Videos tagged with Weapon Mounted Optic

This video reviews EOTech's new DCR (Dual Circle Reticle) in the EXPS3 optic, comparing it to the legacy reticle. The presenter finds the DCR offers improved target visibility by removing the top portion of the reticle, enhancing situational awareness downrange. While acknowledging the limitations of a 1x optic for extreme distances, the review demonstrates its effectiveness for hits up to 400-500 yards, praising its ruggedness and retaining all original EXPS3 functionality, including night vision settings and auto-off features.

This comprehensive review of the EOTech EXPS3 holographic weapon sight highlights its advanced features, particularly its superior parallax control and versatile reticle design, making it ideal for offensive applications. The instructor emphasizes its effectiveness in various lighting conditions, including with night vision, and its ability to provide crucial data for dynamic shooting scenarios. While acknowledging its power requirements and potential drawbacks for rapid deployment in certain situations, the review positions the EXPS3 as a top-tier optic for skilled users who can leverage its minutiae for a tactical edge.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Vortex Defender XL red dot sight, comparing it to popular alternatives like the HoloSun 507 Comp. The instructor, Ben Stoeger, discusses reticle options (2 MOA vs. 5 MOA), durability concerns, warranty service, and user feedback. He highlights the Defender XL's growing presence in competitive shooting and its features, offering insights into its practical application and value.

This YouTube Shorts video highlights what the creator believes to be the 'BEST Night-vision OPTIC!!!!'. Given the title and lack of further description, the content likely focuses on a specific piece of night vision equipment, potentially as a review or recommendation for users interested in low-light optics for firearms applications.

This review and torture test of the Olight O-Light S micro red dot sight highlights its innovative features, including a unique charging system and durable construction. The sight is designed for RMSc and Holosun K footprints, offering a compact solution for pistols. The video details its reticle options, battery life indicators, and robust build quality, culminating in an extensive torture test to demonstrate its reliability under harsh conditions.

This guide details the process of mounting and zeroing the iRay RH25 thermal optic as a clip-on device. It emphasizes the critical step of collimation before zeroing and outlines live-fire testing for zero retention. The information is presented with a pragmatic and technically grounded approach, reflecting high authority and expertise in tactical gear integration.

The OLIGHT Osight is a new weapon-mounted red or green dot optic featuring a unique magnetic charging cover with an integrated battery, offering up to 70,000 hours of runtime. It boasts daylight-bright illumination, adjustable brightness for night vision use, and a shake-to-wake function. The optic has a slightly larger window for faster target acquisition and a 3 MOA dot suitable for target shooting and personal defense. It is compatible with RMR cut slides and includes a Picatinny rail adapter.

This video explains why the EOTech EXPS-3 is a top choice for passive aiming with night vision. It details the concept of parallax in optics, emphasizing that no optic is truly parallax-free and the importance of proper mounting and zeroing techniques. The discussion covers the differences between the EXPS-3 and XPS-3 models, the advantages of the EXPS-3 for passive aiming height, and the benefits of its large window size and reticle design for low-light conditions.

This review of the Primary Arms SLX Micro Prism 1x highlights its advantages for individuals with astigmatism or aging eyes, offering a clearer etched reticle compared to projected red dots. It features the ACSS Cyclops Gen 2 reticle for quick ranging and holdovers, boasts impressive battery life, and provides nearly unlimited eye relief. The optic is praised for its compact size, durable build quality, and value at its price point, making it a strong contender for various rifle platforms.

The Trijicon ACOG TA33 is a lightweight, durable 3x prism optic with excellent eye relief but a significantly reduced field of view compared to the TA31. While it excels as a shooting implement, its narrow FOV makes it poor for scanning and observation. The TA33 is best utilized with a piggyback red dot sight, which mitigates its limitations and enhances its effectiveness for immediate target engagement.

This video reviews the Primary Arms SLx 1x Micro Prism optic, highlighting its unique ACSS Cyclops Gen 2 reticle which combines red dot-like speed with scope-like ranging capabilities. The reviewer, new to Primary Arms products, praises its value, modular mounting system, and surprising durability claims. It's presented as a versatile optic suitable for general use and potential 'when SHTF' scenarios due to its etched reticle.

This entry details the Aimpoint ACRO P-2, an evolution of the ACRO P-1, focusing on its enhanced battery life (50,000 hours) and robust design. Larry Vickers, a former Delta Force operator, highlights the P-2's fully enclosed construction, side-mounted CR2032 battery, and durability tested to withstand over 20,000 rounds of .40 S&W. The optic maintains its 3.5 MOA dot while offering improved internal optics and tactile adjustment buttons.