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Red dot sights for ar 15
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Posted 7 months ago Does anyone have any suggestions for a good red dot sight that would be used in an urban environment? I would want it for quick target acquisition, not picking someone off from far away |
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| Posted 7 months ago eotech |
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| Posted 7 months ago I know eotech's are one of the best, but anyone in particular? I don't quite understand what the different specs of each one mean |
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| Posted 7 months ago EOTECH 512, WITH THE DOUBLE AA BATTERIES. |
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| Posted 7 months ago Always, always, always have access to spare batteries. I've been on extended calls, SWAT callouts and range events where guys run out of power. Have batteries. Some stocks have places where you can store batteries. Whatever you decide,... have spare batteries. The alternative is to have your glass mounted in such a way so you can go to iron sights if necessary. Which voices the perpetual discussion: glass vs. open sights for urban rifle application. It is my contention you should be able to 10X within your qualification requirements every single time. If you can't do that, then maybe you're too far away. (Snipercraft notwithstanding) EDITOR / ADMINISTRATOR
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| Posted 7 months ago I have an aimpoint micro H1 on my rifle...its small, light, and the battery lasts about 5 years even if its left on the whole time |
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| Posted 7 months ago metrorw30 says ...
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| Posted 7 months ago TheSarge says ...
-http://www.aimpoint.com/products/all-products/product-singleview/product/Micro%20H-1/ The spec sheet does state the battery (single CR2032) has a usable lifespan of 50,000 hours of continuous use. I guess the term "continuous use" can be construed as leaving it on continually for 5 years, but I don't see how that is actually plausible. Sure would put a dent in the Energizer Bunny's retirement pension! |
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| Posted 7 months ago MH557 beat me to the reply... I keep mine turned off, mostly because I'm not working in an assignment that lends itself to frequent deployment of the weapon...and don't plan on waiting till its dead to replacethe battery. But its nice to know it draws very little power, and if I replace it once every other year or so I shouldn't have to worry about it going belly-up when I need it most! |
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| Posted 6 months ago MH557 says ...
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| Posted 6 months ago i would also suggest the c-more scout or tactical sight. limited magnification non parallax same as eotech and aimpoint can still use the iron sights |
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| Posted 6 months ago TheSarge says ...
******************************** Sarge, If you "google" the words: aimpoint micro t-1 torture test there are a number of YouTube videos that show the optic in action. the T-1 model is almost identical to the H-1, the only difference being the compatibility with NVG's. Daniel Defense M4 torture test with an Aimpoint Micro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUgzlF_4XUs
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| Posted 6 months ago MetroRW30 says ...
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| Posted 6 months ago I have an acog on one of my rifles, it doesn't run down, but admittedly it is nuclear powered. |
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| Posted 6 months ago I have had an EOTECH on my patrol M4 for 10 years. I would not change it. Yes I have to change batteries evry 3months but that is a small price to pay for an optic built like a tank, floating dot, accurate. ""Life is a storm.. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes"
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| Posted 6 months ago I have had an EOTECH on my patrol M4 for 10 years. I would not change it. Yes I have to change batteries evry 3months but that is a small price to pay for an optic built like a tank, floating dot, accurate. ""Life is a storm.. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes"
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| Posted 6 months ago Aimpoint PRO. 3 year battery life with continuos use, 2MOA, and it comes with its own mount. Nuff said R.I.P "Macho Man" Randy Savage |
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| Posted 6 months ago Ten8 says ...
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| Posted 6 months ago I have had my aimpoint T-1 4 MOA in the "on" position 9 setting for 2.5 years and it is still going. This is not a patrol rifle, but has seen extensive use and abuse. Just because it can last for 5 years, doesn't mean you should not change out the battery at a good interval, maybe with some other gear and make it a simple schedule. |
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| Posted 6 months ago The SWAT teams around where I live all have EOTech sights on theirs. If you go that route, they have them on amazon for 399.99 and it takes AA batteries. The guy where I work though has a DPMS with a Trijicon acog on his, however most people don't have the money to shell out the price of another rifle for a scope. |
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| Posted 6 months ago ACOG with an illuminated chevron. I have never, nor will I ever, give a damn about a pic-i-nic basket! |
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| Posted about 1 month ago Smoka929 says ...
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| Posted about 1 month ago I have EoTech on two rifles and they work great. If I could afford the $1,000 plus price tag of a ACOG I would try one. |
