Trijicon ACOG Reticule Opinions

[Bigbird19]

I was wondering what everyone's opinion was on the variety of reticules offered in the ACOG series. I am looking for a 4x32 dual illuminated ACOG but am unsure on which reticule would be best for me. It will be going on a LMT MRP (.223) with a 16" barrel. I plan on having it zeroed probably at 250 yds. Also what is your color preference of reticule between Red, Yellow and Green. Right now I am looking at getting a green horseshoe but am open to suggestions, criticisms and comments.

[PatriotnMore]

Acog claims green to be the best color, or at least that is what I read in an article, but it is not the most popular.

[OpticsPlanet]

Green will draw your attention and will be better in daylight. The only problem I have had with green is if shooting at a foilage or wooded background, it might be hard to pick out a definite target. At paper or targets though, green is a good way to go.

Trevor B
OpticsPlanet

[PatriotnMore]

Green will draw your attention and will be better in daylight. The only problem I have had with green is if shooting at a foilage or wooded background, it might be hard to pick out a definite target. At paper or targets though, green is a good way to go.

Trevor B
OpticsPlanet

I would have thought yellow would have been the best color contrast choice, until I read the article where ACOG claimed green.

[GeoffLinder]

Red/Orange is best IMHO. Won't disappear in foliage background and good for paper targets too.

[Bigbird19]

How about preferance on reticules? Is the horseshoe one good or are their better?

[GeoffLinder]

I use the crosshair type in my TA-01 but most folks I know like either the doughnut or chevron style reticles in theirs.

[GunSafari]

Red chevron is what is most used in the military; as it gives you the fullest unobstructed view of the target.

I don't like the green for the exact reasons mentioned above, and yellow is terrible in desert terrain.

[JDW67]

Red stands out the most for me.

[Sniper3142]

I'm getting a Red Chevron reticle on my TA31.

And you'll probably zero it at 100 yards so that the BDC (Bullet Drop Compensation) reticle is correctly aligned.

[NORCAL#1]

I would recommend the ECOS model if you can get one for a good price

[Bigbird19]

I'm getting a Red Chevron reticle on my TA31.

And you'll probably zero it at 100 yards so that the BDC (Bullet Drop Compensation) reticle is correctly aligned.

Zeroed in at 100 yards do the 4 and 6 represent 400 and 600 yards?

[Mr_Monkeywrench]

I have a red donut reticle and I love it. It is really quick on target and if you use the BAC, you can hit targets rather quickly at even 5 yards. I find it works best if I get the farthest eye relief possible and the only thing in focus is the red donut. when I do that with both eyes open, It works good. I can also shoot 1 MOA with cheap proper eye relief with this scope. I like it. Also, like stated above, zero it at 100 yards so the BDC works properly. Hope that helps

[Sumo99]

I have the green horse shoe reticle on my TA33.
Green is very easy to pickup except on certain green backgrounds (not all), but I don't aim at many bushes or trees so that really hasn't been a problem for me (I guess if you are shooting at bad guys who are wearing green camo, then it could be a problem. ). I have a red chevron in my Tripower and I think the red stands out on a wider range of backgrounds. However, I was shooting at some clay pigeons (on the ground) and the red washed out a bit.

The horseshoe reticle is good if you are shooting fast, but not so great for precision. I think the chevron will give you a bit more precision (or better yet, get the cross hairs), but for some reason I still like the horseshoe better than the chevron. Just in case you were wondering...the center dot is 2 MOA and the horseshoe is 19" at 150M. The open end (bottom) of the horseshoe is 19" @ 300M.

Note: ACOG's BDC are in meters not yards, so take that into consideration when zeroing. Also because ACOGs use a prism, when zeroing, it is recommended that you take one shot off the target after making any adjustments to make sure everything is properly seated before you do your 3-shot group.

[Bigbird19]

I have the green horse shoe reticle on my TA33.
Green is very easy to pickup except on certain green backgrounds (not all), but I don't aim at many bushes or trees so that really hasn't been a problem for me (I guess if you are shooting at bad guys who are wearing green camo, then it could be a problem. ). I have a red chevron in my Tripower and I think the red stands out on a wider range of backgrounds. However, I was shooting at some clay pigeons (on the ground) and the red washed out a bit.

The horseshoe reticle is good if you are shooting fast, but not so great for precision. I think the chevron will give you a bit more precision (or better yet, get the cross hairs), but for some reason I still like the horseshoe better than the chevron. Just in case you were wondering...the center dot is 2 MOA and the horseshoe is 19" at 150M. The open end (bottom) of the horseshoe is 19" @ 300M.

Note: ACOG's BDC are in meters not yards, so take that into consideration when zeroing. Also because ACOGs use a prism, when zeroing, it is recommended that you take one shot off the target after making any adjustments to make sure everything is properly seated before you do your 3-shot group.

THe problem is that most zombies tend to have a greenish hue to them Great information about the MOA and sizing, The Ta31 will be going on my SHTF so I feel like rapid acquisition in theory would be more important then Precision.

So the BDC is calibrated for 100 meters correct? do the 4 and 6 represent 400 and 600 meters?