As nice as the ACOGs are, I still can't justify the price point. You would think that they would be able to produce these at a slightly lower cost, but I suppose the primary market is gov anyways. Price point was pretty much the only reason I chose an metpro light and a NOD instead. Far more capability with that combo over just a magnified optic.
Hi Dave, Yeah you will always pay a good chunk more for milspec, or any mil related equipment. All I can say, out of experience, is that you mostly get your money's worth in terms of life-cycle and overall build quality. Take a look at Knights Armament for example. Premium pricing on all their products, but it is rock solid and will last you, most likely, a lifetime. Thanks for the comment.
I really don't buy into the idea that money= quality unless it is quantifiable. There are many companies that make products that are quite as good and durable as higher priced equipment. I am more of a low to mid tier kind of guy, but with that equipment I am keeping up or exceeding the performance of the guys spending a couple thousand on equipment that is probably not that much better than a average priced product. That said, I am glad you guys stock both high priced and economy models of various optics and have an honest review system (not something I see all too often unfortunately, many other companies have censored my reviews unless I gave 4-5 star kind of approval). Helps me make a good purchase, and detailed product descriptions and helpful online support is definitely a plus.
Hi there jagervw, The RCO-M150 ACOG has a reticle calibrated for .223/5.56 in a 14.5 inch barrel. The bullet weight (55gr, 60gr, 70gr, etc) will affect the ballistics and thus the accuracy of the reticle’s drop compensation. Changing from a 55gr to a 60 or 62 gr bullet should not have a significant impact, but changing to a 70gr or higher would likely have a noticeable affect (especially at greater distances). The optic can be used with heavier bullets, but you would likely want to use a ballistic calculator to verify the drop at various distances. Hope this info helps! Thanks for the comment.
Is it worth $1400-$1600 price tag? I'd love one but it costs more than my AR new.
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As nice as the ACOGs are, I still can't justify the price point. You would think that they would be able to produce these at a slightly lower cost, but I suppose the primary market is gov anyways. Price point was pretty much the only reason I chose an metpro light and a NOD instead. Far more capability with that combo over just a magnified optic.
Hi Dave,
Yeah you will always pay a good chunk more for milspec, or any mil related equipment. All I can say, out of experience, is that you mostly get your money's worth in terms of life-cycle and overall build quality. Take a look at Knights Armament for example. Premium pricing on all their products, but it is rock solid and will last you, most likely, a lifetime.
Thanks for the comment.
I really don't buy into the idea that money= quality unless it is quantifiable. There are many companies that make products that are quite as good and durable as higher priced equipment.
I am more of a low to mid tier kind of guy, but with that equipment I am keeping up or exceeding the performance of the guys spending a couple thousand on equipment that is probably not that much better than a average priced product.
That said, I am glad you guys stock both high priced and economy models of various optics and have an honest review system (not something I see all too often unfortunately, many other companies have censored my reviews unless I gave 4-5 star kind of approval). Helps me make a good purchase, and detailed product descriptions and helpful online support is definitely a plus.
Poor people will never know what the good things in life are.
Dave Smith quit wining an pony up that cash , same price as a iPhone
The Browe lasts longer than the tritium can last in the acog. Something to consider.
Is the 150 model for use with say heavier bullets?
Hi there jagervw,
The RCO-M150 ACOG has a reticle calibrated for .223/5.56 in a 14.5 inch barrel.
The bullet weight (55gr, 60gr, 70gr, etc) will affect the ballistics and thus the accuracy of the reticle’s drop compensation.
Changing from a 55gr to a 60 or 62 gr bullet should not have a significant impact, but changing to a 70gr or higher would likely have a noticeable affect (especially at greater distances).
The optic can be used with heavier bullets, but you would likely want to use a ballistic calculator to verify the drop at various distances.
Hope this info helps!
Thanks for the comment.