According to the US Army Laboratory Command (Small Arms Technology Assessment: Individual Infantryman’s Weapon, Volume I, March 1990, to be specific), 98 percent of all targets across all terrain are engaged at less than 600 meters, 90 percent less than 400 meters, and in urban terrain, 90 percent less than 50 meters. With this in mind, we need the ability to reach out to targets beyond the 15-25 yard lines, but it is unlikely we will ever shoot out beyond 600 meters in a defensive, or even hunting, situation.
Adding even a marginally magnified optic enables more precision and faster target acquisition, and it will deliver all you need to place hits quickly, even way out there when yards adds up. More than a few serviceman and designated marksmen know that the 4X Trijicon ACOG transformed hit ratios within all ranges of combat engagement out to the 600 yard line. However, it also comes with a steep $1,400 price tag. Thus, Burris comes to the rescue with a great $350 option.
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