EOTech 512.A65/1 Tactical HOLOgraphic Weapon Sight

Product Description

Eotech 512a651 Tactical Holographic Weap Sight , Deals Nik Prostaff Atb 12x25 Waterproof Binocular, Nik Prostaff 4 12 X 40 Black Matte Riflescope , Bushnell 25x42 Nightvisi S Binocular , Nik Archers Choice Laser Rangefinder Wapg Camo Case , Tasco World Class 20 60x80 Zoom Waterprooffogproof , Celestr 52268 C90 Mak Spotting Scope , Celestr 52252 100mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope , Celestr 52250 80mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope , Leupold Vendetta Rangefinder , EOTech's most popular holographic weapons sight, the Model 512 is perfect for people who want the best in close-quarters-combat speed and versatility but don't need night vision. The Model 512 sports a revolutionary sighting system based on advanced holographic technology. The design works by using laser light to illuminate a holographic pattern embedded in the heads-up display window. When the shooter looks through the window, he or she will see a virtual red image of a reticle pattern projected onto the target plane. Overall, the holographic sight improves target acquisition, boosts accuracy, and increases control over the shooting environment.

The Model 512 is built to last, with a rugged aluminum hood assembly and knobbed, tool-free mounting bolt. Other features include a 65 MOA circle reticle with a 1 MOA aiming dot; support for two 1.5-volt AA batteries (lithium or alkaline); unlimited eye relief; and 20 brightness settings. The Model 512 is compatible with 1-inch Picatinny or Weaver rails.

Specifications

• Optics: Transmission holography, parallax-free
• Magnification: 1x
• Eye relief: Unlimited
• Waterproof: Submersible to 10 feet
• Sealing: Fogproof internal optics
• Adjustment (per click): 0.5 MOA (1/2 inch @ 100 yards)
• Adjustment range: +/- 40 MOA travel
• Mount: 1-inch Picatinny or Weaver rail
• Return to zero: Repeatable to 1 MOA after remounting
• Display window optical surfaces: Anti-glare coating
• Window dimensions: 1.2 by 0.85 inches
• Front window material: 1/8-inch solid glass
• Rear window material: Shatter-resistant laminate (3/16 inches thick)
• Field of view: 30 yards @ 100 yards at 4 inches eye relief
• Brightness adjustment range: 110,000:1 (brightest to lowest)
• Night vision compatibility: No
• Power source: Two 1.5-volt AA batteries (supports lithium, alkaline, or rechargeables)
• Battery life: 1,000 continuous hours (lithium) at nominal setting; 600 continuous hours (alkaline)
• Brightness settings: 20 with scrolling feature
• Auto battery check indicator: Flashing reticle upon startup
• Auto shutdown: At 8 hours; programmable to 4 hours
• Dimensions: 5.4 by 2.25 by 2 inches (W x H x D)
• Weight: 10.9 ounces

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This review is from: EOTech 512.A65/1 Tactical HOLOgraphic Weapon Sight (Sports)
The HWS is a sweet design, the fact you can use it with a cracked or broken screen is very nice. And while I have yet to see one with a bullet hole through the glass I have used one with mud on it and it worked fine. The open design makes pick up feel very quick. I can make hits with the EOTech faster than with an Aimpoint at close range when using a timer.

All of that said there are some substantial downsides to EOTech's design. The first being battery life, the AA models say they run up 1100 hours with lithium batteries, which is closer to around 800 in my experience. The others have even more reduced run times. All models also have an auto shut off of either 4 or 8 hours. This is easy to circumvent by occasionally hitting the up or down arrow, but something that is a none issue with a modern Aimpoint. Because of the nature of the battery box recoil on certain weapons will sometimes cause the batteries to loose contact and the sight will shut down. My major problem with the EOTech is that they do break, and when they do getting through to L3s customer service is all but impossible. I've seen more broken EOTechs on one deployment that the total number of broken Aimpoints I've ever seen total.

All in all I do like the sight and have several, but for real world operations the modern Aimpoint sights like the M3, M4 or T1 are hard to beat.