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<blockquote data-quote="aestus" data-source="post: 1701582" data-attributes="member: 2989"><p>For the most part, both are the same. If we're talking Aimpoints vs Eotech, both are virtually parallax free and tough as nails. </p><p></p><p>Aimpoints are simpler and more rugged. They also have insane battery life of 3-5 years when left <strong>ON</strong>. Eotechs uses a different technology and will get you about 600 hours.</p><p></p><p><strong>Pros / Cons</strong></p><p></p><p>Aimpoint Pros:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Near indestructable.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">insane battery life.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Simple user interface. You don't have to press buttons or cycle through settings.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Red dot settings are able to go very bright for daylight use.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You can get good dustcovers. </li> </ul><p></p><p>Aimpoint Cons:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Expensive</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Until recently, you had to buy a separate mount, which would add another $100-$200 to the price. Now they have models that come with mounts and risers with the optic.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The field of view is not as wide and open. You're viewing through a tube and the switch and battery compartment is around it. Not a big deal.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Choice of 2MOA or 4MOA dot. That's pretty much it.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"></li> </ul><p></p><p>Eotech Pros:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Nice wide open field of view. You're not viewing through a tube and the rectangle shape of the view gives more "openess" to the view.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Reticle options. This is subjective because I know some people don't like Eotech's reticle. They now offer just a dot, dot with 65moa circle and 2 dots with circle. Dot is 1moa.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">better suited for use with a magnifier.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Usually cheaper and you don't usually need mounts unless you want them higher on the AR.</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p>Eotech Cons:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shorter battery life</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Operation is not as fast or simple like Aimpoint. You have menus and buttons to press and cycle through settings.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Still needs better dust covers. The ones out there are decent, but still crap. Especially sucks when view frosts over or if you get mud in it....</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p>I'm sure there's things I missed. Overall, I much prefer the reticle and field of view of the Eotech. The newer models that use the single cr123 batteries are my favs, since they take up less rail space than the older ones. I kinda see aimpoints vs eotech like AR's vs AKs. Aimpoints are like AK's. They're simple, rugged, and indestructable. They will pretty much always work and the batter will last forever. Eotechs are durable and reliable, but a little finicky sometimes. They can take a ton of abuse, but probably not as much as an Aimpoint.</p><p></p><p>I currently have an Aimpoint on my 'O Crap" rifle, but will get another Eotech soon for my range gun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aestus, post: 1701582, member: 2989"] For the most part, both are the same. If we're talking Aimpoints vs Eotech, both are virtually parallax free and tough as nails. Aimpoints are simpler and more rugged. They also have insane battery life of 3-5 years when left [B]ON[/B]. Eotechs uses a different technology and will get you about 600 hours. [B]Pros / Cons[/B] Aimpoint Pros: [LIST] [*]Near indestructable. [*]insane battery life. [*]Simple user interface. You don't have to press buttons or cycle through settings. [*]Red dot settings are able to go very bright for daylight use. [*]You can get good dustcovers. [/LIST] Aimpoint Cons: [LIST] [*]Expensive [*]Until recently, you had to buy a separate mount, which would add another $100-$200 to the price. Now they have models that come with mounts and risers with the optic. [*]The field of view is not as wide and open. You're viewing through a tube and the switch and battery compartment is around it. Not a big deal. [*]Choice of 2MOA or 4MOA dot. That's pretty much it. [*] [/LIST] Eotech Pros: [LIST] [*]Nice wide open field of view. You're not viewing through a tube and the rectangle shape of the view gives more "openess" to the view. [*]Reticle options. This is subjective because I know some people don't like Eotech's reticle. They now offer just a dot, dot with 65moa circle and 2 dots with circle. Dot is 1moa. [*]better suited for use with a magnifier. [*]Usually cheaper and you don't usually need mounts unless you want them higher on the AR. [/LIST] Eotech Cons: [LIST] [*]Shorter battery life [*]Operation is not as fast or simple like Aimpoint. You have menus and buttons to press and cycle through settings. [*]Still needs better dust covers. The ones out there are decent, but still crap. Especially sucks when view frosts over or if you get mud in it.... [/LIST] I'm sure there's things I missed. Overall, I much prefer the reticle and field of view of the Eotech. The newer models that use the single cr123 batteries are my favs, since they take up less rail space than the older ones. I kinda see aimpoints vs eotech like AR's vs AKs. Aimpoints are like AK's. They're simple, rugged, and indestructable. They will pretty much always work and the batter will last forever. Eotechs are durable and reliable, but a little finicky sometimes. They can take a ton of abuse, but probably not as much as an Aimpoint. I currently have an Aimpoint on my 'O Crap" rifle, but will get another Eotech soon for my range gun. [/QUOTE]
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