Videos tagged with M68 CCO

This video explores Aimpoint's 'Project ICE,' a 1990s prototype red dot sight that never reached mass production. The project focused on an aesthetic, organic design using cast aluminum and a modular construction separating optics from electronics. While innovative for its time, Project ICE was ultimately shelved due to market preferences for ring mounts and Aimpoint's strategic focus on securing major US military contracts, particularly the M68 CCO.

This video details the evolution of the Aimpoint Comp M series, from its origins in competition shooting to its adoption as the US Army's M68 Close Combat Optic. It covers key upgrades like night vision compatibility, ruggedization, improved battery life, and design changes to address field failures, culminating in the Comp M4.

This video argues for the modernization of US Army rifle marksmanship training by replacing the reliance on backup iron sights (BUIS) with advanced optics like the M68 Close Combat Optic (CCO) and the Rifle Combat Optic (RCO). The presenter, a Drill Sergeant Leader, highlights the significant time and resources wasted on BUIS instruction, citing the US Marine Corps' successful integration of ACOGs as a standard issue optic. The paper advocates for revising the Program of Instruction (POI) at the Drill Sergeant Academy to reflect contemporary combat needs and enhance soldier lethality and survivability.

This video reviews the Colt CR 6920 AR-15, highlighting its suitability as a robust duty rifle. It details the rifle's 16.1-inch government profile barrel with a 1:7 twist rate, A2 flash hider, and non-free-floated handguard. The review also covers the Aimpoint CompM4 optic, noting its military adoption as the M68 CCO and its rugged construction, as well as the Magpul Gen 3 magazine with an optional Ranger plate for enhanced handling and stability.