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Posted: 10/31/2002 1:22:27 PM EDT
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I found a good deal on a Bushnell Holosight, what is the difference in it and the eotech? Thanks Bryan www.aimsurplus.com |
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Bushnell is made by EOTech, it is just not to the tighter spec requirement as dictated by EOTech. This way Bushnell can sell their veriosn of the holosight cheaper, and to a different market. The Bushnell version is basically the EOTech 500 series, which is not their more durable mil-spec 550 series. as far as the 500 series vs. the Bushnell, the 500 series will have tighter specs. For the amount you apy for the Bushnell holosight, it is a great buy for a general range shooting/plinking optic. the Bushnell will serve you very well. As far as a serious fighting rifel, I would suggest tegh EOTech 500 series or the 550 mil-spec optic. Hope this helps. |
| ARMarksMan, have you already tried it without the risers? It is very convenient to mount a flip up Backup iron sight behind the EoTech and use it in an emergency along with the front sight. With a riser that will not work. I thought the front sight would bother me, but not really. Of course, I have only shot on the range a few times with this setup. Why not ask some of the users on the board with more experience, if this is why you are considering the riser setup. |
| Gentlemen, the perfect compliment to that Eotech would a BATTLEGRIP. This grip is the most comfortable grip available for AR-15/M4/M16's, and can store virtually any spare battery combination available for ALL your weapon mounted electronics. The quality and materials are aerospace. You must feel this grip to believe it. www.tangodownllc.com |
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I am sure the weapon would be just as accurate if the Holosight is mounted on the carry handle. Just be aware that the point of impact will change slightly at all but the zero distance compared to a normal carry handle iron sight zero, such as 50 yds per the Maryland AR15 improved procedure, which gives line of sight bullet crossover at 50 yards and 200 meters: groups.msn.com/TheMarylandAR15ShootersSite/improvedbattlesightzero.msnw This is because the sight will sit another inch or so above the carry handle. This will cause the bullet to arch higher in its ballistic trajectory. You could check the bullet crossover with your setup using a ballistics program. |
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