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9/19/2008 3:41:29 PM EDT
Anyone have any experience or opinions on the Eotech 517?  I hear alot about the other models, especially the 512 but nothing about the 517.  Also, I could not seem to find much information elsewhere either.  The only place that I have seen them is Botach.  And before anyone tells me, I know that Botach's customer service is spotty to say the least.  Thanks!
9/19/2008 3:49:53 PM EDT
[#1]
I think most people who want the buttons on the side are getting the 516.  I know the AA batteries are cheaper, but a lot of people like the fact that their scope would take the same batteries as their attached light.  If you are insecure about ordering from Botach, go to a local dealer, and have them order it.  
9/19/2008 3:50:45 PM EDT
[#2]
Botach has them listed but they are out.  Don't worry, they will still charge your card!  Buy one someplace else- wish I had......
9/19/2008 3:52:27 PM EDT
[#3]
Is that the only difference between the the 516 and the 517?  The batteries?  

And believe me, I wont ever deal with Botach again.  Learned my lesson already.
9/19/2008 4:00:24 PM EDT
[#4]

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Is that the only difference between the the 516 and the 517?  The batteries?  

And believe me, I wont ever deal with Botach again.  Learned my lesson already.


I can't find the specs on the 517 on eotech's site.  I believe the only difference is the batteries, since they have the same height base, and neither has NV.  I have a 552, and love it, but I really like the fact the the 516 has buttons on the side.  I don't have nv, or a magnifier, but I have it mounted fairly close to my buis.  This makes it uncomfortable to turn on and off.  

JMO
9/19/2008 4:06:16 PM EDT
[#5]
Sweet action guys.  Thanks.
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