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So you just laid down a stack of green on the latest, greatest and most expensive rifle in the world.  Good for you, but realize that if you don’t have a world class scope or other optical device to go with your long gun (and an intimate understanding of how to properly use that sometimes enigmatic piece of hardware), you’ll never get to witness your rifle’s full potential.

yuy96 discusses the pros and cons of the most common combat optics in use by the military.

ANAHEIM — “An arrest warrant has been issued for a California businessman who has been charged with counterfeiting high-tech rifle sights in a scheme to sell them over the Internet.

Yongming “Steven” Sui, the 37-year-old chief executive officer of Anaheim-based Field Sport Inc., and two business associates are accused of manufacturing and advertising about 700 counterfeit gun sights and 200 magnifier systems for sale online, with a retail value of about $475,000, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.”

http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/29/6371840-fugitive-sought-in-gun-sight-counterfeiting-scheme

As usual, there are varying opinions on the usefulness of this product. Some other feedback to consider:

“This just seems “gimmicky” to me. Especially since there are so many variables that are present even within the same caliber. I just don’t believe there is anything out there that can compete with having your own load data and being able to make windage and elevation adjustments on your own… This looks like another product for people who think those skills are too hard to learn.” – MahaloMoFo

“It will hold up. Nov. 10 Shotgun News, David Fortier wrote an article (Scoping your Black Rifle), talking about the CMR: “What sets this model apart from other scopes in its price class is it was designed from the ground up for a major European nation’s counter-terrorist unit. So unlike its competition, it was actually designed for a Tier 1 unit and successfully passed their testing not only on carbines and DMRs but also GPMGs.” You can find a copy of the article searching on-line.” – DTOM1775

“For longer ranges, 4x was doable but I would like to have had a little more magnification for the 300 yd shots… U.S. Military studies have shown that the overwhelming majority of contacts are within 100yds. Sniper teams are used for longer ranges of over 300 meters. The key to this type scope is hitting targets from 35 out to 300 yds. The lower magnification made that possible. It’s all give and take. Higher mag optics would be bulkier and would make close shots hard to find.” -  sootch00

“I have had mine for a year or so and enjoy how it works and yes it may seem complicated at first but when you are in the field it makes things so much easier, I think allota folks get spooked at how hard it may seem to set up but there is a learning curb like anything else right.” – showmemoblues

Darpa, the Pentagon’s way-out research arm, is hoping to use lasers and advanced optical systems to make other snipers Harrison-accurate, even when the winds are howling. The agency is looking for 15 ultraprecise sniper scopes to put in shooters’ hands by next year.

Trijicon®, Inc., the world leader in the development of Brilliant Aiming Solutions™ for the military, law enforcement and hunting markets, introduces the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG® (TA31RCO-M150CP) to the consumer market. Previously only available to the military and law enforcement market, the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG is perfect for varmint or big game hunting with an AR rifle or plinking at the range.

Trijicon 4x32 ACOG TA31RCO-M150CP

The ACOG is the official rifle combat optic of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG is standard issue for all Special Operations Forces. This new to the consumer market 4×32 ACOG is the official optic of the US Army. Like the military, hunters are searching for an optic to add to their arsenal that is rugged, dependable, and operates in critical situations – and Trijicon has answered the call with the introduction of its exclusive 4×32 ACOG into this market.

The Trijicon 4×32 ACOG incorporates the innovative Bindon Aiming Concept™ (BAC) – a revolutionary both-eyes-open aiming method that provides the shooter with “instinctive” target acquisition and increased hit potential. The reticle features a red chevron aiming point and incorporates a Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC), which offers additional aiming points out to 800 meters. Weighing in at a mere 16.2 ounces and measuring 7.3″ L x 2.1″ W x 2.5″ H, the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG is lightweight, versatile and mounts to any MIL-STD-1913 rail using the supplied mount. A spacer system is also provided allowing the sight to be configured properly for varying weapon systems.

The Trijicon 4×32 ACOG is manufactured in the USA and features forged, 7075-T6 aluminum alloy housing, providing durability beyond the call of duty and a hard anodized coating protects against corrosion and battlefield chemicals. Fully multi-layer lens coating per MIL-C-14806A provides for maximum optical performance in any light. Additionally, the 4×32 ACOG offers improved engineering of the +/- 20 MOA (two clicks per inch at 100 yards) external adjustment system. The newly improved system provides faster adjustment speed in the field as well as a completely waterproof design even when the caps are removed. Waterproof (100 Meters) and nitrogenfilled to eliminate fogging, the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG has a lifetime warranty.

For more information on the Trijicon 4×32 ACOG model TA31RCO-M150CP or any of Trijicon’s self-luminous aiming systems, please contact Trijicon, Inc. at 49385 Shafer Ave., Wixom, MI 48393 • (800) 388-0563