RRA Dominator 2 Eotech mount review

RRA Dominator 2 Eotech mount

RRA Dominator 2 Eotech mount

The RRA Dominator 2 riser is made for flat-top AR15, M4 and M16 rifles and lifts shallow base Eotech holographic weapon sights by the required amount to enable co-witnessing of the rifle or carbine’s iron sights. Later Eotechs, including all the QD versions, have a 7mm higher mount which enables co-witnessing and are not compatible with the RRA Dominator 2 rail. You need to check which you have first. The Rock River Arms Dominator 2 flat-top mount is machined from aluminum and gives you six Picatinny slots. It is held in place by two heavy duty steel crossbolts which secure the steel clamping bar, preventing movement under recoil. A standard M16A2 adjustable backsight is fitted giving settings from 100-800 meters with .195″ and .065″ sized apertures for close and long range respectively. The RRA Dominator 2 was originally designed for the FBI SWAT and HRT.

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Eotech EXPS3-4 Review

Eotech EXPS3-0 compact=The smallest Holographic Weapon Sight! The Eotech EXPS3-4 holographic sight is far shorter than the old N-cell battery sight (511/551), the single 123 battery giving it a vastly greater battery life. The use of a single battery allows a much more compact red dot sight, using only 2 3/4 inches of rail space. The Eotech EXPS3-4 attaches to the rifle’s Picatinny or Weaver rail via a throw lever quick-detach system. The mount is 7mm higher to ensure compatability with a wide variety of night vision equipment and magnifiers. Zero is achieved via two recessed side mounted adjusters. These are clearly calibrated to avoid confusion. Transverse battery mounting banishes the old bugbear of recoil related battery contact issues. A 65 MOA circle with 1 MOA dots allows both fast alignment and great precision out to 600 meters with 5.56mm or .223 caliber weapons.

The EXPS3-4 reticle enables aimed fire out to 600 meters

The EXPS3-4 reticle enables aimed fire out to 600 meters

The Eotech EXPS3-4 can be used with nght vision, or the G23.FTS flip to side magnifier, the buttons having been moved to the left hand side to allow the magnifier or NV unit to be fitted very close to the HWS.

EXPS3-4 with 3X magnifier

The EXPS3-4 sight is compatible and available with the Eotech 3X magnifier

As with other Eotech HWS, the EXPS3-4 provides exceptionally fast target acquisition and is very tolerant of head placement and shooting position. Eotech vs Aimpoint the former is a lot less expensive although somewhat bulkier than Aimpoint’s compact models. Aimpoint vs Eotech, battery life is much reduced from that of the Aimpoint, lasting only hundreds rather than tens of thousands of hours.

This video explains the benefits of the Eotech holographic weapon sights (but shows older and discontinued models).

* Single transverse CR123 battery reduces sight length significantly
* Shortened base only requires at most 2 3/4 inch of rail space compared to the 4 inches required by the old N battery sights
* Battery cap and latch are replaced with a simple O-ring, tethered cap for much better sealing
* Battery compartment is raised to clear the delta ring of the rifle
* Typical battery life at brightness level 12 is roughly 600 hours, this is three times the battery life of N cell sights
* Reticle: 65MOA circle with 1 MOA aiming dot

The XPS3 is Night Vision compatible, for non-Night Vision compatible units see the XPS2 sights.

 

SPECIFICATION

Operation

* Optics: Parallax free holographic
* Mag: 1x
* Eye Relief: Unlimited
* L/W/H: 3.5″x2.4″x2.4″ (88.9X60.96×60.96)
* Weight: 8oz (226 grams)
* Temp range: -40 to 150 F
* Waterproofing: Submersible to 10 meters or 33 ft depth
* Sealing: Fully fogproof internal optics
* Color/Finish: Non reflective black with hard coat finish
* Adjustment (per click): 0.5 MOA (1/2″ at 100 yds)
* Adjustment Range: +/- 40 MOA travel
* Mount: 1″ Picatinny (MIL-STD-1913) or Weaver rail
* Repeatability: Repeatable to 2 MOA after re-mounting
* NV Comatibility: yes, 10 setting (generation I-III+)

Head-Up-Display Window

* Optical Surfaces: Anti-glare coating
* Window Dimensions: 1.20″ x 0.85″ (30 x 23mm)
* Front Window Material: 1/8″ solid glass
* Rear Window Material: Shatter resistant laminate (3/16″ thick)
* Field of View (100 yds): 30 yds (28m) at a 4″ eye relief
* Reticle Options: 65 MOA ring with a Single 1 MOA dot

Electrical

* Brightness Adjustment Range: 146,000:1 brightest to lowest
* Night Vision Brightness Range: 1280:1 with NV switch engaged
* Power Source: (1) 123 lithium battery
* Battery Life: 600 continuous hours at nominal setting 12
* Brightness Settings: 30 settings with scrolling feature (10 settings for NV use)
* Auto Battery Check Indicator: Flashing reticle upon start-up
* Auto Shut-down: At 8 hrs- programmable to 4 hrs

 

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Eotech XPS2-RF Review

The Eotech XPS2-RF is the first Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) designed for the rimfire and air rifle user.

Eotech XPS2-RF rimfire sight

Eotech XPS2-RF rimfire and air rifle sight

In order to keep the weight and cost of this rimfire holographic sight down, Eotech have made the XPS-2RF rimfire HWS smaller and lighter than their military/law enforcement/hunting models and done away with the waterproofing, rating the unit ‘water resistant’ instead. The Eotech XPS-2RF retains the fogproofing of the higher spec. models though. Interestingly, Eotech claim that this holographic rimfie sight is designed to take the forward recoil of a spring-powered air rifle making it suitable for a wide range of adult rated air guns. Powered by a single CR123 battery in a transverse compartment for the shortest possible length, the XPS2-RF Eotech rimfire sight only requires 2 3/4″ of dovetail space. It uses a conventional rimfire ‘tip-off’ mount configured for US 3/8″ dovetails. Eotech claim these are the same thing as European 11mm rails on their video, but in truth, whilst US mounts will work after a fashion on Euro rifles and vice-versa, they are not a perfect fit and may not center perfectly. This sight will not fit Picatinny or Weaver rails.

Eotech XPS2-RF underside showing tip-off mount

Eotech XPS2-RF underside showing 3/8" 'tip-off' mounting system

With a non magnifying rimfire holo sight like the XPS2-RF that really doesn’t matter. Eotech further claim a 600 hour battery life at a setting of 12. Strangely, on their own video they show the sight demonstrated on a .22WMR rifle, although the sight is only rated to .22LR or smaller cartridges.

In all honesty, the lack of robustness and waterproofing is a bit of a worry. $399 is still a lot of money to pay for a unity power rimfire optical sight and, whilst unique, I can’t help but feel that users that wanted this technology would want the ruggedness of the milspec units too. Still the SPS-2RF is bound to give a lot of shooters a great deal of pleasure.

Configuration

Optical: parallax free holographic transmission
Mag: 1x
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Length/Width/Height: 3.5″x 2″x 2.2″ (88.9×50.86×55.88)
Weight: 7oz (198 grams)
Temp: -40 to 150 F
Waterproofing: Resistant
Fogproof: Yes
Click value: 0.5 MOA (1/2″ at 100 yds)
Adj. Range: +/- 40 MOA travel
Mounting system: 3/8″ dovetail tip-off, tightened by two allen bolts
Return to Zero: Eotech claim will repeat to 2 MOA when remounted.
Night Vision Comatibility: No

Heads-Up-Display Window

Surface treatment: Anti-glare coated
Windows: 1.20″ x 0.85″ (30 x 23mm)
Front Window Construction: 1/8″ solid glass
Rear Window Construction: Shatter resistant laminate (3/16″ thick)
FoV (100 yds): 30 yds (28m) when viewed from 4″ eye relief

Electrical

Brightness Range: 146,000:1 brightest to lowest
Battery: (1) 123 lithium battery
Run time: 600 continuous hours at nominal setting 12
Brightness adjustment: 20 settings with scrolling feature
Battery life remaining: Flashing reticle upon start-up
Automatic shut-off: At 8 hrs- programmable to 4 hrs

This video explains the advantages of Eotech holographic weapon sights:

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Trijicon Accupoint 1.25X24 Review

Trijicon Accupoint 1.25-4X24

Trijicon Accupoint 1.25-4X24

The Trijicon Accupoint 1.25-4X24 riflescope is ideal for 3 gun shooting and other practical disciplines. The Trijicon TR21 offers the close in rapid target acquisition and aiming of a red dot sight with the ability to engage medium range targets with great precision. The 1.25-4X24 Accupoint features a choice of two reticle designs. The first is either a post reticle with either a red (TR21R), amber (TR21A) or green (TR21G) illuminated aiming triangle at its tip.

Accupoint 1-4X24 reticle

 
The alternative is the German No 4 reticle with either an amber or green dot at its center in the models TR21-3A or TR21-3G. 
German No4 reticle with illuminated dot

 

This is an ideal aiming system for close range hunting of big game or other close range hunting. Illumination is provided by a combination of fiber-optic light gathering for daytime use and a tritium lamp for use at night. No batteries are required.  This is a 1″ tube scope and can take advantage of the wide variety of rings and mounts available in this diameter.

The Trijicon Accupoint advantage is explained here:

The TR21 also includes:

1 Trijicon Logo Sticker (PR15)

1 LENSPEN® (TA56)

1 Set of Lenscaps

1 AccuPoint Manual

1 Warranty Card

Specifications:

Magnification 1.25x-4x
Objective Size 24
Bullet Drop Compensator No
Length (In) 10.5
Weight (oz) 11.7
Illumination Source Fiber Optics & Tritium
Reticle Pattern Triangle
Day Reticle Color Amber
Night Reticle Color Amber
Eye Relief 4.8-3.4
Exit Pupil 16.9 to 6.0
Field of View @ 100 yards (ft) 97.5 to 24.2
Adjustment @ 100 yards (clicks/in) 4
Tube Size 1″
Housing Material 6061-T6 aluminum, hard coat anodized per MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 2 dull & non reflective

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Trijicon Accupoint 1-4X24 Review

Trijicon Accupoint 1-4X24

Trijicon Accupoint 1-4X24

The Trijicon Accupoint 1-4X24 riflescope is ideal for 3 gun shooting and other practical disciplines. The Trijicon TR24 offers the close in rapid target acquisition and aiming of a red dot sight with the ability to engage medium range targets with great precision. The 1-4X24 Accupoint features a choice of two reticle designs. The first is either a post reticle with either a red (TR24R), amber (TR24A) or green (TR24G) illuminated aiming triangle at its tip.

Accupoint 1-4X24 reticle

Accupoint 1-4X24 post and triangle reticle

The alternative is the German No 4 reticle with either an amber or green dot at its center in the models TR24-3A or TR24-3G.

The TR24 also includes:

German No4 reticle with illuminated dot

German No4 reticle with illuminated dot

This is an ideal aiming system for close range hunting of big game or other close range hunting. Illumination is provided by a combination of fiber-optic light gathering for daytime use and a tritium lamp for use at night. No batteries are required. This is a 30 mm tube scope and can take advantage of the wide variety of rings and mounts available in this diameter.

 

The Trijicon Accupoint 1-4X24 comes with the following:

1 Trijicon Logo Sticker (PR15)

1 LENSPEN® (TA56)

1 Set of Lenscaps

1 AccuPoint Manual

1 Warranty Card

Specifications:

Magnification 1x-4x
Objective Size 24
Bullet Drop Compensator No
Length (In) 10.3
Weight (oz) 14.4
Illumination Source Fiber Optics & Tritium
Reticle Pattern Triangle
Day Reticle Color Amber
Night Reticle Color Amber
Eye Relief 3.2
Exit Pupil 17.5 to 5.1
Field of View @ 100 yards (ft) 97.5 to 24.2
Adjustment @ 100 yards (clicks/in) 4
Tube Size 30mm
Housing Material 6061-T6 aluminum, hard coat anodized per MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 2 dull & non reflective

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This video explains the advantages of the Trijicon Accupoint system:

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