Are you always on the lookout for some cool gadgets and accessories for your precious rifles? You should definitely check out the Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic). The Aimpoint PRO is a very sturdy and rugged device and its red dot optic, which is “always on” is ideal for use by the military, law enforcement and even by citizens. The excellent design of the Aimpoint PRO ensures that it is the best rifle partner for professional, as well as, amateur shooters.
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✓ The Aimpoint PRO offers lots of features. In fact, the features offered are much more compared to the traditional rifle optic models.✓ They design and develop Aimpoint PRO for use by professional shooters. Therefore, you can expect a high-quality product with an excellent quality lens, build, etc. ✓ You can keep the PRO turned on continuously for over 3 years on a single battery. The optic is truly an energy saver. ✓ The Aimpoint PRO comes along with a mount.✓ The optic is ideal for emergency combat situations and you can see through the lens of the scope, even with the cover in place. The see-through design of the Aimpoint PRO allows you to see your target even without removing the lens cover.✓ The Aimpoint PRO is especially beneficial for law enforcement professionals. |
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X The knob of the Aimpoint PRO is too large in size and protrudes out, which can be distracting.X Although you can move the lens covers of the optic around to any position; however, you cannot remove it.X The brightness dial of the optic sticks out.X The body of the Aimpoint PRO is quite thick.X The sight window of the Aimpoint PRO is fairly small and has plenty of bulk around it.X You can improve the field of view of the optic. |
Aimpoint was started in 1974 by Swedish entrepreneurs who began looking for ways by which shooting accuracy could be improved. Their objective was to develop a sighting technology that would allow shooters to sight their target quickly and hit moving targets in all types of conditions accurately. They invented the Aimpoint red dot sight, which completely transformed the shooting industry. Today, over 200,000 shooting enthusiasts, hunters, military and police personnel use Aimpoint sights across the world.
If the price point is not a problem, then the PRO is an excellent device to own. And, whether it catches fire, you freeze it, scuba dive with it or even leave it on for 3 years, the sturdy and durable Aimpoint PRO with its precise and bright two MOA dot is sure to last you a lifetime.
The Aimpoint PRO is a hard-anodized red dot enclosed tube-style scope that has a mount diameter of 30 mm. The hard-anodized aluminum body of the optic makes it quite rugged to withstand the tough real-world conditions.
The centreline of the Aimpoint PRO is around 39 mm over the top of the rail along with the spacer and it has an ideal MSR height. Normally, AR sights co-witness around one-third of the way of the glass. Although the RDS of the device is long, it is distortion-free and true 1x and you can see the front sight clearly through the PRO. Without using the spacer, the Aimpoint PRO centers around 30 mm on above the rail. This is ideal for SMGs such as the Scorpion Evo and MP5 or for use on certain rifles and shotguns like the Mini-14, an AK, scout rifle, etc.
The PRO comes with an AR-15 spacer that is removable and it can be removed for use on firearms like sub-guns and shotguns, Type 81, AK-47 and other firearms having a low line of sight. The PRO features the QRP2 (the rail grabber mount), which is equipped with a tightening knob that is spring-loaded and is effectively a torque wrench that has been pre-calibrated.
At a specific level of tension, the knob moves up the angled teeth and clicks back to the base of the next. Just 3 clicks allow you to reach the ideal tension level that offers a secure hold without damaging the rail. The entire operation is toolless, effective, fast and extremely easy.
However, the knob may be slightly big in size and may come in the way of the left-hand charging handle. However, the plus is that you can flip the mount around so that the knob is on the right-hand side, which works very well. Alternatively, you can use an optional mount with the PRO, which enables you to swap the PRO from one gun to another easily and quickly or if you just want a much sleeker option without any parts jutting out from either side of the scope.
The Aimpoint PRO features a single 3-volt battery that will keep the device powered at a brightness level of 7 out of 10, for around 300,000 hours or a whopping 3-4 years. The battery tube contains the adjustment dial, which enables you to adjust the brightness (turn the dial clockwise to brighten the dot and anticlockwise to dim it).
The 1-4 levels are compatible for night-vision, while 5-10 are for daylight use and for use with the naked eye. The level 10 gives extra bright light, which may cause a halo in the optic unless you are viewing with a fully sunny background, which may cause the halo to get washed out. This enables you to see the dot, bright and crisp, even in full sunlight conditions.
The PRO features captured caps that cover the turrets, which have a wide and deep slot and can be adjusted easily. It accepts a cartridge or coin rim readily. The adjustment clicks are 1/12” in increments of 100 yards (13 mm at 100 m). The Aimpoint PRO is equipped with adjustment cap and battery retainer straps, which ensures that all your pieces are safe and you don’t lose them.
The lenses of the optic are recessed well into the PRO’s aluminum housing and provides additional protection from scratches, impact, fingerprints, dirt, etc. The front portion of the optic tube is threaded internally so that you can add an anti-reflection device to the scope. The front lens has a bend coating, which makes the device effective in the night and in dark settings. The scope is so efficient at night that it is comparable to conventional night vision devices.
The lens of the scope is protected by a flip-away solid plastic black front cover and a transparent rear cover, which offer extra protection. The covers are also easy to move out of the way and can be rotated on the body of the PRO so that you can flip it in any direction you want. Since the Aimpoint PRO is designed to be “always on” and always ready for action, the transparent covers on the rear end of the sight enable you to use it with both your eyes open, even with the caps closed. However, needless to say, that the image will be much brighter, clearer and distortion-free without seeing it through the cap.
The dot of the Aimpoint PRO is precise and allows you to shoot at 100 yards and make fairly accurate shots on smaller targets. And, it is much better to use a small dot with a magnifier. The 2-minute red dot angle of the PRO ensures that the target engagement is accurate at different distances. The Aimpoint PRO is free of any parallax and with the gun rested in line with the target, you can move your head around as much as you want behind the sight and as long as you can see the dot inside the sight, it will remain on target.
The optic offers an increased probability of 1st shot hit and improved speed on target compared to magnified scopes and iron sights. The Aimpoint PRO can be used with all types of night vision optical devices and can also be used along with the Aimpoint 3x Magnifier and Concealed Engagement device. The PRO has a modular mount that can be used on M4 Carbine, M16 and AR15 rifles.
The Aimpoint PRO has a waterproof rating of up to 150 feet and can operate in temperatures between -49°F to 160°F. The device is resistant to chemicals, shock, and vibration. The Aimpoint PRO comes with a 10-year warranty applicable for personal use and 2 years for competition or professional use. The device comes along with a 1/3N or 2L76 battery, a removable spacer, a QRP2 mount and the required tools such as bolts and hex wrenches.
Overall, the Aimpoint PRO is an “always ready” optic, which has a crisp, bright and precise dot and it comes with a “leave it on” battery that gives you a life of over 3 years. The PRO is very rugged and sturdy and it comes along with a torque-perfect, dual-height mount. If the price of the Aimpoint PRO is not too high for you, then the only drawback of the optic is in terms of its weight. With the battery, AR riser, mount and lens cap, the weight of the Aimpoint PRO is around 11.64 oz.
The Aimpoint PRO is excellent in terms of the balance. While for recreational purposes, you may like to choose an optic that is smaller, more lightweight and not so pricey, for important jobs, the PRO is the ideal choice thanks to its ease of use, ruggedness, and adaptability. Combined with the right night vision and magnifier, the Aimpoint PRO is indeed the perfect optic.
Battery: 3 volts lithium battery, type DL 1/3N or 2L76
Battery Life: 300,000 hours (3+ years of continuous usage)
The cost of the Aimpoint PRO is around $500 which is definitely not very cheap. But the many features of the optic make the device well worth the money spent.
The Aimpoint PRO is a highly recommended optic for any serious shooter. Those who are keen on investing in top quality and accurate optics. The Aimpoint Pro is also an excellent product that will greatly benefit law enforcement units.
Finally, the Aimpoint PRO is a fantastic high-quality optic and is a reliable device. It will not let you down whether you are using it for shooting competitions, for security purposes or for home defense. They call it the “Pro” for good reason, as its features make the optic unique and highly functional. The Aimpoint PRO can get full marks easily if it weighed a little lesser and if the mounting knob was either removable or smaller in size. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for an efficient optic for your gun, then you should definitely consider the Aimpoint PRO.
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BEST | $$$ | 4/5 |
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