Thoughts on the new Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic (PRO)?

**CoryCop25** · 02-06-11, 23:49

I am starting to re-think this sight. I have an Eotech 553 on my duty rifle now. It weighs 15 ounces. By switching to this Aimpoint (11oz), I only shave 4 ounces. I think it's a great new product but I think I'll put the extra cash out for a Micro. I'm still on the fence.

**tbaytusmc** · 02-07-11, 00:27

I just got done ordering everything for my competition build for 3-guns and cqb comps, (not all together yet cause I'm on the other side of the world atm) and i got an eotech xps2-2 for that... but I'm not a brand-type fanboy, and I'm really considering this for my next build, which'll be my shtf build...

I've never had or shot with an aimpoint before though. The 2moa alone sounds like it wouldn't stand out too well in a high-speed, high-stress situation, to me. I realize the eotech is a 1moa, but it has the 65moa ring to draw your eye... I realize any answers will strictly be opinion, but how do you guys feel about the 2moa dot? Am I wrong to assume what I have?

I've shot with pretty much everything else, from irons to acog to eotech to 1-4x's and your traditional scopes... along with some cheaper red-dots (ATN for a stand-in red-dot on new guns)... I just don't have a lot of... or any... experience with the aimpoints, is what I'm getting at.

**C4IGrant** · 02-07-11, 10:55

Originally Posted by friendlyfireisnt

Let us know. I've got a friend who is in the market for his first Aimpoint, and this looks to be the best (budget) choice.

Only concern:

Does the mount provide for lower 1/3rd or absolute co witness? If absolute, is there a way to set it up for lower 1/3rd?

Not sure. I will have to wait and look at it before I can say.

C4

**CarlosLehder** · 02-07-11, 18:13

this is available at skdtactical for $400.00

seems very affordable

http://www.skdtac.com/Aimpoint_PRO_P..._p/aim.310.htm

**hals1** · 02-07-11, 23:18

Originally Posted by CarlosLehder

this is available at skdtactical for $400.00

seems very affordable

http://www.skdtac.com/Aimpoint_PRO_P..._p/aim.310.htm

Look again. It's "Out of Stock". I think they just have a place holder in their catalog for it. You see that a lot for new stuff; not just with SKD either. Allows pre-orders? Great to have a street price though.

**Dunderway** · 02-08-11, 00:07

Originally Posted by hals1

Look again. It's "Out of Stock". I think they just have a place holder in their catalog for it. You see that a lot for new stuff; not just with SKD either. Allows pre-orders? Great to have a street price though.

It's already sold out twice. Jump on it if you see it in stock and want one, because these things are going like crazy so far.

This is just an awesome value for what you are getting.

**patrol120** · 02-08-11, 00:48

Originally Posted by CoryCop25

I am starting to re-think this sight. I have an Eotech 553 on my duty rifle now. It weighs 15 ounces. By switching to this Aimpoint (11oz), I only shave 4 ounces. I think it's a great new product but I think I'll put the extra cash out for a Micro. I'm still on the fence.

You may only shave 4oz, but you gain an immeasurable amount of reliability and ruggedness.

**CarlosLehder** · 02-08-11, 07:34

Originally Posted by hals1

Look again. It's "Out of Stock". I think they just have a place holder in their catalog for it. You see that a lot for new stuff; not just with SKD either. Allows pre-orders? Great to have a street price though.

It was in stock when I posted that. I received an email notifying me it was back in stock