TR24 beyond 50 yards

[Nugentforoffice]

I am all but sure a TR24G is my next purchase. With that being said, I am wondering how this optic performs @ 100 yards and out. Any experienced opinions? Thanks

[LOKNLOD]

It performs very well at 100, and while it may not be the hottest ticket for benchresting tiny groups at long range, it works very well even out to 300 yards, within the limitations of 4x max power and a large-ish triangle reticle. Actually, compared to 1x RDS, it really shines in the 100-300 range. That's where you see the benefit of the variable power.

[Exiledviking]

I am amazed at what I can do with the TR24R. I was able to hit 8" steel plates with ease all the way out to 250 yards with mine 2 weeks ago. I highly recommend it.

See thread below:
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...877#post734877

[Zhurdan]

Was popping Ground Hogs at 75-100 left and right last weekend with the TR24R on an FAL. Out shot a buddy with a .22-250 custom rifle. He was, needless to say... a little pissed.

[Nugentforoffice]

Thanks fellars! What mount are y'all usin?

[Exiledviking]

I like my GG&G FLT mount. Supposedly one of the lightest mounts available. Plus you'll be supporting a "boycotted" state of Arizona.

[fullmetalredhead]

The key to precision shooting with the TR24 (triangle reticle models) is to ensure that the brightness coming from the fiber optic cable is optimally adjusted. This involves closing the fiber optic shutter on top of the scope until the reticle becomes sharp. In a well lit environment, the reticle glows too much for the eye to accurately discern precisely where the edges of the triangle are (or, more importantly, where the very tip is). Even a slight halo from this glow will confound accuracy, and it only takes a tiny error to throw your shot off an inch or so. I had trouble shooting tight groups until I figured this out. Went from shooting 3-4 inch groups at 100 yards to sub 2 inch groups. Of course, for minute-of-man accuracy, it doesn't really matter if your shot is 1-2 inches off the center of mass. Furthermore, a brighter, glowing reticle is a good thing for CQC action. So there's a kind of trade off involved I guess.

I liked the TR24G so much that I just bought the TR24-3G to try the German #4 reticle. It seems to me that this scope has the opposite problem--it's better for long distance precision, but may not be as good for CQC. I've encountered differing opinions on this and want to test it out for myself. If I find I don't lose much for CQC target acquisition speed, then I may switch to the #4 reticle. I'm going to compare them both at short and long range.

[mrbieler]

I really liked my TR24 at 100~250 yards. I didn't spend much time at 300. I found it quick to use and plenty accurate for what I expected to need from it. I didn't have issues with a lack of the BDC and the triangle was easy to adjust to.

The comment above about adjusting the brightness as needed is spot on.

Mine was in a LaRue mount.

The reason I sold it was that I was having trouble using it both eyes open at close in stuff. I really wanted it to work like a RDS as well, and while it appears to work well for many, I just couldn't get it to work for me. Blurry recital and a trouble focusing.

[Nugentforoffice]

The key to precision shooting with the TR24 (triangle reticle models) is to ensure that the brightness coming from the fiber optic cable is optimally adjusted. This involves closing the fiber optic shutter on top of the scope until the reticle becomes sharp. In a well lit environment, the reticle glows too much for the eye to accurately discern precisely where the edges of the triangle are (or, more importantly, where the very tip is). Even a slight halo from this glow will confound accuracy, and it only takes a tiny error to throw your shot off an inch or so. I had trouble shooting tight groups until I figured this out. Went from shooting 3-4 inch groups at 100 yards to sub 2 inch groups. Of course, for minute-of-man accuracy, it doesn't really matter if your shot is 1-2 inches off the center of mass. Furthermore, a brighter, glowing reticle is a good thing for CQC action. So there's a kind of trade off involved I guess.

I liked the TR24G so much that I just bought the TR24-3G to try the German #4 reticle. It seems to me that this scope has the opposite problem--it's better for long distance precision, but may not be as good for CQC. I've encountered differing opinions on this and want to test it out for myself. If I find I don't lose much for CQC target acquisition speed, then I may switch to the #4 reticle. I'm going to compare them both at short and long range.

Be sure to post your findings

[TehLlama]

TR24G in LT-104 here.

The triangle is close enough to the TA31F's that I'm more used to that I'm very confident making hits within 250 on the reticle - I need to shoot it past 400 to see how I like that.