Trying to decide between Aimpoint and Eotech

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hey everyone, so I'm struggling with the first world problem of trying to decide between these two manufacturers and I think what is going to be the deciding factor is how each one actually feels. what I'm looking for from one of you guys is to perhaps meet up at a range, say hi, shake hands and maybe you can tell me a little bit and show me around your optic. I am not asking that someone has to have both so that I can try them side by side, just one or the other as I don't mind making two trips down to the range. it would also be really beneficial if I could fire a few mags through the gun its mounted on just to see how it is to pick up the dot and how much it weighs and what not.

I would be supplying any ammo that I would be shooting and the place and time would indeed have to be convenient for both of us. if that means its your home range that is fine, if you would like a change of scenery we could meet at my range, or anywhere in between( this is all assuming your optic is mounted on a black gun and it would have to be at a range and not just some place in the bush

I live in Kelowna BC but would be willing to drive anywhere in the Okanagan to meet up. PM me if this is something you would not mind doing to help a brother out!
 
EoTechs holographic sights are wide-view and unmatched. The aimpoint reflex sight is a reflex.. but much better battery time.

If you go with EoTech, the AA battery models are longer but AA are ubiquitous so you'll always be able to find them. CR123A's aren't quite yet. Definitely go with the XPS models if you want to be able to use a magnifier and other stuff on a short rail. I can't flip up the rear backup sight with a magnifier and the 512 together.

Make sure you're aware of the reticle you will purchase, that the centre dot is small, like 3.5MOA or less. You won't be very happy with an 8MOA.
 
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Tack Driver Armoury said:
EoTechs holographic sights are wide-view and unmatched. The aimpoint reflex sight is a reflex.. but much better battery time.

If you go with EoTech, the AA battery models are longer but AA are ubiquitous so you'll always be able to find them. CR123A's aren't quite yet. Definitely go with the XPS models if you want to be able to use a magnifier and other stuff on a short rail. I can't flip up the rear backup sight with a magnifier and the 512 together.

Make sure you're aware of the reticle you will purchase, that the centre dot is small, like 3.5MOA or less. You won't be very happy with an 8MOA.
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Agree'd, I have an XPS2-2 and it's great. I love the 1moa center dot.
Why would you want to flip up your back up sights when you are using a magnifier? Actually why would you want your back up sights at all while you have the EoTech on? I have back up sights and once I sight them in they stay folded down unless I remove the EoTech. There is no need for them as long as your red dot is working.

Don't buy fake ones though, I have tried fake EoTech's and fake Aimpoints and they are sh!t. Terrible glass, unreliable electronics and zero hold.
 
I agree eotech, I have the 512 great scope.
And your able to use buis with it still on rifle.

Never tried aimpoint, but here they are equally great
With longer battery life like 50,000 hrs.
 
The t1 micro with the 2 moa is better than the eotech xps.
Lighter, more durable, better battery life, easier to adjust brightness with gloves on, etc.
Also not as prone to fogging and getting dirty.
In actual use, the micro proves to be much more utilitarian.
I own both, and use both in harsh environments regularly.
 
haha and this is why I would like to try one or the other ( or possibly both) before I get one. trust me, I know all the specs (weight, battery life, reticle, etc.) of each of these optics and im not trying to start a Eotech/Aimpoint battle here. From all the research that I have done it seems it all comes down to personal preference. so what im trying to do here is instead of buying one and finding out down the road that I do indeed like the other manufacturer better, just trying both right away and making an educated decision right off the bat. But if I never get that chance I might just have to wing it and try one. which wont be the end of the world as they are both great optics

thanks for the replies everyone!
 
fellers88 said:
From all the research that I have done it seems it all comes down to personal preference.
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I don't think there's any question that Aimpoints are better--tougher, better battery life, more reliable. For sure, there are lots of shooters that like Eotechs, and Eotechs are a good sight that will be absolutely fine for nearly all uses a Canadian shooter will have, but side-by-side the Aimpoint is a better sight.
 
ntm said:
The t1 micro with the 2 moa is better than the eotech xps.
Lighter, more durable, better battery life, easier to adjust brightness with gloves on, etc.
Also not as prone to fogging and getting dirty.
In actual use, the micro proves to be much more utilitarian.
I own both, and use both in harsh environments regularly.
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Agreed
 
I own 5 eotechs and 1 Aimpoint.

They both work extremely well for defending my shooting stall from rabid hanging paper targets.

But seriously, I prefer the feel of my Eotechs.
 
ntm said:
The t1 micro with the 2 moa is better than the eotech xps.
Lighter, more durable, better battery life, easier to adjust brightness with gloves on, etc.
Also not as prone to fogging and getting dirty.
In actual use, the micro proves to be much more utilitarian.
I own both, and use both in harsh environments regularly.
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What kind of harsh environments do you expose them to in the middle of the prairies?

To me it's a bit of a toss-up. the Aimpoint has way better battery life but it isn't that hard to carry a spare battery or two. I've seen the videos of them dropping an AR with an Aimpoint out of the back of a moving truck and out of a helicopter and it still working but I really don't see myself doing anything close to that at the range or out hunting. The EoTech has a nice aluminum shield over it so it is probably pretty tough as well. Getting dirty? Well they both have glass so I can't see there being a lot of difference there. Fogging? No idea, don't breath on the glass when it's cold outside? Brightness control? I don't know but I don't shoot with snowmobile mitts on and have had no problems adjusting the EoTech with mechanic style gloves, Aimpoint may have a slight advantage here.

I think it comes down to personal choice. They are both top quality red dot sights and both are used for a wide variety of purposes from target to hunting to mil/law enforcement.

OP, Look through them both and pick the one you like better. If you lived closer I'd take you shooting and let you try out the EoTech.
 
Aimpoint all the way.....the micro and 2 moa dot is the best RDS made at this time IMHO


oh I own both......
 
I have both and like both. I shoot with both eyes open using either one and can't say that one is way better than the other, they are just different.
 
So... I guess I'm going with the Aimpoint PRO guys. Thanks. Now, to find a retailer with stock... And to sneak this past the finance committee... sigh.
 
cr5 said:
What kind of harsh environments do you expose them to in the middle of the prairies?

To me it's a bit of a toss-up. the Aimpoint has way better battery life but it isn't that hard to carry a spare battery or two. I've seen the videos of them dropping an AR with an Aimpoint out of the back of a moving truck and out of a helicopter and it still working but I really don't see myself doing anything close to that at the range or out hunting. The EoTech has a nice aluminum shield over it so it is probably pretty tough as well. Getting dirty? Well they both have glass so I can't see there being a lot of difference there. Fogging? No idea, don't breath on the glass when it's cold outside? Brightness control? I don't know but I don't shoot with snowmobile mitts on and have had no problems adjusting the EoTech with mechanic style gloves, Aimpoint may have a slight advantage here.

I think it comes down to personal choice. They are both top quality red dot sights and both are used for a wide variety of purposes from target to hunting to mil/law enforcement.

OP, Look through them both and pick the one you like better. If you lived closer I'd take you shooting and let you try out the EoTech.
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exactly what I thought. just wanna see which is better for my own personal use. I guess a should have noted that in my original post that Ill be shooting from 0-300 with 75% of that being under 100 yds. would like to be as fast as possible in the 25 yd range so thatefore its going to need to be very easy to pick up. though im sure with enough training both could be equaly as quick. the only reason I would be hesitant to go with aimpoint is that in CQB situations it might be slower to find that tiny dot and put it on target

but who knows I could be totally out to lunch
 
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