ACOG alternative?

[CandG]

Enjoyed reading all the recommendations for the HD7. I just placed an order for a black one and an FDE one for my next ar15 and ar10 projects. Excited to have something ACOG-like that doesn't cost a fortune, although I'll probably still buy a 308 version ACOG at some point. After using one for so long, it's hard to go back to anything else on my primary shooters

[AC_DC]

Surprised no one mentioned the Monstrum prism scope at this price-point.

http://monstrumtactical.com/collections/prism-scopes/products/3x-ultra-compact-prism-scope-black

Aside from all the "hater"ade, decent reviews from CGers who actually own one.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1110165&highlight=Monstrum

[roostersgt]

It's really freaking heavy, almost a whole pound. Nice price, but damn!

[MrSam]

Looks like the HD7 is getting a lot of love. I recall reading somewhere that the FOV is obstructed by the controls and it's bulky size. This was in comparison to an MD-06. That's probably my biggest concern now, but I don't think it'll be a major issue.

[Abu Riyah]

Great, thanks a ton. I know the sightmark sights need to be rezeroed when you switch reticles. Glad to hear that's not the case with the HD7. How are you liking yours?

I still love it, but to be honest, I've only taken it out once in the past two years because I was in Afghanistan for 18 months and used my EOTech 512 daily while there.

[CandG]

I still love it, but to be honest, I've only taken it out once in the past two years because I was in Afghanistan for 18 months and used my EOTech 512 daily while there.

How did you like the 512? A had been looking at one of those for my Benelli M4 shotgun for a while, curious to hear from an actual user

[MrSam]

I still love it, but to be honest, I've only taken it out once in the past two years because I was in Afghanistan for 18 months and used my EOTech 512 daily while there.

Thanks for your service. It seems like a great optic, especially considering the sub $200 price tag. It's currently on the top of my list. The only thing that'll take it's place is a prism RDS with an etched reticle...but nothing in the sub $200 category fits that description.

Surprised no one mentioned the Monstrum prism scope at this price-point.

http://monstrumtactical.com/collections/prism-scopes/products/3x-ultra-compact-prism-scope-black

Aside from all the "hater"ade, decent reviews from CGers who actually own one.
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...light=Monstrum

I'm a pretty big fan of their CS - I had an issue with a gifted rail, their rep asked me if I wanted to cover the difference for an upgraded, keymod version of the rail; he valued mine at it's original price, and the keymod at sale price. I'd rather spend the extra ~$60 and get something with a chevron reticle though.

[Abu Riyah]

How did you like the 512? A had been looking at one of those for my Benelli M4 shotgun for a while, curious to hear from an actual user

[MrSam]

Alright, about to pull the trigger (pun clearly intended) on the HD7. Any last minute suggestions? As far as I can tell, it's one of the best optics in the sub $200 price range.
I was looking at the Bushnell AR Optic, but not too sure about that one.

[MrSam]

Stick with a RD, or go with a prism optic?

Edit: Ignore this