Rifle optic decision. Aimpoint or Eotech

[Edwardteach72]

Currently trying to decide on a rifle optic, will mainly be going on my Saiga (either an RS regulate mount or midwest depending on what ever comes in stock first, so sadly probably the midwest)

I've decided it will be between the two(ish) options

Either an Eotech EXPS2-? Or an Aimpoint T2 (but maybe a compm5??)

Now the trying to do the pros and cons to each..

Both rugged as fuck, and both quality glass and dot.

Eotech don't have to worry if my eyes go to shit. Has a 1 moa dot but also a 65moa circle.

Downside is battery life is trash (as with all holographic sights) with about 1,000 hours battery life, but also has auto shut off after 8 hours.

Aimpoint is a single 1 moa dot no circle, can be affected by astigmatism, but gives me like 5 year constant on battery life, never turns off.

 

[Robin]

I had both and preferred the Eotech because it gave the feeling of looking through a window, everything open and easy to see, I liked the circle too, though many don't. Its close though and the Aimpoint is a good rugged piece of equipment.
Robin

 

[Edwardteach72]

I had both and preferred the Eotech because it gave the feeling of looking through a window, everything open and easy to see, I liked the circle too, though many don't. Its close though and the Aimpoint is a good rugged piece of equipment.
Robin

Yeah I know what way I'm leaning but both are great optics so its hard to pick lol

 

[Edwardteach72]

Ok pretty sure I'm going to settle on the Eotech EXPS2-0

 

[technicalgadget]

Earlier Eotech had POI shift issues due to temperature swings. Test your optic for POI shifts with temperature swings, ie: very cold mornings and warm afternoons.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Earlier Eotech had POI shift issues due to temperature swings. Test your optic for POI shifts with temperature swings, ie: very cold mornings and warm afternoons.

Yea that was from 5 years ago

 

[ProgSpear]

I could never tolerate Eotech. Multipoint laser display was totally incompatible with my astigmatism. That’s me. Your eyesight may vary.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I could never tolerate Eotech. Multipoint laser display was totally incompatible with my astigmatism. That’s me. Your eyesight may vary.

See and I heard holographic sights are the way to go with an astigmatism.

 

[ProgSpear]

It’s why I have a problem buying any optics without being able to “kick the tires”. Vortex spotting scopes were supposed to be the cats ass, but I got one home and just couldn’t stand it. Totally “fuzzy” optics. No clarity. Maybe I just have bad eyes, but my Nikon and Weaver scopes seem just fine...

 

[Vapor]

I have an aimpoint. It's not facy but it's been through mudd, being abused on an ak, left in the freezing cold, and stopped on a hard floor. I know that doesn't sound like much, but at this point I never worry about it.

 

[FrankenCub]

I still love my Holosun. Great "dot" options and haven't replaced the battery yet. Always on.

 

[SomeSoldier]

I have a Micro T-1, its pretty nice but I think I would go a different route. I would like a bigger window, something like below.

The Trijicon® Reflex 1x42 | Trijicon®

The Trijicon® Reflex 1x42 sight gives you a larger objective lens with the same battery-free illumination of the 1x24 model.

www.trijicon.com

AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight

An unbeatable combination of speed, accuracy, and durability, the AMG® UH-1® Gen II is trusted by MIL/LE professionals and advanced competitors. Combat-tested. Night-vision compatible.

vortexoptics.com

 

[Edwardteach72]

I have a Micro T-1, its pretty nice but I think I would go a different route. I would like a bigger window, something like below.

The Trijicon® Reflex 1x42 | Trijicon®

The Trijicon® Reflex 1x42 sight gives you a larger objective lens with the same battery-free illumination of the 1x24 model.

www.trijicon.com

Deff big no on this, inability to adjust brightness based on needs is a detriment

 

[Edwardteach72]

I still love my Holosun. Great "dot" options and haven't replaced the battery yet. Always on.

Not getting a holosun

 

[Edwardteach72]

I have an aimpoint. It's not facy but it's been through mudd, being abused on an ak, left in the freezing cold, and stopped on a hard floor. I know that doesn't sound like much, but at this point I never worry about it.

This is one reason I was leaning aimpoint t2

 

[SomeSoldier]

Deff big no on this, inability to adjust brightness based on needs is a detriment

Pretty sure UH1 has the functionality to change brightness.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Pretty sure UH1 has the functionality to change brightness.

The Trijicon doesn't

 

[Edwardteach72]

Pretty sure UH1 has the functionality to change brightness.

And I still think that eotech has the advantage over vortex currently

 

[SomeSoldier]

And I still think that eotech has the advantage over vortex currently

I have a Vortex Razor on a 45 mount for my AR, I really like it. I think Vortex makes some of the best sights at a reasonable price.

And their warranty is hard to beat.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I have a Vortex Razor on a 45 mount for my AR, I really like it. I think Vortex makes some of the best sights at a reasonable price.

And their warranty is hard to beat.

The reflex red dot? Similar to the RMR or 507?

 

[SuffolkArms]

Interesting mount choices, why not the ultimak rail? I’ve got one on a Saiga and it’s pretty sweet.

I’m a big fan of my Aimpoint CompM5 too, absolute beast of an optic. I’ve got astigmatism, but the aimpoint bloom less than some of the cheaper ones for me (Sig Romeo5). If you don’t mind a pistol dot the Aimpoint Acro is cool too, besides the 6 month battery crap.

I know you said no to holosun, but my HS510c and all their circle dots I’ve looked through look the best with my astigmatism. If I needed another optic, I’d probably look to get Holosun’s aimpoint profile optic with the circle dot reticle.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Interesting mount choices, why not the ultimak rail? I’ve got one on a Saiga and it’s pretty sweet.

I’m a big fan of my Aimpoint CompM5 too, absolute beast of an optic. I’ve got astigmatism, but the aimpoint bloom less than some of the cheaper ones for me (Sig Romeo5). If you don’t mind a pistol dot the Aimpoint Acro is cool too, besides the 6 month battery crap.

I know you said no to holosun, but my HS510c and all their circle dots I’ve looked through look the best with my astigmatism. If I needed another optic, I’d probably look to get Holosun’s aimpoint profile optic with the circle dot reticle.

I have an ultimak on my saiga but id rather keep that space available for my light mount and pressure pad, also allows me to activate the light while still seeing through the sight if its on a side mount like an RS.

Also moving the optic from the ultimak allows for real ability to eventually add a magnifier.

As for the Acro, battery life isn't an issue, batteries are inexpensive and easy to change (hence me leaning and probably going with the eotech)

 

[SuffolkArms]

I have an ultimak on my saiga but id rather keep that space available for my light mount and pressure pad, also allows me to activate the light while still seeing through the sight if its on a side mount like an RS.

Also moving the optic from the ultimak allows for real ability to eventually add a magnifier.

As for the Acro, battery life isn't an issue, batteries are inexpensive and easy to change (hence me leaning and probably going with the eotech)

I’m sure you’ve thought about it, but have you considered an LPVO? Lots of people prefer them to the whole red dot + magnifier thing. And when it comes to astigmatism they can’t be beat. If I were considering to drop the coin on an Eotech + Eotech mag, I’d just go Vortex Razor Gen 2 instead and get that clear 1-6 zoom. I have a Viper PST and despite its shortcomings it’s still pretty badass, almost makes me want to replace my aimpoint with it.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I’m sure you’ve thought about it, but have you considered an LPVO? Lots of people prefer them to the whole red dot + magnifier thing. And when it comes to astigmatism they can’t be beat. If I were considering to drop the coin on an Eotech + Eotech mag, I’d just go Vortex Razor Gen 2 instead and get that clear 1-6 zoom. I have a Viper PST and despite its shortcomings it’s still pretty badass, almost makes me want to replace my aimpoint with it.

If I was to go the LPVO route (which was the original idea) I would want to get the razor HD gen iii 1-10 or a NF ..

Both put me at about 1,800 before a mount (I really don't need the magnification at this point so it'd be a almost $2k red dot this isn't as clean as a red dot 1x vs 1x)

Then I would have to add the cost of a mount. (On top of the cost of the side mount) then since the option would be there easily to do id get an offset (90° or 45°) red dot anyways so now there is the cost of that mount an then easily another $240 minimum (holosun 407c) or more depending on red dot...

By the time everything is all said and done with the LPVO route (which I do believe is all around the most versatile and what i wish i could do at this point) i would have dropped enough money that I could have gotten into NODs and an eotech or close to it

 

[Edwardteach72]

And may go with the Arsenal mount since well RS is never in stock lol

And if it can fit an old eotech and magnifier than it should have no issues with an EXPS2 and magnifier

 

[SuffolkArms]

And may go with the Arsenal mount since well RS is never in stock lol

And if it can fit an old eotech and magnifier than it should have no issues with an EXPS2 and magnifier View attachment 97744

May just be my face proportions, but I can’t imagine the epic chin weld involved with running that mount/optic setup on my Saiga.

 

[SuffolkArms]

If I was to go the LPVO route (which was the original idea) I would want to get the razor HD gen iii 1-10 or a NF ..

Both put me at about 1,800 before a mount (I really don't need the magnification at this point so it'd be a almost $2k red dot this isn't as clean as a red dot 1x vs 1x)

Then I would have to add the cost of a mount. (On top of the cost of the side mount) then since the option would be there easily to do id get an offset (90° or 45°) red dot anyways so now there is the cost of that mount an then easily another $240 minimum (holosun 407c) or more depending on red dot...

By the time everything is all said and done with the LPVO route (which I do believe is all around the most versatile and what i wish i could do at this point) i would have dropped enough money that I could have gotten into NODs and an eotech or close to it

I agree with your assessment generally but I think if you’d spend that much on an LPVO/red dot combo you might be the kind to spend closer to $4-5k on nods and a laser.

 

[spat]

I had both and preferred the Eotech because it gave the feeling of looking through a window, everything open and easy to see, I liked the circle too, though many don't. Its close though and the Aimpoint is a good rugged piece of equipment.
Robin

Now I just picture Robin with an Eotech on a Kentucky rifle..

"If George Washington could see me now..."

 

[togmaster]

Interesting mount choices, why not the ultimak rail? I’ve got one on a Saiga and it’s pretty sweet.

I’m a big fan of my Aimpoint CompM5 too, absolute beast of an optic. I’ve got astigmatism, but the aimpoint bloom less than some of the cheaper ones for me (Sig Romeo5). If you don’t mind a pistol dot the Aimpoint Acro is cool too, besides the 6 month battery crap.

I know you said no to holosun, but my HS510c and all their circle dots I’ve looked through look the best with my astigmatism. If I needed another optic, I’d probably look to get Holosun’s aimpoint profile optic with the circle dot reticle.

You realize the Romeo 5 is a Holosun, right?

 

[SomeSoldier]

The reflex red dot? Similar to the RMR or 507?

Like an rmr