Eotech combo purchase

[megolfer]

Looking at cashing in on the Eotech rebates. Looking at this combo.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/opmod-eotech-exps2-0-hhs-ii-holo-sight-w-3x-g33-magnifier-65-moa-ring-1moa-dot-reticl.html

with the rebate and the 12% optics planet rebate it looks like it will come out to about $715. Its close to $275 off. Is this a good deal. This is a first for buying high end optics. What do u guys think. Thanks

[Niviticus]

Very nice set and you can't beat it for the price. The G33 is crystal clear and I personally prefer the 2-0 to the ones with BDC. Good choice jump on it!

[jay_cue]

it's a good deal. but I think if I could do it over I think I would pick up a 1-4X or 1-6X vs a red dot/magnifier combo. if you haven't, I'd say try to see if you can try out both setups to see which you would prefer before dropping that kind of money and then wishing you could do it different.

[Echidin]

I'd say that's a pretty good deal. Only downside to the eotech HWS and magnifier combos is the weight, but I wouldn't change a thing. Like jay cue, I would recommend comparing the eotech combo to a good variable scope (1-4x) to see which you prefer.

[goodlookin1]

I second/third the "too much weight" camp. Though I didn't have the G33 magnifier, I did have a magnifier in a Larue FTS mount behind a 512. It was very heavy, and the magnifier was more of a novelty. It didnt add anything to my hit capability, nor allow me to reach out any further. I was hitting a 6" plate at 200 with or without the magnifier. I ended up just taking it off and using the Eotech solo.

For that kind of money, I'd opt for either an ACOG, solo eotech or a 1-4/6x.

Just my humble opinion.

[joefrank64k]

That is a good price on the combo, but as others have said, it's heavy. I ended up selling my G33 and 516 because of the weight.

[megolfer]

What are some other options out there. Is there a acog even close to that price. Thanks for the input

[SuperSet]

Wow, that discount is great! It makes me think that EOTech is planning to introduce the next generation holosight come SHOT Show 2014.
I run this combo and love it. I also run several 1-4x scopes and find the EOTech combo very versatile. The combo weighs 2 oz more than my 1-4x scope + mount.

[Press Check]

I originally had an Aimpoint, and the moment I concluded I needed / wanted magnification, I switched to an ACOG.

[Dinosaur Jr]

I run both my EOTechs solo. I think magnifiers are just a bulky bandaid that are really telling you want a different sighting system.

Burris AR-536 is real decent budget 5x prism sight at 1/3 the cost of a Trijicon. $350ish

http://www.amazon.com/Burris-300210-AR-536-Sight-Black/dp/B0074YSVFQ

Primary Arms also has a great ACSS 1-6x scope with a BDC reticle... $250ish

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-Arms-1-6X-Scope-with-ACSS-Reticle-p/pa1-6xrbd.htm

[mt417]

I have an EXPS3-0 and an ACOG for my AR15. I'm going to use the EXPS3-0 as a backup to my Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x on my AR10. I am planning on getting the G33 STS as well. If you get the G33 combo and don't like it you can just sell it since you are already saving money, you might make some too.

[goodlookin1]

Well, you can always get a lightly used ACOG. From what I've seen, a good condition, newer acog (TA31 or TA11) for anywhere from $800-950'ish. Older or more heavily used models from $650-800'ish. There's the TA33 that can be had used for somewhere in the $700's used, but I prefer this one the least of the three.

If you opt for a non-fiber version, they can be had for much less, but I do t recommend these models (TA01 and variants).

Not sure if that's your price range for used equip, but deals can be had if you look long and hard enough.

[firemanjoe]

Depending where you're at, I have this setup on my AR and I also have an AR with a nice 1-4x that you can try out and see what you like best.