Trijicon announced earlier today that they are producing a new variation of the ACOG design, called the VCOG (the “V” stands for variable). These scopes will feature first focal plane reticles with various different designs (including 300 BLK BDC reticle), all using AA batteries to power the illumination markings instead of visible light or radioactive tritium. These are the first variable power scopes with ballistic compensated reticles that Trijicon has offered, and comes on the heels of their recently introduced TARS scopes while being priced at about $1,000 less. Make the jump for the presser . . .
Trijicon has combined the legendary toughness and function of its combat-proven ACOG and associated ballistic reticles with a new variable optic. The new Trijicon VCOG (Variable Combat Optical Gunsight) 1-6×24 mm meets the rigorous demands of duty or competition while giving shooters the flexibility to engage CQB targets and out to the maximum effective range of most service rifles.
Designed and built in the USA, the Trijicon VCOG is machined from a 7075-T6 aluminum forging and given a Mil Spec, hard-coat anodized finish. There is a full 90 MOA of windage and elevation adjustment available in 1/2 in./click increments @100m to get almost any weapon system on target.
Lenses are all fully multicoated with a broadband anti-reflective coating that maximizes light transmission while meeting and beating the military’s requirements for abrasion resistance. The scope maintains a constant four inches of eye relief throughout its magnification range and an oversized and knurled adjustment knob makes finding the perfect power setting easy and fast, even with gloved hands.
Before its debut, the VCOG underwent rigorous shock and vibration testing to assure it met the standards of a Trijicon brand optic. The VCOG is waterproof to 66 feet and its illumination electronics are Mil Spec tough. Extra-thick tube walls give the VCOG a toughness advantage over its more fragile competitors. Also tested for smoothness and long-term durability, was the optic’s magnification system—the VCOG offers shooters an outstanding service life under the most rigorous conditions.
Initially, the VCOG will be offered with seven different reticle choices, all of which are located in the first focal plane allowing the ballistic reticle to be used at any magnification. The segmented circle reticle with a centered crosshair can be matched with 175-grain 7.62, 55- and 77-grain 5.56, or 115-grain supersonic 300 BLK loads. The popular horseshoe/dot reticle is available in each of the 5.56 and 7.62 offerings.
The red illuminated reticle is powered by a common AA battery, accessible underneath the objective, delivering 700 continuous hours of runtime at setting 4 of 6 with a lithium battery. A rheostat is located on the main tube, opposite the windage turret, and has an off position between each of its six brightness settings. An integral mount securely pairs the optic with any M1913 Picatinny rail and its height is perfect for flattop M-16, M4, AR-15 and SR-25/AR-10-style rifles. Two slotted screws secure the optic to the rail. At just 10 inches, the VCOG leaves plenty of rail space ahead of the objective for night vision or thermal intensifiers.
Trijicon’s ACOG and ballistic reticles are the most battle-proven, magnified-optic systems in the world. The new 1-6×24 mm VCOG adds tremendous flexibility into the mix while maintaining Trijicon’s high standards of ruggedness. With one optic, operators, law enforcement officers and competitors can engage CQB-distance targets at 1X or roll up to 6X and engage long-distance targets with confidence and precision.
Interesting.
I’ve got a novel idea though. Why not just reduce the possibility of confusion and have one dot?
Weird concept, I know, but it might be worth a shot.
Intensity of support is right. Here’s the thing, I asked my anti-gun acquaintances how far they’d go to implement their policies.
“Would you be willing to kill honest people who don’t agree with your policy in order to take their weapons?”
Because that’s what it would take to disarm America. Heston’s “from my cold dead hands” wasn’t just theatrics, it was an intellectual argument.
It doesn’t matter if 51% of the country hates guns, or even 90% or 99%. It’s not about what percentage of people don’t like guns, it’s about what percentage of people are willing to kill the remaining percentage of people for disagreeing with disarmament.
Just Make It A Bullseye And Be Done With It.
And no matter how many pundits advise tucking tail and going tango uniform.
That is awesome, totally unexpected to. I am an optic geek so this makes me happy.
And its trijicon so its reliable.
Hope you have better luck than us Jersey boys (and girls).
All we can comment upon is what they show us. from what I’ve seen..Vince really showed a lack of character. but then it’s hard telling what he actually went thru. however, that was just no way for an honorable man to leave. Have any of y’all ever noticed that reality shows are most often based on fantasy? Ok nuff from me Will, Best oif luck to you and Red Jack
First focal plane..YAY! Batteries…NAY!
Although I had utmost empathy and sympathy for the victims of Newtown when it happened, I now find myself sliding into the opposite side. I’m becoming more and more irritated at their use of their children to emotionally blackmail the rest of us into agreeing with them.
I found it interesting in the new Star Trek movie that a commander of a starship had to step down from his or her command when it could be shown they were emotionally compromised. Intense, emotional shocks can impair judgment and clear thinking. Yet, these family members who have lost loved ones would have us limit a clearly worded Constitutional right, deem illegal a practice that has saved probably millions of lives (concealed carry in general, now absolutely illegal at schools), and vilify a tool that could be used to protect our children as well as hurt them, all based on grief and hurt and emotional pain. Talk about emotionally compromised! I for one am showing those who use Newtown as the basis for their argument no sympathy; they’ve had our attention for too long.
I would love to try one in 7.62
The report should be released, but it has nothing to do with the demolition. The two are linked in the minds of nutty conspiracy theorists who are a large part of the reason why the pro-gun movement is seen as a cooky bunch of weirdos who are so up their own truther-hole that it’s a different zip code from reality.
…which is why it is a shame that non-nutty websites like this one cater to them by using their talking points (re: the school demolition).
that’s a beautiful scope. I had chance to shot with vcogs. nothing to compare outthere. I already pre-ordered mine from Tech Eyes (http://techeyes.com/trijicon-vcog-rifle-scopes-vc16c.html) within this weeks I should receive it. I have M4 and AR15 to put it on. I’m wondering if I can attach ATN PS28 (http://techeyes.com/atn-ps28-night-vision-clip-on-nvdnps28.html) in front of this scope.
Guys if you know anything about it please advice.
Thanx
The VCOG is great for military use, which is the primary driver of why Trijicon created it. There’s a burning need for optics that can switch between CQC and ‘ranged’ situations on the fly, and being outfitted with either an ACOG or dot sight doesn’t do it. You can check out how it’s solving this problem here.
So damn expensive. So many optics that are just as durable at a fraction of a VCOG. I would buy one but for that price it’s just unreasonable. I hope trijicon here’s the voice of the people. 15FEB2016
Checked one out – very nice but I had a hard time coming to terms with the price if a regular ACOG let alone this. And it’s probably ITAR restricted so us Canadians couldn’t have one anyways. (ITAR for scopes seems abit excessive) . Anyways – very nice scope but just too many $$$