[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Aimpoint PRO (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 12/5/2012 5:22:27 AM EDT
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I just got my new Aimpoint PRO yesterday, put the battery in it (as instructed) and turned the rotary switch to see if it works. A faint dot appeared on click # 6. The switch has 9 total clicks (settings) so there are only 4 intensity settings (click # 6, 7, 8, & 9) possible on the site.
I'm surprised that the dot doesn't turn on sooner than the 6th click and offer at least 2-3 more intensities. For you guys who have the Aimpoint PRO (or other Aimpoints) is that your experience or do I have a faulty switch? |
| Thanks, everybody, at least to the "friendly" ones! Yes, I'm a rookie - no apologies - you gotta start somewhere and that's what these forums are all about IMO. My experience is in pistol competition and I don't have much of that. I'm retired and having good, safe fun! Thanks again! |
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Of all the forums on all of the internets you just had to walk into ours... I mean FFS did you read about it or just buy it Easy does it, Fudd. Maybe you should revisit the "Code of Conduct" for the site, specifically: 6) Attacking or insulting a person in an effort to elicit a negative response. You have a right to disagree, but please do so in a respectful manner. |
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Thanks, everybody, at least to the "friendly" ones! Yes, I'm a rookie - no apologies - you gotta start somewhere and that's what these forums are all about IMO. My experience is in pistol competition and I don't have much of that. I'm retired and having good, safe fun! Thanks again! At least you bought a good optic. 
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Of all the forums on all of the internets you just had to walk into ours... I mean FFS did you read about it or just buy it Easy does it, Fudd. Maybe you should revisit the "Code of Conduct" for the site, specifically: 6) Attacking or insulting a person in an effort to elicit a negative response. You have a right to disagree, but please do so in a respectful manner. This is GD. If you want polite responses, you need to stick to the technical side of ARFCom. :) |
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Of all the forums on all of the internets you just had to walk into ours... I mean FFS did you read about it or just buy it Easy does it, Fudd. Maybe you should revisit the "Code of Conduct" for the site, specifically: 6) Attacking or insulting a person in an effort to elicit a negative response. You have a right to disagree, but please do so in a respectful manner. Whelp have fun in GD... there is a whole technical portion of the sight that will get you plenty of BS but no guff. For the record there are only 4 NVD settings and six daytime/visual settings. Try again, turn off the lights and set it to 5 and realize I am a wizard. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Of all the forums on all of the internets you just had to walk into ours... I mean FFS did you read about it or just buy it Easy does it, Fudd. Maybe you should revisit the "Code of Conduct" for the site, specifically: 6) Attacking or insulting a person in an effort to elicit a negative response. You have a right to disagree, but please do so in a respectful manner. This is GD. If you want polite responses, you need to stick to the technical side of ARFCom. :) In all seriousness, this. This is General Discussion, liken it to the Mos Eisley cantina of the site. The technical forums are heavily moderated to make sure that they stay technical discussions. So, next steps, mount it up, take it to the range, take pictures and post a review in the optics section. Congrats on the new sight, use it in good health!
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Of all the forums on all of the internets you just had to walk into ours... I mean FFS did you read about it or just buy it Easy does it, Fudd. Maybe you should revisit the "Code of Conduct" for the site, specifically: 6) Attacking or insulting a person in an effort to elicit a negative response. You have a right to disagree, but please do so in a respectful manner. This is GD. If you want polite responses, you need to stick to the technical side of ARFCom. :) Rookie mistake number 1. Going to GD for a straightforward answer... |
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I just got my new Aimpoint PRO yesterday, put the battery in it (as instructed) and turned the rotary switch to see if it works. A faint dot appeared on click # 6. The switch has 9 total clicks (settings) so there are only 4 intensity settings (click # 6, 7, 8, & 9) possible on the site. I'm surprised that the dot doesn't turn on sooner than the 6th click and offer at least 2-3 more intensities. For you guys who have the Aimpoint PRO (or other Aimpoints) is that your experience or do I have a faulty switch? RTFM
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Thanks, everybody, at least to the "friendly" ones! Yes, I'm a rookie - no apologies - you gotta start somewhere and that's what these forums are all about IMO. My experience is in pistol competition and I don't have much of that. I'm retired and having good, safe fun! Thanks again! You bought a great optic, and I'm sure you're gonna get years of use from it. Be sure to post this kind of thing in the AR HTF from now on to save from being roasted in GD. 
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Too bad there isn't an on-off button, so you can leave the dial on one setting instead of having to click up and down and find your setting each time you turn it on. Yeah too bad it doesn't last for three years without turning off on setting 7 I know that, but it just irritates my OCD side to leave it turned on. |
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Thanks, everybody, at least to the "friendly" ones! Yes, I'm a rookie - no apologies - you gotta start somewhere and that's what these forums are all about IMO. My experience is in pistol competition and I don't have much of that. I'm retired and having good, safe fun! Thanks again! At least you bought a good optic. Seriously. Not bad for a "noob." Usually they start out with "Which optic for under $100?" |
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Too bad there isn't an on-off button, so you can leave the dial on one setting instead of having to click up and down and find your setting each time you turn it on. Yeah too bad it doesn't last for three years without turning off on setting 7 I know that, but it just irritates my OCD side to leave it turned on. Oh really, I have four computers and two TV's on and using my ipad, how does that make you feel 
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There's a bundle of paper in the box. It's called a manual. Everything you need is in that bundle of paper. If you don't want to read it, set it to 7 and leave it. Not from what I could see. The manuals sent were for other models. Same on the Aimpoint site. Downloads for the PRO were actually other models. I've used Aimpoints before and have EO Techs, ACOGs, Accupoints, and others. So, it isn't a user issue. It is just screwy documentation. |
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There's a bundle of paper in the box. It's called a manual. Everything you need is in that bundle of paper. If you don't want to read it, set it to 7 and leave it. Not from what I could see. The manuals sent were for other models. Same on the Aimpoint site. Downloads for the PRO were actually other models. Insert Double Face Palm.jpeg |
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There's a bundle of paper in the box. It's called a manual. Everything you need is in that bundle of paper. If you don't want to read it, set it to 7 and leave it. Not from what I could see. The manuals sent were for other models. Same on the Aimpoint site. Downloads for the PRO were actually other models. Insert Double Face Palm.jpeg Seemed goofy to me too. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: There's a bundle of paper in the box. It's called a manual. Everything you need is in that bundle of paper. If you don't want to read it, set it to 7 and leave it. Not from what I could see. The manuals sent were for other models. Same on the Aimpoint site. Downloads for the PRO were actually other models. Insert Double Face Palm.jpeg Seemed goofy to me too. Did it happen to be for an M3? |
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I hate all you bastards, I missed the cyber Monday deals. I'm going to get one for my M1A Scout.
As for the off button guys, no need for one. Even my ANCIENT Aimpoint 5000 with the single watch battery will last for a year on the highest setting. Quoted:
I picked one up on a whim on Cyber Monday. I'm glad I saw this thread before I opened it up on Christmas morning and wondered the same thing. |
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Of all the forums on all of the internets you just had to walk into ours... I mean FFS did you read about it or just buy it Easy does it, Fudd. Maybe you should revisit the "Code of Conduct" for the site, specifically: 6) Attacking or insulting a person in an effort to elicit a negative response. You have a right to disagree, but please do so in a respectful manner. Whaaa! Whaaa! That's the sound a crying baby makes. |
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There's a bundle of paper in the box. It's called a manual. Everything you need is in that bundle of paper. If you don't want to read it, set it to 7 and leave it. Not from what I could see. The manuals sent were for other models. Same on the Aimpoint site. Downloads for the PRO were actually other models. Insert Double Face Palm.jpeg Seemed goofy to me too. Did it happen to be for an M3? That and many others, except the PRO. Not a user issue for me. Just a weird approach to take. I know it is strange. |