HELP with new Optic choice Trijicon TR24

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I have a new LMT piston rifle I will be picking up next week and I have all the extra parts and accessories but have not decided on an optic. I am between an Aimpoint M4 in LaRue mount or a Trijicon TR24 in a LaRue mount. I will be installing MagPul MBUS on the rifle front and rear.

I am leaning towards the Trijicon but can not decide what is better the triangle on a post or German cross hair. When handling the German cross hair the dot is very small and I guess unless its very dark it really does not aid much in speed. The triangle however is very quick. I want an all around optic that I can do anything with and would like this to be my go to rifle for training, 3 gun and the day zombies attack lol.

So a few questions: 1) how is the triangle suppose to be used, do you set bullet impact to be at the top of the triangle or in the center of it? 2) how accurate is the triangle past lets say 50 yards? 3) is there any advantage to the triangle or the German cross hair? (seems to me the longer range the cross hair would be better)

Bottom line is I don't want to spend the $2.5k for an S&B but would like flexibility. I will most likely be putting the Aimpoint M4 on a LE6920.

So is the Trijicon the right way to go or is there a better option in the $900 or less range?

thanks again guys! always a pleasure to learn from all of you.

David

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I've got the triangle (red), and zero with the tip of the triangle. I know there are a few people who prefer the dot/crosshair setup but I don't think the dot is big enough to pick up quickly. I think the triangle is plenty accurate across the ranges you'd typically be shooting with a carbine, but I suppose the thick post could be an issue for big hold overs. I would choose the triangle for a "do all" weapon and only get the dot/crosshair if I was building a more precision-focused setup (although in that case I would probably be choosing a scope with more magnification).

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I've got the triangle (red), and zero with the tip of the triangle. I know there are a few people who prefer the dot/crosshair setup but I don't think the dot is big enough to pick up quickly. I think the triangle is plenty accurate across the ranges you'd typically be shooting with a carbine, but I suppose the thick post could be an issue for big hold overs. I would choose the triangle for a "do all" weapon and only get the dot/crosshair if I was building a more precision-focused setup (although in that case I would probably be choosing a scope with more magnification).

I am thinking along the same lines you are. When speaking holdovers with the triangle how long of a shot do you think it is until its an issue? Shots inside of 200 yards would be most common and frankly inside of 100 yards would be the norm. If I really have to engage targets further I would be deploying my M1A if I had a choice.

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I have a new LMT piston rifle I will be picking up next week and I have all the extra parts and accessories but have not decided on an optic. I am between an Aimpoint M4 in LaRue mount or a Trijicon TR24 in a LaRue mount. I will be installing MagPul MBUS on the rifle front and rear.

I am leaning towards the Trijicon but can not decide what is better the triangle on a post or German cross hair. When handling the German cross hair the dot is very small and I guess unless its very dark it really does not aid much in speed. The triangle however is very quick. I want an all around optic that I can do anything with and would like this to be my go to rifle for training, 3 gun and the day zombies attack lol.

So a few questions: 1) how is the triangle suppose to be used, do you set bullet impact to be at the top of the triangle or in the center of it? 2) how accurate is the triangle past lets say 50 yards? 3) is there any advantage to the triangle or the German cross hair? (seems to me the longer range the cross hair would be better)

Bottom line is I don't want to spend the $2.5k for an S&B but would like flexibility. I will most likely be putting the Aimpoint M4 on a LE6920.

So is the Trijicon the right way to go or is there a better option in the $900 or less range?

thanks again guys! always a pleasure to learn from all of you.

David

I like the German Reticle and find it easy to see. Make sure to look at the reticle outside (not in store light).

We offer package deals with the TR24 and mounts: http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...&category=PKGS

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Grant,
Which LaRue would be the best for the LMT? I will have Magpul MBUS front and rear if that makes any difference. Will I be able to get a co-witness?

I know your a pretty big fan of the variable optics but do you see a clear advantage to the TR24 vs the Aimpoint M4 in 200 yard or less shooting?

David

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Grant,
Which LaRue would be the best for the LMT? I will have Magpul MBUS front and rear if that makes any difference. Will I be able to get a co-witness?

I know your a pretty big fan of the variable optics but do you see a clear advantage to the TR24 vs the Aimpoint M4 in 200 yard or less shooting?

David

You have an MRP so it does not matter. Just get the standard LT-104 mount.

You cannot co-witness BUIS's with a magnified optic (FYI).

Depends on the size of the item you are shooting at. If it is a human and you are after speed, the M4 does just fine. Want to shoot something smaller (like ground hogs), then a 4X would be a better choice).


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You have an MRP so it does not matter. Just get the standard LT-104 mount.

You cannot co-witness BUIS's with a magnified optic (FYI).


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Is this true even at 1x? If that is the case then the LaRue mount is even more important.

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Is this true even at 1x? If that is the case then the LaRue mount is even more important.

Yes. Could you kind of make out your irons on 1X? Ya I guess so, but the main issue is that the bell of your scope needs to be over your rear BUIS. This hinders its deployment (generally speaking).

You have a mono rail. Meaning that you can put the scope mount anywhere you want (as long as you can still see the reticle in the scope).

Normally, people are using a standard flattop upper. They have VERY limited rail-estate and need a scope mount that allows you to push the scope forward so that you can get away from it. Of the two main LT mounts, there is the standard and the extended. People that shoot nose to charging handle generally go with the extended model. This is of no concern with your setup so get the standard SPR mount.



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See how the scope sits over the BUIS.

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Makes perfect sense. I can see that shooting steel plates for an example that there may not be any advantage to the 1-4 as compared to a Aimpoint. However if you have to shoot threat targets and know which ones are a shoot or no shoot I can see the 1-4 being very handy.

So is there any real disadvantage to the TR24?

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Makes perfect sense. I can see that shooting steel plates for an example that there may not be any advantage to the 1-4 as compared to a Aimpoint. However if you have to shoot threat targets and know which ones are a shoot or no shoot I can see the 1-4 being very handy.

So is there any real disadvantage to the TR24?

Yes, speed on target at close range.



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