ACOG substitute

[Notblake]

Hey guys, I was wondering if any other manufacturer makes a scope that uses a fiber optic to light up the retical. (i think it is the coolest thing since sliced bread) but no freaking way can I afford that kind of money for glass right now. (college budget don't cha know)

[1 SIG fan]

The "original acog"..... Accept no substitute
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However, jeffu (board member here ) supposed to sell a pretty nice and real cheap one. Not sure if it uses the fiber or not but it my be backlit which would serve the same purpose unless shtf... Search him or look in the marketplace

[Notblake]

The "original acog"..... Accept no substitute
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However, jeffu (board member here ) supposed to sell a pretty nice and real cheap one. Not sure if it uses the fiber or not but it my be backlit which would serve the same purpose unless shtf... Search him or look in the marketplace

I am currently accepting charitible donations to the "Original ACOG ..... Accept no substitute" foundation.

OAANS: putting quality glass on the rails of college students since 2010

[tomd1584]

gotta pay to play.

[SuperSet]

Have you thought about the Trijicon Accupoint series? It uses the same fiber optic channel technology as the ACOG, except it is a variable scope vs. fixed magnification. Someone is selling a TR21 for less than $500 on this board.

[rero360]

Ramen noodles my man, I went on the cup o soup meal plan while I was in school to save up for both my ACOG and my USO.

[thefinger]

Check out the Elcan Specter 3.4x scopes. They sell new for $900+, but you can find used ones online for $350-400. They're high quality glass with better eye relief and FOV than ACOGs. They don't use fiber optics for illumination, but they have tritium that illuminates the reticle nicely in low-light. The Canadian military issues them to their soldiers for use on the Canadian C7 rifle (M16 clone). It's basically the Canadian ACOG.

Good comparison of the Elcan vs. ACOG here...

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_3_49/ai_97170890/

Here's a pic of my rifle with the Elcan 3.4x that I bought a few weeks ago.

[metalliman545]

Check out the Elcan Specter 3.4x scopes. They sell new for $900+, but you can find used ones online for $350-400. They're high quality glass with better eye relief and FOV than ACOGs. They don't use fiber optics for illumination, but they have tritium that illuminates the reticle nicely in low-light. The Canadian military issues them to their soldiers for use on the Canadian C7 rifle (M16 clone). It's basically the Canadian ACOG.

Good comparison of the Elcan vs. ACOG here...

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_3_49/ai_97170890/

Here's a pic of my rifle with the Elcan 3.4x that I bought a few weeks ago.

garbageeeeeeeeeeeeeee, we use that on our M240s and SAWs hell i got one in my room right now. they arent that great, bulky, you gotta your eye right up in there and if your arent careful scope bite.

[metalliman545]

and since pics or it didnt happen here ya go, we call it the M145

[metalliman545]

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[thefinger]

The one I have on my rifle is the C79 model. I has a different reticle than the M145 model that the US uses. My reticle is a single verticle post with illuminated chevron at the top of the post, and rangefinding horizontal lines that also partially illuminate.

For what its worth, my Marine buddy told me he hated his M145 when he was active in Iraq. However, I like mine a lot so far. Very crisp, bright glass, huge field of view, and I haven't had problems with the eye relief. It is a bit heavy, but for $350 its a durable and high-quality unit. Of course I do hope to upgrade to an ACOG down the road...

[metalliman545]

The one I have on my rifle is the C79 model. I has a different reticle than the M145 model that the US uses. My reticle is a single verticle post with illuminated chevron at the top of the post, and rangefinding horizontal lines that also partially illuminate.

For what its worth, my Marine buddy told me he hated his M145 when he was active in Iraq. However, I like mine a lot so far. Very crisp, bright glass, huge field of view, and I haven't had problems with the eye relief. It is a bit heavy, but for $350 its a durable and high-quality unit. Of course I do hope to upgrade to an ACOG down the road...

to each his own. i like to stay away from as much "military" type things as possible. i guess cuz i see it to much.

[Jeffu]

I agree, you can look into the Accupoint series. You'll find great deals in the private accessories section as well. Goodluck!

[Duffy]

The 3.4x ELCAN does not have better FOV than 4x32 ACOGs.

[thefinger]