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Posted: 3/12/2006 4:10:50 PM EDT
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I don't know, my tacpoint crapped out after 500 rounds.
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Posted: 3/13/2006 8:56:55 PM EDT
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EeEeEEKKkk!
That could really prevent me from buying one. I have seen them on ebay, and hear decent reviews on certain sellers. hMm.. I guess I better rethink that one now. |
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Posted: 3/14/2006 4:55:51 AM EDT
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I've got one but can't speak for battery life becasue I've only had it about 2 weeks. But even if the batteries don't last for years wouldn't you still come out ahead considering it's ~200 cheaper than the real thing?
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Posted: 3/14/2006 5:07:15 AM EDT
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If your looking for the same battery performance of the real Aimpoint in the clone Aimpoint I think you’ll be disappointed. I haven’t done any battery testing, but my sons Aimpoint clone original batteries are still doing good since last November. Of course the sight is not left on continuously.
If the clone mfgr’s used the same technology for extending battery life that Aimpoint uses I think the clone price would be considerably higher. When the original batteries finally crap out in my sons clone I’m going to install an Aimpoint battery and try that. |
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Posted: 3/14/2006 11:56:08 AM EDT
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You get what you pay for.
Most of the clones I have taken a look at advertise battery lives in the 200 hour range - vice 10,000 hours for an ML2 or 50,000 for an ML3. The clones are probably fine for rifles dedicated to range use - but if you consider it your "SHTF" rifle I think 50,000 hours of battery life can really come in handy. Plus, Aimpoints have unquestionable quality, also important for a SHTF or self-defense weapon. |
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Posted: 3/14/2006 12:03:40 PM EDT
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+1 A subject that has been beaten to death here but none the less, a true point. |
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Posted: 3/14/2006 3:59:03 PM EDT
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EOTECH 512 & 522 is rated at 1000+ hrs and 511&551 is rated at lot less than 1000 hrs. so your saying these optics are not for SHFT?
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Posted: 3/14/2006 4:10:44 PM EDT
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No. What I think he’s trying to drive home is the fact that clones are not for SHTF! 
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