Aimpoint Magnifier? Thoughts?

[jerhelo]

Anyone running a magnifier? What are your thoughts, I have a M4s and a T-1 and thinking about picking up a magnifier just not sure if the 3x is actually worth $650 more dollars. I generally can shoot proficiently out to 100 yards with a RDS and ok at 200 with zero magnification. Anything beyond that I tend to reach for my 2.5-10.

How does the magnification effect the dot appearance and would you buy it again? Is it enough magnification for its application?

[Hmac]

I've been using an Eotech G23 FTS (3X) for years and have been pleased with it. I use it with my Eotechs as well as my Aimpoint T-1 and PRO. It doesn't work great with the T-1 mainly because under magnification the 4 MOA dot gets kind of blobby, but it's not too bad with the the 2 MOA dot on the PRO and is very precise on my Eotechs which have a 1 MOA dot.

Mainly I used it for sighting in, but I have run a couple of carbine courses in the last year or so and have been very pleased with it in that role.

The current version is the G33 and I hear that it's an improvement over the G23. You can get it for $550 including mount. It may be a more cost-effective option than the Aimpoint mag.

[Ryno12]

^ What he said.
I use my G33 with my Pro, EXPS & XPS without touching the spacer. Works great & well worth the cash.
Do a search in this sub forum with 'magnifier' in the title. Tons of dialogue on them.

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[MountainRaven]

I have found that you will either like running a magnifier with your RDS or you won't. And no matter what you do with the magnifier, if you don't like it, you won't like it.

I fall into the "don't like it category". Even after using them. Even after seeing (and understanding) the benes vice a bare RDS or a magnified optic. Even after playing with a G33 behind my T-1. In fact, the G33 is probably the best magnifier that I've ever used. And I would frankly rather run a TA31 ACOG at that magnification level.

So, if you haven't, I would try it before you buy it.

[walkin' trails]

The org I work for issued out a handfull of Aimpoint magnifiers to use with EOTech 552s. I didn't manage to get one, but hefted ARs and found they added mire weight than I personally like. Most of the guys with them like them, and they seem to work well with the EOTech. Personally, forbthe weight of the package and the cost of both a quality red dot and magnifier, to include mounts, I would offer that the money would be better spent on a high quality low power variable scope that uses the red dot/holo sight technology.

Ultimately it's up to an individual's personal preference.

[Hmac]

The org I work for issued out a handfull of Aimpoint magnifiers to use with EOTech 552s. I didn't manage to get one, but hefted ARs and found they added mire weight than I personally like. Most of the guys with them like them, and they seem to work well with the EOTech. Personally, forbthe weight of the package and the cost of both a quality red dot and magnifier, to include mounts, I would offer that the money would be better spent on a high quality low power variable scope that uses the red dot/holo sight technology.

That's always the question - some kind of 1-4x scope vs magnifier/RDS combo. The nice thing about the magnifier is that you can take it off/put it on in a matter of seconds, as well as use it between any number of rifles. No loss of accuracy occurs, no re-zeroing required.

[Airhasz]

If AP magnifier was not so expensive everyone with an Aimpoint would have at least one.

[MountainRaven]

If AP magnifier was not so expensive everyone with an Aimpoint would have at least one.

No we wouldn't.

[glockshooter]

I have used them pretty extensively over the years. I currently own one personally and had them purchased for each of my swat team members. I will say that I believe a durable 1-4 or 1-6 is a better choice for a game gun or all around purposes if it is true 1x and has daylight bright illumination. However for a rifle that is used for building clear primarily I much prefer an Aimpoint. Adding the magnifier will increase your ability to take precision shots at increased distances. We use this primarily for perimeter assignments. The only downside to the magnifier is it has a very small FOV when compared to quality 1-4/6 scopes. I think the magnifier is a great addition for anyone that uses a RDS as a primary optic.

Matt

[sheperd80]

I'll second what was said above. Theyre not for everyone. I find the added top weight and field of view to be a deal breaker but as others have said, some people love them.

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