Aimpoint question? CompC3 vs CompM2?

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Title say it all! For the non-night vision shooter looking to mount an Aimpoint on an AR or VZ58 type rifle, what is the difference between the CompC3 and CompM2?

Looking on Aimpoint's site, the only real differences I can see are:

C3 = 125mm length vs. M2 = 130mm length.
C3 = 50K hrs battery life, M2 = 10K hours battery life.
C3, not night vision compatible, M2, night vision compatible.
C3 elevation caps are tethered to their turrets, while M2 caps are tethered to the battery cap.

Are there any other differences to consider?
 
CompM2 also has better water resistant capability (25m vs 5m). That's only if you plan on taking your AR for a scuba diving trip :)

There is another option which is the CompML2 which is CompM2 without night vision.
 
Fair enough, but the C3 is $440 while the ML2 is $470. The C3 is available 2MOA (which I like) the ML2 is only 4MOA (which I like less). If I wanted 4MOA, I would likely go with a micro.
 
I was hands on with a Comp earlier in the month, and was RATHER unimpressed with the item.

It is VERY position dependant....ie it has MUCH parallax.

If you head is not in PRECISELY the SAME spot every time, the dot will also not be in the same spot.

I've owned an EOTech, and found it better than the Comp.

YMMV, but I'm glad I didn't dump the $$$ on it....my buddy won it at CFSAC, and I was hands-on with it for a bit.

IMO, an EOTech would be better.

NS
 
Aimpoints are parallax free.:confused:

Personally, I wouldn't touch an Eotech with a 10 ft pole. I've seen numerous ones with battery issues.
 
I didn't intend for this to turn into an Eotech vs. Aimpoint debate...??

For the record, I already have a CompM2 4MOA and it's parallax-free. I've got a 2MOA C3 on backorder and wanted opinions from ppl who have had both optics, as I've never seen a C3 in person.

I had an Eotech 552 once and also the Bushnell/Eotech. Sold both and didn't like either very much. I found them pretty high optics with very limited options for QR mounts. The batteries die quickly and my buddy's Eotech battery compartment has a nasty habit of popping open on his M14S.

@NS: Odd that you found an Aimpoint to be position sensitive and parallaxed. They are advertised as parallax-free and I've never noticed any on any of the ones I've seen or used. Also, mine works identically if it's mounted close or way up by the foresight. No difference. As for left/right, obviously you need to be able to see through the length of the tube, but same is true of the Eotech and its hood.
 
You can be the guinea pig for the Comp C3, Claven.

I can't say as I've ever actually seen anyone review one before. The price is attractive, for sure.
 
As I moved my eye left/right/up/down behind the optic, the dot moved also.

????

I didn't like it. *shrug* YMMV, but that's my opinion.

That said, I also sold off my EOTech, as I didn't really like it either....

NS
 
Scocou said:
Dot moves relative to the tube, but not the target...
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Exactly. It doesn't matter one bit where your head/eye/cheek weld is. As long as you can see the dot and the target you are good to go.

To the OP:

I had a comp m3 a little while ago with a 2 moa dot and it was a great optic. I opted to switch it out for a micro to save the weight. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices you've mentioned.
 
Yes they are all paralax free.

IIRC the "C" series optics are designed for competition and the"M" series are designed for the military. The only difference really being that you don't have any of the military features on the "C" series optics that you don't really need anyhow.

All my aimpoints have treated me well. They are really a good deal considering what you are getting in terms of quality. EOTECHs are fine but IMHO not even close to being worth the money, the old Bushnell ones were a fair deal.
 
Yeah, I passed on a lightly used Bushnell one for $200 yesterday at a gunshow. I had one before and the only thing I really liked about it was the 1 MOA dot. The rest I was not very enthused with.

I know some guys really like them, but it's clearly a preference thing and I always found the aimpoint to be more comfortable for me personally.

FWIW, the US Army agrees and standardized on the M2 as the No.68 sight. I know they also issue Eotechs, but as I understand it, in smaller numbers.

I think Canada issues the 552 in small numbers too, though the primary sight is still the Elcan (that most guys hate).
 
NavyShooter said:
I was hands on with a Comp earlier in the month, and was RATHER unimpressed with the item.

It is VERY position dependant....ie it has MUCH parallax.

If you head is not in PRECISELY the SAME spot every time, the dot will also not be in the same spot.

I've owned an EOTech, and found it better than the Comp.

YMMV, but I'm glad I didn't dump the $$$ on it....my buddy won it at CFSAC, and I was hands-on with it for a bit.

IMO, an EOTech would be better.

NS
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You don't understand how an Aimpoint works then, they are paralax free. Yes, the dot will move within the tube. It is not moving in relation to the target. As long as you can see the dot through the tube, it will be on target.
 
Aimpoint is excellent and destroys the EOTech in battery life and durability. Plus, the EOtechs are rumored to use Chinese components.
 
Claven2 said:
I didn't intend for this to turn into an Eotech vs. Aimpoint debate...??
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nestle said:
Aimpoint is excellent and destroys the EOTech in battery life and durability. Plus, the EOtechs are rumored to use Chinese components.
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Hijack much?

OP: I haven't used the sights you are comparing, but I have a CompML3 with 2MOA dot and it's fantastic. Not sure it's worth any extra dough over a C3 for range shooting though...
 
@ Scocou :

Thanks for the tip. I'm starting to really like the 2MOA idea over the 4 I've been using. Will report back when it comes in from backorder at Wolverine.
 
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