OpticsTalk by SWFA, Inc. Homepage SWFA     SampleList.com
Forum Home Forum Home > Scopes > Tactical Scopes
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - ACOG Eye Relief
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials.

ACOG Eye Relief

 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
mlipski01 View Drop Down
Optics GrassHopper
Optics GrassHopper
Avatar

Joined: January/17/2006
Status: Offline
Points: 23
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote mlipski01 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: ACOG Eye Relief
    Posted: November/23/2008 at 11:07
Will the short eye relief (less than 2 inches) of an ACOG be a problem on a flat top AR-10 in .308 ?? This rifle will serve duel purpose of target practice and some deer hunting. I really do not want to mess up my face more than it already is !!
 
Most of the other hunting scopes that I own have more than 3.5 inches.
Back to Top
Yak View Drop Down
Optics Apprentice
Optics Apprentice
Avatar

Joined: October/26/2008
Location: Indiana
Status: Offline
Points: 137
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Yak Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/23/2008 at 14:18

Ski,

Im gonna ass-u-me you are asking about TA01/TA31 ACOGs?  Yes, the ER is pretty shallow but not to the point that your going to look like Col Klink when you fire your weapon.  My advice to you is to look into the TA11H ACOG.  Its got a bit more ER and the BD is set up for 308WIN/7.62NATO (it also has a horseshoe reticle that is STILL waiting for an in-depth review! Big Smile )  

Back to Top
mlipski01 View Drop Down
Optics GrassHopper
Optics GrassHopper
Avatar

Joined: January/17/2006
Status: Offline
Points: 23
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote mlipski01 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/23/2008 at 15:51
Thanks for the reply. The TTA11H ACOG was what I had in mind. Any idea how well this would work on deer hunting in fairly thick cover? Average shot probably in the 25 - 50 yard range. I sometimes have trouble quickly getting my target lined up through a scope even on low power (3-4X range). 
Back to Top
supertool73 View Drop Down
Optics God
Optics God
Avatar
Superstool

Joined: January/03/2008
Status: Offline
Points: 11814
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote supertool73 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/23/2008 at 16:07
Try one of these, gives you the low end for your close shots and these have a ton of eye relief
TR21


Trijicon 1.25-4x24 Accu-Point Rifle Scope
Trijicon 1.25-4x24 Accu-Point Rifle Scope
  • Matte
  • Amber Triangle BAC
  • 1"
SWFA: $593.95
More Info... Buy Now



Edited by supertool73 - November/23/2008 at 16:08
Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.

"A Liberal is a person who will give away everything they don't own."
Back to Top
Yak View Drop Down
Optics Apprentice
Optics Apprentice
Avatar

Joined: October/26/2008
Location: Indiana
Status: Offline
Points: 137
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Yak Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/23/2008 at 17:11
Could it work?  Yes, it could.  But so could a square tire in the absence of a round one.  There are better choice for that one application (hunting) but if you have other plans for your AR... 
 
I'd look into Trijicons AccuPoint 1.25-4X24 w/the German reticle.  It may fit better for you (unless your allergic to amber) and lack of ER isnt something owners gripe about Wink
Back to Top
Urimaginaryfrnd View Drop Down
MODERATOR
MODERATOR
Avatar
Resident Redneck

Joined: June/20/2005
Location: Iowa
Status: Offline
Points: 14964
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Urimaginaryfrnd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/24/2008 at 01:21
TA442 Trijicon 1.5x16 Compact Acog Rifle Scope                                                                                Trijicon 1.5x16 Compact Acog Rifle Scope
  • Amber Triangle BAC
  • Free Lens Cleaning Pen w/ Purchase
SWFA: $839.95
More Info... Buy Now
TR21 Trijicon 1.25-4x24 Accu-Point Rifle Scope                                                                               Trijicon 1.25-4x24 Accu-Point Rifle Scope
  • Matte
  • Amber Triangle BAC
  • 1"
SWFA: $593.95
More Info... Buy Now

TR21R Trijicon 1.25-4x24 Accu-Point Rifle Scope                                                                               Trijicon 1.25-4x24 Accu-Point Rifle Scope
  • Matte
  • Red Triangle BAC
  • 1"
SWFA: $593.95
More Info... Buy Now
These should work just fine.

"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.01
Copyright ©2001-2018 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 8.383 seconds.