Trijicon VCOG Selected as USMC Squad Common Optic in $64M Contract

By Tactical Life

Trijicon just announced the selection of its VCOG (Variable Combat Optical Gunsight) as the U.S. Marine Corps’ Squad Common Optic (SCO). The $64 million contract sends the 1-8x28mm riflescope to Marine Corps units.

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“Our warfighters deserve the very best equipment in defense of our nation,” said Stephen Bindon, Trijicon President & CEO. “The Marine Corps’ SCO evaluation process was extremely rigorous, and we are honored that the VCOG was selected to continue the tradition of battle-proven riflescopes that the Trijicon ACOG began in 2004 as the Marine Corps’ first Rifle Combat Optic.”

The Trijicon VCOG blends features designed for close quarter battle (CQB) and long-distance marksmanship. The 1-8x28mm optic utilizes a 7075-T6 aluminum housing, waterproof to 66 feet. The first focal plane reticle allows subtensions and drops remain true at any magnification. Additionally, it features ruggedized electronics. The VCOG includes eleven user-selectable brightness settings, including two night vision settings. An integrated dial fin allows easy rotation through the magnification range. A near-constant eye relief eliminates the need for head or stock position adjustment. An integrated mounting adapter eliminates the need for conventional ring mounts. It allows …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life