Acog... Aimpoint 3x.... Hunting...

[BuellSix8]

I have been using my 7.5" and 12.5" ARP 6.8 SPC II pistol uppers for harvesting deer the last few seasons and love them. On my 7.5" I have a vortex viper PST and an Aimpoint PRO on my 12.5". Seems backwards I know but they are each purpose built. Anyway, just picked up an Aimpoint 3x magnifier in a LaRue flip over mount and should be here tomorrow. Very excited for it to come in. I was on the fence about buying it because I found a 6.8 specific ACOG 4x on sale and have heard it's awesome for the ranges I hunt (50-200 yards). With my 7.5" 6.8 I can comfortably take deer at 100-115yds with a solid rest but it is heavy on that small upper and does require batteries which do not last a whole day out in the cold.

The magnifier I have experience behind and love it's quick to swing out of the way to go straight to my PRO or H-1 Aimpoint. I always wanted one to keep and got it at a third of the retail price including the mount so couldn't say no. Any of you ever hunt with a red dot and magnifier?

i may still get the Acog since it's still on sale under $1k and I've been a good boy selling lots of toys so I can spend some cash. Anyone ever hunt with an Acog.... Deer that is.

[usmcveteran]

No but I have used them and own one and I like the bullet drop compensater as well as how rugged and tough they are. If Marines don't break them all the time then your good to go.

[BuellSix8]

I agree USMC. Only 6.8 model is the red horseshoe which is fine by me. Yes, I do love the bullet drop and windage marks as well on the Acog.

[usmcveteran]

I just want to go hunting sometime but alas know nothing.

[Cgrutt]

I just want to go hunting sometime but alas know nothing.

But fishing... really good at fishing!!!

[usmcveteran]

Did you see my lunker I caught today lol?

[BuellSix8]

Come hunting with me in Ulster and Dutchess counties man! Always a good time.

[usmcveteran]

If I can ever make it up there I will let you know!

[BuellSix8]

Well, I pulled the trigger. Bought the Acog.

Here is is the model I purchased: http://www.trijicon.com/na_en/produc...p?pid=TA31H-68

i got it for $600 cheaper than MSRP as listed in the site NEW on gunbroker from a reputable dealer. Couldn't pass it up. Also ordered the Larue QD mount for it.

I pi also was disappointed to find out that my magnifier does not jive well with my H-1 Aimpoint. The Larue mount I have for the H-1 is substantially lower then the magnifier and interrupts the field of view. However, magnifier works well with my PRO so is that it is.

[Meketrefe]

Acog is like the HDTV of practical scopes. Very well though out. I like the smaller ones with correction but cannot beat the FOV of the acog! (A COCK in Vietnamese )

[BuellSix8]

I've been a 1x to 4x guy with my Vortex Viper PST and a few other optics for a while. Honestly love just using irons but for ethical shots for harvesting meat some magnification/optic is required. Plus, the type of harvesting I do requires quick target acquisition and fast adjustments for range hence the Acog. Performing damage control with the DEC and the number of deer I am able to shoot and keep and then give the rest away to those in need allows for multiple opportunities for taking game. Sometimes I am in deep brush and forest... Other times I am in fields in excess of 50-75 Acres. Seems these two options of 3x Aimpoint magnifier and the PRO or the Acog will help me out. I will alternate day to day between the two and let you all know my findings.