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Posted: 9/13/2005 3:03:40 PM EDT

for range plinking and home defense do i need to spend the extra $300.00 and get a full size acog or should a compact 3x suit me just fine

Posted: 9/13/2005 3:07:53 PM EDT

[#1]

How far do you shoot? The full size doesnt have an advantage until 400+ meters.

Posted: 9/13/2005 3:13:08 PM EDT

[#2]

anywhere from 25-200 yards .

Posted: 9/13/2005 3:16:50 PM EDT

[#3]

Probably best off with the compact.

Posted: 9/13/2005 5:26:18 PM EDT

[#4]

A compact will do you just fine but I like the full size more!

Full size:

Compact w/ aimpoint 3x

Mike @ CSGW

www.csgunworks.com
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Posted: 9/13/2005 7:57:54 PM EDT

[#5]

i understand but there is a huge price difference

Posted: 9/13/2005 9:53:46 PM EDT

[#6]

The compact acog 3x is a GREAT scope. Its a little short on FOV and eye relief, but the TA31 is short on eye relief too. I had a TA50R4, and it was great.

Posted: 9/13/2005 11:47:57 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Compact w/ aimpoint 3x
www.csgw.photosite.com/~photos/tn/504_348.ts1113620474000.jpg

Uhhh....why?

Posted: 9/14/2005 3:31:10 AM EDT

[#8]

when mounting the compact acog does the front sight post get in the way? do i need an ar with no front sight or no front sight? is anyone for or against mounting on a carry handle (fixed or removable)?

Posted: 9/14/2005 4:22:50 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Compact w/ aimpoint 3x
www.csgw.photosite.com/~photos/tn/504_348.ts1113620474000.jpg

Uhhh....why?

6X? or is that 9X?

I need another cup of coffee

Posted: 9/14/2005 4:26:08 AM EDT

[#10]

i like both but like the fullsize acog more

Posted: 9/14/2005 5:12:16 AM EDT

[#11]

If it looks like stupid newbie question be advised it is one! Does the BAC on A.C.O.G. relly work the way Trijicon shows it on the promotion video? I mean is it really possible to use it with both eyes open at short distances? What were the reasons why you chose the particular magnification? Like I said, it is probably a stupid question, I warned you.

Posted: 9/14/2005 5:28:37 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
If it looks like stupid newbie question be advised it is one! Does the BAC on A.C.O.G. relly work the way Trijicon shows it on the promotion video? I mean is it really possible to use it with both eyes open at short distances? What were the reasons why you chose the particular magnification? Like I said, it is probably a stupid question, I warned you.

We all started somewhere. We didn't all pop out of the womb as a full functional uber tactical mall ninja.

Posted: 9/14/2005 6:27:05 AM EDT

[#13]

THIS IS NOT A POLITICALLY CORRECT THING FOR A TRIJICON DEALER TO SAY, BUT ...

LET ME APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE TO THOSE I'M ABOUT TO OFFEND.

PERSONALLY, I DISTINCTLY DO NOT CARE FOR THE COMPACT ACOGS. THEY LACK FIELD OF VIEW, LIGHT GATHERING ABILITY, MAGNIFICATION, AND HAVE LIMITED PARALLAX ACCOMODATION.

STICK TO FULL SIZE ACOGS.

WES GRANT
M.S.T.N.

Posted: 9/14/2005 6:46:59 AM EDT

[#14]

And how about the BAC in real life? Which magnification for what purpose? Thank you.

Posted: 9/14/2005 8:37:03 AM EDT

[#15]

The BAC really does work like the viedo shows, these scope allow 2 eyes open shooting. I checked out both the TA31 and TA31F, both BAC are super, and the TA31F is the way to go if you have the money. I ended up going with the TA01NSN, as I was able to get it in a trade and did not have funds for the TA31F. I find I can even shoot the TA01NSN very fast with 2 eyes open, not BAC, but still an awsome sight.

Posted: 9/14/2005 10:44:27 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Compact w/ aimpoint 3x
www.csgw.photosite.com/~photos/tn/504_348.ts1113620474000.jpg

Uhhh....why?

I just thought I would try it out for fun but it worked well out there over the rail. The 3x with the 1.5 makes it a 5.5x. I do not have it set up like that any more but it work.

www.csgunworks.com
[email protected]

Here’s some testimonials about CS GunWorks for AR15 Board
What do YOU have to say about CS GunWorks

Posted: 9/14/2005 12:36:41 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
The BAC really does work like the viedo shows, these scope allow 2 eyes open shooting. I checked out both the TA31 and TA31F, both BAC are super, and the TA31F is the way to go if you have the money. I ended up going with the TA01NSN, as I was able to get it in a trade and did not have funds for the TA31F. I find I can even shoot the TA01NSN very fast with 2 eyes open, not BAC, but still an awsome sight.

+1

bac is great!

for some it takes getting use to and others sometimes never get use to it.

bac is basically for minute of man shooting imo.

Posted: 9/14/2005 1:22:16 PM EDT

[#18]

When I went on deployment we didn't have any dedicated DM rigs so I was initially issued a compact acog. It wasn't bad but I was extremely dissapointed when I learned that it was only 1.5x. It just wasn't enough optic. Needless to say I got an improved rig made by Paul at B. Co. with the addition of parts from Wes.

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