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Posted: 2/5/2006 8:37:39 PM EDT
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I like both, but I love my EOTech more.
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Posted: 2/5/2006 8:46:41 PM EDT
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I'm not particularly familiar with the Aimpoint, but have been very impressed with my EOTech - espceially after I dropped it five foot onto concrete, and it still worked and maintained zero.
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Posted: 2/5/2006 8:53:11 PM EDT
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I have an Aimpoint and if funds permit, am planning to get an EOtech too. Both are great IMO, its all a matter of preference in reticle pattern. With regard the "clustering" of dots on an Aimpoint when hit by sunlight at a particular angle, that's normal on any lense. Try closing the front lense cap when this happens to avoid unwanted reflection. |
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Posted: 2/5/2006 10:04:52 PM EDT
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Both are very nice to use. I have Aimpoints but only because I don't have a build to put an EoTech on. It really boils down to personal preference. Either way you win with your two choices.
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Posted: 2/6/2006 4:37:22 AM EDT
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I have both. I like my Eotech mounted over the center of my receiver on my AR. For my Mini-14, I like the Aimpoint better mounted forward in a scout configuration. The balance is better.
Forward = Aimpoint Center = Eotech |
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Posted: 2/6/2006 4:45:43 AM EDT
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pleong, a couple things I need to mention.
1) Welcome to the boards. 2) There is a dedicated forum for optics here and that's where your post should be. 3) It is always best to use the Search function before asking any question, especially one such as yours that comes up almost every single day. As a matter of fact, I just did a search on the term "Aimpoint" and found quite a few threads that discuss the differences between EO Techs and Aimpoints. It's very easy to annoy folks here by posting questions that are asked literally every day. Please understand that repeatedly going through the same discussion time after time can become tiresome to say the least. I can understand that you may not be aware of this situation but it never hurts to lurk and search before posting. |
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Posted: 2/6/2006 5:10:51 AM EDT
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I have used both, and I prefer the EOtech. Reasons bieng 1) you don't have to look through a tube so you get more periphial vision. 2) I like the 1 M.O.A dot better. 3) No distortion of the dot in the rain. 5) No IR possible signature 6) I like the 4 or 8 hour auto shut off. The Aimpoint does look "harder" in my opinion though, and has a way longer battery life.
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Posted: 2/6/2006 5:19:34 AM EDT
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I prefer the EoTech. YMMV.
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Posted: 2/6/2006 8:39:38 AM EDT
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I prefer eotech. Nothing like having a nice big heads up display with a 6.5" kill zone in your face.
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Posted: 2/6/2006 9:13:05 AM EDT
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The Aimpoint model ML2 that you have and the EOTech 552 are different because your Aimpoint is not NV compatible and the noted EOTech is a NV model. I have an Aimpoint M2 and been a long time user of Aimpoints since the late '80s and the dot reflection is normal but not very bad. My EOTech 551 is on it's way to me as of now and I should have it in a few days, I'll decide which one is better when I tested them. I agree with the fact that the Aimpoint has longer battery life and the new M3/ ML3 models have five times longer battery life than the older models. |
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Posted: 2/7/2006 10:25:59 AM EDT
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I think this may have been brought up once or twice in the optics forum.
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Posted: 2/7/2006 10:36:25 AM EDT
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i have three aimpoints and after looking through a friends eotech i plan on keeping it that way.
i only see one dot with my aimpoints and that one is much better than the millions you see through the eotech 
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Posted: 2/7/2006 4:02:20 PM EDT
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Iv'e seen a small cluster of 3 dots in the Aimpoint before. I like the Eotech better because of the field of view. your not looking down a tube.
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Posted: 2/7/2006 4:10:40 PM EDT
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I know often times it's hard to do, but you really have to try both. Opinions here are just that. I've had both and can see benefits and drawbacks to both. At present I have three Aimpoints and zero EOT's, so you may be able to figure out which direction I took.
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Posted: 2/7/2006 4:11:46 PM EDT
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me too, always have. |
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Posted: 2/7/2006 6:19:22 PM EDT
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My 552 would be perfect if I could switch off the 65 MOA ring. My favorite thing about my Kobra is that I can switch between a dot for targe shooting and a larger recitle for faster shooting.
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Posted: 2/7/2006 6:20:51 PM EDT
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EoTech man myself.
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Posted: 2/7/2006 6:49:28 PM EDT
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looks like eric and matt b are a little uptight.relax its just a question.if it bothers you so much,why did you click on it in the first place.i do beleive this is the ar general discussion platform.and seeing as these are probably the most two common optics put on ar style rifles,i think its a relevant question.its because of know it all guys like you that i havent been on this sight in 2 years.now i remember why.to answer your question pleong,i have used both extensively and love both of them.eotech is great for real close in target aquisition.either way you cant go wrong
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Posted: 2/7/2006 7:12:36 PM EDT
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I like the Aimpoint.
Quite frankly, I mostly like it because my astigmatism really screws with how I see the EOTech reticle. I really think it all comes down to personal preference. Go to your shop, slap each one on your AR, buy the one you like. If you like to EOTech better, and it doesn't give you dots, buy it. |
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Posted: 2/7/2006 10:25:10 PM EDT
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I just received my EOTech 551 yesterday from Grant of G&R Tactical and now I have both it and an Aimpoint.
I like both of them, I'm planning to use the EOTech for close work and I still have to get used to the large ring because I'm used to my Aimpoint single dot. pleong, try them both out first and decide which one you like better or do it the ARFCOM way like I did, get both.  |
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Posted: 2/7/2006 11:15:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/8/2006 6:19:48 AM EDT
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I'll move this to optics...
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