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Posted: 4/28/2024 9:01:23 PM EDT
I now little to nothing on eotch sights besides looking at them or elsewhere. When looking to make a purchase is there anything to look out for. I may be completely wrong but is there certain years to stay away from. Also with the warranty is it passed on to new buyer. I assume newer the better. Thoughts on 512/518 or xps/exps models. Ty for your time n info
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If you buy from a legitimate retailer you don’t have to worry about it
There’s also a ton of Chinese clones out there |
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https://www.eotechinc.com/help-center/warranty-information#posthws
ETA: Email Eotech and they will confirm/deny authorized commercial sellers. |
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Can't never could 'til try came along.
"All welchers should be removed from the EE".-Aimless R.I.P. to the EE |
Long discontinued... run away at any used no matter how cheap the early model using "N" size batteries. The batteries are hard to find which cost too much, and battery life was in hours less than one digit with a powered down life of not much longer.
I had two and when Eotech did the buy back when units had a zero shift in cold environments... at full retail before they realized that program could run them into bankruptcy! I was fast enough to get my full check for both!! |
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"Let's go Brandon!"
If somebody tries to kill you... you try to kill them right back! "You can get more done with a kind word and a gun... than with a kind word alone!" Al Capone |
I've used an XPS and EXPS for a few years and love them. The battery life isn't great, but that's alright. I especially like the EOTech for NV use.
There's a ton of alternatives that have better battery life or various reticles as well. When I purchase another optic, it'll likely not be another eotech. That being said, I love mine. |
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Originally Posted By CJ47: I've used an XPS and EXPS for a few years and love them. The battery life isn't great, but that's alright. I especially like the EOTech for NV use. There's a ton of alternatives that have better battery life or various reticles as well. When I purchase another optic, it'll likely not be another eotech. That being said, I love mine. View Quote You kind of get into EOTech knowing the holographic sight advantage has the battery penalty or trade off. |
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I know you can feel it let it in people will still hate you in the end.
So hate back, plan the attack then they will realize they cannot crack the mind of a fucking maniac. The voice inside you always wins your grave's been dug so lie in it. |
"When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic"
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Originally Posted By jmt1271: Agreed but my exps3 is still my favorite optic. Just so fast for me and the 5x flip magnifier is awesome as well. View Quote My $0.02 flip magnifiers are for me acceptable with the EOTech/holographic sights reticle but man they suck with the red dot optics. I am not a fan of the flip to side magnifiers honestly I kind of hate them but if I had to do it I would pair it with an EOTech/other holographic sight. The clear defined dot of the holographic sight just works with a magnifier but the red dots that often times I see as a comet or slightly starburst just gets exacerbated with a magnifier. That is just the nature of the beast that is red dots versus holographic sights. You choose great battery life measured in years, with the chance of not a perfect dot and blued lens over 9 times out of 10 clear defined reticle of the holographic sight, a larger sight, and not the greatest battery life which I cannot leave on for years. If battery life is not your concern holographics are great but most everyone knows that going in that is the penalty. Same with red dots most people know the penalty for choosing the red dot. I do kind of regret getting rid of my XPS 2-2 it worked so well with the two dots. |
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I know you can feel it let it in people will still hate you in the end.
So hate back, plan the attack then they will realize they cannot crack the mind of a fucking maniac. The voice inside you always wins your grave's been dug so lie in it. |
Two years ago I went on an optic buying spree. I wanted at least one holographic sight. My choices were Eotech and Vortex UH-1. I was also on a budget at the time and the Eotech 512 fit the bill. I really like it and my eyes like it too. I also now own a Vortex UH-1 and love that optic as well.
The Eotech 512 can be found under $500 at times. Order from trusted sights. If you buy on the used market get the serial number and ask Eotech if it’s legit. Get lots of pictures too. |
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Thank you all for the info. I will shop around at local stores or trusted sites for a good price. First go put my hands on them and give a good fingering.
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Can't never could 'til try came along.
"All welchers should be removed from the EE".-Aimless R.I.P. to the EE |
Originally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.eurooptic.com/eotech-holographic-sights.aspx Great vendor. Give them a look. View Quote I second them. Always have great deals. |
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Originally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: The Eotech 512 can be found under $500 at times. View Quote The Eotech 512 can be found under $400 at times. |
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View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By CJofFL: Originally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: The Eotech 512 can be found under $500 at times. The Eotech 512 can be found under $400 at times. Correct. I missed typed. I meant under $400. I picked mine up for $359.99. Great optic at that price. No complaints with mine. |
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Can't never could 'til try came along.
"All welchers should be removed from the EE".-Aimless R.I.P. to the EE |
Originally Posted By TGWLDR: @OlympicArmsFan Did you ever get your battery issues resolved? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Originally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: Correct. I missed typed. I meant under $400. I picked mine up for $359.99. Great optic at that price. No complaints with mine. @OlympicArmsFan Did you ever get your battery issues resolved? I am checking my optics every three months and I just checked it two days ago with the same rechargeable lithium batteries and they were fine. So, it may have been a problem with the two batteries that I had used. I have a reminder set to check them again this week. I think it was just the battery itself and not the optic. I need to get some actual lithium batteries and put in them and see what happens. I kind of want another 512 for my AK to replace the Holosun HS515GM. |
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Originally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: I am checking my optics every three months and I just checked it two days ago with the same rechargeable lithium batteries and they were fine. So, it may have been a problem with the two batteries that I had used. I have a reminder set to check them again this week. I think it was just the battery itself and not the optic. I need to get some actual lithium batteries and put in them and see what happens. I kind of want another 512 for my AK to replace the Holosun HS515GM. View Quote I figured it was a battery issue. |
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Can't never could 'til try came along.
"All welchers should be removed from the EE".-Aimless R.I.P. to the EE |
Originally Posted By TGWLDR: I figured it was a battery issue. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Originally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: I am checking my optics every three months and I just checked it two days ago with the same rechargeable lithium batteries and they were fine. So, it may have been a problem with the two batteries that I had used. I have a reminder set to check them again this week. I think it was just the battery itself and not the optic. I need to get some actual lithium batteries and put in them and see what happens. I kind of want another 512 for my AK to replace the Holosun HS515GM. I figured it was a battery issue. I did charge those batteries and put them in another optic and they are working fine in that one. I wonder if I had a full charge on it to begin with. Either way, I really like the 512. It fit my budget and gave me the opportunity to try a holographic sight without hurting my wallet lol. I may get one for my AK. I like the way it looks on them and the field of view versus the Holosun HS515GM is so much better too. |
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Originally Posted By EdgecrusherXES: You kind of get into EOTech knowing the holographic sight advantage has the battery penalty or trade off. View Quote No argument here - like I said, I love my EOTech. I've run the LP1s a decent amount, and for me, for an always on optic, the battery life outweighs the holo reticle. I like both, but I can also get the LP1 for a decent amount less. If they were the same price, it'd be a harder choice. |
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I have a 518 on my SRT/Patrol rifle. Love it. I use the Energizer lithium batteries in it, and change them on July 1st and January 1st religiously. I have never had the batteries go dead. Prices of the lithiums is getting crazy. Last purchase was $14 for four at Wal Mart.
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Def look at an EOtech reticle before buying
It’s a love/hate reaction. For me, I don’t like laser/holo optics. But many love them. Edit: if you want a eotech reticle but with better battery life and crisp LED reticle, look at L&S LP-1 |
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Originally Posted By Kangbeef: I now little to nothing on eotch sights besides looking at them or elsewhere. When looking to make a purchase is there anything to look out for. I may be completely wrong but is there certain years to stay away from. Also with the warranty is it passed on to new buyer. I assume newer the better. Thoughts on 512/518 or xps/exps models. Ty for your time n info View Quote January 1, 2017 is the cutoff date for the Prestige Warranty. So, stay newer than that. The Prestige warranty applies to subsequent owners, domestically. We buy and sell used optics. OP, you would be much better off buying a used EXPS. EXPS2-0 Green Reticle The other day, someone tried to sell us a fake Eotech. I can assure everyone that has ever handled a real Eotech, that you will not be fooled by a fake. It had a mirror-finish objective lens, and the color of the reticle changed when you pushed the NV button. The body, and mount, weren't bad. But the lenses and electronics were very easy to see the differences between real and fake. |
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