Afghanistan GearPorn, Part VII: 4x ACOG

Here's the latest issued Army 4x ACOG with "cross" reticle and secondary Docter close quarter optic on top, as issued. Soldiers are generally happy with the new "cross" reticle and see it as a worthy upgrade. The Docter CCO was not as popular, though. Blame it on the nature of the fight here in the mountains. One soldier told me that every engagment he's had was close to the max effective range of his M4.

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