Aimpoint M3 Brightness problem

[BCmJUnKie]

This is kind of wierd.

Today, packing up for the range, I grab my M4 to mount the magnifier, I look down the sight and I cant see the dot.

I turn the optic on and I notice its already on, (its ALWAYS on) I leave it at 6 or 7 usually, I keep turning it up and I can barely see the dot.

I turn it off and then back on...still can BARELY see it at setting 9 and 10.

It struck me as wierd, especially since the battery has only been in it for a year, this is the M3 and it should be good for 3 more years at LEAST.

I go buy a new battery, throw it in just now.

I cant see the dot until setting 7 and its BARELY visible, 8 is normal and 9 and 10 is how it should be, super bright and "Halo'ed".

There is no low setting anymore.

Whats going on with it?

[BCmJUnKie]

I tried getting a pic, but level 7 wont even show up in the picture.

8 just washes it out.

Could it be the switch?

[markm]

Are you sure it's not an Eotech?

(just checked my irons... they're still working!)

Just kidding, guys. Don't go getting all assed up.

[BCmJUnKie]

Are you sure it's not an Eotech?

(just checked my irons... they're still working!)

Just kidding, guys. Don't go getting all assed up.

Lol no last time I checked...my Aimpoint is always ON

[R.P.]

Outside in the sunshine I can't see the dot until about setting 7 I believe.

[BCmJUnKie]

Outside in the sunshine I can't see the dot until about setting 7 I believe.

Ya I know what you mean, but something definately wrong with it.

Today was overcast, I checked it in the house too.

it doesnt even become VISIBLE until 7, and even then its BARELY visible.

Im talking like setting 4 visible

[WartHog]

Have you contacted aimpoint yet?Hopefully they can resolve this issue for you by fixing it or replacing it.

[BCmJUnKie]

Have you contacted aimpoint yet?Hopefully they can resolve this issue for you by fixing it or replacing it.

I Emailed them. I just found the problem today.

I was basically seeing if this happened to anyone else to get an idea what was wrong.

I bought it from LaRue, contacted Will, he was helpful like always.

LaRue is one of Aimpoints biggest sellers so I doubt there will be any problem.

I will also update this thread as I go in case anyone else has this or a similar problem

[WartHog]

Yeah Larue has excellent customer service.I have no doubt that this will get resolved.

[BCmJUnKie]

Ya me too.

I have talked to Will numerous times. That guy is a badass at his job. Just an all around good guy to deal with.


I wish I could get an actual pic of what its doing, just to have reference for the thread and to show whats going on with it.