trijicon acog 4x32 jn 8 12 scope

Tactical Gear Optics & Mounts
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I am new to AR optics and have a chance to buy a used trijicon acog 4x32 jn 8 12 scope. I think it is an older model but that is ok since I can not afford a new one. Can anyone tell me anything about them. Are they good optics, used but good condition what are they worth, we there problems with them that I should pass,most of my shooting is 100 and less.

and any thing else that would help me

Ray

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JN 8:12 is a bible verse.

“I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

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I have a similar one. Great optic. I’ve seen them as low as $600 to about $750, if I remember correctly, though usually a bit more. The body can look like hell but still function 100%.

If all you’re shooting is 100 yards though, I’d look at a red dot or a lower magnification optic.

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What is the asking price?

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$800. it works great just got back from using it. What do you think of them?

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What rifle (specifically looking for barrel length here) and what ammunition do you shoot?

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It is a M&P 15T 18 inch barrel. Shout it with Tulammo and my 55 fmj reloads.

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Okay, the BDC in most ACOG’s is calibrated for M855 62 grain ammunition being fired from a 14.5 inch barrel. There’s all kinds of debate on how much this matters, how you can adapt etc… It matters. You’ve got to ask yourself what the point of buying a fixed 4X optic is, especially given that most of your shooting is done at 100M and closer, and furthermore, that said optic has a BDC that’s not even designed for the barrel length and ammunition you’re using. My opinion? Bad purchase. Go with either a RDS or a variable power optic with no BDC. (Yes, you’ll have to learn how to actually use a rifle scope without the BDC holding your hand.)

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Thanks for the info. I have a scope on my Colt and even shoot it well. It really helps old eyes. I had a Holographic sight (old dot) on the M&P. I kinda feel the same way. Think it is going to be sold and go back to the Dot.

Thanks

Ray

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If you need some magnification because of eyesight there are other good solutions out there.

Let me ask, what type of shooting do you generally do with this rifle? IE…slow fire at bullseye targets, etc…

And what actual tasks that matter do you expect the setup to perform? IE…is this gun going to be used for home defense or any type of duty use?

Once we get this figured out, we’ll come up with the best solution for the money.

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I am starting to shoot three gun. Most of the shots are 25 to 100 yards. Owner a AR for a while but just in the last year started shooting it much. I really like the Bushnell Holographic sight (as I am left eye dom but shot right handed). I am thinking when It dies get a Eoteck 512.

Any help is good