The additional ring on the EOTechs is an energy killer. Mine spends its days riding around in a soft rifle case in my trunk and has held a zero after numerous vehicle pursuits, numerous tactical team trainings, getting smashed against other gear, etc. Aimpoint supplies sights for the U.S Army, while EOTech is the go-to brand for the Marine Special Forces. He was able to turn it back on but it would shut off after about an hour from there on out. There’s a flip-up back and front lens cover to protect the lens from harsh weather conditions. I had to agree with tripodxl to some extent. Been on the same set of Energizer Ultra Lithium AA for 18 months now and running 10 hr/day SUT weekends almosty twice a month. That can be a good thing but, in this case, it’s at the cost of precision. So what red dot is the best for a battle rifle, in my case a LM5? I have the older AA battery styles because of the ubiquity of AA batteries. should there be a problem with long term disaster, electrical or supply I would consider not using a sight with batteries. I want to like the Aimpoint PRO, because it looks better and has the (essentially) eternal battery life but I am more confident in my shooting performance w/ the EOtech and have had plenty of time to compare both. However, the Aimpoint is better shielded with each of its three components essentially lightly contained within is personal Faraday cage of aluminum housing. The optic has an enhanced lens with a coating that creates a surprisingly bright, clear dot against almost all settings. You may have a very old EOTech in perfectly good working order; there is nothing deficient with you or your optic, but high volume shooters who depend on their carbine will eventually, on a long enough time line, see a failure. My aimpoint from 1993 still works today, my latest EOTech from 4 years ago stopped working for no reason except I shoot as much as possible. I don't know if you can do this with the Aimpoint or not but I would say it would be much harder. I grabbed four of the optics I use the most and one rifle, a bushmaster ACR. An EOTECH or Aimpoint sight on your gun will increase your hit probability and speed. Aimpoint PRO VS EOTech 512? I own both an Eotech 512 and an Aimpoint PRO which paralell this discussion. The U.S.’s elite military units commonly use the Aimpoint and EOTech red dot sights, just to name a few. only an opinion consider it. Have used the Aimpoint Comp ML2 and both Eotech M553 (Su231/PEQ) and Eotech M500 (Bushnell holosight II) for over 5 years. Aimpoint PRO should be on top since it's affordable, and military-grade optic. Did you wonder why Aimpoint scopes have such long battery lives? L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of communication and electronic systems and products used on military and commercial platforms.”, Aimpoint, on the other hand, is a Swedish company that started in 1974 with the goal to improve shooting accuracy. I snagged a complete set, including a carry handle mount, for my "Blackhawk Down" carbine build I have planned for a rainy day. Prepping is about being ready for anything that comes your way; whether that’s a natural disaster or manmade. On the other hand I have a TA01NSN that is tritium lit only and it is 12+ years old and the illumination is only visible with the naked eye after dark. While still not incredibly scientific, we made an attempt to drop each optic in a similar manner directly onto a large rock about 5 or so feet below it – an identical process to what dealt the killing blow to a lot of our cheaper optics in our previous torture test. CQB is just that, and if you want a holo, you can have one, on cant and inline with the bore for close in work (if you must). Aimpoint is the sensible choice for a combat or survival rifle. It uses a LED type system that offers a very limited Field of View (FOV) though. There’s nothing wrong with Aimpoint products, of course – they have great battery life, they’re very well made and they get the job done. Again the AIMpoint PRO is a great product but the crtiticism to the EOTech's supposed lack of ruggedness seems misplaced. The magnification helps with a multi purpose survival rifle. Great insights on both Aimpoint & EOTech! Ohhhh and hey did I mention about the Trijicon battery life??? EOTech wins on use with both eyes open. it doesn't have the need for batteries at all. EOTech wins for clearest glass. The advantage over the EOTech is they are extruded aluminum tubes with coated glass optics and decades of experience in the CCO/RDO industry. The side mounted buttons and built in rise mean you can get a lower third cowitness without a LaRue riser or other rails. On the surface, it appears that the Aimpoint either wins or ties in every category, with the battery type as the only debatable exception. For the distances he was talking either sight may actaully be a hinderence. Otherwise the cagefight between optics might throw a high-priced, Trijicon ACOG TA31-ECOS-RMR battlesight, into the ring against a no-name Chinese-made “Holographic Tactical 1x30mm Red-Green-Blue dot sight hunting rifle scope.”  And what’s the fun in that? It should also be easy to set up or modify, if necessary. What else can I say about the fucking Trijicon red dot that never dies…….hmmmmm……hey did I mention about the Trijicon battery life? This included overnight stays and over night trianing in snow, sleet (different weekend) and later rain (different weekend). The detriments over EOTech are cost, the requirement for a mount, weight (excluding the T1), and the reticle (simple 2/4 MOA dot). This particular scope has a life of 36 months. These two models in particular, the PRO and 512, are excellent. I have found the best option was the EOTech. Aimpoint PROS, EOTech XPS, PA Red dots, NF Scops, ACOGs etc.. Aimpoint’s optic tend to be the more traditional red dot and a tube design that resembles most scopes. Best part about these is the reticle is etched so it's visible with or without the illumination module. many people have stated it and post like it never happened well here it is again, " prepare for the worst" I used the CCO Aimpoint on AD and it was okay. When you look at the front sight through a scope, you are seeing an image of the front sight that is being manipulated by the lenses and/or prisms in the scope. That being said, to stay on point, I've used an EoTech, I've used an AimPoint. What optics do Aimpoint and EOTech offer? The EXPS3 is a small optic that doesn’t need much rail room. I have used and owned both, During active duty my EOTech failed. They both seem great and it is probably just a personal choice which one is best for you. On the other hand, the Aimpoint is a true soldier that will keep illuminating the bullet’s point of impact non-stop until victory or battery death. Other than the rich and famous, most of those shots will be a max of 3-5 yds. Eotech EXPS3 reticles Both Aimpoint and Eotech offer magnifiers, but the new, shorter, Gen 3 Eotech magnifier is regarded as better in having external adjustments by some. Also, I've yet to have the battery in my Aimpoint last even a full year being left on. It is only two years old. I am just tired of hearing Aimpoint and long battery life. They have used the Aimpoint Comp M2 & M4 EOTech 553 Holographic Sight’s past and present. However, it does include a magnifier as well as an optic sight – you’re definitely getting your money’s worth. I’ve seen this many times in my own shooting. I babied both of them to be honest. But the advantages of the EOTech are many, so it's worth the possibility this failure to run one. But that being said, the MRO is a little bit more waterproof, and actually comes in at a much lighter weight than the XPS3… So in this category, I’m going to give the slight edge t… If I am going to do a red dot, non magnified optic, I prefer the Aimpoint PRO. Personally, I find the EOTech much faster on target when bringing up the rifle. While these were 2x, not 3x, new officers who had never handled a rifle before (Chicagoland metro department) could print decently well and pass the patrol carbine state qual after 3 hours of hands on training. Required fields are marked *. EOTech CONs: Bulky feel, large optic windows collect dust can be difficult to clean, sensitive to recoil, TCO high. But for actual urban combat the distances are greater. Most optics are parallax free past 50 yds or so. If you can't hit something at that range, INSTINCTIVELY, it won't matter what optics you have!!! AR Pistol Optic Buying Guide: Reviews, How to Choose? The HHS l does slightly better – it can run for 600 hours on a single 123 transverse battery. I think the score is like Eotech 10, Trijicon 1 in this utterly useless review of the two sights. It’s because they use simple technology to power their optics. Both are top-of-the-line dot optics that you can't go wrong with. My XPS shut off one time when shooting. 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The 512 had battery issues and reticle dimming (gas problems). A couple of falls, scrapes, and scratches won’t affect their performance. For day use I don't even treat it as a light reticle and just a fancy rugged 4x scope with stadia markings that don't quite work for my rifle (TA01NSN is calibrated for a 14.5 using M855, I have mine zeroed on a 20" with M193, but I have a feel for the BDC.). Aimpoint T1 Micro 2 MOA on an LT751 mount vs. Eotech 512. Most people looking for an entry-level, no-frills optic will be better off with choosing EOTech. What side are you on in the EOTech vs. Aimpoint debate? Aimpoint always wins on battery life. I must note that this is an older Eotech and newer ones may be brighter. amd a few others. Reason is that for a "survival rifle" the best would be a scope without any batteries and 3x magnification. I figure in a REAL SHTF scenario, I'd to worry less about batteries and the ability to aim at my target. Both rugged as fuck, and both quality glass and dot. Every red dot optic is designed for close range combat and only has a 1x magnification. Eo's for me. EOTech does not fix them, they just say buy a new one. However, the user interface (the buttons and their actions) are not something I like. I have never been in a combat situation where I was in a fire fight for so long I was worried about running out of batteries, plus as with ammunition, I carry a spare battery. The huge difference between the military and me…..supply depot. To me the EOTech wins hands down in fast target acquisition in CQB and that is the most important aspect to me. IMHO. Exceptionally built, and I trust it. In my experience the Eotech is MUCH more likely to fail that any other serious optic. The PRO Patrol Rifle Optic can go a staggering 30,000 hours on a single 3V lithium ion battery charge. The ability to quickly adjust the sight to isolate the target is crucial if you want to nail it. some weaponry is overly complicated for a long term or under constant filthy conditions they may be required to operate in for months or years on end. There is also the option to mount an RMR on your ACOG for close in shots, which the ACOG is mechanically designed for. They have dials at the side that can be turned for up-down adjustment. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I ahd the exact opposite expereince. Eotech was just awarded a large contract for the SOPMOD2 project (along with Eclan and Trijicon) so most new production will likely be focused on that. The Eotec is a good product. What do you think will happen with an EMP? You need regular flathead or penny screwdrivers for the setup. If it stops working when I need sights, I don't want to have to sight through the back sight, through the optic, to the front sight…I get the non-working components the hell out of the way for a better field of view. Of course, that is just my experience, others may have other results. Doc lives to mountaineer, rock climb, trail run, hunt, race mountain bikes, ski, hunt, and fish. I don't see the need for the CQB optics on a SHTF weapon. S&W 15-22 vs Ruger 10/22: Survival Rifle Debate for 2020, Magpul MBUS Pro Offset Sights Review for 2020: Hands-On, 78 Things You Should Stock but Probably Aren’t in 2021, Find Nuclear Fallout Shelters Near Me: How to Find, Types of Shelters, Sig Sauer Romeo 5 vs Romeo 4 Scope: Head to Head Comparison for 2021, Arcturus Survival Blanket Review: Hands-On. Eotech don't have to worry if my eyes go to shit. Was never attempted such a test? Started with an EOtech, loved it, but realized that I really wanted something that was always ready to go and more in line with something home defense. The reticle and housing size puts it on top for me. About 2,700 rounds down range using the optic and so far not a single problem. Aimpoint always wins on battery life. Anyhow, if a student could pick up on BAC, he could get faster, more accurate hits. Unless you're doing a "hot" snatch and grab/ambush at 0400 and using NOGS, I would rather have open sights and a mounted laser and/or flashlight to do room clearing, day or night (although a tritium post/ghost ring would have been nice). You could get two quality scopes and two QD mounts for the price of one optic (you have to have BUIS anyway). I have a 8X magnifing mirror behind a tea light candle in a glass candle lantern it will be better than a flashlight that does not work and a scope without batteries works with a sliver of a moon. Comparing EOTech vs. Aimpoint. The T-2 is expensive, but the features make the price more than worth it. Leaning towards the Aimpoint PRO but I'm Eotech curious and I can't seem to find good answers about the Eotech hate. SurvivalCache.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking reviews to Amazon. If you don’t know, Aimpoint has a reputation for creating super reliable and super tough red dot sights, and their micro red dot sightsare probably the most rugged micro red dots around. It is free and It seems to work well. I've seen this many times in my own shooting. While it is almost impossible to beat the five-year battery life of the Aimpoint, it is also easy to argue that if in CQB or running-and-gunning, the EOTech provides the fastest target acquisition and least obstructed field of view which is the main purpose of the sight in the first place. Even if using NVDs, you're still point shooting. Even with the 4 Moa dot I could easily keep all my shots inside 5 inches at 100 meters. Being active I just DXed the Crappy EOTech for another one. And if you’ve ever experienced a dead electronic sight, you will certainly understand why someone would spend a small fortune on high-quality backup iron sights (even if they are made of polymer). Interestingly, Aimpoint, was NOT awarded part of that contract - reinforcing my idea that while both are good, the Eotech is the "new" while Aimpoint … The Aimpoint uses a reflected LED (light emitting diode). Two scopes on QD mounts (spare/backup) need no batteries and are EMP proof. I've tested a friends older model Aimpoint and I personally prefer the 65MOA reticle with the 1MOA dots of the EOTech over the 2MOA single dot Aimpoint. On the downside, the Aimpoint's glass has a very slight green tint to it; I have no idea why it does, but it's not what I would call a feature. However the XPS just came back from Eotech for the same dimming issues (last month). EOTech wins on reticle options. I still own the XPS, it sits on a 15-22 now. The Aimpoint is submersible to a motivating a hundred thirty-five feet, and therefore the EOTech is submersible to solely ten feet. Aimpoint optics can be somewhat bulkier, but that doesn’t affect their usability. This allows you slightly adjust your head and have an iron sight picture instantly while running an EOTech. Aimpoint wins for simplest red dot. You’re paying more for no reason, as you can see. It's like looking through a window. While you’ll get the same precision with both models at short distances, the smaller sight on the EOTech is better for shots of over 200 yards. The strange batteries that the CompM3 eats are found nowhere else in my tactical ecosystem, while the EOTech’s 123 batteries are also stuffed into all my Surefire flashlights and weapons lights. Turning on your EOTech before battle is fine for cops & soldiers in the field, but I'm not a highly trained commando. Both times Eotech fixed it at no cost. That issue has not happened again. BTW, L3 has a fix for in-line battery models like mine for the recoil-off problem. EOTech wins for clearest glass. I want my AR to be a little less dependent not only on batteries but also with tritium it is said to lose its glow over a period of time (10 years of so). I'm not aware of any ACOGs that don't have some sort of tritium element, but most are bosted by a fiber optic light pipe, sometimes too much so. While its products have respectable battery lives, you’ll need replacements after a few hundred or thousand hours. I'll make yet another comment based on addtional experience in last few months. This is a standard optic which costs a lot less than the normal scopes from Aimpoint, but the good news is that it still does a fabulous job. I find the reticle to be less distracting than the Eotech reticle. It has a hard-anodized aluminum alloy sight housing, whic… This copyrighted material may not be republished without express permission. We did, however, ensure that all windage and elevation a… Eotech vs. Aimpoint Similarities It was meant for use with NVD so the output of the tritium was reduced to work with amplification tubes. If you want a bit faster reticle pickup and are willing to trade that for battery life and battery availability, go EoTech. Although the probability of a sight going dark just when your life depends on it is extremely unlikely, it does roll around in the back of my head as something unacceptable. Anyone know which would be better for a left handed shooter. One sight might be quicker on target, while the other sight may be more likely to paint a target when pulled from the gun safe years later. It seems funny to me that there is such a hype over the Aimpoint's battery life. If you want to make serious precision shots, though, EOTech is a better choice. If it fails in more than one of these catagories I would have a backup that was it's opposite. My metal gun safe is also a Faraday cage. As mentioned earlier, one of a scope’s most outstanding features, at least for me, is versatility. It was a Trijicon and at a very reputable local sporting goods store. Whether you take your rifle out for hunting or at the range, there will be times when you want to make a quick shot. So where do you stand on this issue? I've see and sometimes applied a bit of 90 MPH tape over the tube to limit the amount of ambient light to prevent the reticle from washing out or being overly bright on a bright background and remain sharp. I noticed when trying to zero my Aimpoint PRO the dot would form into a spindle, this became obvious during zero where you try to be precise.. the EOtech dot stayed a dot. Matt, thats interesitng.. I don't know how many of these experts have ever been in real CQB but I have and EOTech is my pick. EOTech is a small division in a large overall company called L3. As a police firearms instructor, my experience has been that EoTechs tend to fail with significantly greater frequency than Aimpoints. Both of these optics are very tough… In fact, I consider both of them to be among the toughest red dot sights that you can currently get. But I love Aimpoint PRO more than EOTech since it suits my shooting style and personal preferences. When you’re searching for a good sight for your weapon, chances are these two names will be at the top of your list. It must be in your optic's consideration lists. I'm just a nobody, but I love the idea of a glowing red reticle that is always on for my "bump in the night" gun. Since the circuits are small an Aimpoint or EOtech will not be affected by the E2 and E3 waves of EMP but by E1 only. Doc Montana holds PhD’s in both Science Education and Computer Science and currently teaches at a University in the northern United States. I could not start it back up. All goes back to training. I don't know anyone that runs the transverse battery models and I have personally seen two XPS units die during training due to how recoil affected the battery. Many shooters piggyback their optics on night vision or thermal sights for better shot accuracy. Primary mission is home defense but will be taking courses this summer. Several times the Aimpoint red dot reticle dimmed out under recoil (M1A)- probably a battery issue. L3 is massive and produces a wide variety of different items for the military and for civilian use, including night vision optics and sensor systems.. EOTech produces a wide variety of red dot scopes, magnifiers, and accessories. The standard layout I see EOTechs setup with is an M4/carbine upper with a fixed FSB, a 516/517/556 forward on the upper receiver, and a fixed rear sigh, typically an LMT A2 rear sight. Most distances for that kind of CQB, even in most courtyards was 15 yds or less. That's the best advice I can give. In my opinion the eotech was a more accurate sight with the 1 Moa dot but I eventually settled on the aimpoint. Bushmasters with a 1:9 barrel, TA47 ACOGs affixed to a removable carry handle. Optical Features and Characteristics. He also had a bipod and I was shooting standing in a pit. Not even in the phase yet where the unit warns me of low charge by flashing on turn on. This makes it a better option for those who are concerned about stealth. With EOTech you can still use your iron sites just fine even without batteries in, that's a big plus. Both sights offer amazing optical performance, near indestructibility, and a proven track record in battle. 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