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Thread: Anyone using the Aimpoint Micro T-1 as a primary optic?

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    A BCD riser, interesting!

    Though if you look at my "What is the longest shot you have made with your Aimpoint?" thread, some guys have pretty muched maxed the envelope out of what the 5.56 with reflex sight is capable of IMHO, just by using hold-over. Still, a BDC base might be interesting, especially for a SAW.
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    To those that are running the Micro with a Larue mount, has anyone put the combo on a scale to get total weight?

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    Duh, it's right on Larue's site.
    Weight 3.7 oz. (105g) including mount

    That is NICE.

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    Is the LaRue mount/riser solid? Or does it have a compartment, or something?
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    Quote Originally Posted by wild_wild_wes View Post
    Is the LaRue mount/riser solid? Or does it have a compartment, or something?
    I have one of the short ones and it's hollow underneath. That's were the 4 screws that attach the mount to the body of the optic are accessed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FJB View Post
    5 ounce optic vice a 1+ lb optic on 20lb machineguns simply makes sense for those who have to hump them.
    Strangely enough, I can think of a LOT of troops who'd like that idea. Nicely done.

    Fwiw, had a student run the T1 through a 5 day shotgun class last month. The optic held up just fine.
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    I had the opportunity to run a T-1 /Larue mount setup through its paces at a class.

    To put it simply the T-1 just performed. It is substantially lighter and smaller than its big brothers in the Comp M series. I can’t comment on the OEM mount since this one was already outfitted with LaRue's.

    Battery life (CR2032) is a non issue as it is measured in years on medium settings and months on the highest ones.

    Well done Aimpoint.


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    "Battery life (CR2032) is a non issue as it is measured in years on medium settings and months on the highest ones."

    Actually there are 12 settings clearly marked on the Micro T-1. First four are for NVDs. Battery life constantly set on setting 8 is five years and one year on setting 12.

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    These Aimpoint Micros have gotten my attention.

    Lately I've been looking at smaller and smaller accessories. First I'm planing on switching my carbines light to a X300 and then maybe I'll put one a T1 on too and really cut some weight.

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    I don't know anything about weapons lights, but I've always wondered why I don't see the X300 and similar small lights on ARs...not enough lumen output? Or what?
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    Why would someone go with a Micro over an M3 or M4? Weight? Thanx
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