aimpoint 3x or eotech g33? why?

[NongShim]

Thanks. I am really contemplating pairing the G33 with an Aimpoint T2. I've gotten good use from my T1, but the dot is...messy. It's not my eyes either, as my M4S was perfect, as is my Eotech dot. I hear tale that the T2 dot is clean unmagnified as well as magnified, and gets rid of 90% of the "blue tint". G33+T2 would be lighter than any variable optic once mounts are included.

Right on man. I also found the T1 dot to look more like a comma. With a magnifier it was terrible for me. No clue on the T2.

It will be a light setup for sure. Just keep in mind that you may notice the weight hanging off the side of your upper when flipped aside. It find it somewhat annoying, though you may not even notice it. Good luck with your setup.

[NongShim]

Thanks. I am really contemplating pairing the G33 with an Aimpoint T2. I've gotten good use from my T1, but the dot is...messy. It's not my eyes either, as my M4S was perfect, as is my Eotech dot. I hear tale that the T2 dot is clean unmagnified as well as magnified, and gets rid of 90% of the "blue tint". G33+T2 would be lighter than any variable optic once mounts are included.

Right on man. I also found the T1 dot to look more like a comma. With a magnifier it was terrible for me. No clue on the T2.

It will be a light setup for sure. Just keep in mind that you may notice the weight hanging off the side of your upper when flipped aside. I found it somewhat annoying, though you may not even notice it. The G33 felt much better than the Aimpoint in that regard. Good luck with your setup.

[WS6]

Right on man. I also found the T1 dot to look more like a comma. With a magnifier it was terrible for me. No clue on the T2.

It will be a light setup for sure. Just keep in mind that you may notice the weight hanging off the side of your upper when flipped aside. I found it somewhat annoying, though you may not even notice it. The G33 felt much better than the Aimpoint in that regard. Good luck with your setup.

Thanks. Part of why I like the idea so much is that when used by my bedside for HD, I can remove the mag all togather, easily. When hunting or at the range, I can put it back in place. Can't cut 2/3 off the weight of a K16i when you will only be using 1X...

[vicious_cb]

Considering that your POI changes magnified vs unmagnified and that you can adjust the eotech magnifier I would go for the eotech.

[cbx]

The poi changes when magnified?

[Plasman]

The poi changes when magnified?

The POI doesn't change, but the POA of your RDS/HDS does (as viewed through the magnifier) depending on how well aligned the magnifier and RDS/HDS are. This is why magnifiers have adjustments on them to re-center the RDS/HDS reticle. Without centering the RDS/HDS reticle in the magnifier's view the gun isn't really aiming where you think it is.

[cbx]

Assuming you center the magnifier, or what ever it needs to be right, how far off are we talking?

[Nola_Jack]

Looking forward to an explanation on that.

[patriot_man]

Slightly related but Eotech is supposed to be releasing a G55 magnifier soon which is a 5x magnifier.

[sol1777]

I just picked up a gently used G33 and wow, who knew 3X could make such a difference. I never used a magnifier behind any RDS in the past. I've used Aimpoints and Eotechs in the past, running a XPS 2-0 now. Glass is excellent, the reticle is great at 3X, and my hundred yard zero group was much smaller than using the center 1moa dot as I've done before. Yes it surely adds weight, and I did notice it at first. But I can work through it. The mount is solid, no wiggle and locks the magnifier wither to the side or behind the reticle securely. Doesn't hang too far to the side of the weapon to bother me, and doesn't effect the balance of the rifle in a negative way. I think its a great piece of gear. Look for a used piece if you can. I picked mine up for $180 bucks less than it sells for and is in excellent shape. Usually when you see an Aimpoint magnifier for resale the sellers keep the price the same as it was when its new. Better features and a better deal in my opinion.