Aimpoint CompC3 Review

The Aimpoint CompC3 red dot sight is the compact equivalent of the CompML3 intended for non-military applications where a smaller sight is needed.  Aimpoint red dot sights are parallax-free beyond 25 meters, preventing variations in head position from affecting the point of impact. Both eyes open shooting prevents the tunnel vision associated with scopes and provides unrivalled situational awareness.

Aimpoint CompC3

Aimpoint CompC3

This is an excellent 2 MoA red dot sight for engaging moving targets, making Aimpoints are the sight of choice for taking moose and wildfowl in the Nordic countries. The Aimpoint CompC3 is immensely strong, constructed as a 6000 series aluminium tube and is fully waterproof.

Aimpoint CompC3

Aimpoint CompC3

The lenses of the CompC3 Aimpoint are ground from high quality glass, multicoated and covered in a highly effective anti fogging compound. The tube is hard anodized semi-matte black to military specifications.

Aimpoint CompC3 on Remington 700 hunting rifle

Aimpoint CompC3 on Remington 700 hunting rifle

Aimpoint’s proprietary Advanced Circuit Efficiency Technology enables the Aimpoint C3 to get 50,000 hours at a setting of 7 out of 10 at room temperature – the equivalent of operating continuously for over five years!

Aimpoint CompC3 on AR15

Aimpoint CompC3 on AR15

The Aimpoint CompC3 is intended for day use only and does not have night vision compatible settings. This sight comes complete with a Weaver ring mount. Note that the 4 MoA version of this sight has been discontinued.

 

GENERAL DATA
Article number 11421
Technology ACET (Advanced Circuit Efficiency Technology)
Working principle Reflex collimator sight – red dot sight
OPTICAL DATA
Lightsource LED (Light Emitting Diode) totally eye-safe
Lightsource wavelength 650 nm red light
Red dot size in MOA (minute of angle)* 2
Parallax Absence of parallax –
No centering required
Eye relief Unlimited
Night vision compatibility No
Anti-reflex coating all surfaces & multi-layer coating objective lens Yes
Magnification No magnification (1X)
ELECTRONIC DATA
Battery One 3V Lithium battery, type 2L76 or DL1/3N
Battery life in hours ** 50 000 (over 5 years of continuous use)
Dot intensity adjustment Manual rotary switch
Daylight (DL) settings 1 Off & 9 DL
MECHANICAL DATA
Material housing High strength aluminum
Surface finish Anodized, semi-matte
Color housing Black
Adjustment 1 click 13mm at 100m, (1/2” at 100yds)
Mounting methods 1 ring, ø 30mm
ENVIROMENTAL DATA
Temperature range -30° – +60°C, (-20° – +140°F)
Water resistance – submersible to Fully waterproof
Radioactive components used None
DIMENSIONS
Length 120m, (4.7”)
Maximum ring width 30mm, (1.18”)
Ojbective diameter 38mm, (1.5”)
Tube diameter 30mm, (1.18”)
Weight sight only 200g, (7.1oz)

* 1 MOA ˜ 30 mm at 100 meters ˜ 1” at 100 yards.

** at room temperature & at setting 7 out of 10.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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