I Finally Got An ACOG Today...

fordnut · Oct 13, 2013

After lusting for many years over them, I finally scored me an ACOG today...

It is a TA01that is 4X32 power.

I can not believe how clear the picture is.

I can't wait till I can get outside somewhere to shoot with it...The neighbors might think I am a little crazy if they see me pointing a rifle at their house, just so I can look through the scope....

Oh well...most of them know I am crazy....

Steve

11B3XCIB · Oct 13, 2013

Pics or it didn't happen!

And I take rifles out in my backyard all the time!

Love the ACOGs...and you are right about them being super clear.

To make zeroing it easier, zero the 300m stadia line at 25m and then confirm the 100m crosshair/chevron at 100. You might need a slight adjustment but it'll be closer than if you don't.

bigfutz · Oct 13, 2013

Ah, you have one of those rubber cinderblocks. Not to jack the ACOG thread, but how do you like it? What are they called again?

MCA · Oct 13, 2013

Well that didn't take too long....

Kimber "sold" at 11:04 am and then a new ACOG at 6:24 pm! Nice turnaround Steve.

I have had the pleasure of shooting 11B's ACOG several times and all I can say is congratulations and I want one. It gives me a "bionic man" type feel looking through it. Incredibly clear as y'all well know.

I hope you enjoy it and yes, we need a picture...

11B3XCIB · Oct 13, 2013

bigfutz said:
Ah, you have one of those rubber cinderblocks. Not to jack the ACOG thread, but how do you like it? What are they called again?

Not sure...just a multi positioned bench rest block made from ground up rubber. Got it from a civilian on post who ran the Engagement Skills Trainer and they had a million of them.

For a fixed range like Philsons is great. Multiple heights for different guns, shooters, etc.

I looooove my ACOG. Nothing like shooting a goofball repeatedly at 100 yards through a 4 power optic with ease

fordnut · Oct 13, 2013

Well actually I traded the Kimber and a Rock Island 9mm for the ACOG and a new PSA mid-length AR-15...

I am a pretty happy camper...

I traded for another Kimber 3" yesturday chambered in 9mm. I had been wanting one for a long time. After I got that 9mm, it was time to cut loose the Crimson Carry before I shot it...

Steve

shane361 · Oct 14, 2013

fordnut said:
After lusting for many years over them, I finally scored me an ACOG today...

It is a TA01that is 4X32 power.

I can not believe how clear the picture is.

I can't wait till I can get outside somewhere to shoot with it...The neighbors might think I am a little crazy if they see me pointing a rifle at their house, just so I can look through the scope....

Oh well...most of them know I am crazy....

Steve

As opposed to us shooting lazers at them from time to time! lol

Dayman · Oct 14, 2013

fordnut said:
Well actually I traded the Kimber and a Rock Island 9mm for the ACOG and a new PSA mid-length AR-15...

I am a pretty happy camper...

I traded for another Kimber 3" yesturday chambered in 9mm. I had been wanting one for a long time. After I got that 9mm, it was time to cut loose the Crimson Carry before I shot it...

Steve

Sounds like a good deal for all involved. I would have loved to have that kimber!

11B3XCIB · Oct 14, 2013

FordNut...where are the pictures?!!!

:mrgreen:

11B3XCIB · Oct 16, 2013

Fordnut sent me some photos of his new hardware, so here's his new addition!

This model has the full line illumination and ranges out to 800m for 5.56mm.

fordnut · Oct 17, 2013

Hey Buddy: Thanks for posting pics for an old computer dummy...

The first picture is on a Spiker lower and a PSA mid-length upper....which I traded off tonight...(Wed.)

The middle and last pics are on my "Keeper" rifle. That is my PSA M4. I can't wait to take it to the range...Maybe a blind old man like me can hit something now...

Will give a range report after I get a chance to shoot it...I have been reading the book on the sight...

Steve

Tigerstripe · Oct 17, 2013

Steve, you will get more accuracy if you take off the handle and put the acog on the uppers rail.

the closer the line of sight to the line of flight, the better.

fordnut · Oct 17, 2013

That is the mount that came with the scope. I am looking for a rail mount now. I just can't see $140.00 for a mount. I am looking for a used one...

Steve

Avtomat-Acolyte · Oct 17, 2013

That's a hell of an eye relief. Why wasn't it mounted to the flat-top rail? That A4 carry handle/rear sight detaches for a reason.

kg4kpg · Oct 17, 2013

fordnut said:
That is the mount that came with the scope. I am looking for a rail mount now. I just can't see $140.00 for a mount. I am looking for a used one...

Steve

Steve, I may have a mount you can use. Not sure if it will fit but we can give it a shot.

Chris

fordnut · Oct 17, 2013

And:

"That's a hell of an eye relief. Why wasn't it mounted to the flat-top rail? That A4 carry handle/rear sight detaches for a reason."

Please read the post above yours...It said : "that is the mount that I got on the scope. I am looking for a rail mount....but the only one I found was $140.00 and I am not paying that much for a mount...

I hope you understand...Avtomat-Acolyte.....

Steve

fordnut · Oct 17, 2013

SOunds great Chris....Or...maybe I can find something to trade you out of the mount...

Call me and we can get together...

Steve

kg4kpg · Oct 17, 2013

Will do.

Tigerstripe · Oct 17, 2013

i dont know anything about them, but i would have thought an acog would be meant to mount to a rail.

kg4kpg · Oct 17, 2013

All of them have removable bases in case the buyer is mounting it on an A2 rifle. I've only had one issued by my unit but I would definately like to have one of my own one of these days. Great optic, just expensive.