ACOG and Mini Red Dot Question?

Tactical Gear Optics & Mounts
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I am looking at getting a 4x ACOG and have a question on which would be the better mini Red Dot to put on it. Trijicon has a few options, along with LaRue Tactical:

  1. 4x ACOG with Docter Optic Red Dot

  2. 4x ACOG with the Trijicon Red Dot

  3. 4x ACOG with the new Trijicon RMR

  4. 4x ACOG with the Larue/Aimpoint T1 mount combo (it looks like it would be a lot higher than the above listed options).

Anyone with advice or experiences with any of the above please respond.

Thanks!!!

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I ran a TA31 with a Docter on top for about a year in country. The Dr. on top was a solution, but probably not the ideal solution for close in. With training, it works as advertised. You need to be aware that the lighting element on the Dr. or similar type MRD is exposed, and thus subject to environmental conditions. Rain, mud, lots of dirt, are not the Dr’s friend. Also, the mechanical offset you encounter when you start stacking shit may be a lot to deal with if you dont train often, especially if you need to use it under duress.

I did shoot a rifle with an offset T1 and an ACOG. I though it was a better solution than the Dr on top for 0-25m.

Bottom line is that it will be a personal choice that you will have to put some training time into. Personally, I have switched to a Aimpoint/Aimpoint 3x magnifier combo in a Larue FTS mount.

Your mileage may vary… greatly.

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I run an TA01-ECOS with the Docter On top.

The RDS works great for COM shots out to 50, maybe 75 yards. Beyond that you do want to use the 4x ACOG.

Make no mistake however, the Docter is good for COM shots–not precision accuracy. I have it zeroed for 25 yards, and in closer distances I have to hold over higher, or lower if it’s beyond 25 yards.

Further, the dot is pretty large, i believe it’s 7 MOA. So, at 100 yards it covers 7".

When you use the RDS, you will have to use a ‘chin-weld.’ This isn’t a problem with proper familiarization, and is made all the easier if you have a saddle stock. I personally like this since I can utilize the optic quickly from a ‘heads-up’ position–but others dislike this and prefer a tight cheekweld.

This being said, I am very pleased with the set up. It’s pretty fast for me to shoot within 25 yards, and if the RDS ever screws up, you have a back up ACOG ready to run. The TA01ECOS also comes with ‘rain sights’ so you basically have 3 optics in one (the Docter, the ACOG, and the Iron ‘rain sights’).

Battery life on the Docter is superb. I recieved the TA01ECOS in Early January and have left the cover off. The dot is still running strong. (There is no on-off switch, only a light sensor on the Docter. It brightens and dims automaticlaly with the ambient light, which may be a + or -, depending).

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I have no experience with the RMR, but would be very interested in trying out an RMR mounted atop an ACOG. Especially the tritium powered RMR.

ETA: When it comes down to optic choice, the thing to remember is to TRAIN with the optic.

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I thinking about using a TA31F or a TA31RCO with a RMR on a MURLM mount. I think it will work well. Will never need to change amy batteries on optics.

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I would recommend the RMR over the Docter and the Trijicon Red Dot. The RMR is considerably stronger and does not require a winged mount to protect the optic. It has audible click adjustments as well. On the other hand, the T1 (or even the RMR) on a offset mount is my preference.