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Trijicon VCOG 1-8x28 SCO Riflescope - First Focal Plane (FFP) Red MRAD Segmented Circle Reticle, Flip Caps & LaRue Tactical LT799 QD Mount - VC18-C-2400012
Product Description
Equipping a modern combat rifle, designated marksman platform, or high-tier tactical carbine for seamless transitions between close-quarters indexing and extreme mid-range precision reveals an immediate visual and mechanical bottleneck: low-tier low-power variable optics (LPVOs) that compromise on structural durability and illumination stability. Commercially built scopes frequently suffer from fragile maintubes, mushy elevation tracking, and delicate battery housings that fail under heavy cyclic vibrations or field drops. The **Trijicon® VCOG® (Variable Combat Optical Gunsight) 1-8x28 SCO** completely eliminates these vulnerabilities. Purpose-built as the ultimate military-grade optical engine and officially selected by the United States Marine Corps as their Squad Common Optic (SCO), this unyielding platform packages an virtually indestructible forged unibody chassis, a brilliant red illuminated First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle, and a premium quick-detach LaRue Tactical mount into a single factory-matched tactical suite.
Precision-forged and CNC-machined inside Trijicon’s advanced domestic facility in Wixom, Michigan, the foundation of the VCOG begins with an ultra-rugged housing milled from a solid block of **7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy**. This monolithic architecture features an integrated mounting base that discards the need for traditional scope rings, entirely eliminating the risk of scope tube rotation or crushing under heavy torque. At the core of its optical engine is premium, fully multi-coated Japanese glass that yields exceptional light transmission, razor-sharp edge-to-edge definition, and zero distortion across the entire variable zoom range. The **VC18-C-2400012** variant features the highly sought-after **Red MRAD Segmented Circle Enhanced Reticle** positioned in the **First Focal Plane (FFP)**. This allows the crosshair subtensions, windage trees, and mil-rad holding hash marks to remain perfectly proportional and mathematically accurate at any magnification setting, speeding up ballistic solutions under stress.
In high-stakes competitive fields, combat operations, or intensive long-range precision training, the internal mechanics of the 1-8x28 VCOG supply absolute tracking authority. Powered by a single common AA battery cleanly isolated in a forward-facing waterproof compartment, the advanced LED engine delivers **11 distinct brightness settings** (including 2 night vision modes and 9 daylight steps), providing a daylight-bright illuminated ring that acts like a reflex sight at 1x magnification. This bundle arrives fully kitted for immediate field deployment, pre-assembled with durable, non-reflective **Trijicon flip-up lens covers** and clamped natively onto an unyielding **LaRue Tactical® LT799 Quick-Detach (QD) Mount**. Driven by dual adjustable cam-locking levers, this premium mount provides absolute return-to-zero capabilities when toggling the optic between multiple receiver rails on your bench.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Technical Field Assembly Guidance: The Trijicon VCOG SCO comes pre-assembled from the factory with the LaRue Tactical LT799 quick-detach mount bolted directly to the scope's integrated lower rail. CRITICAL MOUNTING & ZEROING INSTRUCTIONS: When mounting the assembly onto your receiver's MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail, slide the VCOG forward into your desired eye-relief gate before throwing the cam-levers closed. If the QD levers lock too loosely or feel excessively tight on your workbench, open the levers and use the included LaRue wrench to turn the tension adjustment nuts incrementally—clockwise to tighten, counter-clockwise to loosen. The target turrets feature capped, low-profile toolless adjustment dials yielding **0.1 MRAD clicks** with a crisp, audible feel. To reset your physical zero indicator after a range zeroing session, simply pull the spring-loaded turret dial upward, rotate the cap to align the "0" index mark to the baseline reference hash, and snap it back down flush into its internal locking teeth.
Key Features
- USMC Squad Common Optic (SCO): Officially field-tested and selected by the United States Marine Corps for extreme duty deployment, guaranteeing ultimate battlefield durability.
- Forged 7075-T6 Monolithic Body: Machined from a single block of premium military-grade forged aluminum, featuring an integrated base that completely eliminates scope ring failures.
- First Focal Plane (FFP) MRAD Reticle: Outfitted with a highly legible Red Segmented Circle crosshair calibrated in Millirandians, keeping all ranging and windage hash marks true across 1x to 8x power.
- LaRue Tactical LT799 QD Mount: Factory-bundled with an elite dual-lever quick-detach mount that clamps onto Picatinny rails with zero wiggle and flawless return-to-zero tracking.
- AA Battery Dual-Source Illumination: Driven by a common, easily sourced AA battery providing 11 brightness tiers, featuring specialized low-power circuit mapping for extended runtimes.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Trijicon
- Model Line: VCOG® Variable Combat Optical Gunsight (SCO Series)
- MPN/SKU: VC18-C-2400012
- UPC Code Profile: 719307617247
- Magnification Range: Variable 1x to 8x Power Zoom
- Objective Lens Diameter: 28 mm
- Reticle Configuration: Segmented Circle Enhanced Crosshair (MRAD Calibrated)
- Reticle Focal Plane location: First Focal Plane (FFP / Front Focal Plane)
- Illumination Source: Advanced Single LED Matrix Engine
- Illumination Color Tone: High-Contrast Daylight-Bright Red
- Brightness Settings Array: 11 Total Settings (2 Night Vision Compatible / 9 Daylight Levels)
- Eye Relief Range: 4.00 Inches (101.6 mm Fixed Highly Forgiving Eyebox)
- Exit Pupil Graduation: 11.8 mm (at 1x) to 3.5 mm (at 8x)
- Linear Field of View @ 100 Yds: 109.2 Feet (at 1x) to 13.1 Feet (at 8x)
- Adjustment Turret Graduation: 0.1 MRAD (Milliradian) Clicks Per Detent
- Total Dynamic Windage & Elevation Travel: 35.0 MRAD Total Travel Scope
- Chassis Housing Material: Forged 7075-T6 Aircraft-Grade Structural Aluminum Alloy
- Exterior Finish Treatment: Mil-Spec Type III Hardcoat Matte Black Anodization
- Mounting Interface Base: Integrated Rail Base Configured with LaRue Tactical LT799 Dual-Cam QD Levers
- Environmental Protection: Waterproof to 66 Feet (20 Meters), Fogproof, Nitrogen Purged
- Power Supply Matrix: 1x Standard AA Lithium or Alkaline Battery
- Active Battery Runtime: Up to 633 Hours Continuous at Daylight Setting 6
- Overall Optics Length: 10.80 Inches (274.3 mm Compact Linear Profile)
- Net System Mass: 32.00 Ounces (Scope Core Weight without Mount)
- Country of Manufacture: United States of America
