Trijicon VCOG 1-8x28 Red MRAD Crosshair Dot Reticle Scope w/ Thumbscrew Mount VC18-C-2400003

Basically a variable ACOG. Illumination is daylight bright, excellent Trijicon quality glass, and absolutely bombproof. Like I think it could take as much abuse as an Aimpoint could and keep on truckin. Built in mount means no scope reticle leveling, which is something that haunts me at night when I have to do it with other scopes. Adjustments track perfectly and the reticle is simple but effective. The center cross now has space around a tiny .15 mrad dot, so it will work fine for long range or precision work. Eyebox is very forgiving and eye relief is massive. Around 4 inches at 1x and 3.9 at 8x. The fin on the magnification ring is helpful but not as effective as a dedicated throw lever. Weight is 31oz, which seems heavy compared to other LPVO's, until you factor in that the VCOG mount is built in. Other scopes you'd have to add a mount which will add 6-8 oz and put them roughly on par with the VCOG in weight. Only major downside I've noticed is that there is significant illumination visible when viewing the front of the scope through the objective lens. I've only viewed this up close to the scope, I have not attempted to view it from any farther away. It may be a non issue out past a few feet, I'm not sure. Either way, I'll be picking up an ARD for mine when they become available. This optic does not have the infamous "diopter shift" exhibited in some early versions of the 1-6x24 VCOG. Changing magnification does not shift the diopter setting whatsoever. All in all, considering the popularity of the ubiquitous ACOG, this optic is criminally underrated and underrepresented in the "tactical" LPVO market. Definitely a hidden gem of a scope.

Came to me in perfect condition, unlike other places I've ordered from. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Will definitely be coming back to Eurooptic for all my other purchases.