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Well, I wrote a review of a different model Eotech in the product review section. Here:
http://ps90forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=430
http://ps90forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=430
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So, the Eotech's look really nice and high quality. For those of us that really afford that type of price though, do you know of something similar but at a lower price?
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Well, the eotech is really cheap compared to other similar optics, really.
But, Eotech makes a similar model for Bushnell. It is the same as the eotech w/o the metal hood around it. Be aware that it is really easy to bang the optic by accident (I did 1 time), and w/o that metal hood of the eotech, it could break.
This particular Bushnell (there are different optics they sell) LOOKS like an EOtech. It's about $80 to $100 cheaper.
But, Eotech makes a similar model for Bushnell. It is the same as the eotech w/o the metal hood around it. Be aware that it is really easy to bang the optic by accident (I did 1 time), and w/o that metal hood of the eotech, it could break.
This particular Bushnell (there are different optics they sell) LOOKS like an EOtech. It's about $80 to $100 cheaper.
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fathermorpheus : Truthfully, if you don't shoot competitively or using the site for duty, you really don't need to shell out $300-$500 on a sight.
If its just a range toy and all that it will ever be, you can get a nice Bushnell or ATN reflex sight for $200 or under. They will work just fine and most of them come with a rubber sight cover for when not in use to prevent damage.
If its going to be your only sight and you plan to move it around to other guns then by all means spend the extra $ for a good sight.
I personally keep my $$$$ sights for my HD/SHTF guns and use cheaper sights for my range toys because I don't move around my sights.
If its just a range toy and all that it will ever be, you can get a nice Bushnell or ATN reflex sight for $200 or under. They will work just fine and most of them come with a rubber sight cover for when not in use to prevent damage.
If its going to be your only sight and you plan to move it around to other guns then by all means spend the extra $ for a good sight.
I personally keep my $$$$ sights for my HD/SHTF guns and use cheaper sights for my range toys because I don't move around my sights.
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Thanks for the suggestions. Does anyone have any part numbers they would recommend by any chance?
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The Eotech 512 is the same as the 552 but minus the NV capability and substantially cheaper (I got mine for $300 NIB last year). On the TR the Eotech can block usage of the siderails. HTH...
Tomac
ETA: Here's something I've been playing w/recently that isn't 100% dependent upon batteries and is reasonably priced ($200), the PK-AS-W:
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Same type of circle/dot reticle setup as the Eotech but it's etched and still visible in case of battery failure (even when using a taclight at night):
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Being a Russian military design (the PKS-01, based on their urban combat experiences in Chechnya) it's extremely rugged & KISS but also heavy (14oz) and sits very high (great chinweld w/the dual mag clamp setup, though). However, it has a quick-adjust elevation wheel (30moa in 2moa increments) and superb SA/FOV w/the outer ring all but ghosting away entirely when in use. The red dot uses a variable setting rotary switch that can be set to go from off to minimum brightness or off to max brightness. It's actually a 1x lensed optic so eye relief is something to be aware of but I had no problem achieving the correct distance on my PS90's.
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ETA: Here's something I've been playing w/recently that isn't 100% dependent upon batteries and is reasonably priced ($200), the PK-AS-W:
Same type of circle/dot reticle setup as the Eotech but it's etched and still visible in case of battery failure (even when using a taclight at night):
Being a Russian military design (the PKS-01, based on their urban combat experiences in Chechnya) it's extremely rugged & KISS but also heavy (14oz) and sits very high (great chinweld w/the dual mag clamp setup, though). However, it has a quick-adjust elevation wheel (30moa in 2moa increments) and superb SA/FOV w/the outer ring all but ghosting away entirely when in use. The red dot uses a variable setting rotary switch that can be set to go from off to minimum brightness or off to max brightness. It's actually a 1x lensed optic so eye relief is something to be aware of but I had no problem achieving the correct distance on my PS90's.
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Thx! And +1 on the Rev.F, that will get you appx 1,100hrs of battery runtime on the 552.A65 or 512.A65 w/a fresh set of lithium AA's (less w/rechargeables).ShipWreck said:Nice setup, Tomac
EOTech 511.A65 Revision Ffathermorpheus said:
That is the N Battery version - Revision "F" is the newest upgraded Eotechs. So, no mater which model U get, get the Revision "f"
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Here's where I bought the PK-AS-w's: http://tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru/pkasw.html , I've done business w/Doug for years and he has unsurpassed customer service. Drop him an email and he'll send you a price list of everything he's got or just mention what you're interested in specifically for a specific price quote, tell him "Tomac sent you". Biggest downside to the PK-AS-W, IMHO, is how high it sits (which isn't a problem if you use the dual mag clamp setup or don't care about chinweld). It's also a pain to initially sight in the elevation but, hey, you only have to do it once. HTH, let me know if you have any questions...abpt1 said:
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