Trijicon's ACOG TA31 Aurora Is The Contra Code Of Scopes

Published on December 27, 2019
Duration: 13:00

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.

Quick Summary

The Trijicon ACOG TA31 Aurora features an ACSS ranging reticle that allows shooters to estimate target distance based on height, using hash marks to align with the target's feet and head. It also includes ballistic drop compensation and windage leads, significantly increasing first-round hit probability without complex calculations.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction to Trijicon ACOG TA31 Aurora
  2. 00:12What is the Trijicon ACOG TA31 Aurora?
  3. 00:21Fiber-optic illumination explained
  4. 00:24Origin of the Bindon Aiming Concept (BAC)
  5. 00:31OEG (Occluded Eye Gun Sight) concept
  6. 00:45How the Bindon Aiming Concept works
  7. 01:06BAC vs. Red Dots
  8. 01:12BAC with magnified sights
  9. 01:30Aurora's unique features: BDC and Ranging Reticle
  10. 01:42ACSS Reticle explained
  11. 01:53How to range targets with the ACSS reticle
  12. 02:46Calibrating the ranging reticle with lumber
  13. 03:05Demonstration: Ranging and shooting
  14. 03:34Walking up the mountain for unknown distances
  15. 04:30Why height ranging is useful
  16. 04:37Comparison: Older ACOG ranging vs. Aurora
  17. 05:03Height ranging limitations on older ACOGs
  18. 05:15Aurora's halfway mark for ranging
  19. 05:28Ranging any downrange object
  20. 05:42Additional features: BDC, wind leads
  21. 05:53Benefits of the Aurora reticle
  22. 06:09Subtensions listed in MOA
  23. 06:18Shooting at 300 meters
  24. 07:17Analysis of initial shots
  25. 07:37Silencer impact on point of aim
  26. 07:54Actual target distance measurement
  27. 08:20Ranging target at further distance
  28. 08:36Accounting for wind
  29. 08:53Hits at extended range
  30. 09:16Feeling of using the Aurora
  31. 09:43Headshot at 400 yards
  32. 10:12Impressions of the Aurora's capability
  33. 10:26Field conditions vs. flat range
  34. 10:34Aurora's maximum effective range
  35. 10:50Limitations of the Aurora
  36. 11:16Pros and cons of the Aurora
  37. 11:44Biggest shortcoming: fixed power
  38. 11:51Solution for fixed power: offset RDS
  39. 11:58Call for viewer feedback
  40. 12:10Future of firearms content
  41. 12:25Supporting the channel
  42. 12:36Gratitude for support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bindon Aiming Concept (BAC) used in the Trijicon ACOG TA31 Aurora?

The Bindon Aiming Concept (BAC) allows for rapid target engagement at close ranges. It works by superimposing a reticle element seen by one eye over the target seen by the other, enabling fast acquisition without traditional aiming.

How does the ACSS ranging reticle on the Trijicon ACOG TA31 Aurora work?

The ACSS ranging reticle on the Aurora features hash marks that allow shooters to estimate target distance based on height. By aligning a specific line with the target's feet and head, the reticle indicates the approximate range.

What are the advantages of the Trijicon ACOG TA31 Aurora's reticle?

The Aurora's reticle offers ballistic drop compensation (BDC) and windage/moving target leads, in addition to ranging capabilities. This allows shooters to account for distance and environmental factors, increasing first-round hit probability without manual calculations.

What is the effective range of the Trijicon ACOG TA31 Aurora?

While zeroed at 100 meters, an accomplished rifleman can realistically achieve consistent hits on human-sized targets at up to 800 meters using the Trijicon ACOG TA31 Aurora, thanks to its advanced reticle features.

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