Posted By: casti
eotech 512 - 07/29/14 11:35 AM
I just purchased an ar-15, i am trying to mount a scope on it. What do you guys think about the eotech 512. Im a college student and dont want to spend too much money. I am just wanting it to do some hog hunting.
How far can you actually see with it? Will i be able to get at 100 yards?
Eotech makes a good product. IIRC the 512 had problems at some point but I can't imagine they still do. I used to run one but I've since moved to Aimpoint for the battery life.
Hog hunting and 100 yard shooting will be no problem with Eotech. Plus you can buy a magnifier separate.
Posted By: kry226
Re: eotech 512 - 07/29/14 06:57 PM
Agree, but for the money, I'd go Aimpoint PRO.
Posted By: thruxton
Re: eotech 512 - 07/29/14 08:59 PM
I run the 512 on my 5.56 for hog hunting. I wouldn't pay more than $250 for one. The XPS2 can be had for just a hair over $300.
They are great sights, and I like them an abundant more than aimpoint. When it comes to red dots, I just don't like looking down a tube. And I prefer the eotech dot than the aimpoint dot.
I have yet to bother sighting in at 100 yards with the eotech, only because the closest range has a horrible 100 yard range, but 100 yards is pretty standard sight-in for the eotech.
Mine is more than 3 years old and has taken a beating and works perfectly.
Posted By: passthru
Re: eotech 512 - 07/30/14 03:47 AM
I have one and it works well. You can pick them up reasonably cheap used.
Posted By: texaspirate
Re: eotech 512 - 07/31/14 05:24 PM
I've got one on my AR just for hogs Worked it in with a 3x magnifier and had 3 inch group at hundred yards just plying quick shots Quarter size at 50 no magnifier ... Great unit I agree with the other guys buy a used one craigslist etc