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11/9/2009 7:23:29 PM EDT
I was thinking of getting a new eotech and i am leaning towards the 516.  It is shorter than the 517 and i do not need NV capability.  My other choice other than the 517 would have been the XPS 2 but I am skeptical about the miniature size.  I was wondering if anyone here has had experience using the 516 and could give me any feedback?
11/9/2009 8:06:04 PM EDT
[#1]
Im thinking of the 516 or 517 also because its raised 7mm. Was thinking about a 512 but then Id have to buy a riser to get 1/3 co witness.

A local gun shop has an xps 2 for 469, is that a good pice?
11/10/2009 7:30:14 AM EDT
[#2]
no, you can get cheaper from primary arms or other places, such as ebay
11/10/2009 1:45:38 PM EDT
[#3]
I had one NIB from Optics Planet for about 2 hours.  It was too big for me and did not sit flat on my 6920.  Sold it to my buddy that has a folding front sight and does not mind things that are big and dont sit level.
11/10/2009 4:00:12 PM EDT
[#4]
nawu,
I was also looking at both the 512 and 516.  What convinced me was to bring my AR into the gun store (if they don't like that, ask to mount it on one of theirs) and mount it.  The height difference between the 512 and 516 made all the difference.  I got the 516 and have not looked back.

Andy
11/10/2009 4:11:34 PM EDT
[#5]
scottrh what model eotech did you buy? I also have a 6920 with a gg&g flip rear buis
andy, what model ar-15 do you have?
11/10/2009 6:45:03 PM EDT
[#6]
I got the 516, love it, it's a bit bulky looking at first, but on par with an Aimpoint M4
11/11/2009 6:09:13 AM EDT
[#7]
516 from Optics Planet.  NIB and was made 10/09.  Canted to the left and as it is a square design it shows more than a rounded design.  With Carry handle and BIS the rear needs no windage movement from mech zero, so I know the FSB is true.  Sight looked well made and OP sent a scope cover and some extra 123 batteries, but like I said it was too large for me and the cant was a show stopper.
11/11/2009 8:19:13 AM EDT
[#8]
Are there any issues with the battery terminals on the 516?
11/11/2009 4:22:13 PM EDT
[#9]
I just bought the 516 to install on my ddm4 with fixed buis and front. gives 1/3 cowitness . I don't have to hold my rifle as high to my cheek to shoot. more comfort for me.sits straight too. paid $373 with free shipping
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