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Posted: 4/15/2021 9:29:14 PM EDT
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Can anyone here compare it to the Holosun 509T? The HS kills it in battery life plus has solar backup. My con against HS is its chinese.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 9:41:50 PM EDT
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I don't have an ACRO but I do have a 509T.
By all the accounts I've read the ACRO has excellent glass. My 509T has noticeable distortion/magnification and other peoples' experience mirrors that. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 10:43:41 PM EDT
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I like Holosun but I prefer TRIJICON/AP if I can do it...
Battery life is really not a major issue.. ACRO has hands down the best glass and easiest way to pick up a dot. Which is what matters the most. |
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Posted: 4/16/2021 5:08:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like Holosun but I prefer TRIJICON/AP if I can do it... Battery life is really not a major issue.. ACRO has hands down the best glass and easiest way to pick up a dot. Which is what matters the most. Never used one. I have 2 RMR’s and an SRO. I love em. I want to get an ACRO but I’m trying to hold out until “2nd gen” or “P2” comes out. Hopefully soon |
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Posted: 4/16/2021 7:41:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Never used one. I have 2 RMR’s and an SRO. I love em. I want to get an ACRO but I’m trying to hold out until “2nd gen” or “P2” comes out. Hopefully soon Used to run RMRs...wouldn't mind trying an SRO someday...easiest way I can explain...you know how your RMR is convex (what some call it fish eyeish)...well the ACRO is just flat...without as much tint... Since the ACRO has a traditional "tube" like an AP...it kind of acts like a ghost ring and helps your eyes focus/pick up the dot... |
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Posted: 5/7/2021 12:08:00 PM EDT
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Did this thread die like the batteries? Any updates?
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Posted: 5/7/2021 4:23:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did this thread die like the batteries? Any updates? I provide a monthly update on the ACRO...my last post was 4/13...what do you want me to do...daily reports? 5/7/2021 ... dot is still on since Jan 5th at setting 7 ... Needless to say...I am pretty certain that Setting 6 will deliver at least a year battery...Setting 7 is on its 5th month... Setting 6 is what my ACRO will stay on as it is 100% capable to use...on a super bright day...I will bump it to 7/8 setting... |
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Posted: 5/9/2021 10:28:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Can anyone here compare it to the Holosun 509T? The HS kills it in battery life plus has solar backup. My con against HS is its chinese. I’ve got both, honestly it’s a wash...AP has better glass, HS has better battery life, slightly smaller footprint. For what it worth the HS is on my EDC G19, I’ve got zero issues trusting my life to it. |
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Posted: 5/9/2021 11:02:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I provide a monthly update on the ACRO...my last post was 4/13...what do you want me to do...daily reports? I think you should bump it up to weekly. What kind of odds can we get in Vegas? LOL But, thanks to your efforts, I'm already sold. Most of us wouldn't have considered the ACRO except for your post. Many thanks. |
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Posted: 5/9/2021 1:50:35 PM EDT
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I'm okay with monthly monitoring for something like this. It's way better than no reports.
You're at 4 months and counting. We don't know anything about your battery (initial capacity, storage conditions, age,...) and the battery is as likely to determine when this ends as anything. I replace my optic batteries every year whether they need it or not. I do this because I no longer trust the batteries to have long storage life, even unused. It also gives me an opportunity to test the optics to ensure they still work, too. It is part of a preventive maintenance cycle and includes oiling, etc. |
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Posted: 5/9/2021 2:20:44 PM EDT
[#11]
Yup. Yearly changes here as well regardless of optic.
If I know I’ve bumped illumination up more than normal. I do 6 month changes. I’m happy to report my findings and hope it is useful... |
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Posted: 5/9/2021 9:31:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve got both, honestly it’s a wash...AP has better glass, HS has better battery life, slightly smaller footprint. For what it worth the HS is on my EDC G19, I’ve got zero issues trusting my life to it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Can anyone here compare it to the Holosun 509T? The HS kills it in battery life plus has solar backup. My con against HS is its chinese. I’ve got both, honestly it’s a wash...AP has better glass, HS has better battery life, slightly smaller footprint. For what it worth the HS is on my EDC G19, I’ve got zero issues trusting my life to it. Thank you, I appreciate the reply. The one Acro I looked through was stellar looking. |
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Posted: 5/10/2021 1:36:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thank you, I appreciate the reply. The one Acro I looked through was stellar looking. I can confirm from using RMRs and Holosuns that the ACRO is the easiest to use and for your eye to pick up... |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 12:05:46 AM EDT
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The ACRO was a Hard Pass for me after Aaron of Sage Dynamics said it had a battery life of only 9 DAYS (on one of the highest settings). Plus he said that high setting was required to see the dot in bright sunlight.
I just picked up a Holosun 509T, but haven't mounted it yet. I have no problem with Holosun being a Chinese company; they did invent gun powder after all. |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 1:23:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The ACRO was a Hard Pass for me after Aaron of Sage Dynamics said it had a battery life of only 9 DAYS (on one of the highest settings). Plus he said that high setting was required to see the dot in bright sunlight. I just picked up a Holosun 509T, but haven't mounted it yet. I have no problem with Holosun being a Chinese company; they did invent gun powder after all. That's like our entire point dude. They may have been the case with his original sample but not anymore. I'm happy that you're happy with your optic choice though. |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 1:05:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The ACRO was a Hard Pass for me after Aaron of Sage Dynamics said it had a battery life of only 9 DAYS (on one of the highest settings). Plus he said that high setting was required to see the dot in bright sunlight. I just picked up a Holosun 509T, but haven't mounted it yet. I have no problem with Holosun being a Chinese company; they did invent gun powder after all. Did you read this thread or not...or do you just come on here stating stuff from the interwebs and re-affirm your Holosun purchase (there isn't anything wrong with owning a Holosun, I like them...for the record)? This thread was started because of Sage's (and other regurgitated) reviews stating the short comings of the ACRO. I noticed right away that on my ACRO sample there has been an obvious generational changes that happened particularly the glass had a veeeeery slight tint vs crystal clear from early testing samples...Sage said setting 6 is not usable inside a house let alone outside...latest gen ACROs...setting 6 works in near all condition except bright sunny day and setting 7 is perfect on a super sunny day... Setting 6 is 1 year battery life, Setting 7 is 6 months per my literature...we are on track with that assessment from AP... If my ACRO makes it 6 months (or more) on Setting 7...I'll be super happy ... especially knowing that the battery used is one of the smallest they could use while keeping the optic as compact as possible... (ACRO is a whole different design than RMR/Holosun/DPP type setups...it is essentially a T1-K) My ACRO has been on Setting 7 for 4 months now on the original battery that was put in it... |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 2:54:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did you read this thread or not...or do you just come on here stating stuff from the interwebs and re-affirm your Holosun purchase (there isn't anything wrong with owning a Holosun, I like them...for the record)? This thread was started because of Sage's (and other regurgitated) reviews stating the short comings of the ACRO. I noticed right away that on my ACRO sample there has been an obvious generational changes that happened particularly the glass had a veeeeery slight tint vs crystal clear from early testing samples...Sage said setting 6 is not usable inside a house let alone outside...latest gen ACROs...setting 6 works in near all condition except bright sunny day and setting 7 is perfect on a super sunny day... Setting 6 is 1 year battery life, Setting 7 is 6 months per my literature...we are on track with that assessment from AP... If my ACRO makes it 6 months (or more) on Setting 7...I'll be super happy ... especially knowing that the battery used is one of the smallest they could use while keeping the optic as compact as possible... (ACRO is a whole different design than RMR/Holosun/DPP type setups...it is essentially a T1-K) My ACRO has been on Setting 7 for 4 months now on the original battery that was put in it... Sorry for my lack of attention to detail within this thread. I'm glad Aimpoint has improved the performance of this optic. More good choices is always a good thing! Now... has anyone reached out to Aaron of Sage Dynamics to see if he's testing this updated version? |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 3:01:17 PM EDT
[#18]
All good
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Posted: 5/24/2021 9:13:56 AM EDT
[#19]
ACRO p2 announced today. 2032 battery
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Posted: 5/24/2021 11:25:27 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/24/2021 12:20:34 PM EDT
[#21]
50,000 hours...
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Posted: 5/24/2021 12:38:39 PM EDT
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Is the new one bigger?
Eta: Looks like it weighs the same. |
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Posted: 5/24/2021 12:43:20 PM EDT
[#23]
.1" wider than the P1
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Posted: 5/24/2021 2:37:30 PM EDT
[#24]
New design is not too shabby...I am fine with my regular ACRO but this is a good update and honestly solves the battery cry babies dream now...
Quick point to point out as well...they have up'd the regular ACRO battery spec to 1.5 years on Setting 6 vs 1 year ... told you guys they have made a rolling change ... |
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Posted: 5/24/2021 4:36:27 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: New design is not too shabby...I am fine with my regular ACRO but this is a good update and honestly solves the battery cry babies dream now... Quick point to point out as well...they have up'd the regular ACRO battery spec to 1.5 years on Setting 6 vs 1 year ... told you guys they have made a rolling change ... |
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Posted: 5/24/2021 5:28:34 PM EDT
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Have you read this thread?
Yes. Setting 6 is usable. Setting 7 is now almost too bright. |
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Posted: 5/24/2021 9:15:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Have you read this thread? Yes. Setting 6 is usable. Setting 7 is now almost too bright.  yes, you've only said it 39 times |
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Posted: 5/24/2021 11:35:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: yes, you've only said it 39 timesWell people keep asking ... 
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Posted: 6/1/2021 8:37:59 PM EDT
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Setting 7 on every 2020 and 2021 ACRO unit I have owned and / or used (around 7 or 8 units IIRC) is daylight bright on overcast days but can get washed out under full sun against lighter backgrounds. During spring and summer I run setting 8 during the day and during fall and winter I mostly stay on setting 7. That translates to roughly 3 or 4 battery changes per year. Not a big deal, but if I lived in a sunnier climate it might be a bit more annoying. However, I prefer an RMR during the summer anyway given how much better it conceals.
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Posted: 6/2/2021 9:10:29 AM EDT
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I am still on Setting 7 and the dot is on since January...this is your June update.
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