Eotech 8 hour shut off...I finally get it

[Boba Fett v2]

Anything built by man will eventually fail.
Anything built with profit in mind will fail sooner.
Anything that relies on electrical power will fail even sooner and with less predictability.

Personally, I prefer a more "conventional" aiming device, such as a low-powered variable, that does not need to be illuminated to be effective.

This too. That's why I'm a big advocate of mastering irons and having them available as a back-up when the primary goes tits up. On my primary carbine I'm also running a LPV that doesn't rely solely on continuous illumination to function. Preaching to the choir i know.

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[Sensei]

Yeah, me too. Been globetrotting a few years myself. Still, i know plenty of guys who have no problems running EOTechs.

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Eotech is certainly a reasonable option. I'd even admit to being a hair faster with my 552. Many of us still prefer the Aimpoint design and construction for reasons well described in OP's post and multiple previous threads.

[thirteen/autumns]

The reticle is the only thing EOTech has over Aimpoint. Unless you love the EOTech reticle (like me), an Aimpoint will probably be better.

Amen… Still waiting for the 1 MOA dot in the 65 MOA circle in an Aimpoint Pro, until that day I am stubborn and change my batteries and check the battery compartment monthly

[Boba Fett v2]

Speaking only about SOF. I wouldn't read too much into that considering their SOPMOD kits come with Eotechs.

I've seen plenty of "working professionals" while I was in AFG running Aimpoints and Elcans.

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[jmoney]

Anything built by man will eventually fail.
Anything built with profit in mind will fail sooner.
Anything that relies on electrical power will fail even sooner and with less predictability.

Personally, I prefer a more "conventional" aiming device, such as a low-powered variable, that does not need to be illuminated to be effective.

This too. That's why I'm a big advocate of mastering irons and having them available as a back-up when the primary goes tits up. On my primary carbine I'm also running a LPV that doesn't rely solely on continuous illumination to function. Preaching to the choir i know.

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Which LPVs are you guys running on your 14-16 in rifles? I've often thought about trying one I just haven't looked through one I liked with the illumination off. The other issue is that 99 percent of the time I end up using this rifle for hunting, and sometimes it gets pretty up close and fast. I'm afraid of losing the quickness of an RDS

[deadlyfire]

I would have drank goats blood to have a LPV in AFG.

[superstratjunky]

8hr shut off or leave it on & change just once a year? I'll leave it on. Aimpoint.

[PatrioticDisorder]

Which LPVs are you guys running on your 14-16 in rifles? I've often thought about trying one I just haven't looked through one I liked with the illumination off. The other issue is that 99 percent of the time I end up using this rifle for hunting, and sometimes it gets pretty up close and fast. I'm afraid of losing the quickness of an RDS

1 power on a quality LPV is damn near as quick as a red dot (we're talking fractions of a second). I have a Trijicon TR24 1-4 on my DD V5 and an Aimpoint T-1 on my V1, I can't tell much of a difference with speed . The main difference is you have a smaller window where your head must be placed to pick up the LPV (eyebox) but with a decent optic you'll have a good eyebox and it's not a real issue IMHO.

[Boba Fett v2]

Which LPVs are you guys running on your 14-16 in rifles? I've often thought about trying one I just haven't looked through one I liked with the illumination off. The other issue is that 99 percent of the time I end up using this rifle for hunting, and sometimes it gets pretty up close and fast. I'm afraid of losing the quickness of an RDS

I'm running a GRSC 1-6x CRS. IIRC Jack (failure2stop) is running a Mark 6 but I could be wrong. As the previous post mentions, an LPV can be nearly as fast as an RDS/ HWS with practice and training. Mine has a generous eyebox, and eye relief @ 1x is very forgiving. You can easily keep up with guys shooting with a reflex sight, but there are limitations if you find yourself engaging targets in unconventional shooting positions. There's a good selection of good LPVOs currently on the market to meet any budget. Certainly worth considering at least.

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[GTF425]

Whether battery issues or auto-shutoff, the eotechs fail to perform when needed. Go with Aimpoint.

Funny thing is some of the best man hunters I know prefer EOTechs and have access to Aimpoints.