Is it difficult to acquire your target quickly using this optic? Would you recommend this eo tech 512 over say a reflex sight from trijicon or aimpoint?
Nice demo of the reticle. Thanks. However, I wouldn't call this an "old" sight. I have no need for the Night Vision capability, so this is well over $100 less expensive an option for me (I just bought one today, as a matter of fact). I can attest to the difference between a holographic sight and a red dot sight: I guess I have a astigmatism in my eyes, while also testing 20/20. The red dot sight I have looks sloppy, even though it's not. The holographic sight (ESPECIALLY the 1 MOA dot): Crisp!!!
@tulud what you see in the glass is a reflection of a laser diode. Here's how it get's from the laser to your eye: Laserbeam goes to mirror, mirror sends the light to another mirror, which sends it to another mirror that's shaped like the reticle your see (so it only reflects back the reticle) and that sends the light to the oval-shaped glass.
A red dot sight will do the exact same thing. The only difference in an EOTech, and a sight like an Aimpoint is the means of projecting the reticle. One uses laser technology, the other uses LED.
@opmike343 Not true, with an Aimpoint you cannot get a true 1 MOA dot because it doesn't use holographic technology. That's why you won't see an Aimpoint with anything less than a 2 MOA dot. Also, Aimpoint sights are not 100% parallax free. They claim to be "virtually" parallax free, whereas, an EoTech is 100% fully parallax free. Parallax-free being if you shift your point of view on the reticle it will stay on target and you can still hit your point of aim.
There wasn't anything "untrue" in what I said. I'm completely familiar with the two sights as I own both a COMPM3 and a 553, and have shot with them extensively. The user was asking about the reticule appearing to stay on target as the user moves his head around behind the optic. This occurs on BOTH optics. And in practice, Aimpoints are every bit as "parallax-free" (a bit of a misnomer) as EOTechs. If you have a study showing differences in the two on paper, I'd like to see it.
@opmike343 Also, let me point out, that the 1 MOA dot on an EoTech is actually an infinitely small dot that is projected in three-dimensions onto the holographic film lined viewing window. However, the perceived size of the dot depends on the acuteness of your vision. Someone with 20/20 vision will see the dot at approximately 1 MOA. If you have better vision then that it might be slightly smaller or if your vision is worse it might be slightly larger. Just a fun fact.
@CadoOrgo Ive seen both, magnified mind you. They are both completely free of paralax. Its only at closer distances like 20feet that both sights have paralax problems- just by way of nature.
Besides, you won't need a sight with anything less than 2 moa. The eotech just has is 1moa as you said, because it varies from vision to vision. 2 moa is perfect for precision and fast acquisition.
Is it difficult to acquire your target quickly using this optic? Would you recommend this eo tech 512 over say a reflex sight from trijicon or aimpoint?
MrFORTYNINER 1 month ago
Nice demo of the reticle. Thanks. However, I wouldn't call this an "old" sight. I have no need for the Night Vision capability, so this is well over $100 less expensive an option for me (I just bought one today, as a matter of fact). I can attest to the difference between a holographic sight and a red dot sight: I guess I have a astigmatism in my eyes, while also testing 20/20. The red dot sight I have looks sloppy, even though it's not. The holographic sight (ESPECIALLY the 1 MOA dot): Crisp!!!
wormturner 2 months ago
Nice vid how much was it?
KTMflyer4567 2 months ago
@KTMflyer4567 ~$400
gamewiz0070 2 months ago
You should get a check from EOTech...I was choosing between this or an aimpoint....now I'm sold.
WatchMeBleedESTK 4 months ago
some explain to me., HOW THE FUCK DOES THIS WORK??????
tulud 7 months ago 10
@tulud magnets
jokerfrown 3 months ago
@tulud Magic
Dakdizzy 3 months ago
@tulud what you see in the glass is a reflection of a laser diode. Here's how it get's from the laser to your eye: Laserbeam goes to mirror, mirror sends the light to another mirror, which sends it to another mirror that's shaped like the reticle your see (so it only reflects back the reticle) and that sends the light to the oval-shaped glass.
wannabetyouarefat 1 month ago
good video, i just ordered my Eotech 555 cant wait to hit the range with it.
Wraith40 1 year ago
sig 522!!!! I GOT ONE MAN THERE AWSOME!!!
gunnerzz100 1 year ago
@ABorell12
A red dot sight will do the exact same thing. The only difference in an EOTech, and a sight like an Aimpoint is the means of projecting the reticle. One uses laser technology, the other uses LED.
opmike343 1 year ago
@opmike343 Not true, with an Aimpoint you cannot get a true 1 MOA dot because it doesn't use holographic technology. That's why you won't see an Aimpoint with anything less than a 2 MOA dot. Also, Aimpoint sights are not 100% parallax free. They claim to be "virtually" parallax free, whereas, an EoTech is 100% fully parallax free. Parallax-free being if you shift your point of view on the reticle it will stay on target and you can still hit your point of aim.
CadoOrgo 8 months ago
@CadoOrgo
There wasn't anything "untrue" in what I said. I'm completely familiar with the two sights as I own both a COMPM3 and a 553, and have shot with them extensively. The user was asking about the reticule appearing to stay on target as the user moves his head around behind the optic. This occurs on BOTH optics. And in practice, Aimpoints are every bit as "parallax-free" (a bit of a misnomer) as EOTechs. If you have a study showing differences in the two on paper, I'd like to see it.
opmike343 8 months ago
@opmike343 Also, let me point out, that the 1 MOA dot on an EoTech is actually an infinitely small dot that is projected in three-dimensions onto the holographic film lined viewing window. However, the perceived size of the dot depends on the acuteness of your vision. Someone with 20/20 vision will see the dot at approximately 1 MOA. If you have better vision then that it might be slightly smaller or if your vision is worse it might be slightly larger. Just a fun fact.
CadoOrgo 8 months ago
@CadoOrgo Ive seen both, magnified mind you. They are both completely free of paralax. Its only at closer distances like 20feet that both sights have paralax problems- just by way of nature.
Besides, you won't need a sight with anything less than 2 moa. The eotech just has is 1moa as you said, because it varies from vision to vision. 2 moa is perfect for precision and fast acquisition.
24Rorschach 7 months ago
nice video
BeanDip0913 1 year ago