EOTech 516 A65 Holographic Weapon Sight - OpticsPlanet.com Product in Focus

Published on November 22, 2011
Duration: 4:02

Mark Harris from OpticsPlanet provides a guide on installing and zeroing the EOTech 516 holographic weapon sight. He highlights the ease of mounting on a Picatinny rail using a thumb screw and the simple windage/elevation adjustments for zeroing. The video also touches on battery replacement without removing the optic and the unique holographic reticle.

Quick Summary

The EOTech 516 holographic weapon sight is easily mounted on a Picatinny rail using its thumb screw. Zeroing involves adjusting windage and elevation to match the reticle to your point of impact. Batteries can be changed without removing the optic, preserving zero, and brightness buttons offer timed auto-shutoff features.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction to EOTech 516
  2. 00:26How to Zero a Holographic Sight
  3. 00:50Battery Replacement Convenience
  4. 01:23Understanding the Holographic Reticle
  5. 01:50Brightness Button Features
  6. 02:22Protective 'Roll Bar' Design
  7. 02:47Mounting the EOTech 516 on a Rifle
  8. 03:25516 Compatibility Notes
  9. 03:41Conclusion and Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you zero an EOTech 516 holographic weapon sight?

To zero the EOTech 516, you can use a bore sighter for initial alignment. After taking a shot, adjust the windage and elevation turrets to move the reticle to match your point of impact. Repeat this process until the reticle consistently aligns with where your rounds are hitting.

Can you change batteries on the EOTech 516 without losing zero?

Yes, a key feature of the EOTech 516 is its battery compartment design. The o-ring sealed cap allows for battery replacement (two CR123A batteries) without removing the optic from the firearm, thus preserving your established zero.

What is the difference between a holographic reticle and a red dot sight?

A holographic reticle, like on the EOTech 516, uses a laser and holographic film. It's often perceived as more natural to acquire, especially with both eyes open. Standard red dot sights project a simple LED dot.

How do the brightness buttons on the EOTech 516 work?

The EOTech 516 has brightness buttons where either the UP or DOWN button will turn the sight on. Using the UP button provides an 8-hour runtime before auto-shutoff, while using the DOWN button offers a 4-hour runtime.

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