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No-one is a bigger fan of the Eotech's reticle than me. However, I now use Aimpoints exclusively.
If you must go Eotech then, as previously mentioned, go w/the EXPS2-0.
Otherwise, consider the Aimpoint Pro for best value or keep an eye out for an Aimpoint Micro deal (PSA recently sold the H-1 w/mount for $459 shipped and Botach is currently selling the T-1 w/mount for $525 shipped).
JMHO...
Tomac
Check out the Aimpoint PRO, a great, always ready, always on, 2 MOA RDS. Nearly identical to the Comp M3, at a pricepoint of around $400. It comes standard with the QRP2 rail grabber mount, which is a very decent, serviceable mount.
Stay safe,
SRT
I'm have run eotech for about 7 years. I personally never had an issue with either of the 552 sights I owned. I would get one from the xps line.
Ive been abusing a 557 for just over 2 years now, never had a problem. Absolutely love the reticle. My opinion, the AA batery compartment doesnt seem clunky. Batteries are easiest to come by but use only lithium. Also, if your planning on a 3X down the road, fork up the extra cash for kit the MPO kit, save yourself some $$$
I've been running an XPS 2-0 on my HD/Game rifle for about six months now and probably 3000 rounds. It's on an ADM mount to give me lower 1/3.
It's still using the first battery I installed. It's never lost zero (which I can't say about my TR24) and has survived being dropped in the dirt and kicked a few times (accidentally, of course).
It's not an Aimpoint, I don't leave it on all the time to be ready at a moment's notice. But I've never had an issue with being able to turn it on quickly. If you go the EO route, I suggest replacing the battery periodically, just to be on top of things. And use good quality batteries.
For your purposes, the XPS 2-0 or the EXPS 2 would be perfect. The aimpoints would work just as well, though. I have uncorrected astigmatism in my right eye that makes the aimpoint reticle a little....funky.
Again, I'll say don't overlook the Eotech OPMOD in shopping RDS. It's an exclusive build for OPtics Planet. Optics Planet labels it an EXPS2, but it's actually built on the EXPS3 chassis and is completely different than the EXPS2 that Eotech markets. It even has the EXPS3 night vision button, but it's located under the hood and the circuitry is disabled, thus the unit is cheaper. $490 all-in.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/l3-eotec...2-0-opmod.html
http://images1.opticsplanet.com/1020...oa-reticle.jpg
I do like the Eotech reticle better than Aimpoint's 2 MOA dot (and certainly better than the T-1's 4 MOA dot), and battery life/auto shut-off is a total non-issue for my needs, but just on price alone I'd buy another Aimpoint PRO for $400 before buying another OPMOD for $490. I don't like the reticle that much better.
BTW, I do have the Eotech FTS magnifier. It works fine with my Aimpoint T-1 and PRO too.
I just checked out the Aimpoint PRO's. What is the difference between those and the Comp M2/M3? They look identical, but the PRO is like $100 cheaper when you factor in buying a mount. I cant believe I didnt see them before
Rumor has it that it is a Comp M3 using their older circuitry, the assembly machinery of which has already been costed out. Plus maybe a special deal from the mount mfgr, or maybe they get some kind of consideration for the PRO being law enforcement only. I've only seen speculation, nothing authoritative on the differences. All I know for sure is that it works well for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by GLP Standard
Most significant difference is battery life. Pro has 30K hrs while the M3 has 50K hrs.Quote:
Originally Posted by GLP Standard
HTH...
Tomac
I didn't know you could leave Aimpoint's on like that. Still, I don't plan on ever taking one over an EOTech unless mine start failing me, hasn't happened yet.
I got a 512 about 4-5 years ago before I was old enough for a rifle, so I used it for paintball. Obviously its not hardcore comp/mil use, but it took a respectable beating. In the last year and a half its been on my .22, until just about a month ago I threw it on my Noveske. I love the reticle, but that's all preference (hard to argue the MOA stuff though). I'm only about 500-600 rounds through my AR so we'll see how it holds up, but two weeks ago was the first time I had received the low battery indicator, ever. Not bad for 2 AA's. Also, since you mentioned the military, yes big Army uses Aimpoint's but the SOF world seems to use the 553 pretty heavily. I've never heard any complaints about them from the one guy I talk to pretty regularly who's been there (except to stay away from the N battery ones, they don't last at all), and in fact last I heard he's looking to pick up one of the XPS models for his personal use. Just throwing it out there.
Oh and one last thing, some people may argue it but if a threat is so immediate that you're worried about the ~1 second turn on of the EOTech vs the constant on of the Aimpoint, he's probably close enough that you'll hit him from the high ready alone.