Advice Needed for EXPS3-0

[Failure2Stop]

I think 6,000 hours is more than enough. I figure if I change it out once a year, I'll never have to worry about it.

If you use it once a month, you are probably right.



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[Wake27]

I have G33 magnifiers and EXPS 3.0's on 3 rifles. Only thing I can add is don't forget to use the 7mm spacer on the magnifier as the EXPS 3.0 has it built in. This will give you a lower 1/3 co-witness which is what I prefer.

BTW, there is room under the magnifier for the Magpul BUIS to fit as well.

Good shooting

You're saying the EXPS3 has a built in mount that allows only lower 1/3 cowitness to be used? I didn't realize that.

My Air Force AFSC was 303x1, Air Traffic Control Radar Maintenance.

As an Army Civilian I maintained the mobile Command & Control Centers. My last deployment was 2009-2010. I'm fully retired now.

To all who recommended extra batteries, I have a pack to keep in my gun bag.

I think 6,000 hours is more than enough. I figure if I change it out once a year, I'll never have to worry about it.

600 not 6,000. Also, where did you find the setup? I haven't been able to find them in stock anywhere.

[Wreckingball911]

As others have stated, batteries are important. If possible add a grip or stock that will allow you to carry multiple cr123s. The magpul miad grip with the appropriate insert would be good as well as a magpul str or acs. Batteries in a range bag are great...until you're actually needing the rifle in a life or death manner and your batteries die and you're far away from your range bag. The grip is simple, cheap, and comfortable and a great insurance policy.

[jnichols2]

You're saying the EXPS3 has a built in mount that allows only lower 1/3 cowitness to be used? I didn't realize that.



600 not 6,000. Also, where did you find the setup? I haven't been able to find them in stock anywhere.

XPS series is absolute co-witness, EXPS series is lower 1/3 co-witness.

Edited to correct to 600 hours.

[Koshinn]

My Air Force AFSC was 303x1, Air Traffic Control Radar Maintenance.

As an Army Civilian I maintained the mobile Command & Control Centers. My last deployment was 2009-2010. I'm fully retired now.

To all who recommended extra batteries, I have a pack to keep in my gun bag.

I think 600 hours is more than enough. I figure if I change it out once a year, I'll never have to worry about it.

Thanks for your service! If you're no longer going in to harms way, don't worry about the battery life. If need be, just pop in a new set before high risk activities, batteries are relatively cheap compared to missing a shot at a coyote or bad guy.

[jnichols2]

Thanks for your service! If you're no longer going in to harms way, don't worry about the battery life. If need be, just pop in a new set before high risk activities, batteries are relatively cheap compared to missing a shot at a coyote or bad guy.

And thank you.

Battery life was brought up by several posters. It's also the most quoted reason for folks getting an AimPoint.

But I really like the Eotech reticle and display. Like you say, keep a couple batteries for when needed. They cost $2, so I didn't let them over ride a $ 1,100.00 buying decision.

[Wake27]

XPS series is absolute co-witness, EXPS series is lower 1/3 co-witness.

Edited to correct to 600 hours.

Interesting, I didn't realize that. Also, where'd you find it?

[Koshinn]

Interesting, I didn't realize that. Also, where'd you find it?

It's true, exps is lower 1/3 and can't be lowered to absolute cowitness.

[jnichols2]

Interesting, I didn't realize that. Also, where'd you find it?

Someone made that statement on AR15.com, so I researched it.

The description of EXPS scopes includes "7 mm raised base offering iron site access". That's not included in the XPS series description.

[ra2bach]

And thank you.

Battery life was brought up by several posters. It's also the most quoted reason for folks getting an AimPoint.

But I really like the Eotech reticle and display. Like you say, keep a couple batteries for when needed. They cost $2, so I didn't let them over ride a $ 1,100.00 buying decision.

battery life is quoted as an issue with Eotech because it (or the auto shutoff) doesn't allow you to turn the sight on and leave it on like the Aimpoints with life rated in the thousands of hours.

to my way of thinking this makes it an "offensive" tool, where you have time to pick up the gun, turn on the sight and adjust its brightness. I consider an Aimpoint a "defensive" tool where the light is always on and ready to go. both have their strengths, decide which way you need to use the gun...