aimpoint pro battery life

**ace4059** · 07-20-13, 18:36

I was wondering what the "standard" life expectancy of a battery of an aimpoint PRO. I know aimpoint says 30,000 hours at setting 7.
I have mine on setting 6 and I have to replace the battery every 5 or 6 months. I got it when aimpoint was only selling the PRO to LEO, so I think Ive had it for about 2 years now and have gone through 3 batteries. I went to the range and had to turn it up to setting 10 today and the dot was still dim. Looks like time for battery #4.

Is this "short" battery life the norm? I noticed 4 other threads on the net about the battery life on the PRO. What life are you getting out of yours?

**rojocorsa** · 07-20-13, 18:40

I just got mine, but I turn it off when I am not using it.

I also can't see the dot until a few clicks in, maybe like 5...I don't know if that's normal.

**Zane1844** · 07-20-13, 18:44

Originally Posted by rojocorsa

I just got mine, but I turn it off when I am not using it.

I also can't see the dot until a few clicks in, maybe like 5...I don't know if that's normal.

I believe those may be NV settings.

**weggy** · 07-20-13, 19:51

Originally Posted by Zane1844

I believe those may be NV settings.

I turn mine off when not in use. Not being a cop or "tier 1" operator I see no reason to leave it on while it sits in the safe.

**RPD03** · 07-20-13, 21:10

All our issue rifles have pros on them and only replace the batteries once a year. None have ever needed it (they are constantly on, brightness level varies on individual/shift) but we replace all optic and weapon light batteries at annual inspection.

**lunchbox** · 07-20-13, 22:17

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**ace4059** · 07-25-13, 08:31

I received word from aimpoint that if set on a higher setting then it greatly drains battery life. Setting 9 will drain a new battery in less than a month. That's a drastic decrease in battery life.

**camoman** · 07-25-13, 12:19

Originally Posted by ace4059

I received word from aimpoint that if set on a higher setting then it greatly drains battery life. Setting 9 will drain a new battery in less than a month. That's a drastic decrease in battery life.

Try that with an Eotech, or any other red dot sight. Aimpoint still has them all beat by miles on battery life.