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MBR Scope Selection: Trijicon TA-11E Versus Leupold Mark 4 CQ/T
James,
My 2006 Ten
Cent Challenge contribution is on the way, via snail-mail.
Congratulations on "cutting the cord".
I've decided against the Trijicon TA-11E
ACOG purchase. I interviewed a local who owns one of the Trijicon fiber-optic
scopes. It has cracks
in the
fiber optic element, but the scope still works. I spoke with a Trijicon
customer service representative who said:
1. The fiber optic often breaks from stress or impact. The tritium
will not power the scope during daylight so the scope is "down" until
dim light or the fiber optic is replaced.
2. The company is aware of the problem and is addressing it. That may
be why we're seeing the Docter
red dot being mounted on some models.
I did not verify that with the customer service rep.
One other drawback IMHO is an ACOG-series scope is protected by a cover
that is relatively slow to remove.
I've settled on the Leupold
Mark 4 CQ/T for my Main Battle Rifle (MBR), instead.
It's more robust than the fiber-optic ACOG and uses flip-up lens covers
for inclement
weather.
It also has two integrated MIL-STD-1913 rail mount cross-slots for
accessories like lights.
Its field of view at 3X is three times that of the 4X ACOG.
Like the ACOG it needs no battery. Unlike the true "red dot" sights,
the night-vision compatible circle dot reticle is always present but
requires a AA battery only for illumination. The CQ/T can be used as
a 9 MOA dot
sight with no magnification or [it can be] be turned up to 3X for a
more precise 3 MOA dot.
And it costs several hundred dollars less! No bullet drop compensation
(BDC),
though. (You have to go to the company's MR/T line for that.)
I'm sure that the CQ/T has its limitations, too. Just thought I'd give
you some food for thought.
I am eagerly awaiting delivery of my copy of your "Rawles
Gets You Ready" preparedness course.
Regards, - "Redmist"
