Ok guys, you are sending me a lot of info. I am not familiar with the items discussed. What sight does the military use today? Also in answer to the question, I flew Huey D model choppers for first 6 months in Nam and B model Huey gunship for last 6 months. You ain't shot anything untill you shoot 3.75 folding fin rockets. That is a kick in the butt. Guess they feel the same way about all of the new weapons the military has today.
Plasmaman
I have used the ACOG and the EOTech...but are simply awesome. The ACOG gives you a bit more distance capability. I was putting head sized groups with an A4, full body armor, after 10 zeroing rounds - had never fired the rifle before that. We were doing combat shooting drills, walking, quick shots - prone to kneeling, kneeling to standing for my pre-deployment stuff last year, it is instinctive with the ACOG.
The EO Tech is better for clearing ops/MOUT stuff, easier to shoot with both eyes open. If I had to have one, it would be the ACOG. I intend to put an ACOG on one AR (my A2), and an EO Tech on my M4.
I am contemplating my next AR - either going to be .300 Whisper, 6.8 SPC or the SOCOM or Beowulf 40/50 cal... Struggling with it, each has benefits and detractors. I am leaning towards the 6.8 SPC...actually is a great deer round.