which would be a better purchase?

Either, depends on how deep your pockets go. Mine are as deep as a truglo.

IMO, go with the EOtech. More flexible weapon sight system than the EOtech, plus you have an open sight picture when the magnifier is flipped to the side. I have the EOtech 512 on my AR and it is great.

If you can afford an ACOG, might as well spend a bit extra and get the red dot that can be attached, or get the ACOG that has the red dot attached. Truth is though, if you're going to get an ACOG, there is no sense being a budget-savvy consumer. I like EOTechs myself, as they're just built like tanks, but I'd take tritium over batteries any day.

The ACOG with the attached red dot would be something like: http://www.trijicon.com/user/parts/prod ... tegoryID=3

It is also possible to get the TA01 and add an RDS mount and micro-red dot. But if I had an ACOG, that is good enough as the 4x32 model still allows for relatively short range mobility (with practice), and the ability to reach out as well.

I have an EoTech 512 with a Mako maginifier on my Ar

I went back and forth between both of these setups for a long time and ended up going with a Weaver Classic Extreme 1.5-4.5x24 scope with illuminated reticle. I have 1.5 magnification and 4.5 magnification as well as everything in between and red dot if I choose to switch it on. It's not the typical AR setup but, in my opinion, it's a lot more flexible. I highly recommend this route.

 

actually i was reading in several magazines that operators are beginning to switch to that configuration because as u said u have a lot of flexibility. i think i'm gonna look into this option.

actually i was reading in several magazines that operators are beginning to switch to that configuration because as u said u have a lot of flexibility. i think i'm gonna look into this option.

 

You'll love it. I promise. 8-)

Millet makes a DMS scope you can check out. Similar to Rich's

Millet makes a DMS scope you can check out. Similar to Rich's

 

Is it this?

 

I like the idea of a single scope, none to 4X.

 

I have a Stag Model 2 flat-top.

What height rings (standard, medium, tall ..) would work to give 1/3 co-witness with this setup?

For anyone considering the Acog with a RDS piggy back I say try it first if you can. Its pretty high up trying to use the RDS. So much so you might find yourself with a chin weld instead of a cheek weld. Another option if you have the rail space is a 45 degree offset mount. If you need to transition to your RDS, you just roll the rifle.

 

http://www.civiliancombatweapons.com/br ... Mount.html

Eotech I would go with the 552 so you have the buttons on the side. Great if you want to use a magnifier or have back up sights.

Eotech I would go with the 552 so you have the buttons on the side. Great if you want to use a magnifier or have back up sights.

 

The buttons on the 552 are still on the rear. The 556 has them on the side. I have a 552 and love it.

 

556

 

552

 

Eotech I would go with the 552 so you have the buttons on the side. Great if you want to use a magnifier or have back up sights.

 

The buttons on the 552 are still on the rear. The 556 has them on the side. I have a 552 and love it.

 

556

 

552

 

 

That's what I meant. Too many different numbers

Spend the extra dough and get the ACOG with the red dot on top. Much nicer than any flip to side setup and much quicker to use. Plus, the reticle of the ACOG TAO1 is amazing.

Missionmtman, have you actually shot that setup? Having to bob your head like a clucking chicked just isnt conducive to the mission at hand. If I had to run a dot and acog I would without a doubt go offset mount. IMO if BAC works for you the TA33 is the best solution.