26 G&A october 2019 | rifles & GlAss
The story changes a bit when you power the illumina-
tion system with an AA battery. It’s like driving a car with a
small four-cylinder engine and then getting in one with a
supercharged V8. The AA pumps serious output through
the VCOG’s illumination system and now, thanks to the
new “super bright” setting on the 1-8X, the reticle is visi-
ble at 1X in the brightest daylight and can be used like a
red-dot optic. Best results with the 1-8X VCOG’s illumi-
nation system come with the installation of a lithium AA
battery, like the one Trijicon includes with each scope
that ships. The lithium battery has more juice than
an alkaline, and it lasts longer. Congratulations
to Trijicon for finally cracking the code on this
historic low-powered, variable-optic illumination
system problem.
Part of what makes the VCOG an ideal com-
bat optic is the sensible first-focal-plane (FFP)
reticle and the 4 inches of eye relief. The average
variable-powered scope has right around 31/2 inches
The 1-8X VCOG
includes an integral
mount, so no addi-
tional purchases are
necessary. The two
large thumbscrews
secure the optic to
any mil-spec rail.
The AA battery sup-
plies enough power
to the illumination
system that it makes
the reticle useful in
daylight. When power
is dialed down, this
optic can be used like
a red dot.
The adjustable diopter means the reticle can
be focused to just about any shooter’s eye.
The 28mm objective lens gives the 1-8X a
larger exit pupil, making it easier to quickly
get a full field of view through the optic.
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