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US Army Selects SIG Optic For Squad Designated Marksman Rifle
May 12, 2018, 04:24 PM
sdyUS Army Selects SIG Optic For Squad Designated Marksman Rifle
http://soldiersystems.net/2018...ated-marksman-rifle/Earlier this year, the Army conducted a Limited User Evaluation of the Squad Designated Marksman Rifle. Based on the M110A1 Compact Semi Automatic Sniper System program, SDMR consists of a 7.62 NATO G28 rifle built by Heckler & Koch, equipped with an OSS Suppressor and Harris Bipod. The missing piece was the optic.
The Army’s Program Manager for Soldier Weapons invited industry, through the Tailored Logistics Support program, to submit 1-6x variable optics for the evaluation. They selected the SIG Optics TANGO6 1-6x Optic. It is a front focal optic and may recall that we previously covered this scope during Enforce Tac. Please note that this is not the mount which will be used on SDMR.
This optic was chosen specifically for the SDMR and as of now, the Directed Requirement is 6,069 systems. Funding is set for FY19.
pics at link
wiki says Designated Marksman shoots out to max 800 to 1,000 m
May 12, 2018, 04:36 PM
Il CattivoWell, that'll either put SIG optics on the map or not. I'm sure it's a good scope, but I'm definitely looking forward to hearing about the feedback and scuttlebutt.
May 12, 2018, 04:42 PM
parabellumThat's quite an endorsement. I've been looking at the latest crop of 1-6 and 1-8 scopes. This SIG offering is worth a look.
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May 12, 2018, 04:46 PM
jezsuizI like mine, glass is good. However it is heavy.
May 12, 2018, 05:30 PM
10x SniperNo way!
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May 12, 2018, 05:38 PM
dewhorsequote:
Originally posted by 10x Sniper:
No way!
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This does bring Sig into consideration, curious what the SOCOM recital is and why its different...
May 12, 2018, 05:50 PM
drabfourquote:
Originally posted by 10x Sniper:
No way!
May 12, 2018, 06:05 PM
RHINOWSOYeah, it'll get a workout by the Army - interesting to see how it all shakes out.
May 12, 2018, 06:14 PM
2AdefenderThe Army better hurry because SIG’s web site says they only have a couple of them left in stock
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May 12, 2018, 06:26 PM
CyclerAny idea where or who Sig's scopes and electronic sights are made? I'm pretty sure Sig doesn't manufacture them themselves.
May 12, 2018, 06:42 PM
sdyfrom the OP link
“SIG SAUER Electro-Optics fuses superior optical designs, advanced electronic technologies, and ruggedized mechanical systems tested to MIL-STD-810G at our R&D and assembly facility in Oregon, USA,” added Andy York, President SIG SAUER Electro-Optics."
https://www.sigsauer.com/products/electro-optics/May 12, 2018, 06:49 PM
parabellumquote:
Originally posted by Cycler:
Any idea where or who Sig's scopes and electronic sights are made? I'm pretty sure Sig doesn't manufacture them themselves.
https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...0601935/m/8610003793
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May 12, 2018, 07:55 PM
AquabirdI have a Romeo 5 red dot as does my wife, so far I like it.
Hope it does well for the military.
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May 12, 2018, 08:19 PM
cslingerSIG seems to have done well positioning themselves as a possible one stop shop for the military. Handguns, Rifles, SMG, ammo, optics. Hell they should spool up a uniform and boot shop.
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May 13, 2018, 01:40 AM
corsairquote:
Originally posted by cslinger:
SIG seems to have done well positioning themselves as a possible one stop shop for the military. Handguns, Rifles, SMG, ammo, optics. Hell they should spool up a uniform and boot shop.
Don't get too carried away, they may just inquire about a new camo pattern.
May 13, 2018, 02:04 AM
threefeathersInteresting. I have a Meopta K Dot on one carbine and a Steiner 1-4 on another. They are expensive so I'm looking for an alternate.
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May 13, 2018, 07:31 AM
Fenrisquote:
Originally posted by cslinger:
SIG seems to have done well positioning themselves as a possible one stop shop for the military. Handguns, Rifles, SMG, ammo, optics. Hell they should spool up a uniform and boot shop.
Years ago, I bought a green canvas, conceal-carry jacket from Sig. It has HUGE inside pockets that you can carry a laptop on one side and a p556 on the other. Ratty, worn and full of holes. It is still my favorite jacket.
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