3.5x is the sweet spot for general purpose shooting out to 600. green fiber gives you a chevron the second you mount the optic, no batteries. glass is bright edge to edge. nothing in the price range from the LPVO crowd touches the durability
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Overview
The Trijicon ACOG 3.5x35mm Green Dual Illuminated Scope is a fixed power prism scope designed specifically for .223 caliber rifles, featuring a BDC reticle for precise bullet drop compensation. With a magnification of 3.5X and an eye relief of 2.40 inches, this optic allows for comfortable viewing while maintaining a clear sight picture, making it ideal for medium-range engagements. The illuminated green reticle enhances visibility in varying light conditions, though it's not compatible with night vision. This scope commonly appears in builds featuring a rifle gas system chambered in 5.56 NATO.
Trijicon ACOG 3.5x35mm Green Dual Illuminated Scope - .223 Ballistic Reticle
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Trijicon ACOG 3.5x35mm Green Dual Illuminated Scope - .223 Ballistic Reticle ranked #48 of the 220 optics builders added on GunPartPicker in October 2026. Builders have added it to their builds on GunPartPicker. Since April 2026, it ranks #58 of the 587 optics builders have added. Builds with this optic are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (64%, then .223 Wylde 9%), split between mid-length (39%) and rifle-length (31%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (92%, then AR-10 8%).
It was in stock most times we checked in October 2026, and today 4 of the 5 retailers we track have it in stock. Prices barely moved in October 2026, holding around $1,229.99, with no real sale all month. Buying today, the lowest price is $1,229.99 at Palmetto State Armory, which matches the best price we saw in October.
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Builds in the community that include the Trijicon ACOG 3.5x35mm Green Dual Illuminated Scope - .223 Ballistic Reticle
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| First Build (Mostly Top Recommended) | 19 | $3612.35 |
![]() | 26 | $3195.67 |
![]() | 12 | $5637.01 |
![]() | 22 | $3372.21 |
| 16 | $2457.93 | |
![]() | 25 | $6962.56 |
![]() | 13 | $2267.40 |
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3.5x is the sweet spot for general purpose shooting out to 600. green fiber gives you a chevron the second you mount the optic, no batteries. glass is bright edge to edge. nothing in the price range from the LPVO crowd touches the durability