Rifle Scopes Aimpoint pro?

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I was wondering if anyone could vouch for the Aimpoint pro or any other aimpoint products? I was at a local gun store the other day looking to get a nice reddot for my ar-15, i was looking at the eo-techs but a guy there told me i should look into aimpoints, they're more durable and cheaper. Would you recommend the Aimpoint Pro or any other Aimpoint red-dots for my ar-15?

Or should i just get a 4-500 dollar scope for it?

Only shooting 100-300 yards with this rifle.
 
#3
IMO, every Aimpoint model is good to go at every price point. The PRO doesn't have quite the battery life of the other more expensive ones, but 3 years is still pretty damn good. From my reading, they are fully the equal in quality and durability of the pricier ones.. I dicked around and missed the $349 blackfriday price from Palmetto...

There are some decent 1-4x24's out there too in that price range too. For 100y and under, you won't beat the Aimpoint, for 200y +, you won't match the versatility of a 1-4x, IMO.
 
#4
I have the Aimpoint Comp M4 and it is great. It is very durable and the batteries allow for 8 years of usage. I just leave the red dot on in the safe and never forget to "turn it on" because it is always on. So far 7 months and still running strong. I'll get back to you at the end of 2020 to let you know if it stays on for the full 8 years.
 
#5
I used an Eotech for 10 years and it worked great, but it was hard to see in brite sun light. Went to the Aimpoint Pro and love it, and it has a day light setting and brite day light is no problem. Both are good but the Pro is better in the sun.
 
#7
"I was wondering if anyone could vouch for the Aimpoint pro or any other aimpoint products?"

Seriously?

Dude....Google is your friend.

Aimpoint is the best red dot optic you can buy.
 
#8
Amsdorf said:
"I was wondering if anyone could vouch for the Aimpoint pro or any other aimpoint products?"

Seriously?

Dude....Google is your friend.

Aimpoint is the best red dot optic you can buy.
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He seems to be making a habit of asking grossly common knowledge questions. Look at his other thread(s).
 
#9
trevor300wsm said:
He seems to be making a habit of asking grossly common knowledge questions. Look at his other thread(s).
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I get the feeling he is by young, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but not skilled in the google fu of experienced gunners like ourselves.

And yes, the Aimpoint pro is the shit. Bigger than the H1/t1, but has awesome battery life, and does not lose poi after 8 take offed and reinstalls.
 
#10
i used to own an aimpoint pro on the last rifle that i sold.... if i was to get another red dot... it would be an aimpoint pro... ive owned eotechs also & aimpoint is the way to go by far.


The SoH Tank said:
I was wondering if anyone could vouch for the Aimpoint pro or any other aimpoint products? I was at a local gun store the other day looking to get a nice reddot for my ar-15, i was looking at the eo-techs but a guy there told me i should look into aimpoints, they're more durable and cheaper. Would you recommend the Aimpoint Pro or any other Aimpoint red-dots for my ar-15?

Or should i just get a 4-500 dollar scope for it?

Only shooting 100-300 yards with this rifle.
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#13
If you go red-dot, do not hesitate purchasing a PRO. They are tough to beat - I run two of them with no problem. If I had the $$$ to spend, would have gone for the M4.
 
#15
It really depends on your preference. You can't beat aimpoint on battery life and durability and they are good optics. However I'm an eotech guy I love the reticule and they are pretty durable themselves. Look up the eotech torture test. And if you do look at eotech look at the exps series, that is their best series.
 
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#16
Comp M4 on my KAC SR-15. Perfect for CQB or moderate range with the 2 MOA dot.
CQB in my 71 yo case meaning scattered close in plates or cardboard targets.
Nothing faster to get lined up with and more than enough accuracy for small to medium game.
 
#17
I got an Aimpoint on my AR and it is great for the price if you don't want magnification and want a Red Dot. I think you can get them with a mount for about $400 bucks. Make sure you get the 2MOA dot not the 4MOA dot. Also some companies make some quick detach mounts. I have the ARMS quick detach mount that works well. I have switched it between a few rifles from time to time.
 
#19
280nosler said:
I get the feeling he is by young, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but not skilled in the google fu of experienced gunners like ourselves.

And yes, the Aimpoint pro is the shit. Bigger than the H1/t1, but has awesome battery life, and does not lose poi after 8 take offed and reinstalls.
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Your right, im 15 and id rather ask people here who seem to know what they're talking about and "some" seem to be cool than watching or reading a review from people who may or may not know anything.
 
#20
KentuckyDude said:
It really depends on your preference. You can't beat aimpoint on battery life and durability and they are good optics. However I'm an eotech guy I love the reticule and they are pretty durable themselves. Look up the eotech torture test. And if you do look at eotech look at the exps series, that is their best series.
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Will definatley take another look at eotechs, thanks for this input!
 
#21
The SoH Tank said:
Your right, im 15 and id rather ask people here who seem to know what they're talking about and "some" seem to be cool than watching or reading a review from people who may or may not know anything.
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I hope you did not take that as a jab at you, it certainly was not meant that way. I would rather answer questions that may seem obvious to others than have others stumble through the trials and tribulations of what has worked, and what has not for me over the years. What I have learned it that there are no all right and all wrong experiences, just varying degrees of each. Do not hesitate to reach out (PM) if you have questions. This is not a poor man's hobby, unfortunately it took me some time to experience this in my own "I'll do it my own way" routine.
 
#22
280nosler said:
I hope you did not take that as a jab at you, it certainly was not meant that way. I would rather answer questions that may seem obvious to others than have others stumble through the trials and tribulations of what has worked, and what has not for me over the years. What I have learned it that there are no all right and all wrong experiences, just varying degrees of each. Do not hesitate to reach out (PM) if you have questions. This is not a poor man's hobby, unfortunately it took me some time to experience this in my own "I'll do it my own way" routine.
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I appreciate that, i did feel that it was at first because im a younger member but i got over it. And i just ignored Amsdorf and trevor300wsm statements, not really interested in hearing comments saying my threads are "grossly common knowledge questions" even if they are, they may not be to me, and may, eventually help someone else. Id rather ask what may seem like a dumb question to others than spend hundreds of dollars only to find out the product i purchased was not what i was expecting.
 
#23
EoTech are very good red dot sight and will to the job. EoTech is offering a $60 rebate. I prefer the Aimpoints myself but again they both will do the job.

We have EoTechs and Aimpoint Pros in stock.


Photo is a link to the EoTech $60.00 REBATE


EoTech is offering a consumer rebate program starting today November 7, 2013 to December 31, 2013.

Here is a link to EoTech on CSTACTICAL.com

Here is a link to Aimpoint on CSTACTICAL.com

Mike @ CSTACTICAL
 
#24
I have an aimpoint pro got it for 372.00 and free shipping . its rock solid and I like it for hunting in the early mornings and evenings . the pro is a bit heavier than the micro,s but is a very good value .
I bought an eotech xps2 -300 back before thanks giving . dvor had it on sale for 445.00 I had 20.00 in store credit for getting some people to sign up plus the 60.00 rebate and my credit card was giving 5%back for on line purcase so when all the smoke clears I will have around 360.00 in it there is shipping to be paid but it wasnt bad . I like the eotech . I mounted it on a smith and wesson 300 blackout . it seems to be a very nice optic so far once I got it zeroed I shot a 10 shot group of 4 inches at 100 yds . im sure there are people who can do better but 54 year old eyes dont help alot with out magnification. I have no issue using it in the bright sunlight with an 8 inch snow on the ground it certainly will get bright enough . what I dont like is having to turn it off and on every time I get it out . I also think its easier to adjust the brightness on the aim point . the xps-2 uses a cr123 battery I went ahead and bought a dozen batteries ( I caught them on sale at wally world ) so if you decide to go that route its food for thought .
 
#27
OP... I'm only 23 and started lurking on the forum a while back and have already learned a great deal from everyone. You came to the right place. This forum has some very knowledgeable members and most are happy to help you out.
 
#28
I will second to that.
Aimpoint in my opinion has a big problem and that is the scope type. Even when aiming with two eyes open you will get the feeling of looking through a straw. Looking through a straw is not like looking through a window. Eotech offers you the advantage of a faster target aquisition and their A65 reticle is unbeatable.
I like their illumination which in strong light conditions is more distinct than Aimpoint's.
After testing a whole bunch of different kinds of Aimpoint, from their older models to the Comps, the Micros and the Hunters, I would not change an Eotech for an Aimpoint. NEVER!

Even among hunters, red dots have started to loose more and more ground to the reflex sights, because of their efficency in regards to target aquisition.
I would not say their are unusable but Eotech is definitely the deal for me. :cool:
 
#30
Just bought an aimpoint pro for my AR15. Old eyes struggle with iron sights.....nice optic at an excellent price point. On Christmas morning when those two uppers come out of my stocking I plan to purchase another one.
 
#31
Amsdorf said:
"I was wondering if anyone could vouch for the Aimpoint pro or any other aimpoint products?"

Seriously?

Dude....Google is your friend.

Aimpoint is the best red dot optic you can buy.
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I had the same initial reaction to the question... But there was a time when I was unfamiliar with the product as well.

The Aimpoint Pro is a great product at a great price. Personally, I will not run any other RDS my AR's.
 
#33
Shortcut said:
I will second to that.
Aimpoint in my opinion has a big problem and that is the scope type. Even when aiming with two eyes open you will get the feeling of looking through a straw. Looking through a straw is not like looking through a window. Eotech offers you the advantage of a faster target aquisition and their A65 reticle is unbeatable.
I like their illumination which in strong light conditions is more distinct than Aimpoint's.
After testing a whole bunch of different kinds of Aimpoint, from their older models to the Comps, the Micros and the Hunters, I would not change an Eotech for an Aimpoint. NEVER!

Even among hunters, red dots have started to loose more and more ground to the reflex sights, because of their efficency in regards to target acquisition.
I would not say their are unusable but Eotech is definitely the deal for me. :cool:
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Never had any problems "looking through a straw' with my Aimpoints. I find them superior to the Eotechs I've had (2 currently gathering dust). I have noticed no difference in target acquisition. I find the Eotech reticles ghastly and far too busy for what they are intended for.
 
#34
shark101au said:
Never had any problems "looking through a straw' with my Aimpoints. I find them superior to the Eotechs I've had (2 currently gathering dust). I have noticed no difference in target acquisition. I find the Eotech reticles ghastly and far too busy for what they are intended for.
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I would mostly agree with you....however, I did notice the other night, that I felt more confident with the perceived Quicker Target Aqusition, while moving thru rooms in the Home, with an EXPS2-0, over my beloved T1. One thing I did notice that, that I never had before, was the "looking thru a straw feel" with me little T1. Have I used both, at the range, under a Timer? nope. So that really may not even make a difference...dunno.

With that being said: will I give up 5 years of battery life, feather weight and small package, and boring reliabilty/durability..... for the 8 hour shutoff Eotech with a 600 hr battery life, and poor Reticle for anything outside of CQB distances, whilst being heavier and bulkier? Nope!

Now, if the T1 didn't exist, and I didn't know any better....than yup, I would rock the Eotech EXPS2-0 (or prolly 3-0 in FDE since I'm snobby like that) in heartbeat. I think they both would serve someone well.
 
#35
This is only my personal opinion...

I own an Aimpoint PRO (red dot), an EOTech XPS2 (holographic), and a Leupold Prismatic (red dot, some might classify as a mini scope).

IMHO They each have a slightly different usage and a very different eye picture when looking through them.

I have tried all three of them on the tactical semi-auto rifles that I own.
The Leupold is by far my favorite of the three. It is mounted on my XCR-L where it will stay. It is also usable without batteries since it has an etched reticle.
Between the PRO and XPS2, I prefer the PRO, although I don't care for how tiny its red dot is, IMHO the dot is too small.
If I was LE I would probably take the EOTech over the PRO because of the PRO's tiny red dot.
I also tried the XPS2 on my Mossberg 500 SPX shotgun for a while, but removed it because the EOTech is big and heavy and made the shotgun really top heavy and more difficult to handle.
 
#36
If you are getting the "looking through a straw" thing, IMHO, you are not using your red dot right. You are trying to use it like a scope.
Try shooting with both eyes open and mount your sight about mid way between the BUIS on the rail. You may have to adjust a bit fore and aft.
With both eyes open, look at the target, not the red dot
Mount the gun, the red dot should appear floating somewhere near your point of aim. KEEP LOOKING AT THE TARGET. Move the gun, when the red dot coincides with your POA, pull the damn trigger.

If, when you mount the gun, the red dot is way off your target, you may want to move it a bit or change your stock so that your natural point of aim is down the bbl. Remember. bring the gun to your face, not your face to the gun. On a properly fitted gun your sights should align as the gun is mounted. Adjust length of pull, height of cheek weld and position of recoil pad until this is natural. Rolling the gun up inside your armpit and then dropping your face to the stock is not the way to get it done and promotes poor marksmanship.
 
#37
Aimpoint advantages; tough, battle proven construction and long battery life via their ACET technology.
EOTech holosights on average don't cost more than Aimpoints, they are in the same price ranges. EOTechs also employ holographic projection, far more "trick" than Aimpoint's red dot laser diode which is essentially the same thing you get in an $80 Bushnell TRS-25 or a $5 Chinese knockoff but obviously with far better construction and materials.
I've heard of 2 failure modes with EOTechs, battery compartment issues in the 512s and inert gas contamination on any of the models. They are overall pretty reliable, though.

I like them both a lot but ended up keeping 2 Aimpoint Comp M4s and selling off the EOTech. Retail on a Comp M4 is over $700, certainly not cheaper than an EOTech. I do like the fact that it will run continuously for 5 years off a single AA battery and so are ready to go the second I pull a weapon so equipped out of the safe.

Joe
 
#38
shovelstrokeed said:
If you are getting the "looking through a straw" thing, IMHO, you are not using your red dot right. You are trying to use it like a scope.
Try shooting with both eyes open and mount your sight about mid way between the BUIS on the rail. You may have to adjust a bit fore and aft.
With both eyes open, look at the target, not the red dot
Mount the gun, the red dot should appear floating somewhere near your point of aim. KEEP LOOKING AT THE TARGET. Move the gun, when the red dot coincides with your POA, pull the damn trigger.

If, when you mount the gun, the red dot is way off your target, you may want to move it a bit or change your stock so that your natural point of aim is down the bbl. Remember. bring the gun to your face, not your face to the gun. On a properly fitted gun your sights should align as the gun is mounted. Adjust length of pull, height of cheek weld and position of recoil pad until this is natural. Rolling the gun up inside your armpit and then dropping your face to the stock is not the way to get it done and promotes poor marksmanship.
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I allways do. Despite that however, I cannot help considerring the EOtech superior. I use both the 512 A65 and the XPS 2-1 and I am utterly thrilled by hem. I used Comp M4 and Micro H1 but they are gone now.
 
#39
Don't knock those little Bushy TRS-25s, I have them on my Valquartsen modified 10/22, a Smith M&P15-22 and they are great for the plinking role on those guns.
Too much fun chasing a golf ball up range from 10 to 75 yards. They have been pretty durable over the year or so I have owned them. I don't count rounds but never manage to bring anything home from a 500 round brick and hit the range for 22 practice once a month or so.
 
#40
Love my Aimpoint PRO. This is my first red dot so I cant really comment on any of the others. The only think that I don't seem to care for is that at the 9th and 10th brightness setting the is a red ring surrounding the edge of the optics, really noticeable on the 10th setting. Not really a big problem for me since those settings are too bright for me anyways. I don't know if its just mine or all Aimpoints do that. I would recommend finding someone who has one and see if its much of a problem for you before you purchase one.
 
#41
I have 2 Aimpoints and 2 Eotechs and like both of them. One can shoot great groups with an Eotech and I can hit running targets
(Coyote, fox, rabbit, hogs) better than anything. And a 4 MOA Aimpoint is great for me too, no problem grouping at 100 yds. I have not had a problem of any type with either.
 
#42
It does depend on your use, a RDS can be a pain when trying to stretch out the legs of your stick. I have shot steel at 300 & its no problem but on a target but the dot usually covers the x ring at range, jut keep that in mind.

As far as a scope, being your talking about RDS, Im going to assume you are talking about a 1-x variable. Great options coming out, great versatility but there is always a compromise; weight, bulk, time on target, forgetting you have it on 6X when you want it on 1X, generally not as good illumination as a RDS.

I believe all real aim points and the XPS EOtechs are gtg from my personal experiences. Prices between the two can be similar depending on what series you go with, the aim point pro is a sweet spot on $$$$ vs options.
 
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