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Posted: 5/31/2011 4:32:10 PM EDT
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I recently posted a request looking for suggestions for an illuminated sight for my patrol rifle based on my budget. From the suggestions provided I have narrowed it down to either a used Eotech, or a new Aimpoint pro. Both have excellent reliability and customer support in the event of product problems, the Eotech would be cheaper by about $100-$150. My questions to make my final decision is which has a better field of view? The Eotech seems like you would have faster sight acquisition and peripheral vision based on the open design. I've never held or used an Aimpoint, and my perception may be flawed because it reminds me of a magnified optic based on the tubular design. Is the Aimpoint as good when it comes to target acquisition and peripheral vision?
Also, is there a quick detach base for the Aimpoint Pro that allows for contstant return to zero like with Eotechs? |
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I read some not so complimentary things on the XPS as far as cell failure.
That said one of my best buddies spent a decade working with SOCOM and went through 3 Eotechs. The last one he abused for over 3 years without fail. I'd go with a 557 and use Nimh AAs if I was going to use Eotech. |
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I read some not so complimentary things on the XPS as far as cell failure. That said one of my best buddies spent a decade working with SOCOM and went through 3 Eotechs. The last one he abused for over 3 years without fail. I'd go with a 557 and use Nimh AAs if I was going to use Eotech. i'd sure like to hear this ^ |
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I recently posted a request looking for suggestions for an illuminated sight for my patrol rifle based on my budget. From the suggestions provided I have narrowed it down to either a used Eotech, or a new Aimpoint pro. Both have excellent reliability and customer support in the event of product problems, the Eotech would be cheaper by about $100-$150. My questions to make my final decision is which has a better field of view? The Eotech seems like you would have faster sight acquisition and peripheral vision based on the open design. I've never held or used an Aimpoint, and my perception may be flawed because it reminds me of a magnified optic based on the tubular design. Is the Aimpoint as good when it comes to target acquisition and peripheral vision? Also, is there a quick detach base for the Aimpoint Pro that allows for contstant return to zero like with Eotechs? This is my observation as well, which is why I run an Eotech 512 - never a problem; however battery life may be a consideration - pretty much an Aimpoint plus in that catagory |
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The Aimpoint does seem smaller, even using both eyes open sighting. The Eotech shines because it uses a laser which allows it to use clear glass. The Aimpoint needs tint to reflect the LED. Thats also why the battery lasts longer, laser versus LED. Its hard to tell you which will be better for you. I hate Aimpoints just because of the whole looking through them. But when it comes to the Eotech. The new XPS is where its at and if you shop around theres a few companys that will price match Botach when they put the XPS3.0 on sale, which is 426 bucks. So for 26 bucks more than the Aimpoint Pro you can have the XPS with NV compatibility. |
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I'm a big Aimpoint fan. The simple dot is much less confusing for me under stress than the EO Tech reticle. The tube helps you index properly to quickly acquire the dot, even when shooting from odd positions (such as off the weak shoulder). With both eyes open the tube basically disappears. In the case of either optic, to maximize FOV you want to mount it as close to your eye as possible. The Aimpoint is truly parallax-free (not the case with the EO Tech). As for battery life, there is just no contest - Aimpoint is 2 orders of magnitude longer, which could be a really big deal the day you roll to an active shooter call only to find your EO Tech battery is dead again..
Get the Aimpoint PRO - your life is worth the extra $150. |
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Quoted: I'm a big Aimpoint fan. The simple dot is much less confusing for me under stress than the EO Tech reticle. The tube helps you index properly to quickly acquire the dot, even when shooting from odd positions (such as off the weak shoulder). With both eyes open the tube basically disappears. In the case of either optic, to maximize FOV you want to mount it as close to your eye as possible. The Aimpoint is truly parallax-free (not the case with the EO Tech). As for battery life, there is just no contest - Aimpoint is 2 orders of magnitude longer, which could be a really big deal the day you roll to an active shooter call only to find your EO Tech battery is dead again.. Get the Aimpoint PRO - your life is worth the extra $150. Both have a minor amount of parallax under 25yds. Roughly .2MOA or not enough to lose sleep over. |
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