ACOG clone

308Loader · January 14, 2015, 05:55 PM

Has anyone tried one of these Chinese acog clones they sell on ebay?

ACOG 4X32 4 Multiple Scope Sight Fiber Optics Red Crosshair Hunting Accessory

Microgunner · January 14, 2015, 05:58 PM

Pure junk and a complete waste of money.

308Loader · January 14, 2015, 06:16 PM

So you have tried one? What component fails?

Microgunner · January 14, 2015, 06:20 PM

Several customers have been suckered into them. None would hold zero and the reostats failed on the battery versions.

308Loader · January 16, 2015, 06:28 PM

Bummer! Guess I should have posted the question before I bought one. Ill check back in when it gets here.

308Loader · May 1, 2015, 06:04 PM

so... Turns out its not too shabby for an $80 sight. I've got 400 rounds down range now and she's still hold'in zero! zero is 100yrds, the bdc is money at 25-200. not sure I would recommend to a friend but I am pleasantly surprised.

Snyper · May 1, 2015, 06:25 PM

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Pure junk and a complete waste of money.

And those are it's good points

skizzums · May 1, 2015, 06:54 PM

i have been curious about one of those. not for anything serious, but just to have it and play. I heard several good reviews from ar15.com about one company in particular, they run about 120$ and have clones of about everything. but everyone who has one seems to enjoy them. it's not like your blowing your life savings on it, so it's not a big deal if isn't perfect......but "IN MY OPINION", could be worth a try. I would never spend the money on a real one regardless, so it's not like I am taking money out of anyone's pocket by getting a counterfeit

it can be really annoying how heated people get about the subject of cheap scopes. I don't think every gun I own needs to be "battle" ready, and some guns(I mean most) are for pure fun. I would feel different if I was on the from lines and I got issued a NcStar, but I am not....

not sure if I will ever get one, but if I ever feel I need another AR "plinker", I may well just for giggles.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Triji...255243676.html

Snyper · May 2, 2015, 05:41 AM

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I would feel different if I was on the from lines and I got issued a NcStar, but I am not....

If it's junk then it's junk all the time.

You can buy cheap optics that will likely give you problems, or you can buy quality optics that will last a lifetime.

g.willikers · May 2, 2015, 10:46 AM

The middle of the road optics seem to be the best value.
Unless the high line and expensive ones are actually needed, for most of us there's plenty of very good scopes available at modest prices, these days.
The quality of optics have really improved, across the board, in recent years.

January 14, 2015, 05:55 PM	#1
308Loader Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 639	ACOG clone Has anyone tried one of these Chinese acog clones they sell on ebay? ACOG 4X32 4 Multiple Scope Sight Fiber Optics Red Crosshair Hunting Accessory

January 14, 2015, 05:58 PM	#2
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	Pure junk and a complete waste of money. __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

January 14, 2015, 06:20 PM	#4
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	Several customers have been suckered into them. None would hold zero and the reostats failed on the battery versions. __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

May 1, 2015, 06:54 PM	#8
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	i have been curious about one of those. not for anything serious, but just to have it and play. I heard several good reviews from ar15.com about one company in particular, they run about 120$ and have clones of about everything. but everyone who has one seems to enjoy them. it's not like your blowing your life savings on it, so it's not a big deal if isn't perfect......but "IN MY OPINION", could be worth a try. I would never spend the money on a real one regardless, so it's not like I am taking money out of anyone's pocket by getting a counterfeit it can be really annoying how heated people get about the subject of cheap scopes. I don't think every gun I own needs to be "battle" ready, and some guns(I mean most) are for pure fun. I would feel different if I was on the from lines and I got issued a NcStar, but I am not.... not sure if I will ever get one, but if I ever feel I need another AR "plinker", I may well just for giggles. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Triji...255243676.html __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed Last edited by skizzums; May 1, 2015 at 07:03 PM.

May 2, 2015, 10:46 AM	#10
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	The middle of the road optics seem to be the best value. Unless the high line and expensive ones are actually needed, for most of us there's plenty of very good scopes available at modest prices, these days. The quality of optics have really improved, across the board, in recent years. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

January 14, 2015, 06:16 PM	#3
308Loader Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 639	So you have tried one? What component fails?

January 16, 2015, 06:28 PM	#5
308Loader Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 639	Bummer! Guess I should have posted the question before I bought one. Ill check back in when it gets here.

May 1, 2015, 06:04 PM	#6
308Loader Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 639	so... Turns out its not too shabby for an $80 sight. I've got 400 rounds down range now and she's still hold'in zero! zero is 100yrds, the bdc is money at 25-200. not sure I would recommend to a friend but I am pleasantly surprised.