EOTech decision time!

[Carbon-13]

Hey everyone,

I'm considering an EOTech 553 as a Christmas present to myself. I've never used any kind of EOTech sight, but I've heard they're the best at what they do.

Is the EOTech comparable (even in the same ballpark) as an Aimpoint sight? I'd love to hear your opinions!

Thanks!

 

[scheesman]

 

[shibumiseeker]

In before the Eotech/Aimpoint war!

Both are fine sights, each have slightly different applications.

I have both an Eotech and an Aimpoint and I like each fine. They fulfill different functions for me. Eotech has a few more issues than Aimpoint, especially the earlier models, but they are also cheaper. With an Aimpoint you turn the thing on and leave it on, changing the battery in a few years when it gets weak. With the Eotech you need to keep fresh batteries in it and it will auto-shutoff.

The primary advantage a HWS has over a RDS is with the HWS you don't need to have your cheek down on the stock to have your eye lined up with the sight, you have a much greater field of view. I prefer my Eotech for the ranch varmint gun where I may be shooting a raccoon running at close range at night. I like the Aimpoint for hunting or longer distance shots. Aimpoint's biggest advantage is that they are darn near indestructible.

Both have their fans and detractors. You open a can of worms with your question

Edited to clarify a point...

 

[Carbon-13]

In before the Eotech/Aimpoint war!

Both are fine sights, each have slightly different applications.

I have both an Eotech and an Aimpoint and I like each fine. They fulfill different functions for me. Eotech has a few more issues than Aimpoint, especially the earlier models, but they are also cheaper. With an Aimpoint you turn the thing on and leave it on, changing the battery in a few years when it gets weak. With the Eotech you need to keep fresh batteries in it and it will auto-shutoff.

The primary advantage a HWS has over a RDS is with the HWS you don't need to have your cheek lined up with the sight, you have a much greater field of view. I prefer my Eotech for the ranch varmint gun where I may be shooting a raccoon running at close range at night. I like the Aimpoint for hunting or longer distance shots. Aimpoint's biggest advantage is that they are darn near indestructible.

Both have their fans and detractors. You open a can of worms with your question

Thanks! I don't think I'd want the added fuss of finding the reticle when buying a reflex sight. From what you've said, the HWS sounds like something I need. I'll be using it on a .458 SOCOM for "home defense", maybe I'll get an Aimpoint for a Mossberg Roadblocker... that is, when I finally buy one!

Thanks again for your insight!

 

[esrice]

You're in luck, my friend, as we just covered this very topic last week. Here is some excellent reading on the subject: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-eotech_vs_aimpoint_which_to_get_and_why.html

Also, I'm not getting the comment about not having to have a cheekweld with the EOTech? The Aimpoint is the same way, as in, you don't have to have a perfect checkweld-- if you can see the dot, you can make the hit.

 

[Marc]

they both are backed by the military, from what i have gotten out of all the research i have done between the eotech and aimpoint is depending on the eotech they cheaper than the aimpont, but the aimpoint can take alittle more physical abuse and you can swim deaper with an aimpoint than eotech.

 

[tyler34]

why the 553? if I were going the eotech route (and I am,evan) I would go for the new xps models. the seem to have remedied a lot of earlier issues, and they are far smaller than previous models.

Eotech Xps2 - 0 Sight, Scopes, E O Tech, Eotech Holo Sight Xps2 Waterproof Fogproof Weaver Picatinny Mountable Holographic Moa Reticle at Sportsman's Guide

 

[shooter521]

why the 553? if I were going the eotech route (and I am,evan) I would go for the new xps models.

The XPS is the only EOTech model I'd even consider.

 

[mettle]

Opticsplanet.com is having a sale on the XPS model at $469 WITH free shipping! PLUS there is a $50 mail in rebate on the scope too.
I'd buy one if I wouldn't end up with an Aimpoint just sittin' around. I guess I need to sell it.
Eotech Transverse XPS 2 Red Dot Sight with CR123 Lithium battery / Non-NV FREE S&H XPS2-0, XPS2-1, XPS2-2. EOTech Red Dot Sights.

 

[shibumiseeker]

You're in luck, my friend, as we just covered this very topic last week. Here is some excellent reading on the subject: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-eotech_vs_aimpoint_which_to_get_and_why.html

Also, I'm not getting the comment about not having to have a cheekweld with the EOTech? The Aimpoint is the same way, as in, you don't have to have a perfect checkweld-- if you can see the dot, you can make the hit.

I was typing quickly and didn't explain it well. I was trying to get at "field of view" and how with my Eotech I have a lot more room to move my eyes around in relation to the rifle. Both are still better than a scope or iron sights.

 

[NateIU10]

http://www.botachdefense.com/EOTech-XPS2-0-Holosight-p/eotech xps2-0.htm

Member pricing on the XPS-2 (free, just have to login) is $394, then you still get to take off the $50 mail in rebate. Free shipping with coupon code "eotech" also.

 

[tyler34]

http://www.botachdefense.com/EOTech-XPS2-0-Holosight-p/eotech xps2-0.htm

Member pricing on the XPS-2 (free, just have to login) is $394, then you still get to take off the $50 mail in rebate. Free shipping with coupon code "eotech" also.

I registered and logged in but I'm getting nada in the way of member pricing its still $469.

 

[NateIU10]

I registered and logged in but I'm getting nada in the way of member pricing its still $469.

I think they may have to activate it or something. Mine took about a day or so to start showing member pricing.

 

[tyler34]

and where is the mail in rebate?

 

[scheesman]

Here

 

[esrice]

if I were going the eotech route (and I am,evan) I would go for the new xps models.

I actually agree with this statement-- with a big emphasis on the IF part. . . .

 

[Phil502]

Any reason to dislike this one, I am real close to getting it. 557-223

Product: 557.AR223 | L-3 EOTech Holographic Weapons Systems

 

[tyler34]

Any reason to dislike this one, I am real close to getting it. 557-223

Product: 557.AR223 | L-3 EOTech Holographic Weapons Systems

why do you want THAT one? the xps series is all around better than the previous offerings.

 

[Phil502]

why do you want THAT one? the xps series is all around better than the previous offerings.

I think because you can use it with Night sites and Magnification if you want to, that would be later on, maybe, for me though.

And the battery life is a little longer.

Tough decision for me to make, all this is new to me.

 

[tyler34]

I think because you can use it with Night sites and Magnification if you want to, that would be later on, maybe, for me though.

And the battery life is a little longer.

Tough decision for me to make, all this is new to me.

you can use all eotechs with magnification and the xps series has night vision compatible models as well. as for the battery life? 400 more hours on the 557 is ok but it still has the drawbacks of previous models plus its far more expensive given the deal botach has plus the rebate it works out to $344 a fantastic deal.