Is the elcan a good optic?
The ELCAN SpecterOS is a fantastic Canadian combat optic, with clear glass and a good reticle design. It has usable illumination for both daylight and low light conditions, and it draws a lot of attention. But it is hampered by a sub-par mounting system integral to the optic.
What is a elcan Specter?
ELCAN Specter® Sights are military optical combat sights that help shooters see better and farther in extreme environments and unpredictable situations. These sights provide the right tool, customized for mission requirements to make soldiers more effective and keep them safer.
Who makes elcan Specter?
Raytheon
Made by Raytheon, the ELCAN Specter dual-role and fixed magnification sights have since been improved, with their weight reduced by 15 percent and battery life extended by 50 percent. Both have a new, low profile illumination switch.
What does an ACOG weigh?
10.5 oz.
Trijicon ACOG 4×32 BAC
| ACOG 4×32 BAC | |
|---|---|
| Field of View | 36.6 ft. @ 100 yards |
| Adjustments (Per Inch @ 100 Yards) | 2 Clicks |
| Dimension (L x W x H) Without Mount | 5.9 x 2.0 x 2.5 in. |
| Weight Without Mount | 10.5 oz. (297.5g) |
How much does an elcan weigh?
ELCAN Optic Specs
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Width | 74mm nominal |
| Height | 78mm nominal |
| Weight | 660g nominal |
| Reticle | Dual-thickness ballistic crosshair with user-selectable red dot, VSOR rangefinder, and area fire circles. |
Does Raytheon own elcan?
Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies, also simply ELCAN (Ernest Leitz CANada), is a Canadian optics and electronics manufacturing company owned by American defense contractor Raytheon, currently based in Midland, Ontario.
When did the elcan come out?
Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies has been manufacturing advanced sighting systems since 1986. ELCAN Specter® sights are a complete line of battle-tested, premium quality military tactical weapon sights defined by ruggedness, superior optical performance and unique capabilities.
Do LPVO need batteries?
WINNER: LPVO Most modern LPVOs use a common watch battery for reticle illumination. When an LPVO battery dies, it’s very irritating, but the optic still works fine since the etched or wire reticle remains.
Do Marines get ACOGs?
The United States Army, Air Force and Marine Corps field the Trijicon TA31RCO ACOG, a 4× magnification model with a 32mm objective lens (4×32), with specially designed ballistic compensating reticles that are fiber optic & tritium illuminated, for the M4 carbine and M16A4 rifle.