EO Tech 512..are they any good still?

[vmax]

I had one long ago and took them up on the buyback deal when they were having the quality issues.
I kinda want one again
I really liked the Circle Dot configuration

I've got an Aimpoint PRO and like it also..but I want to consider another Eot Tech 512

 

[baboon]

They stand behind their product, what more could you want? Could an ACOG fill the bill?

 

[vmax]

They stand behind their product, what more could you want? Could an ACOG fill the bill?

It could but it's over 2X the price aren't they?

 

[studenygreg]

I'm still a big Eotech fan. It may not get you likes on social media, but I prefer them. The only downside is battery life, which isn't a big deal for me. I ha e a life time supply of batteries and rechargeables

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[baboon]

It could but it's over 2X the price aren't they?

Hell I don’t really know? I bought two of them simply because they rock. I don’t own an Eotech, rather I went the Aimpoint route

 

[vmax]

Hell I don’t really know? I bought two of them simply because they rock. I don’t own an Eotech, rather I went the Aimpoint route

I forgot how much I paid for my Airpoint PRO but it was close to the price of the Eotech 512 back then

 

[baboon]

I forgot how much I paid for my Airpoint PRO but it was close to the price of the Eotech 512 back then

Best deal on a quality red dot that I score was the South Korean Dong optic that’s on my AR pistol.

I think they left the US market because of their name.

 

[Tnhawk]

I'm still a big Eotech fan. It may not get you likes on social media, but I prefer them. The only downside is battery life, which isn't a big deal for me. I ha e a life time supply of batteries and rechargeables

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Mine was working the last time I used it, hasn't been a problem.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

A major issue with the 512 variants is that they still have the AA batteries configured front to back. Battery contact has the potential of being lost during recoil but Eotech claims to have fixed that issue. 512's are going for $360ish depending on the sale which is enticing. I prefer the XPS-2 ($450+-) for its left/right CR123 battery configuration but if I could find a 512 for a knockout price I'd still consider it.

 

[vmax]

What the heck.


Found one at LGS and they hooked me up for Foe Fitty plus tax


Trump gun..3.0

This makes it more Jihad/Red Dawn ready in my opinion

 

[zackmars]

As said the battery issue can be a problem.

Otherwise not much has changed since even the old Bushnell ones. i never warmed up to them.

 

[studenygreg]

Just think of the reticle flicker under recoil as a battery-saving feature.

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[ZX9RCAM]

Don't leave your AAs in it.

Had to find a new battery compartment when I got my brothers.

 

[vmax]

Don't leave your AAs in it.

Had to find a new battery compartment when I got my brothers.

I had one for 3 years before
Never had an issue
I changed the batteries every 6 months

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I had one for 3 years before
Never had an issue
I changed the batteries every 6 months

I have no idea how long they were in his, but they leaked.
Had a hell of a time getting a replacement.

 

[TNMike]

I had one, sent it back twice... When they offered the refund a few years back I let them keep it.

 

[vmax]

Well I just got back from the range and I have to tell you that Eotech is junk.

I'm taking it back to the store tomorrow for a refund

Everytime I shot, the reticle went out for a good 30 seconds then came back on. It was hard to zero and when I got it set, it lost zero 2 or 3 times. I wasted 100 rounds trying to get it dialed in. Then when I went to take it out of the truck just now batteries leaked acid everywhere inside the truck and it ate a hole in the floorboard of the truck big enough to run your hand through.






Just kidding..I love this thing!
When I bolted it on it was so close to zero I was shocked.
Here are the 1st few shots at 100 yards at 8 inch steel gong.
This is with no adjustments..just bolted it on and started shooting.

This next picture is after a couple click adjustment and shoring up my sand bag rest.
I had good gust from left to right so I was holding left to accommodate for that but I didn't need to apparently because I was hitting where I was holding

This is the last 3 rounds I had and I shot at a 4 inch plate for fun.
Again I was holding slight left foe wind but didn't need to.
I wasn't aware of this until I walked downrange and was able to see the impacts.

All in all..I'm pretty darn happy with the 512.
I figured if I keep this gun handy for whatever happens to come our way, that an optic like a 512 or PRO would be better than a scope..just my opinion.
I've got plenty of other options on my other ARs.

 

[vmax]

The Eotech 512 now has an Aimpoint magnifier behind it.
Burris Mount

 

[houstongun807]

The 512 is just an (e)xps with a larger battery compartment. Same quality, same technology, same materials. I've been lucky to get a few like new ones for less than $250. If you find one in great condition for that range you should jump on it,

 

[deemus]

I have no idea how long they were in his, but they leaked.
Had a hell of a time getting a replacement.

Where you get it at? Pulled mine out over the weekend and the batteries leaked. Now I can’t get it to work.