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Posted: 1/2/2010 4:25:05 PM EDT
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ok, i need some help/pointers on choosing between an EO Tech or Trijicon. i will be using this sight on my .223/5.56 AR for plinking, target and hunting. i am also looking for a sight with a good reputation, durability/longevity and that can hold its zero. holding its zero is a huge point with me. i have a cheap $120 reflex sight and it doesn't hold its zero worth a crap.
right now ive looked at EO Tech's 552 and 512 both with the 65MOA circle/1MOA dot and the Trijicon ACOG TA33G-H, TA11H-G and the TA31H-G. i liked the green hoseshoe reticles of the Trijicon because it would contrast with what i plan on shooting at (small animals and targets, ect.) ive also looked at Aimpoint, Barska and other cheaper sights. from everything ive looked at the EO Tech's and Trijicon's seem to have the best reviews and people speak very highly of them. and i like the looks of the EO Tech's and Trijicons. so please, any info or ideas are appreciated! |
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I can only speak from experience with an Eotech. The barely visible to very high brightness settings will offer you excelent contrast especially if you are aiming into the sun or shade. The 1 MOA dot with a 65 MOA ghost ring will also work well on small animals without obstruction of the target at closer ranges. Also for the price of an ACOG you can almost get an Eotech and a 3X magnifier combo, then you get a bit of both close up and semi Long range at least out to 300+.
I've fired over 300 rounds with my eotech and it's still holding zero. However if you remove it from the rail you will have to rezero it |
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Eotech's and ACOGs are not in the same ballpark at all, unless you will run a 3x magnifier with the Eotech, but then it still isn't as nice as an ACOG. If you are going to do hunting consider looking into the Trijcon Accupoints for the variable optic. (1-4x) Nightforce also has some really nice glass. What magnification are you looking to get? How far are you wanting to shoot?
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Eotech's and ACOGs are not in the same ballpark at all, unless you will run a 3x magnifier with the Eotech, but then it still isn't as nice as an ACOG. If you are going to do hunting consider looking into the Trijcon Accupoints for the variable optic. (1-4x) Nightforce also has some really nice glass. What magnification are you looking to get? How far are you wanting to shoot? i think 3-4x would be the most magnification i would want or need. im not going to reach out much over 500-600 meters. would 3-4 magnification be good for that distance? and i never thought about the magnifier with the EO Tech, ill have to look into that as well. this is great, keep the ideas coming.......... |
| None of what you listed in the OP are really "Target" or "Hunting" optics. The ones listed are combat optics designed to help you engage and destroy the enemy, not place shots in the "X" of a target or kill a deer. Depends on what you want your results to be and what your expectations are I guess. |
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None of what you listed in the OP are really "Target" or "Hunting" optics. The ones listed are combat optics designed to help you engage and destroy the enemy, not place shots in the "X" of a target or kill a deer. Depends on what you want your results to be and what your expectations are I guess. what if deer is the enemy?  If I remember correctly Eotech was first developed as a hunting sight. Then adopted by the military. So it is a "Hunting Optic"
From Eotech "In 1996, EOTech debuted its holographic sighting technology to be used in sport shooting and hunting applications to increase target accuracy and speed of target acquisition" Just something for thought |
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I am glad you like yours and with all 300 rds fired feel confident in the sight.
I had two in a platoon (552s) that seemed to work ok, but the Soldiers using them had to change batteries almost 2 times a week to keep them up. To me this was too much. I also suppose that the 553 and 557 series issues and the customer service issues resulting with these two models which was discussed here in great length (over 40 pages) is acceptable to many, however not me. I am not fond of the EOThing and usually when I elect to post about one that fact comes out clear. To me it looks like a large TV on the upper and the reticle is fuzzy and looks like a steering wheel with a dot in it. It is not my cup of tea. I have thought formed my opinion by observation of EOThings in use in SWAsia and here in the States as well as what others have experienced by posting on this sight. I would hardly say that this is a "ill informed generalization". To the contrary yours is closer by assuming that because yours has lasted 300 rds all will work.....and to me by needing to rezero if you take it off like yours is another deal breaker. Why do you want a sight that you need to zero again if you pull it off. EOTech makes nice looking things that are fine to shoot paper, cats, dogs, hogs, time...those sorts of things but I will not trust one to work when I need it at crunch time. If your plans do not include using your rifle for prolonged periods of time away from home and can carry lots of batteries and have a good BIS, then EOTech may be a great optic. 
Edit: I could be accused of bias towards Russian optics when I think about them. I guess they are good but I dont like them just because they are Russian. Nothing more. Too many years of them being the "enemy" I suppose. |
So your saying you don't like Eotechs
You are the one who claimed it was only a combat optic.. The OP did mention targets and small game though. I respect your experience and thank you for your service but your opinion is a bit biased and obviously not shared by every soldier/LE or hunter for that matter. Nobody can argue with the battery issue. But If your not in a prolonged combat situation I don't see it's relevance. The rest boils down the asthetics and personal ease of use |
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So your saying you don't like Eotechs
You are the one who claimed it was only a combat optic.. The OP did mention targets and small game though. I respect your experience and thank you for your service but your opinion is a bit biased and obviously not shared by every soldier/LE or hunter for that matter. I agree with that. That what opinions are. Take care. |
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ive also looked at Aimpoint, Barska and other cheaper sights. from everything ive looked at the EO Tech's and Trijicon's seem to have the best reviews and people speak very highly of them. so please, any info or ideas are appreciated! I wouldn't put Aimpoint in the "cheaper sights" category. If you do some more research you will find that Aimpoints get much better reviews than EOTechs, too many issues with EOTechs, I for one got rid of my 512 because it wouldn't hold it's zero. However some people are very happy with their EOs. |
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