GraeLine
Newbie
I've got a decent amount of time behind US Optics, Vortex, Nightforce and Trijicon.
My question here is thoughts on the VCOG? I crunched the numbers on weight with the new Gen II-E and as follows
Razor HD Gen II-E - 21.5 oz. + Geissele SOPMOD 30mm Mount 7.2 oz. = 28.7 oz.
Trijicon VCOG (no battery or mount per their website) - 23.2 oz. + Geissele VCOG Mount 3.1 oz. + AA battery (roughly) 1 oz. = 27.3 oz.
So on paper the Trijicon will be about the same weight as the Razor with;
Advantages
- No need for cat tail
- AA battery
- Likely more durable (I don't have first hand knowledge so anyone here who does would be welcome)
- Easier (smoother) magnification adjustment
- US made (honestly quality > build location but if it's US made and comparable great)
Disadvantages
-Razor has a better reticle options for my usage (competition/"driveway gun")
Pricing-wise not a big concern, is the eyebox on the Vortex really that much better from someone who has time on both? I have time on Accupowers and Accupoints and fiddling with a VCOG but no real time behind it.
My question here is thoughts on the VCOG? I crunched the numbers on weight with the new Gen II-E and as follows
Razor HD Gen II-E - 21.5 oz. + Geissele SOPMOD 30mm Mount 7.2 oz. = 28.7 oz.
Trijicon VCOG (no battery or mount per their website) - 23.2 oz. + Geissele VCOG Mount 3.1 oz. + AA battery (roughly) 1 oz. = 27.3 oz.
So on paper the Trijicon will be about the same weight as the Razor with;
Advantages
- No need for cat tail
- AA battery
- Likely more durable (I don't have first hand knowledge so anyone here who does would be welcome)
- Easier (smoother) magnification adjustment
- US made (honestly quality > build location but if it's US made and comparable great)
Disadvantages
-Razor has a better reticle options for my usage (competition/"driveway gun")
Pricing-wise not a big concern, is the eyebox on the Vortex really that much better from someone who has time on both? I have time on Accupowers and Accupoints and fiddling with a VCOG but no real time behind it.