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Thread: Eotech or Aimpoint?

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    It really comes down to personal preference, but I prefer the Aimpoint because:

    The battery life of the Aimpoint eclipses any of the Eotechs by a WIDE margin

    The Aimpoints control knob is much more functional to me, especially under stress or while wearing gloves

    As M4 mentioned, being able to use the Aimpoint with the front lense cover closed gives some flexibility when transitioning quickly from indoor to bright sunlight or with flashlights without having to make adjustments

    I do NOT like the Eotechs auto shut-off function

    For ME the Eotechs dot in a circle reticle is just too busy
    NOT in training for combat deployment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bushmasterar15 View Post
    What would be better?
    Nobody can answer that except you.

    Personally I prefer the Aimpoint. I find that I am able to use one with better consistency than an EOTech sight, and I prefer the easier function and better battery life of the Aimpoint.

    You may find that the EOTech works better for you than the Aimpoint.

    The answer here is to try out both if possible and see which one works better for you.

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    I prefer the Aimpoint.

    I too tried to like the EOTech, but couldn't get past the battery life, auto shut-off, and durability issues (my first was somewhat intermittant while firing). I hear good things about the 553 though and may have to give them another chance.

    Stephen

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    I have both, and I shoot both.

    It really boils down to personal preference.

    Although the 512 EOTech has a lower buy-in...

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    I've tried both and use neither. But if I ever do sell out, I'll get the Aimpoint.

    The Eotech reticle reminds me of TOP GUN or something.
    "You people have too much time on your hands." - scottryan

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    I also have both but I prefer the Aimpoint, I pick up the dot much quicker.

    Both are excellent though

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    Quote Originally Posted by demigod View Post
    I've tried both and use neither. But if I ever do sell out, I'll get the Aimpoint.

    The Eotech reticle reminds me of TOP GUN or something.
    You sold out when you started posting with a different username!

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    I had an Aimpoint M2 for several years and ended seeling it to jump on the EOTech bandwagon. It's a good sight, but I feel more comfortable with the Aimpoint and it's superior battery life and sold the EOTech and got an Aimpoint M3L.

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    I own both. Eotech is faster, but busier. Aimpoint is more rugged and has way better battery life.

    Tough choice, but I would most likely go Aimpoint.
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    I prefer an EOTech.

    The "busier" reticle seems better for really quick/close shots. Also, the center dot is 1 MOA which is more precise than the Aimpoint dots.

    I own an EOTech, but am not very experienced with either.

    Joe Mamma
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