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Posted: 1/23/2014 6:59:15 PM EDT
| Do you guys think the Aimpoint Pro is a good optic for having fun at range? I currently have the Eotech 512 and it's not really too good after 50 yards on paper targets...Do you think the Aimpoint would be a more clearer dot and easier to shoot say 100 yard paper targets? OR do you suggest me getting a decent scope |
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Do you guys think the Aimpoint Pro is a good optic for having fun at range? I currently have the Eotech 512 and it's not really too good after 50 yards on paper targets...Do you think the Aimpoint would be a more clearer dot and easier to shoot say 100 yard paper targets? OR do you suggest me getting a decent scope Can you clear up what you mean by being a "more clearer dot" I am thinking you mean the amount of coverage the dot takes up on paper The 512 utilizes a 1MOA dot where as the Aimpoint Pro has a 2MOA dot and would cover more paper @ 100 than the 512. Aimpoint Pro is good to go either way but just not sure what you mean by a more clear dot. |
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Do you guys think the Aimpoint Pro is a good optic for having fun at range? I currently have the Eotech 512 and it's not really too good after 50 yards on paper targets...Do you think the Aimpoint would be a more clearer dot and easier to shoot say 100 yard paper targets? OR do you suggest me getting a decent scope The eotech has a smaller dot (0.3 MOA, but it looks like 1 MOA) vs the 2 MOA of the PRO. Are you shooting for groups or combat effective accuracy? The US Military shoots to 300 yds at man sized targets with what is basically an Aimpoint PRO. If you're just shooting paper plates, get a cheap optic. |
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Unless you have eagle eyes, any unmagnified optic is inherently inaccurate at ranges beyond 50 yards. I can reliably hit an 8" target at 100 yards, but a 1-inch bullseye is out of the question unless by sheer luck. My eyesight, even with my new eyeglass prescription, just won't allow it.
Get at least a 1-4x optic like a Vortex or something. Amazon had P223 scopes for $99 around Christmas time (back to $150 now). Those are about the cheapest magnified optics I would consider. Alternately, you can get a G33 or used G23 3.25x STS magnifier for your EOTech. I have a G33 on my EXPS3 and it makes all the difference in the world at 100 yards or more. |
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Definitely take a look through a PRO before you buy one. If you have astigmatism the "dot" may appear odd looking. I actually like what my astigmatism does to my pro dot. What I see looks more like very intense very small point of light, almost like a laser pointer.
And yeah you can get decent accuracy at 100 yds. These were shot the first time I took mine to the range, just getting it dialed in with cheap ammo. I've since installed a SSA and my groups are much better.  " />
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Do you guys think the Aimpoint Pro is a good optic for having fun at range? I currently have the Eotech 512 and it's not really too good after 50 yards on paper targets...Do you think the Aimpoint would be a more clearer dot and easier to shoot say 100 yard paper targets? OR do you suggest me getting a decent scope No |
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