Acog: chevron or horseshoe

[Packy14]

Can't decide. Use is on a 16 inch barrel ar15. Red reticle for sure.

[Press Check]

I currently have the Crosshair model, but originally had a Chevron model, and had the opportunity to test the Horseshoe model.

What I disliked about the Horseshoe was the fact that it lacked precision, and at distance, the dot will in fact cover part of the target. The debate regarding which reticle picks up faster is personal opinion.

Since you use the tip of the Chevron, the shots are more precise, and unless you're using the BDC, your targets are not covered. Will never apply, but in real CQB, I'd definitely prefer to have the Horseshoe.

Personally, I'm partial to the Crosshair model, but that's based on the type of shooting I do, and your choice should be partially based on that as well.

[Packy14]

Here is my thinking... the chevron is slightly more accurate at 100-200 yards, but takes longer to focus for that accuracy. At 300+ either one is using the BDC. The horseshoe is more like an Eotech (65/1Moa) for CQB, so maybe its a better alternative as an all in one. the chevron is of course awesome, but I can afford only one optic as of now, so trying to figure out what is best.

[Droppin Deuces]

I feel that the chevron is better for the same reason SOCOM1 stated. To me, it's like pointing and clicking on something with a mouse. But once you're at 300 yards there is no difference.

[HK Dave]

Horseshoe = Faster
Chevron = More Accurate

The ACOG was not intended to be about super accuracy, it was intended for fast acquisition. :P

If you want super accurate, get yourself a riflescope.

[Press Check]

The ACOG was not intended to be about super accuracy, it was intended for fast acquisition. :P

Definitely agree, but you can have great accuracy and fast target acquisition in an ACOG. I think that's why the reticles remain a neverending debate.

[Packy14]

going with the TA31F (red chevron) + bobro mount... If I find I want the horseshoe later, I'll get that and put this on my other guns.

[Press Check]

going with the TA31F (red chevron) + bobro mount... If I find I want the horseshoe later, I'll get that and put this on my other guns.

I have the Trijicon-badged BoBro mount, and it's an extremely nice piece of hardware. I'd venture to say better than Larue.

[HK Dave]

I have the Trijicon-badged BoBro mount, and it's an extremely nice piece of hardware. I'd venture to say better than Larue.

I personally think the Bobro is better than Larue... for that matter I kind of feel the same way about ADM.

[Packy14]

yea... my buddies (including HK Dave) sold me on the Bobro

Trijicon is selling it on their site for 159$, but others have it for 129$.

[Press Check]

I got the Bobro / TA98 for $129 at Optics Planet with a coupon way back when.

[Packy14]

Good call, waiting for my 10% from Optics, will bring it to 122$ shipped.

[rimfire78]

[Press Check]

Good call, waiting for my 10% from Optics, will bring it to 122$ shipped.

That's a square deal, but if you have a 10% discount coming, you might consider taking advantage of it and grabbing the TA91, TA90, and TA71E.

[ExtremeX]

I asked the same questions on this thread, check it out.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=546970