Does anybody have any first hand knowledge / experience with these new Elcan SPecterDR optic systems that are going to be replacing the Trijicon ACOG's for spec op duties?
Rifle Scopes Elcan SpecterDR 1x4?
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Re: Elcan SpecterDR 1x4?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anybody have any first hand knowledge / experience with these new Elcan SPecterDR optic systems that are going to be replacing the Trijicon ACOG's for spec op duties? </div></div>
What do you need to know?
Elcan 1-4x Review by Lowlight
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1033111
Blog Article: Selecting A Carbine Optic
Let me know if you have any questions after looking through this info. It's a great unit. They're hard to keep on the shelf and we just recently sold 34 of these units to a gov't entity.
Thanks,
Mason @ CST
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anybody have any first hand knowledge / experience with these new Elcan SPecterDR optic systems that are going to be replacing the Trijicon ACOG's for spec op duties? </div></div>
What do you need to know?
Elcan 1-4x Review by Lowlight
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1033111
Blog Article: Selecting A Carbine Optic
Let me know if you have any questions after looking through this info. It's a great unit. They're hard to keep on the shelf and we just recently sold 34 of these units to a gov't entity.
Thanks,
Mason @ CST
Re: Elcan SpecterDR 1x4?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">are the as or more robust compared to the ACOGs? </div></div>
They're both built very rugged and it would be hard to say which one was better in that regard. They both have their pros and cons. The ACOG's aren't going to require changing out batteries like the SpecterDR's but the ACOG's aren't as versatile as the SpecterDR's instant flip-switch from 1x-4x.
Thanks,
Mason @ CST
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">are the as or more robust compared to the ACOGs? </div></div>
They're both built very rugged and it would be hard to say which one was better in that regard. They both have their pros and cons. The ACOG's aren't going to require changing out batteries like the SpecterDR's but the ACOG's aren't as versatile as the SpecterDR's instant flip-switch from 1x-4x.
Thanks,
Mason @ CST
Re: Elcan SpecterDR 1x4?
I have a Spectre DR on my Swiss Arms Classic Green and I really like it. The field of view is nice and wide with really clear glass. Switching back and forth between 1x and 4x my poi does not shift.
I have a Spectre DR on my Swiss Arms Classic Green and I really like it. The field of view is nice and wide with really clear glass. Switching back and forth between 1x and 4x my poi does not shift.
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I picked up a Spectre DR 1-4 from Mike at CS Tactical it's really a killer reticle. I have a 3.5 ACOG too but really like the Spectre DR.
I picked up a Spectre DR 1-4 from Mike at CS Tactical it's really a killer reticle. I have a 3.5 ACOG too but really like the Spectre DR.
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The SpecterDR is an awesome sight. The one I got from Mike sits atop my AR10 and its a real pleasure to shoot. Scan the area on low and flip the lever for detail on high power. Awesome.
As for needing a battery, I haven't really had a need for it in daylight but the red dot is alway an option.
The SpecterDR is an awesome sight. The one I got from Mike sits atop my AR10 and its a real pleasure to shoot. Scan the area on low and flip the lever for detail on high power. Awesome.
As for needing a battery, I haven't really had a need for it in daylight but the red dot is alway an option.
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It couldn't have happened without CSTactical;the previous posts and reviews by the staff here.
Since there's been some interest, the device in front is an older GenII+ Litton M911A on a mount I made. (I've had it for several years) I took a few pics of the house from across the street, but it was still too bright to have the iris wide open - so there are some artifacts visible. YMMV.
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One day that'll be a CT40(after I win the lottery)
It couldn't have happened without CSTactical;the previous posts and reviews by the staff here.
Since there's been some interest, the device in front is an older GenII+ Litton M911A on a mount I made. (I've had it for several years) I took a few pics of the house from across the street, but it was still too bright to have the iris wide open - so there are some artifacts visible. YMMV.
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One day that'll be a CT40(after I win the lottery)
Re: Elcan SpecterDR 1x4?
Mike and I took the SpecterDR out to the range for a "Return to Zero" test. We've seen people post that the ARMS mount has issues at returning to zero when taking the unit on and off. Our test gave us the opposite conclusion. We filmed it so we should have a video of the results up this week.
Thanks,
Mason @ CST
Mike and I took the SpecterDR out to the range for a "Return to Zero" test. We've seen people post that the ARMS mount has issues at returning to zero when taking the unit on and off. Our test gave us the opposite conclusion. We filmed it so we should have a video of the results up this week.
Thanks,
Mason @ CST
Re: Elcan SpecterDR 1x4?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CSTACTICAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike and I took the SpecterDR out to the range for a "Return to Zero" test. We've seen people post that the ARMS mount has issues at returning to zero when taking the unit on and off. Our test gave us the opposite conclusion. We filmed it so we should have a video of the results up this week.
Thanks,
Mason @ CST </div></div>
<span style="text-decoration: line-through">I am considering one of these (probably the 1.5-6x)but am concerned about all the issues I have read about wandering zero when flipping from low mag to higher. Seems to be a frequent problem, at least in the posts that pop up from a google search. has this issue been addressed in these newer units??</span>
Read LL review, nevermind.....
would like to hear review or thoughts on the 7.62 version.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CSTACTICAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike and I took the SpecterDR out to the range for a "Return to Zero" test. We've seen people post that the ARMS mount has issues at returning to zero when taking the unit on and off. Our test gave us the opposite conclusion. We filmed it so we should have a video of the results up this week.
Thanks,
Mason @ CST </div></div>
<span style="text-decoration: line-through">I am considering one of these (probably the 1.5-6x)but am concerned about all the issues I have read about wandering zero when flipping from low mag to higher. Seems to be a frequent problem, at least in the posts that pop up from a google search. has this issue been addressed in these newer units??</span>
Read LL review, nevermind.....
would like to hear review or thoughts on the 7.62 version.
Re: Elcan SpecterDR 1x4?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">would like to hear review or thoughts on the 7.62 version.</div></div>
Other than the reticle subtension for the drop using a 7.62 what do you expect to be different about it ?
I use my 5.56 1.5-6X on a 308 and it works great, tracks well to 500 yards before it starts to diverge from the drop.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">would like to hear review or thoughts on the 7.62 version.</div></div>
Other than the reticle subtension for the drop using a 7.62 what do you expect to be different about it ?
I use my 5.56 1.5-6X on a 308 and it works great, tracks well to 500 yards before it starts to diverge from the drop.
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I just pulled this image off ar15.com for the IOR 1.1-4. Look at the edge distortion versus the Alcan.
All I can say is WOW... that Alcan is awesome.
I just pulled this image off ar15.com for the IOR 1.1-4. Look at the edge distortion versus the Alcan.
All I can say is WOW... that Alcan is awesome.
Re: Elcan SpecterDR 1x4?
The IOR have nice glass but to me they are nothing like an ELCAN Specter DR.
Mike @ CST
The IOR have nice glass but to me they are nothing like an ELCAN Specter DR.
Mike @ CST
