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Posted: 2/25/2016 7:18:13 PM EDT

Am I stupid to keep an Eotech 512 on my turtle buster 10/22?

I like the reticle, it's not a battle rifle, it still works....but I could easily roll those bucks toward another RDS or 2 from Primary Arms.

Thoughts? Anyone else keeping theirs?

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:18:56 PM EDT

[#1]

Dad loves his XPS-2

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:20:36 PM EDT

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I'm keeping my EXPS2. I prefer it much more than my aimpoint. I'm not a delta couch warrior so if my zero shifts a bit in sub zero cold weather, who cares, bc I probably won't be out at the range with it anyways.

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:22:33 PM EDT

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I'm keeping my EXPS2. I prefer it much more than my aimpoint. I'm not a delta couch warrior so if my zero shifts a bit in sub zero cold weather, who cares, bc I probably won't be out at the range with it anyways.

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That's my point of view as well.

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:39:28 PM EDT

[#4]

Turtle buster, lol.

If you like it and it works, keep it. I still use aluminum mags with green followers and somehow have not burst into flames yet.

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:41:08 PM EDT

[#5]

Send it back and buy a brand new one with refund

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:43:13 PM EDT

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That's my point of view as well.

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I'm keeping my EXPS2. I prefer it much more than my aimpoint. I'm not a delta couch warrior so if my zero shifts a bit in sub zero cold weather, who cares, bc I probably won't be out at the range with it anyways.

That's my point of view as well.

There are dozens of optics at a 1/5 of the price that will perform that task.

I'd trade in an optic in which the manufacturer admitted has a design flaw, and does not meet the specs in which they were sold and is offering a refund based on that, and buy a cheaper optic.

I'd then spend the rest of the money on pizza. Cause I love pizza.

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:43:13 PM EDT

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I don't plan on keeping it in my deep freezer then going out on a 95'F humid day in FL to go shooting. The gun safe is 75'F right now, my car in the garage gets about 85'F at most. Finally at the range at 95'F under shade.

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:47:00 PM EDT

[#8]

I am keeping mine.

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:47:57 PM EDT

[#9]

Are they all recalled? Or just certain ones?

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:49:49 PM EDT

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Am I stupid to keep an Eotech 512 on my turtle buster 10/22?

I like the reticle, it's not a battle rifle, it still works....but I could easily roll those bucks toward another RDS or 2 from Primary Arms.

Thoughts? Anyone else keeping theirs?

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Sure why not, you know it's limitations, if it works for you then keep it.

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:51:05 PM EDT

[#11]

I bought mine from someone on the EE so I have no idea how to return it.

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:51:11 PM EDT

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Are they all recalled? Or just certain ones?

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All. Though not recalled by my understanding, just that they have offered to refund anyone who chooses to send their optic back.

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:51:51 PM EDT

[#13]

Im keeping my exps3.

Posted: 2/25/2016 7:54:32 PM EDT

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Same

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:02:13 PM EDT

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I'm sending 2 of my 3 512's back keeping the newest one

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:02:56 PM EDT

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I bought mine from someone on the EE so I have no idea how to return it.

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Go to their website, enter pertinent info and voila.

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Posted: 2/25/2016 8:03:02 PM EDT

[#17]

I kept mine.

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:03:39 PM EDT

[#18]

You're overpaying for what you're getting in my opinion. Buy something cheaper.

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:04:40 PM EDT

[#19]

Speaking of, has anyone received their refund yet..??

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:04:47 PM EDT

[#20]

How bad is the zero shift?

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Posted: 2/25/2016 8:05:16 PM EDT

[#21]

Neva been dun befo....

I'm keeping mine.

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:06:50 PM EDT

[#22]

I have an Aimpoint, MRO and EXPS-2. I prefer the Eotech.

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:07:19 PM EDT

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Speaking of, has anyone received their refund yet..??

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If you looked in the other thread, then you would know people have. But to answer your question, yes I did.

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:17:13 PM EDT

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Im keeping my exps3.

Same

Same, I like mine. I have a bigger issue with it fogging up than zero shift. I'll use it in moderate to hot temps, and another rig when it's freezing or below...

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:17:22 PM EDT

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Not sure I'd ever notice, unless it was like 15moa.

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Posted: 2/25/2016 8:17:50 PM EDT

[#26]

It was on my main gun. I moved it to my 15-22.
It makes the 15-22 3x more fun.

I have the RMA approved but can't decide what to do.
I like the FOV sooo much better than any red dot

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:24:51 PM EDT

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Not sure I'd ever notice, unless it was like 15moa.

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How bad is the zero shift?

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Not sure I'd ever notice, unless it was like 15moa.

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Our test showed 5 moa on average in our temp range, they were all pulled and we're getting Aimpoint T-2's

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:30:21 PM EDT

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If you looked in the other thread, then you would know people have. But to answer your question, yes I did.

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Speaking of, has anyone received their refund yet..??

If you looked in the other thread, then you would know people have. But to answer your question, yes I did.

Thanks, I guess...

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:34:15 PM EDT

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Our test showed 5 moa on average in our temp range, they were all pulled and we're getting Aimpoint T-2's

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How bad is the zero shift?

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Not sure I'd ever notice, unless it was like 15moa.

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Our test showed 5 moa on average in our temp range, they were all pulled and we're getting Aimpoint T-2's

Cool. Can you elaborate on the test conditions?

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Posted: 2/25/2016 8:35:41 PM EDT

[#30]

I was going to keep mine however, I've decided to be a piking douche bag and return it every 10 years for a new replacement.

RD FSA

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:36:34 PM EDT

[#31]

Some kept their Ford Pinto too.

A guy here drove one around with a target painted on the back.

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:39:05 PM EDT

[#32]

Keeping both of mine too. Can't beat that reticle and sight picture, IMO. This H1 I have sucks so bad I put it on an AK.

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:43:24 PM EDT

[#33]

you really bust turtles?

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:46:13 PM EDT

[#34]

When they are giving full refunds you can buy 2-3 knockoffs that can shift zero and leak just as well.

Posted: 2/25/2016 8:58:21 PM EDT

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I'd send it back for a refund and then use the money to buy a new one after they solve the problem. Buy a PA RDS to use till then if you don't have anything else.

Posted: 2/25/2016 9:02:27 PM EDT

[#36]

I kept my three. I like way the holographic reticle makes my ARs seem all futuristic.

Posted: 2/25/2016 9:04:21 PM EDT

[#37]

Kept mine.

Posted: 2/25/2016 9:12:12 PM EDT

[#38]

I'm keeping my 517.

It has worked fine since the day I bought it almost ten years ago, I see no reason to get rid of it.

Posted: 2/25/2016 9:13:54 PM EDT

[#39]

Why keep an optic that the manufacturer has said WILL fail?

Posted: 2/25/2016 9:15:35 PM EDT

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I'm keeping my EXPS2. I prefer it much more than my aimpoint. I'm not a delta couch warrior so if my zero shifts a bit in sub zero cold weather, who cares, bc I probably won't be out at the range with it anyways.

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Posted: 2/25/2016 9:18:59 PM EDT

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Why keep an optic that the manufacturer has said WILL fail?

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They did NOT say WILL fail.

Also, they found those issues under Extreme temperature.

Posted: 2/25/2016 9:20:44 PM EDT

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I guess because in the ten years I've owned mine it has performed just fine for me.

I don't operate in freezing conditions nor do I operate in temperatures over 90 - I guess I'm not a "tier one" operator.

In ten years I've never had a battery fail me, nor has my ability to hit what I'm aiming at been affected.

I like the sight so I'm keeping it.

If it ever does fail I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Posted: 2/25/2016 9:21:11 PM EDT

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Probably going to keep mine, because it's just a casual range toy, and I'm not a Delta operator or a SEAL.

Posted: 2/25/2016 9:21:35 PM EDT

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There are dozens of optics at a 1/5 of the price that will perform that task.

I'd trade in an optic in which the manufacturer admitted has a design flaw, and does not meet the specs in which they were sold and is offering a refund based on that, and buy a cheaper optic.

I'd then spend the rest of the money on pizza ammo. Cause I love pizza ammo.

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I'm keeping my EXPS2. I prefer it much more than my aimpoint. I'm not a delta couch warrior so if my zero shifts a bit in sub zero cold weather, who cares, bc I probably won't be out at the range with it anyways.

That's my point of view as well.

There are dozens of optics at a 1/5 of the price that will perform that task.

I'd trade in an optic in which the manufacturer admitted has a design flaw, and does not meet the specs in which they were sold and is offering a refund based on that, and buy a cheaper optic.

I'd then spend the rest of the money on pizza ammo. Cause I love pizza ammo.

FIFY

Posted: 2/25/2016 9:21:41 PM EDT

[#45]

I like mine, I'll keep it until it goes tits up.

Posted: 2/25/2016 9:22:21 PM EDT

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I'm keeping my EXPS2. I prefer it much more than my aimpoint. I'm not a delta couch warrior so if my zero shifts a bit in sub zero cold weather, who cares, bc I probably won't be out at the range with it anyways.

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Me also...I'm keeping my EXPS2-0 and EXPS3-0.