Battle Rifle Optic Choice?

[the_dude8541]

What would be an ideal choice for an AR battle rifle optic for a budget around $400.

[vintagearms]

Aimpoint Pro or EOtech

[nothinghere2c]

id go with an aimpoint pro at that price

[General]

Aimpoint Pro

On Sale

[MontezumaBlackOut]

Same on the aimpoint, but i would also consider a 1-4x24 variable scope. Nikon and Burris has the 1-4 variables under the $400 range.

[the_dude8541]

Thanks all

[GeoffLinder]

I dunno if anything less costly than an ACOG is really, really rugged and will take the same beating and keep on ticking. When you want a real rattle battle rifle, you want something that can be used as a club and still hold zero. The ACOG and iron sights like the standard A2 carry handle and FSB with ears are all that fit that bill IMHO.

[XFan]

I dunno if anything less costly than an ACOG is really, really rugged and will take the same beating and keep on ticking. When you want a real rattle battle rifle, you want something that can be used as a club and still hold zero. The ACOG and iron sights like the standard A2 carry handle and FSB with ears are all that fit that bill IMHO.

Like this?

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[GeoffLinder]

Like this?

Best of both worlds :-)

The ACOG was originally made to mount that way, pre-flat top, kinda like Gawd and Eugene Stoner intended

[Bobby Hated]

Eotech = faster CQB sight acquisition and more useful reticle for shooting various distances

Aimpoint = stays on for years at a time

Burris TAC30 = better for longer range shooting with variable 1-4x magnification and BDC reticle

[Bobby Hated]

Also keep in mind Aimpoint spends alot on marketing so the lay shooter will favor them for that reason. Eotech doesn't do marketing because they don't need to. They have by far the largest military contract.

[SGTKane]

While in Iraq I was operating mostly in a urban enviroment (Baqubah) and prefered the EOTech to the Aimpoints we were issued (I had my own). The "dime o' death" was fast to get on target and easy to keep on target. It was also a lot easier to shoot with both opens open with, and worked with my NODS.

When we did roll to outside the city, I had access to an M-14 with a Trijicon ACOG (but you aren't getting that for your price point), but wouldn't have wanted to try CQB with it.

[CQBMarine]

Eotech = faster CQB sight acquisition and more useful reticle for shooting various distances

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Get this then if you want distance, throw the magnifier behind it. Get the EOTech with the BDC that's rated for your caliber. You won't regret it, I haven't!!

[brokenseal]

Im debating what to do myself.
I'm looking at Vortex Strikefire with swing mounted magnifier OR..
OR...
Viper PST Rifle scope and 45 Deg. off set red dot combo.
Ive heard good things and good reviews on Vortex (Good glass for less $) but not quite the fit and finish like Aimpoint.
But what do I know.

[JonL87]

i love my acog with ta31-rmr on a larue tac mount quick release and use my irons