Subject: EOTech
Posted: March/30/2014 at 23:14
Depends on application, I suppose. In my current AOO, VCOG is the most highly sought after weapon sight and there are no complaints from those who have had brief opportunity to use them... everyone is anticipating using them, even in drawdown. Standard ACOG is #2 in excitement and #1 in usage. Yes, there are cheaper...
I had almost completely settled on the SS1-6 for my 6.5 Grendel... but got to talking with a guy about the VCOG. Big price differential, but I am leaning toward the VCOG, now. Unless... unless I decide on the March 1-8.
I like the March scopes. I have one in 3-24x42, I have one on order in 3-24x52 and I am considering getting the 1-8, but March has not proven its durability to me yet. No doubt, it is a very nice scope. The VCOG technology is battle tested and battle proven...
In this genre, I still believe the SS1-6 is the best "value", it is tough, it has very good glass, it has excellent mechanicals.
EOTech was in my sights for a while, but I've just never liked them. Many of the people I work with don't like them.
In a few weeks, I have to make up my mind... The VCOG will be ready to ship, the March will be ready to ship...
It is easy to get lost in the abundance...
If you are set on an EOTech, the 512 Rifledude recommended is pretty good and you can get a 3x magnifier for it... doubles the price and, to me, any time you add an external magnifier, you are degrading the optic for magnification. Magnifiers are sometimes necessary, but I avoid them whenever possible. Personal choice.