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  • jj19
    Member
    • May 2012
    • 194

    Please help me decide which optic

    Here's the dilemma. I'm in the market for an optic because I feel I'm decent with irons and it's my first time stepping up to a red dot vs hws. Its going to be used for all-around. Here are my options:
    1. Aimpoint t2
    2. Aimpoint PRO
    3. Eotech exps2
    In the future I also will be buying a 3x magnifier
    Last edited by jj19; 10-07-2015, 5:16 PM.
  • #2
    Fjold
    I need a LIFE!!
    • Oct 2005
    • 22904

    What do you want to shoot?
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    • #3
      jj19
      Member
      • May 2012
      • 194

      Ar15 for recreational use and hd

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      • #4
        OpticsPlanet
        Vendor/Retailer
        • Apr 2009
        • 2129

        On one of the ARs, I use an EXPS2-2 with a Vortex VMX-3T magnifier, very satisfied with the combination. The center dot is 1 MOA, and the 65 MOA outer ring picks up very quickly. The outer ring can be used as a semi-rangefinder... EOTech claims the average adult male is 5' 9" tall. At 100 yards, that average male fills that 65 MOA ring. At 200 yards, half of the ring. At 300, a third, and at 400, one quarter. Odds are that home defense isn't going to occur at those distances, but it's an interesting feature.

        The girth of a whitetail is roughly 16-18", at 25 yards, that fills the 65 MOA ring. At 50 yards it fills half, at 100 yards it fills roughly one quarter.

        The center dot, zeroed at 50 yards, will provide 50 and 200 yards, and the bottom of the ring is 7 yards. The -2 reticle adds an additional dot, representing 500 yards. That's a lot of versatility.

        The EOTEch reticle isn't for everyone, you need to look through one before you buy it.

        If you want a single sharp dot, and long battery life, I would go with the Aimpoint PRO.

        Just my opinion.

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        • #5
          ElvenSoul
          I need a LIFE!!
          • Apr 2008
          • 17431

          I think uou would be happier with a 1-4 or 1-6 scope
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          • #6
            jj19
            Member
            • May 2012
            • 194


            So here's my current setup. Looking to go lightweight as much as possible at the same time also want a reticle that's going to be awesome all-around! I appreciate all the input so far and am actually really now considering:

            getting both the eotech exps2-0 and aimpoint PRO! vs eotech hhsII vs aimpoint t2 with magnifier.
            Last edited by jj19; 04-30-2018, 11:25 AM.

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            • #7
              LeadFarmer74
              Veteran Member
              • May 2015
              • 3105

              I like the eotech ring. I have a 512 I have been using for about a year. An aimpoint t-1 is on my list though.
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              • #8
                Whatisthis?
                Senior Member
                • Mar 2010
                • 1820

                Eotech reticle is awesome but it's heavy. Battery life sucks.

                Aimpoint T1/T2 has a fantastic battery life and is extremely lightweight. It's just a 2 or 4moa dot but is still every bit as usable.

                I prefer Aimpoints.

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                • #9
                  jj19
                  Member
                  • May 2012
                  • 194

                  So do i have to rezero each time the battery on the eotech tech runs out? And with the magnifier will I be needing to zero it with the exps2-0 site?

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                  • #10
                    jj19
                    Member
                    • May 2012
                    • 194

                    For aimpoint users, how easy is it to pick up the red dot on say a t1 or t2?

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                    • #11
                      glockman19
                      Banned
                      • Jun 2007
                      • 10486

                      I run eotech 512 with Aaa batteries on my M4 style rifle.

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                      • #12
                        essjay
                        Senior Member
                        • Jun 2014
                        • 1429

                        Originally posted by jj19
                        For aimpoint users, how easy is it to pick up the red dot on say a t1 or t2?
                        Very.

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                        • #13
                          Jarhead
                          Veteran Member
                          • Feb 2007
                          • 2847

                          Originally posted by ElvenSoul
                          I think uou would be happier with a 1-4 or 1-6 scope
                          Agree

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                          • #14
                            Click Boom
                            Calguns Addict
                            • Nov 2013
                            • 6955

                            Get an aimpoint. That always on-ness. Bombproof. Good stuff.

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                            • #15
                              Click Boom
                              Calguns Addict
                              • Nov 2013
                              • 6955

                              Originally posted by ElvenSoul
                              I think uou would be happier with a 1-4 or 1-6 scope
                              A lot heavier than an aimpoint micro and changes balance of rifle, though. The aimpoint is barely noticable as far as weight and balance.

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