Reasonably priced acog alternatives

[kc06lj]

I am looking for a reasonably priced alternative to the acog to go on my theoretical ar-10 308. It would have a 20" barrel be free floated and be a medium distance hunting/ target rifle. I really would want a collapsible stock as well. I had a 4x acog in the service and am relatively happy with my ncstar 4 power on a rig I sold about a month ago. I can't post pics yet. I like the medium fixed power for 90% of my shooting and I would put the same on this one but I am afraid the recoil would destroy it. I prefer the size weight and a graduated reticle for ranging. I just don't see anything in a more mid priced optic. I would like a 4 or 6 power. Recommendations? Thoughts

[brokenscout]

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_s/586.htm

[Jer]

I assume the OP wants something that doesn't require batteries like an ACOG.

[ChunkyMonkey]

I am looking for a reasonably priced alternative to the acog to go on my theoretical ar-10 308. It would have a 20" barrel be free floated and be a medium distance hunting/ target rifle. I really would want a collapsible stock as well. I had a 4x acog in the service and am relatively happy with my ncstar 4 power on a rig I sold about a month ago. I can't post pics yet. I like the medium fixed power for 90% of my shooting and I would put the same on this one but I am afraid the recoil would destroy it. I prefer the size weight and a graduated reticle for ranging. I just don't see anything in a more mid priced optic. I would like a 4 or 6 power. Recommendations? Thoughts

A used acog is going for approx. $800. It's worth the wait if you can save up imho. There is no comparable that is cheaper.

[Tim K]

Why have fixed power when you can have variable? These are surprisingly decent considering how stupidly inexpensive they are.

http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/913036/leatherwood-hi-lux-cmr-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-1-4x-24mm-illuminated-red-cmr-ballistic-reticle-matte

[kc06lj]

Tried a red dot with magnifier on it. Not quite right on a rifle that can hold a quarter at 100. I really like the way acogs look and I like size and weight advantage over the 4x16 on there currently. I liked the chevron and the fiber optic with drop I had on my m-4. I have been looking around and have found fixed power to be more robust and typically better in lower tier optics. And it is just less moving parts. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001NIB7F0/ref=mw_dp_img?ca=B001NIB7F0&is=l. That is similar to what I have. I really just want something to handle the recoil and not break. Have all the features of the cheaper one but have better glass. I would like to be less than 600 since I only have 1300 in the rifle. If nobody makes one then why not?

[ChunkyMonkey]

http://www.armslist.com/posts/1795318/fort-collins-colorado-optics-for-sale--acog-ta01

No chevron.. just the TA01, but price is good.

[RonMexico]

Look at a 1-4 PST with a fastfire on it. With mount, it should run about 600 or less than 500 if you don't want a fastfire

[whitbaby]

A used acog is going for approx. $800. It's worth the wait if you can save up imho. There is no comparable that is cheaper.

Where are you seeing these for ~$800?

Thanks

[Jer]

Where are you seeing these for ~$800?

Thanks

Three posts up.

[paddywagon]

I agree with RonMexico on the 1-4. I am running a Leatherwood Hi Lux CMR 1-4 on my Tavor 18 and its the cats meow!

[Monky]

Personally.. I'm holding out for the vcog for my 300blk.


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