POTD: Royal Marines Reserves in Cyprus
Who doesn’t want a giant Trijicon ACOG sight on their AR? I recently had the opportunity to peek through a Trijicon ACOG 6×48 scope with its bullet drop compensator reticle, and it’s really super bright. The eyebox is super-forgiving. The L129A1 is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle used by the British Armed Forces, and the Royal Marines Reserves as seen here. The rifle is manufactured by Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT), and it is based on the LMT MWS (Modular Weapon System) platform.
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Staying sharp…
Royal Marines Reserves have completed two weeks of intensive exercises in Cyprus to keep themselves prepared for operations around the globe.
The tough training finished with a mission to rescue a downed pilot behind ‘enemy’ lines.
The L129A1 is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO and is primarily used by infantry troops in a designated marksman role. It features a longer barrel and enhanced optics compared to the standard rifles, allowing for more accurate shots at longer ranges.
Would you prefer a fixed magnification optic like this ACOG or a riflescope with adjustable magnification?
Source: The Royal Navy
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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Fixed or variable? What am I using, what am I shooting at, and at what distance?
Acog are heavy, that 6x is like a brick. They are ok, and might be good for a dmr for an airborne unit that would get slammed around a lot, but I'd prefer somthing lighter and variable. FFP lvpo 1-8/1-10/2-12/3-12/3-15.