AR Sight options.

Mtbiker · June 6th, 2006, 01:13 PM

Hi, I'm looking for a quick sight for my AR. I don't want a magnified scope. I'm leaning towards EOTech but I don't know anything about Aimpoints. I like the both eyes open scenario of the EOTech. Is this possible with the Aimpoint as well? What about something cheaper like an ATN. Any sugestions?

BCurry1 · June 6th, 2006, 02:43 PM

There is a bushnell option, it is basically the EOTech without the hood. It runs around 250, but you can buy demo units for 180. I actually think it is made by the same people who make the EOTechs. Ill see if I can find a picture of it. Look into it.

Yep, here it is.

Mtbiker · June 6th, 2006, 03:34 PM

I saw the Bushnell and wasn't sure if it was the same hight at the EOTech. I guess co-witnessing is possible with it too.

rocky · June 6th, 2006, 06:32 PM

Either sight can be used both eyes open. i like the Aimpoint for the option of covers, but the EOtech is a nice wide screen to snap shoot with too.

srfl · June 7th, 2006, 02:54 PM

I have a Aimpoint M3 which I really, really like...those EOTechs look nice though....I really like the idea of the hood which makes this sight sort of a ghost ring sight on steriods if you accidentally leave it off.

Woody · June 9th, 2006, 08:57 PM

How about one of these

Glockguy · June 9th, 2006, 10:25 PM

I just posted a pic of my AR the other day i also have the aimpoint and i love it ...from what i know the battiers life on the aimpoint is from 1000 to 10,000 hours on the Eotech depends on which one its around 1,100 hours only . Also when i shoot to qualify with it i shoot with the Aimpoint " ON" but the front lenses cover closed . I know it sounds werid til you try it . It has made me a better shooter when both the caps are open . I alos have the aimpoint mounted on a tall mount that way i don't have to crank my head down to the sight when i bring the rifle up the aimpoint is right in my line of sight .

gregarat · June 10th, 2006, 08:12 AM

I used Millet on my old SAR1. I realy like how you can adjust the size of the dot. Ive used it when deer hunting in very thick forests of the Adirondacks, in temps under -0F. and has never failed or its lost zero. For three years. It passed the "Tugg Hill test", so I endorce it. Now I plan on puting it through the "Florida swamp test"!

Al Shear · June 14th, 2006, 12:10 PM

Forgive me for being a little late.
I have both the AP Comp ML3 and HWS 511 EOT on separate M4s.
I find that I like the HWS a lot more in close in situations. Anything say under 100yds.
The EOT hood is not really just a "hood", it is an armored plate designed to protect the HUD. The Bushnell sportsman sight does not have this and will not stand up to military/law enforcement rigors.

June 6th, 2006, 01:13 PM	#1
Mtbiker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CT Posts: 513	AR Sight options. Hi, I'm looking for a quick sight for my AR. I don't want a magnified scope. I'm leaning towards EOTech but I don't know anything about Aimpoints. I like the both eyes open scenario of the EOTech. Is this possible with the Aimpoint as well? What about something cheaper like an ATN. Any sugestions? __________________ -Biker

June 6th, 2006, 02:43 PM	#2
BCurry1 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,316	There is a bushnell option, it is basically the EOTech without the hood. It runs around 250, but you can buy demo units for 180. I actually think it is made by the same people who make the EOTechs. Ill see if I can find a picture of it. Look into it. Yep, here it is. __________________ Curry

June 6th, 2006, 03:34 PM	#3
Mtbiker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CT Posts: 513	I saw the Bushnell and wasn't sure if it was the same hight at the EOTech. I guess co-witnessing is possible with it too. __________________ -Biker

June 6th, 2006, 06:32 PM	#4
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,767	Either sight can be used both eyes open. i like the Aimpoint for the option of covers, but the EOtech is a nice wide screen to snap shoot with too. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

June 7th, 2006, 02:54 PM	#5
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,432	I have a Aimpoint M3 which I really, really like...those EOTechs look nice though....I really like the idea of the hood which makes this sight sort of a ghost ring sight on steriods if you accidentally leave it off. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

June 9th, 2006, 08:57 PM	#6
Woody Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 121	How about one of these __________________ Americans have the right and advantage of being armed – unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms. – James Madison member: NRA, SAF, GOA, USCCA GeorgiaCarry.org

June 9th, 2006, 10:25 PM	#7
Glockguy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 104	I just posted a pic of my AR the other day i also have the aimpoint and i love it ...from what i know the battiers life on the aimpoint is from 1000 to 10,000 hours on the Eotech depends on which one its around 1,100 hours only . Also when i shoot to qualify with it i shoot with the Aimpoint " ON" but the front lenses cover closed . I know it sounds werid til you try it . It has made me a better shooter when both the caps are open . I alos have the aimpoint mounted on a tall mount that way i don't have to crank my head down to the sight when i bring the rifle up the aimpoint is right in my line of sight .

June 10th, 2006, 08:12 AM	#8
gregarat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central NYS Posts: 856	I used Millet on my old SAR1. I realy like how you can adjust the size of the dot. Ive used it when deer hunting in very thick forests of the Adirondacks, in temps under -0F. and has never failed or its lost zero. For three years. It passed the "Tugg Hill test", so I endorce it. Now I plan on puting it through the "Florida swamp test"! __________________ “Little beat big when little smart. First with the head, then with the heart.” Geel piet. From the movie “The Power of one”

June 14th, 2006, 12:10 PM	#9
Al Shear New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Va. Posts: 7	Forgive me for being a little late. I have both the AP Comp ML3 and HWS 511 EOT on separate M4s. I find that I like the HWS a lot more in close in situations. Anything say under 100yds. The EOT hood is not really just a "hood", it is an armored plate designed to protect the HUD. The Bushnell sportsman sight does not have this and will not stand up to military/law enforcement rigors. Last edited by Al Shear; June 14th, 2006 at 12:17 PM.

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