According to many ppl on these forums, the Field of View is very small on the 2x Aimpoints. I've never used one, however.
If you really want magnification, you could get a compact Acog for around that price. Some people swear by them.
A few threads to check out:
Eotech vs. Aimpoint...distance shots [url]http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=164971[/url]
Best General Purpose optic [url]http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=139306[/url]
Views through some ACOGS,TA44R-4,TA50-2 ,TAO1, TA31F&A, Aimpoints, Eotechs posted also :)PICS [url]http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=158932[/url]
Aimpoint Parallax Errors & Eotech Parallax Errors (Facts only please) [url]http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=176627[/url]
-Jim
Use the search feature, theres alot you can find.