Videos tagged with Fixed Power Optic

This video compares ACOG and LPVO rifle optics, highlighting their respective strengths and weaknesses. ACOGs are praised for their lighter weight, larger field of view, and always-on reticle, making them ideal for users prioritizing these features. LPVOs offer variable magnification but are noted for being heavier, more fragile, and requiring more user adjustment.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of a former Navy SEAL Sniper School Lead Instructor and a top professional shooter, details how to leverage a Remington 700 5R in .308 Winchester as an optimal 'training rifle'. It emphasizes building fundamental long-range skills through cost-effective practice with reliable, simpler equipment, rather than relying solely on high-end gadgets. The focus is on mastering wind reading, positional shooting, and accurate ranging with a fixed power optic and stable platform.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Trijicon ACOG TA31 Aurora, highlighting its unique ACSS ranging reticle and Bindon Aiming Concept. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, demonstrates how the reticle facilitates rapid target acquisition and ranging, even at extended distances, by allowing shooters to estimate target height and distance without complex calculations. The review emphasizes the optic's effectiveness for both close-quarters and mid-range engagements, noting its utility for increasing first-round hit probability.

This review of the Browe Tactical Optic (BTO) 4x32 prism scope highlights its design by a former Trijicon operations head, aiming to improve upon the ACOG. Key features include a durable 7075 T6 aluminum housing, an American Defense quick-detach mount, and a unique auto-adjusting illumination system that bases brightness on target light. The scope offers a fixed 4x magnification, a 30mm objective lens, and is submersible to 40 meters. It is calibrated for M855 62-grain ammunition from an M4 platform, with reticle markings for ranging out to 800 meters.

This video details Stage 4 of a shooting match, focusing on a scenario requiring engagement with both pistol and rifle from various positions, including cramped barricades. The discussion highlights the performance and handling characteristics of the IWI Tavor TS12 bullpup rifle and the WWSD 2017 Beta DMR, particularly in relation to ambidextrous operation and optic choices. It also touches on the technical aspects of competition shooting, including stage design and individual performance.

This review details the Trijicon TA-31 ACOG featuring the Primary Arms ACSS reticle. The ACSS reticle offers advanced capabilities for bullet drop compensation, ranging, and windage holds, calibrated for various calibers including 5.56, 5.45, and .308. The ACOG itself is highlighted for its combat-proven durability, fixed 4x magnification, and dual-illumination system utilizing tritium and fiber optics.

The Trijicon TA31RCO ACOG is a highly regarded fixed four-power optic known for its durability, accuracy, and speed. It features a BDC reticle for range estimation and a fiber optic strip for reticle illumination, mimicking red dot sight behavior. Enhancements include an ARD (kill flash), tethered turret caps, and lugs for RMR mounting.