are real ACOG's worth all the hype?

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I have the opportunity to trade for a "real" ACOG. It is the kind of trade where no one is making out over the other and I am truly considering it. I just wanted some input from people who have more experience with them than I do. Are the accurate enough to prairie dog hunt with? I know that they look real cool. I shot my nephews acog type scope but we didnt have his rifle benchrest sighted in so I wasnt sure about it. Please I need you all's knowledge before I do something I know nothing about!:confused:
 
YES, IF uber dependability is your need. For a range or plinking carbine, not really necessary.

IF your life depends on it, ACOG or EOTech are the pro's choices.
 
I've got an ACOG T31F on my Stagarms 5.56, it's zeroed at 100 yds and if I do my part the gun will shoot dime sized groups at that range with Federal nato ammo. The range I shoot at is only a 100 yard range so I can't vouch for more distance at this point. It's fast, durable, accurate, and worth ever nickle I paid for it. It's also got a bible verse coded into the serial number which I think is pretty cool too!
 
Never had the need for a magnified optic on an AR-15, but if you can get it for a fair trade, I'd snag it in a minute. ACOG's are a top-notch piece of kit.

~Dan
 
ACOGs are very high quality, it's hard for me to say anything bad about them. I personally don't like ACOGs though. I had the choice of several optics on my issue M4, one of which was an ACOG, but I never used it once on my carbine. I don't like the small rear aperture and short eye relief of the 4x model, especially for close in ("CQB") shooting.

Try before you buy, especially for something as pricey as this optic.
 
madmikeb said:
I've got an ACOG T31F on my Stagarms 5.56, it's zeroed at 100 yds and if I do my part the gun will shoot dime sized groups at that range with Federal nato ammo. The range I shoot at is only a 100 yard range so I can't vouch for more distance at this point. It's fast, durable, accurate, and worth ever nickle I paid for it. It's also got a bible verse coded into the serial number which I think is pretty cool too!
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All of this. I have one on my FT, and it is awesome.
 
I have the T33 which is a 3x ACOG, and it is also the model that offers the most eye relief. I tried an EOTech, but it didn't work out for me due to an astigmatism. The tritium & the fiber optic of the ACOG don't give me any trouble at all. Just like the others have previously stated, the ACOG is built like a tank. You also don't have to worry about batteries with an ACOG.

I have never hunted prairie dogs, but I would think you would be better served with a conventional scope for that endeavor.
 
ACOG is a good, rugged optic. I don't think it is well suited it would be for prairie dog hunts, my experience with varminting only extends to bolt guns with high power optics. It will hold a good zero. The reticle I had on mine was the yellow triangle, and it was a 2x (don't recall the model number). I had it sighted for 100 yards using the tip of the triangle as point of aim, and the full triangle for quick aquisition. I could hit well with it at 300 yards, but I think the triangle on mine would have easily hidden a prairie dog.
 
A10 said:
ACOG is a good, rugged optic. I don't think it is well suited it would be for prairie dog hunts, my experience with varminting only extends to bolt guns with high power optics. It will hold a good zero. The reticle I had on mine was the yellow triangle, and it was a 2x (don't recall the model number). I had it sighted for 100 yards using the tip of the triangle as point of aim, and the full triangle for quick aquisition. I could hit well with it at 300 yards, but I think the triangle on mine would have easily hidden a prairie dog.
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My two go to rifles at present are a Marlin Model 60 with the same scope on it that was on it when I bought it in 81. My nephews are all fighting over that gun, it really really makes me look good. and a 17HMR Savage. The both have conventional scopes are are super accurate (I still think that Marlin MicroGroove barrel is the cats meow) but I wanted something a little more fun with a lot more reach and I have been told by many excellent shooters that the carbine only suffers in accuracy after 600 yrds, If you can spot PD's at 600yrds I want to take you hunting and cook you a steak!!
So thats why I am asking, he wants one of my Mauser Customs and has raised the ante. I just don't know.:confused:

No lets get this right, he wants MY particular hunting rifle, which happens to be one of my Customs!! Thats why I am a little confused...cause in the back of my mind I kinda think I can build another one but it takes about 2 years to get them right!
 
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I agree with everything said, especially Dragon, Lobo and A10. Acog's are as tough as a stump. But, they are not ideal for 'surgical' shooting. Int he end, it's a 4x optic, so you WILL be wanting more at 100 yards when it comes to shooting varmints. My minimum is a 6x for 100-200yd shooting. And to shoot a baseball, then I'd go right to a 3x9 or 4x12 as the basement of magnification.

But I'd buy the Acog in a hot second if it's legit and keep it and learn to work with it for other shooting.
 
ACOG

In a word "yes"! have one on my Smith AR PC and wouldn't have anything else.
 
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