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Quoted: The tritium even on new ones is remarkably useless. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Everyone talks about the tritium/FO being better for TEOTWAWKI, but never talks about the fact that lithium AAs are <$2/ea, can be replaced once a year and have a 20yr shelf life. This means that as long as you buy 20 Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAs when you buy the sight, and then swap the battery out every year, and buy another 2 pack of batteries every other year, should batteries suddenly become unobtainable 10 years after you buy the optic you still have another 19-20 years of illumination left. Contrast with tritium/FO where you have ~12-15yrs from manufacture to tritium too dim to be useful, but the FO can give you an illuminated reticle during daylight for decades. TA02 is going to be my next ACOG, with an RM09 on top. The tritium even on new ones is remarkably useless. That's why we need Radium powered optics |
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Quoted: 4x32 prism, instantaneous auto adjusting reticle brightness - based on the targets illumination level. Can still pick your reticle (crosshair, chevron, horseshoe/dot), in red, green, blue or amber, BDC. Browe left Trijicon when they wouldn't listen to him to offer LED in the first place, then Trijicon released their LED models after he started selling. I love TA-31s, but a Browe BCO, just performs better. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Honest question, what does Browe do better than an LED ACOG? 4x32 prism, instantaneous auto adjusting reticle brightness - based on the targets illumination level. Can still pick your reticle (crosshair, chevron, horseshoe/dot), in red, green, blue or amber, BDC. Browe left Trijicon when they wouldn't listen to him to offer LED in the first place, then Trijicon released their LED models after he started selling. I love TA-31s, but a Browe BCO, just performs better. Downside is the Browe is rated for ~2,000hrs battery life, whereas ACOG is 12,000 |
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Searched "REM ACOG" on the YouTube and I think I found a video showing a prototype for the REM ACOG. > Link. Video was from 7 years ago. |
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Quoted: @M1Bullpup Searched "REM ACOG" on the YouTube and I think I found a video showing a prototype for the REM ACOG. > Link. Video was from 7 years ago. View Quote YEP! That was my first attempt at making the REM ACOG. I didn't like the wires being exposed and the LED housing that attached to the fiber optic was hard to attach. Here is the the REM ACOG on a LT799 mount. I need to make some adjustments so it will fit the QD mounts. THEY ARE NOW IN STOCK! THEY JUST ARRIVED! Go to https://m1bullpup.com/product/rem-acog/ |
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Quoted: YEP! That was my first attempt at making the REM ACOG. I didn't like the wires being exposed and the LED housing that attached to the fiber optic was hard to attach. Here is the the REM ACOG on a LT799 mount. I need to make some adjustments so it will fit the QD mounts. https://imageshack.com/i/poXmgCVzj THEY ARE NOW IN STOCK! THEY JUST ARRIVED! Go to https://m1bullpup.com/product/rem-acog/ https://imageshack.com/i/pmXS3ZIIj View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: @M1Bullpup Searched "REM ACOG" on the YouTube and I think I found a video showing a prototype for the REM ACOG. > Link. Video was from 7 years ago. YEP! That was my first attempt at making the REM ACOG. I didn't like the wires being exposed and the LED housing that attached to the fiber optic was hard to attach. Here is the the REM ACOG on a LT799 mount. I need to make some adjustments so it will fit the QD mounts. https://imageshack.com/i/poXmgCVzj THEY ARE NOW IN STOCK! THEY JUST ARRIVED! Go to https://m1bullpup.com/product/rem-acog/ https://imageshack.com/i/pmXS3ZIIj Where exactly was the REM ACOG not fitting around the LaRue mount? I don't use LaRue mounts, I use Bobro mounts. |
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Quoted: Where exactly was the REM ACOG not fitting around the LaRue mount? I don't use LaRue mounts, I use Bobro mounts. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: @M1Bullpup Searched "REM ACOG" on the YouTube and I think I found a video showing a prototype for the REM ACOG. > Link. Video was from 7 years ago. YEP! That was my first attempt at making the REM ACOG. I didn't like the wires being exposed and the LED housing that attached to the fiber optic was hard to attach. Here is the the REM ACOG on a LT799 mount. I need to make some adjustments so it will fit the QD mounts. https://imageshack.com/i/poXmgCVzj THEY ARE NOW IN STOCK! THEY JUST ARRIVED! Go to https://m1bullpup.com/product/rem-acog/ https://imageshack.com/i/pmXS3ZIIj Where exactly was the REM ACOG not fitting around the LaRue mount? I don't use LaRue mounts, I use Bobro mounts. I use a LT100 so this has my interest as well. |
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Quoted: That's why we need Radium powered optics View Quote If it was safe that would be pretty cool. Trijicon should make the vial user replaceable like a screw out fuse that you can pull and replace. That would be cool. Then it wouldn't make sights go dark and need to be returned for servicing. I vote LED because dark acogs have impaired functionality. |
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Quoted: YEP! That was my first attempt at making the REM ACOG. I didn't like the wires being exposed and the LED housing that attached to the fiber optic was hard to attach. Here is the the REM ACOG on a LT799 mount. I need to make some adjustments so it will fit the QD mounts. https://imageshack.com/i/poXmgCVzj THEY ARE NOW IN STOCK! THEY JUST ARRIVED! Go to https://m1bullpup.com/product/rem-acog/ https://imageshack.com/i/pmXS3ZIIj View Quote Please please please make one for the 3.5x35 acogs. |
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My REM Acog arrived today.
https://imgur.com/a/0jeH8dj It was finicky getting it on over the rubber band on my killflash. Liked to separate at the top of the clamshell. If I have issues I'm sure it won't take long with a file or Dremel to make a channel for the band to get it better. With no KF it goes on great. Lights up the reticle really well on my limited test indoors. Will try again on a good sunny day. Fiber rod lights up quite bright imo. Even on level 1 brightness. I'd consider taping off more of the rod if my life depended on it. Pleased overall. |
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Quoted: Where exactly was the REM ACOG not fitting around the LaRue mount? I don't use LaRue mounts, I use Bobro mounts. View Quote The REM ACOG sits on top of the TA51 Flat top mount. (It is flat). The LaRue's have sides that rise up so I have to take away material on the unit so it will go over the LaRue's. Takes me about 15 minutes. I will make the adjustments on the mold so the next batch I get in will fit the LaRue's and most quick detach mounts. |
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Quoted: My REM Acog arrived today. https://imgur.com/a/0jeH8dj It was finicky getting it on over the rubber band on my killflash. Liked to separate at the top of the clamshell. If I have issues I'm sure it won't take long with a file or Dremel to make a channel for the band to get it better. With no KF it goes on great. Lights up the reticle really well on my limited test indoors. Will try again on a good sunny day. Fiber rod lights up quite bright imo. Even on level 1 brightness. I'd consider taping off more of the rod if my life depended on it. Pleased overall. View Quote The Kill Flash rubber band goes over top of the REM ACOG not under it. As to the brightness of the LED. You can dim it to your preference by using a black magic marker and marking over the LED. The more times you mark it the more it will block the LED light. |
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Quoted: The REM ACOG sits on top of the TA51 Flat top mount. (It is flat). The LaRue's have sides that rise up so I have to take away material on the unit so it will go over the LaRue's. Takes me about 15 minutes. I will make the adjustments on the mold so the next batch I get in will fit the LaRue's and most quick detach mounts. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Where exactly was the REM ACOG not fitting around the LaRue mount? I don't use LaRue mounts, I use Bobro mounts. The REM ACOG sits on top of the TA51 Flat top mount. (It is flat). The LaRue's have sides that rise up so I have to take away material on the unit so it will go over the LaRue's. Takes me about 15 minutes. I will make the adjustments on the mold so the next batch I get in will fit the LaRue's and most quick detach mounts. Thanks for the update, I'm just seeing now how high the sides of the LaRue mount go up the base of the ACOG. The BOBRO mounts I have are more similar to the TA51 in the mounting base area, so they might actually fit fine with the current REM ACOG. |
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Quoted: The REM ACOG sits on top of the TA51 Flat top mount. (It is flat). The LaRue's have sides that rise up so I have to take away material on the unit so it will go over the LaRue's. Takes me about 15 minutes. I will make the adjustments on the mold so the next batch I get in will fit the LaRue's and most quick detach mounts. View Quote Could you please let us know when you update it for the Larue mount? All my ACOG’s have Larue mounts and I’m interested in getting a REM ACOG. Thank you! |
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Quoted: Could you please let us know when you update it for the Larue mount? All my ACOG’s have Larue mounts and I’m interested in getting a REM ACOG. Thank you! View Quote You can just order the REM ACOG and send me an email that it is for the LaRue mount and I will make the adjustment to fit. I am adding to my website the 3 choices for mounts. TA51, Quick Detach, KRAM Spacer. This will take a few days to show up. |
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Quoted: Thanks for the update, I'm just seeing now how high the sides of the LaRue mount go up the base of the ACOG. The BOBRO mounts I have are more similar to the TA51 in the mounting base area, so they might actually fit fine with the current REM ACOG. View Quote YEP. tHEY LOOK FLAT LIKE THE ta51. lOOKS GOOD TO GO. |
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Quoted: YEP. tHEY LOOK FLAT LIKE THE ta51. lOOKS GOOD TO GO. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Thanks for the update, I'm just seeing now how high the sides of the LaRue mount go up the base of the ACOG. The BOBRO mounts I have are more similar to the TA51 in the mounting base area, so they might actually fit fine with the current REM ACOG. YEP. tHEY LOOK FLAT LIKE THE ta51. lOOKS GOOD TO GO. I just took a close look at my two Bobro ACOG mounts. The older one I have (2010/2011), it's mounting base is flat like the TA31 mount so I believe it would work. However, the newer one I have (2020/2021), it's mounting base extends a bit up the sides of the mounting base side walls of the ACOG, but only by about a 16th of an inch or so. So the latter/current Bobro ACOG mounts likely won't be compatible. Not many guys using Bobro mounts though, but lots of guys still using LaRue, and so many other brands of mounts that I've lost track. |
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Quoted: I just took a close look at my two Bobro ACOG mounts. The older one I have (2010/2011), it's mounting base is flat like the TA31 mount so I believe it would work. However, the newer one I have (2020/2021), it's mounting base extends a bit up the sides of the mounting base side walls of the ACOG, but only by about a 16th of an inch or so. So the latter/current Bobro ACOG mounts likely won't be compatible. Not many guys using Bobro mounts though, but lots of guys still using LaRue, and so many other brands of mounts that I've lost track. View Quote I can make the adjustment to the REM ACOG just like LaRue and I'm sure it will fit. |
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Quoted: I can make the adjustment to the REM ACOG just like LaRue and I'm sure it will fit. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: I just took a close look at my two Bobro ACOG mounts. The older one I have (2010/2011), it's mounting base is flat like the TA31 mount so I believe it would work. However, the newer one I have (2020/2021), it's mounting base extends a bit up the sides of the mounting base side walls of the ACOG, but only by about a 16th of an inch or so. So the latter/current Bobro ACOG mounts likely won't be compatible. Not many guys using Bobro mounts though, but lots of guys still using LaRue, and so many other brands of mounts that I've lost track. I can make the adjustment to the REM ACOG just like LaRue and I'm sure it will fit. I think I'll order one (unmodified) to see if there is any fitment issue on either of my Bobro mounts and report back here. No sense in having you mod it if it doesn't need it. |
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Great review and Pics 556Clif. Have you tried it out at dusk or dawn? That is when the Reticle Enhancement Module really shines.
I just sent a few for review and testing to the American Rifleman Magazine. They tested and published my REM 21 for the Mepro 21 sight and the REM T3s for the PS90 sights a few years back. I definitely need some exposure for this new product. This ACOG LED light makes the TA31 like the TA02 without having to spend over a grand. |
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What's the battery life on the remacog?
I'd try one if they get made for TA11's |
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Quoted: Could you please let us know when you update it for the Larue mount? All my ACOG’s have Larue mounts and I’m interested in getting a REM ACOG. Thank you! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: The REM ACOG sits on top of the TA51 Flat top mount. (It is flat). The LaRue's have sides that rise up so I have to take away material on the unit so it will go over the LaRue's. Takes me about 15 minutes. I will make the adjustments on the mold so the next batch I get in will fit the LaRue's and most quick detach mounts. Could you please let us know when you update it for the Larue mount? All my ACOG’s have Larue mounts and I’m interested in getting a REM ACOG. Thank you! This please. |
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Quoted: Great review and Pics 556Clif. Have you tried it out at dusk or dawn? That is when the Reticle Enhancement Module really shines. I just sent a few for review and testing to the American Rifleman Magazine. They tested and published my REM 21 for the Mepro 21 sight and the REM T3s for the PS90 sights a few years back. I definitely need some exposure for this new product. This ACOG LED light makes the TA31 like the TA02 without having to spend over a grand. View Quote Thanks! I've only tried it out at dusk, but it would work well in any situation where the fiber optic or tritium is not enough to prevent the reticle from blending into the background. I tried spreading the word about this over on M4Carbine.net as well, but the thread didn't really take off as much as I thought it might. It just seems like this is an idea that would sell pretty well as I've seen a lot of people over the years mention that they would want fiber optic along with led. The REM ACOG is an affordable and easy way to try that combination out. |
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Quoted: What's the battery life on the remacog? I'd try one if they get made for TA11's View Quote The battery life is 306 hours of continuous use. It will last for years when used intermittently. Primary arms is coming out with an Auto on/off battery cap that will fit the Rheostat. I should be out in a few months. |
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I forgot to mention that the REM ACOG is water proof and dust proof and it was tested at 0 degrees F to 120 degrees F. I have drop tested these and hit them with rubber mallets. Very Rugged.
It is just as durable as the REM 21 for the Mepro 21 sight where over 5.000 have been sold these past 5 years. |
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Quoted: I forgot to mention that the REM ACOG is water proof and dust proof and it was tested at 0 degrees F to 120 degrees F. I have drop tested these and hit them with rubber mallets. Very Rugged. It is just as durable as the REM 21 for the Mepro 21 sight where over 5.000 have been sold these past 5 years. View Quote Awesome! That's really good to hear. |
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Very, very good work with this product.
You should try and get some out to The Firearms Blog or have a press release go out on Soldier Systems to help spread the word. This is what many ACOG users have wanted for years, and the price is quite reasonable. |
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Quoted: Very, very good work with this product. You should try and get some out to The Firearms Blog or have a press release go out on Soldier Systems to help spread the word. This is what many ACOG users have wanted for years, and the price is quite reasonable. View Quote Thanks for the info. I will definitely contact them. Right now American Rifleman Magazine is testing and reviewing these. Hopefully they will do a new item review like they did on my REM 21 and REM T3s. Fingers crossed. |
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Got a TA31F last year and love it. Next acog i buy will likely be an LED unit just to have both. But it sure is nice not having to think about batteries
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Quoted: Got a TA31F last year and love it. Next acog i buy will likely be an LED unit just to have both. But it sure is nice not having to think about batteries View Quote Just buy the REM ACOG and put it on the TA31 and you will have the best of both worlds. Fiber optic illumination and a battery back-up illumination when you need it. |
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