EoTech or Aimpoint?

'75scout · June 25th, 2006, 01:36 AM

What are your feelings on both of these sights for an AR (of course). I've only used the EoTech, but have heard good things about the Aimpoint.

Pickpocket · June 25th, 2006, 02:58 AM

Haven't used the Aimpoint yet, although I've used both the EOTech and the ATN Digital. Truth be told, I preferred the ATN over the EOTech.
Not to suggest that the EOTech wasn't good - I thought it was pretty freaking cool actually - but the ATN just seemed to fit me better.

I can only assume that the Aimpoint would be similar, however one thing that I liked about the ATN was that there was really no "scope".. it was just a round piece of glass that you looked through with no magnification. I DID look through an Aimpoint once and I remember thinking that I liked the ATN better.

Glockguy · June 25th, 2006, 03:14 AM

I own an aimpoint and love it ....for me its much clearer than eotech's i've used. The life of the batteries are much,much longer life on the aimpoints. I have a high mount on mine so when i bring the rifle up to my face i don't have to crank my head down to look thru the optic , its right in my line of sight . If you get a chance go to the aimpoint web site and read everything on " why to buy " very informative i think. my sell u on it !

i posed a pic of mine a couple weeks ago if u wanna see.

'75scout · June 25th, 2006, 03:15 PM

yeah I'd love to see the pic. Thanks. I liked the EoTech when I used it but didn't feel it was all that accurate. But I could see the increse in speed for CBQ situations. I would have also liked to have a single dot instead of the crosshair.

MattLarson · June 25th, 2006, 04:01 PM

My EOTech should be here tomorrow - I'll let you know what I think.

Matt

Blackhawk6 · June 25th, 2006, 04:44 PM

Aimpoint v. EoTech really boils down to shooter-preference.

Personally, I find the EoTech's reticle "too busy." I dislike the controls on the EoTech as well. There were initial problems with EoTechs not holding a zero which did nothing to endear them to me, though these problems seem to have been corrected.

I can get hits on a man-sized target out to ~400 meters with an Aimpoint. I find Aimpoint simple to use and fast at close-range. Several of my co-workers prefer the EoTech and are able to shoot as well, if not better than I can with them.

My suggestion would be to try both and go with the one you prefer.

229DAK · June 25th, 2006, 05:57 PM

I'm putting together an AK for my wife's SHTF carbine. She prefers the holosight to the red dot; therefore, the EOTech will be here tomorrow, along with the UltiMak optics rail.

Glockguy · June 25th, 2006, 10:49 PM

75scout there a 2 different pics on this forum under rifles section....the post is called " just showing off " .

frankmako · June 25th, 2006, 10:52 PM

have a eotech on the ar at work, nice sight. have several old aim points (1980 models) for several match pistols. the eotech is hard to beat.

'75scout · June 26th, 2006, 01:18 AM

Glockguy I just looked at you AR. Very nice. I love the whole setup.

June 25th, 2006, 01:36 AM	#1
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	EoTech or Aimpoint? What are your feelings on both of these sights for an AR (of course). I've only used the EoTech, but have heard good things about the Aimpoint.

June 25th, 2006, 05:57 PM	#7
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June 25th, 2006, 02:58 AM	#2
Pickpocket Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 242	Haven't used the Aimpoint yet, although I've used both the EOTech and the ATN Digital. Truth be told, I preferred the ATN over the EOTech. Not to suggest that the EOTech wasn't good - I thought it was pretty freaking cool actually - but the ATN just seemed to fit me better. I can only assume that the Aimpoint would be similar, however one thing that I liked about the ATN was that there was really no "scope".. it was just a round piece of glass that you looked through with no magnification. I DID look through an Aimpoint once and I remember thinking that I liked the ATN better.

June 25th, 2006, 03:14 AM	#3
Glockguy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 104	I own an aimpoint and love it ....for me its much clearer than eotech's i've used. The life of the batteries are much,much longer life on the aimpoints. I have a high mount on mine so when i bring the rifle up to my face i don't have to crank my head down to look thru the optic , its right in my line of sight . If you get a chance go to the aimpoint web site and read everything on " why to buy " very informative i think. my sell u on it ! i posed a pic of mine a couple weeks ago if u wanna see.

June 25th, 2006, 03:15 PM	#4
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	yeah I'd love to see the pic. Thanks. I liked the EoTech when I used it but didn't feel it was all that accurate. But I could see the increse in speed for CBQ situations. I would have also liked to have a single dot instead of the crosshair.

June 25th, 2006, 04:01 PM	#5
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,489	My EOTech should be here tomorrow - I'll let you know what I think. Matt

June 25th, 2006, 04:44 PM	#6
Blackhawk6 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southeast Posts: 370	Aimpoint v. EoTech really boils down to shooter-preference. Personally, I find the EoTech's reticle "too busy." I dislike the controls on the EoTech as well. There were initial problems with EoTechs not holding a zero which did nothing to endear them to me, though these problems seem to have been corrected. I can get hits on a man-sized target out to ~400 meters with an Aimpoint. I find Aimpoint simple to use and fast at close-range. Several of my co-workers prefer the EoTech and are able to shoot as well, if not better than I can with them. My suggestion would be to try both and go with the one you prefer.

June 25th, 2006, 10:49 PM	#8
Glockguy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 104	75scout there a 2 different pics on this forum under rifles section....the post is called " just showing off " .

June 25th, 2006, 10:52 PM	#9
frankmako Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 1,890	have a eotech on the ar at work, nice sight. have several old aim points (1980 models) for several match pistols. the eotech is hard to beat.

June 26th, 2006, 01:18 AM	#10
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	Glockguy I just looked at you AR. Very nice. I love the whole setup.