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Posted: 8/20/2004 1:12:02 PM EDT
[#1]
If you mean by electric = red dot, and you really mean the best, I think you'll hear aimpoint and eotech.
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Posted: 8/20/2004 1:21:31 PM EDT
[#2]
Aimpoint.
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Posted: 8/20/2004 1:24:01 PM EDT
[#3]
I have Aimpoint and EOTech, and I prefer an Aimpoint. Both are great optics and it's really just a personal pref.
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Posted: 8/20/2004 1:35:01 PM EDT
[#4]
"Best electric optic for entry weapon?"
The answer to the question lies in the question itself: Electro-Optics = EOTech |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 1:35:50 PM EDT
[#5]
IMO, the AimPoint is king, but the EOTech would be my 2nd choice.
-Troy |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 1:36:50 PM EDT
[#6]
Aimpoint.
10,000 hour battery life. 3 atmospheres pressure resistant. Issued to the US Military. 6061 Aircraft grade Aluminum. Enough Said. |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 1:52:20 PM EDT
[#7]
As much as I like my EOTech, my Aimpoints really are much more rugged. Oh great, here it comes.
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Posted: 8/20/2004 2:04:28 PM EDT
[#8]
Like I said, basically those 2 choices.
For those of you who have both, which do you think is better for the specific use of entry, such slicing the pie, lots of corners, etc? |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 2:07:34 PM EDT
[#9]
Get both, I did.
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Posted: 8/20/2004 2:10:07 PM EDT
[#10]
Eotech
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Posted: 8/20/2004 2:19:06 PM EDT
[#11]
Aimpoint |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 2:21:52 PM EDT
[#12]
Jihad!!
Err, Eotech. |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 2:33:47 PM EDT
[#13]
How many people giving their opinion actually have BOTH? (This doesn't pertain to Troy or MrClean4Hire
(  )- BUCC_Guy 
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Posted: 8/20/2004 4:35:18 PM EDT
[#14]
I do. Like I said, they are both great, but I prefer an Aimpoint. 
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Posted: 8/20/2004 4:46:50 PM EDT
[#15]
Tacpoint, all the way.
Everything else is crap. |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 4:58:31 PM EDT
[#16]
Glueing a toilet papertube to the carry handle and sticking a lit cigarette inside the toilet paper tube works also, although the point of impact shifts as the cigarette burns down. (Aimpoint )
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Posted: 8/20/2004 5:27:26 PM EDT
[#17]
Daisy makes a good compact one
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Posted: 8/20/2004 5:32:13 PM EDT
[#18]
I have both and do entries with both but for real close in work I prefer the Eotech
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Posted: 8/20/2004 5:36:36 PM EDT
[#19]
I had both and stayed with the Aimpoint because it is more forgiving when you have eye problems. When the SHTF you don't have to worry about looking for your glasess plus the rugged design.
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Posted: 8/20/2004 7:40:42 PM EDT
[#20]
I'm suprised nobody mentioned the ACOG. I guess, he did mention *electric*, but still. For illuminated entry optics, ACOG comes up a lot.
BoB |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 7:45:31 PM EDT
[#21]
I have multiples of both. I do like the big ass circle in the Eotech for close and dirty.
Denny |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 8:14:37 PM EDT
[#22]
I own them all - Aimpoint is rugged and long battery life, but I still get the feeling I'm looking through a tube. For up close FAST target acquisition - EOTech all the way. My experience with the compact ACOG's has been mixed. Pretty good most of the time, but indoors at night I have had the reticle (triangle) wash out in reflected light and literally disappear - not good. So, first choice is EOTech, then Aimpoint - you really can't go wrong with either one. |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 8:28:28 PM EDT
[#23]
I have used and own both. Both are great, better that the others IMHO. For up close and fast, I like the EOTech. I prefer the open window vs the tube on the Aimpoint.
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Posted: 8/20/2004 10:10:47 PM EDT
[#24]
Both are great optics. You really can't go wrong with either choice, so let your particular set of circumstances decide for you. Me, I'm a hardcore Aimpoint fan. They are rugged, durable, and have incredible battery life. Mine has been on ever since mid February 2004 on two clicks below maximum brightness, and its still going strong. However, it is kinda heavy considering you have to get mounts for it as well as the ruggedness of the tube itself. Aimpoints also tend to be costlier when you consider "on the weapon" status, that is, all that is needed in order to install it onto the gun. Try them both.
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Posted: 8/20/2004 10:31:31 PM EDT
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I vote for the EoTech
I have several. I tried the aimpoint and its a good site. I have a new custom built, rack grade FAL carbine & shooting surplus ammo with an EoTec. I get 6" groups at 200 yards all day long. I put my Leather Wood scope on it and I still get 6" groups. I even got six inch groups when I tried a third gen Springfield scope. I have not figured that one out yet. I thought my groups would get smaller with a good scope. So bottem line the Eotec kicks ass even at 200 yards!! And the Eotech worked great for and in door speed match that I shot a few times. In 308 with a 100 yard zero I'm an 1" low at 25yds and on the money @ 200. Just my $0.02..... |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 10:42:35 PM EDT
[#26]
I had to "see" for myself what the debate was all about, so I bought both. Both are superb sights. I just prefer the EOTech. |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 11:09:28 PM EDT
[#27]
Edited......................
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Posted: 8/21/2004 6:01:29 AM EDT
[#28]
aimpoint.......
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Posted: 8/21/2004 6:09:04 AM EDT
[#29]
for entry there are only 2 requirements. Durable and FAST ON TARGET.
The eotech IMHO is far superior to the aimpoint for close up speed. bigger field of veiw and easier to find reticle. Aimpoint are king for battlefield where speed is not as critical and battery life is far more important. |
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Posted: 8/21/2004 6:33:15 AM EDT
[#30]
I have both and you can't go wrong either way. I like the big circle with dot on the Eo. I also agree that by the time you mount up, the Eo is usually more affordable. If it were me, I would buy the Eo and an ARMS # 40. Will cost you about the same as the Aimpoint and ARMS mount for it.
If it were me, I would also shoot both, then deceide. Don't just listen to all of us ( although anyone using this site is automatically 1 up on the coolness factor). There are so many out there that I am sure you can find someone to shoot with that will show you both. I am sure a member lives close that would be glad to help you. Dano. |
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Posted: 8/21/2004 6:54:17 AM EDT
[#31]
+1 |
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Posted: 8/21/2004 7:05:57 AM EDT
[#32]
+1 Aimpoint the king, nothing wrong with the safe queen Eotechs.
TG 
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Posted: 8/21/2004 10:09:51 AM EDT
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Aimpoint vs EOTech = Q3131A vs XM193 = Ford vs Chevy
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Posted: 8/21/2004 10:19:16 AM EDT
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I can say about the same thing, 10,000 hours claim is crazy, they tested in a lab with the battery set to the lowest setting in NV. Aimpoint claiming 1000 lowest possible operating time frame is about the same as EOTech's claim of 1000 hours. EOTech Rev F dive to 66ft for 24 hours. Issue to US military, the sole winner to the next SOPMOD2 contract, 60,000+ units till 2009. Dropped and abused by the best this country has to offer. But in the end, i would use either EOTech or Aimpoint, both are the best this industry has to offer. I would be happy with either..
I agree, can't beat the 65MOA for fast and dirty work. |
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