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    Fate of the ACOG

    In todays world of variable power optics is the ACOG still and advanced weapon sight or has it been surpassed in effectiveness by the variable power optics? I ask this partially out of curiosity and partly because I'm debating weather I should spend the money on one or not.

    I'm debating between a TR24G and TA33 GH or hold out until the next generation of Trijicon variables which hasn't even been announced yet. Id like to hear some opinions regarding positives and negatives to both. Do you think that the ACOG will be around for much longer given the advance in variable power optics?

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    I will always have an ACOG sitting on top of one of my rifles. It is a jack of all trades optic.
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    What remarkable advances in variable power optics have been made that weren't around 10 years ago?

    I have both variable, fixed and ACOGs, I like them each for different reasons.

    The TA-33 remains one of my favorite all-time optics. Light weight, quick ranging, versatile distances and clear glass, sure they aren't great at CQB, but beyond 25 yards they easily hold their own.

    All will be around for the foreseeable future.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gutshot John View Post
    What remarkable advances in variable power optics have been made that weren't around 10 years ago?

    I have both variable, fixed and ACOGs, I like them each for different reasons.

    The TA-33 remains one of my favorite all-time optics. Light weight, quick ranging, versatile distances and clear glass, sure they aren't great at CQB, but beyond 25 yards they easily hold their own.

    All will be around for the foreseeable future.
    Something has me really interested in the TA33 for a general use optic and you may have just helped me make up my mind, especially considering I can get an incredible deal on one.

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    "The ACOG mounted on the M16 service rifle has proven to be the biggest improvement in lethality for the Marine infantryman since the introduction of the M1 Garand in WWII." --Major General J.N. Mattis

    The Marines are buying ACOGs by the truckload, and they are in widespread use with the Army too. The ACOG will be with us for a long time. I'm intrigued by the ACOG model the Marines have chosen to equip the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, the Squad automatic Weapon Day Optic (SDO).



    I've owned several ACOGs, but I never hold onto them. Great optics, but most of the ranges in my area are 50 yards or less, and the ACOG's many advantages are wasted.

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    The TA11 and TA33 are the best of the ACOG line in my opinion.
    The 33 is tough, light, and compact, and the horseshoe/dot significantly improves close-range work. It has much improved eye-relief over the 31 series, but isn't quite as forgiving as good 1-4s on 1x.
    The 11s (what the SDO is built on) are also pretty good, but a little heavier and bulkier than the 31 or 33, though still less than the 1-4s, if that's a concern.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Goodtimes View Post
    ... you may have just helped me make up my mind, especially considering I can get an incredible deal on one.
    Is this a deal that can be replicated by others, or more of a one-time thing specific to your situation?

    AC

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    Quote Originally Posted by Army Chief View Post
    Is this a deal that can be replicated by others, or more of a one-time thing specific to your situation?

    AC
    Indeed color me curious.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Failure2Stop View Post
    The TA11 and TA33 are the best of the ACOG line in my opinion.
    The 33 is tough, light, and compact, and the horseshoe/dot significantly improves close-range work. It has much improved eye-relief over the 31 series, but isn't quite as forgiving as good 1-4s on 1x.
    The 11s (what the SDO is built on) are also pretty good, but a little heavier and bulkier than the 31 or 33, though still less than the 1-4s, if that's a concern.
    Thank you for that. I don't have to use the orange search button now.

    Seriously, though, I have begun considering an ACOG instead of an RDS and you gave me a couple of models to start my research with. I had looked at their website with question marks popping out of my head.

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    We will see where this goes with the army and a solicitation for a Squad Common Optic.

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