZ]

My only negative vibes (vibe cause I haven't used it yet) are the BDC reticle and capped turrets. Not a fan of the BDC simply cause they are load/weather/altitude specific. Does it make a difference - probably not and it's just me being anal. They are also generally limited to ranging across the shoulders of a target at the specified ranges and you're guessing for anything in between. Again does it make a difference - probably not and I'm being anal. The called turrets are also in the same boat. I'd like to be able to dial elevation if time permits without loosing caps and crap or flooding the scope in the rain. If the scope is waterproof with the caps off and the knobs clearly marked one can add a lanyard and move on with life or just put the caps in a pocket.

I would have proffered a scope that had a FFP horse shoe with mil or MOA scale like the bushnell as a option for those who want to accurately range and hold.

With all that stated the scope should function very well for the average infantry guy; as intended. I don't think this was intended for the DMR or more advanced type shooter. The average grunt will benefit from the ability to dial down the magnification for close in stuff and then dial to up when the need arises. They guys using irons and current ACOGS will probably love the improvement.

[evoutfitters]

Yeah, just like the ACOG, these mounts can be swapped on the integral rail. You'll be able to put Larues on here.

And as for tritium, scroll back a bit in the thread for my complaints. It's not bright enough, it's not variable, it dims over time, and gets easily washed out. With how durable LED optics are these days, there's really no need for the tritium, especially when lithium batteries will outlast tritium's useful life anyway.

Oh, Trijicon is also moving away from tritium (presumably) for the international market. It's easier (and sometimes the only legal way) to ship and export LEDs.

This is one of the reasons I moved to an LED ACOG.

[Zane1844]

I loved my ACOG's BDC, once I learned it. I, however, never ranged with it since I was shooting at known distances.

Depending on price, the VCOG will probably be the one for me. That or Leupold Mark 6. Though the finicky illumination of the Leupold does not sound that good, also add to the ACOGs legendary reliability that is most likely passed down to the VCOG.

[DreadPirateMoyer]

My only negative vibes (vibe cause I haven't used it yet) are the BDC reticle and capped turrets. Not a fan of the BDC simply cause they are load/weather/altitude specific. Does it make a difference - probably not and it's just me being anal. They are also generally limited to ranging across the shoulders of a target at the specified ranges and you're guessing for anything in between. Again does it make a difference - probably not and I'm being anal. The called turrets are also in the same boat. I'd like to be able to dial elevation if time permits without loosing caps and crap or flooding the scope in the rain. If the scope is waterproof with the caps off and the knobs clearly marked one can add a lanyard and move on with life or just put the caps in a pocket.

I would have proffered a scope that had a FFP horse shoe with mil or MOA scale like the bushnell as a option for those who want to accurately range and hold.

With all that stated the scope should function very well for the average infantry guy; as intended. I don't think this was intended for the DMR or more advanced type shooter. The average grunt will benefit from the ability to dial down the magnification for close in stuff and then dial to up when the need arises. They guys using irons and current ACOGS will probably love the improvement.

I agree. The reticle is my least favorite part. I don't like BDCs that much (especially considering I often swap between 55-62-75gr ammunition), and amongst the BDCs on the market, I think Trijicon's is the farthest behind. The Mk6 reticle is freaking amazing for a BDC, with ranging ability as well as windage marks. No such luck on the VCOG, though.

This is one of the reasons I moved to an LED ACOG.

Same here! It's definitely my favorite optic. A 12,000 hour battery life on a 4x optic is just awesome. Nothing even comes close. I'm not sure why the same battery life doesn't translate over to the VCOG, though. I guess I don't grasp the technology enough.

[ShipWreck]

Trijicon VCOG Review

Just prior to the now-infamous Sequester, the Department of Defense was preparing to evaluate a new crop of 1-6X scopes. This new direction reflects lessons learned from the last 10-plus years of war.

When coupled with the illumination system of the VCOG, the reticle works as a red dot optic at 1X and a precision arrangement at 6X. The Segmented Circle is tightly centered for red dot use and moves to the periphery, freeing up the center of the scope for high-magnification work

http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/10/2...n-vcog-review/

[DreadPirateMoyer]

Thanks! Good review.

Wish there was more data on the 5.56 reticles (why 55/77gr were chosen, barrel length calibration, etc.), and wish it was from a more critical reviewer, but it'll do for now.

[PatrioticDisorder]

Trijicon VCOG Review








http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/10/2...n-vcog-review/

My guess is the segmented circle will be the best option, being FFP, I'm guessing it will make a bit of a larger "red dot" on 1 power and give you a clear view of the target at higher powers... But that's speculation on my part at this point.