Newcomer BROWE Inc has introduced their 4 x 32 Combat Optic (BCO). Packed in a titanium housing, the BCO features a Single Intuitive Control (SIC) button, Target Light Sensor Technology, field programmable BCO Microcontroller, and a Vibration Motion Sensor.
The SIC button offers Automatic Mode at a single press which will utilize the Target Light Sensor Technology to measure the light transmission and automatically set the reticle illumination to the proper brightness. When you press it a second time the BCO enters into Manual Mode offering the choice of 10 day settings and 3 night vision settings.
The BCO has been designed with future improvements in mind. The is a sealed utility port at the backside of the battery housing which can be used to update the operating firmware or customize the existing program, or to attach remote pressure pad switch. What’s even more interesting is that this port can also be used to import or export power meaning that accessories such as lasers or mini red dots could be powered from the BCO battery. Since it’s also capable of importing power, it can run on an external power source such as powered rail.
Additionally, it boasts an average battery life of 2000 hours (at least 775 on max) partically due to the Vibration Motion Sensor which places the BCO in SLEEP mode if motion is not detected for two hours.
There are several models available with various reticles including NATO Chevron, NATO Crosshair and US Army Mil Dot. Finally, the BCO comes standard with an A.R.M.S. Mk II Throw Lever Mount. There is also a new LaRue mount that will be unveiled at SHOT Show. Many hope that there will be additional options as well.
Be sure to visit www.browe-inc.com at SHOT Show in Booth #20059.
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It still amazes me that companies are still throwing A.R.M.S. mounts on their products. There are so many more manufactures available these days to choose from; La Rue being on the top of that list. Simply dumbfounding.
It still amazes me that the ARFcom crowd complains incessantly about ARMS mounts in favor of Gucci gear companies. ARMS mounts work and get the job done and have a combat proven record. A few random failures based upon internet hearsay and inflated rumor does not constitute a crappy product until it can be proven beyond a scientific doubt that the product is flawed. Given enough abuse, any product will inevitably fail.
You can get it with a Larue or a ARMS Mount… YOu have a choice at time of purchase.
+1 to that, Adam.
No kidding Adam.
Anything worth mounting has a Larue mount under it! If the Specter DR had A larue Mount it would be the absolute best military combat optic on the planet. Alas I still have one mounted to my rifle and it works.
You lost me at…”ARMS mount”.
BROWE also is offering a LaRue mount option at the 2012 shot show.
a nice, well thought out looking sight there. no bs, just does the job like an ACOG but with some nicer features like the auto off switch and the light focus thing.
they will put another mount on if required.. the sight itself is brilliant..
Interesting.
I use an ACOG TA01 NSN with a mini red dot. What improvement/advantage would this sight give me over the Trijicon ACOG? I am a little skeptic, since this one uses a battery and the ACOG doesn’t (except my mini red-dot). And is it compatible with mini red dots?
Birk
Ever since tritium has gone on off the be banned in most countries because it comes from conflict countries. Batteries will be the new source of illumination. Brian K. Browe formerly of Trijicon left Trijicon to go make his combat optic knowing this future trend. This optic comes with either Larue or Arms Mounts so all the haters can choose their poison. The body of this optic is machined titanium not soft aluminum. This thing is built like a tank! The glass is super clear. It also has a better eye relief… I got to tell you handling on first hand will make you put down the ACOG and pick a Browe!
hmmm this optic or a battle proven ACOG…..tough decision
The ACOG is so battle proven the DoD put out a contract for a new optic? Battle Proven doesn’t mean the best on the market or the most reliable. Tritium powered ACOG are all going to be dead in 7-10 years with possibility of a replacement. When SOPMOD Block One was signed on May 1992, There were not a ton of option for Combat Optics. Now fast forward to SOPMOD Block Two the ACOG is not mentioned anywhere in the new outfit.
If we never try out new technologies we will fail to evolve.
Us at http://www.legionfirearms.com have found this optic to be FAR superior to thee ACOG… You must see it for yourself.
Also you will be able to see it in the March issue of Tactical Weapons for Law Enforcement on a Legion Firearms LF-15C with a Inforce WML IR.
I just bought one of these sights, I love it. I have 5 Trijicon ACOG scopes. The BCO is my new favorite. It is built like a tank. I love the electronics too. Brian is a great guy, very responsive. Check them out at SHOT.
Stumbled across this while researching the new battery powered ACOG and it looks quite promising. I want one. Going to email the company for more information now.
Regarding the mount I understand the ARMS/Larue debate and it’s about more than quality. Personally regardless of what it comes with there’s a guy named Andrew Bobro who makes my mount of choice.
Good luck with this Browe I look forward to whatever else you have planned.
When Toyota introduced the Lexus…. the same people said “oh why would I buy that? I can buy a Mercedes… or a BMW”
Same people are probably driving a Lexus now..
Hands down the best optic I have ever used! I chose the Larue mount as it’s an available option right from Browe Inc.
How ’bout a Ruger mount for the mini-14 ranch…by the looks of it it would be a sweet addition to mine,but I wouldn’t want it more 3″above the bore,more like as low as possible on the receiver….