EOTech 556 good or bad

Walleye Wrangler · 04-08-2011, 03:54 PM

I'mthinking of getting a EOTech 556 to go with my sig 516. any suggestions on other options good or bad???

thanks walleye

Reliable · 04-08-2011, 05:03 PM

I'm partial to Aimpoint myself.

sigp229r · 04-08-2011, 08:32 PM

I think I would get the 557. It uses AA batteries.

04-09-2011, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigp229r

I think I would get the 557. It uses AA batteries.

If your going that route I strongly recommend Lithium AA s ONLY; as they are lighter in weight and have double

the shelf life of conventional alkaline construction. Plus No LEAKS. Don't put a $500 optic at risk to save a few $$$.

Regardless, always keep a fresh back-up set in your Bag. Be Safe, JB

col132 · 04-15-2011, 03:43 AM

About 5 years ago at a Pat Rogers Basic Carbine class. Brand new Eotech on a Crane Depot built M4. First shot at 50 yards Eotech goes out. First shot! Pat's assistant, Mike, disassemble the Eotech, stretched the battery compartment spring, and the thing worked through the rest of the 3 day class.

I've still got the Eotech, but everything I've bought since has the word Aimpoint written on it. Really prefer the dot on the Eotech, but have never had any problem with an Aimpoint. Any manufacturer can have a problem, but it seems that Eotech has had more than their share. The military has purchased bunches of them, so maybe the bugs have been worked out.

Moral of this thread. Sentence 2. "Brand new Eotech". What a dumbass. Whatever you buy, go shoot the piss out of it to try and wring out any bugs.

Just my .02 cents.

Walleye Wrangler · 04-15-2011, 05:30 AM

thanks guy's i ordered a aimpoint comp 3 from LaRue tactical i should get it today!!!

thanks walleye

col132 · 04-15-2011, 10:58 AM

Good choice. I think it will serve you well.

Reliable · 04-15-2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walleye Wrangler

thanks guy's i ordered a aimpoint comp 3 from LaRue tactical i should get it today!!!

thanks walleye

Good Choice, here's my Comp ML3 with LaRue mount.

garandguy · 04-16-2011, 09:17 AM

I like the Aimpoints better than the Eotec myself. I also have an ACOG. Aimpoint is just a better optic imho than the Eotec.

mgentry4 · 09-28-2011, 03:08 PM

Check out the Aimpoint PRO before you buy - teally nice and 5 years on a set of batteries.

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04-08-2011, 03:54 PM	#1
Walleye Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4	I'mthinking of getting a EOTech 556 to go with my sig 516. any suggestions on other options good or bad??? thanks walleye

04-08-2011, 05:03 PM	#2
Reliable Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,391	I'm partial to Aimpoint myself.

04-08-2011, 08:32 PM	#3
sigp229r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Posts: 1,706	I think I would get the 557. It uses AA batteries.

04-15-2011, 03:43 AM	#5
col132 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 112	About 5 years ago at a Pat Rogers Basic Carbine class. Brand new Eotech on a Crane Depot built M4. First shot at 50 yards Eotech goes out. First shot! Pat's assistant, Mike, disassemble the Eotech, stretched the battery compartment spring, and the thing worked through the rest of the 3 day class. I've still got the Eotech, but everything I've bought since has the word Aimpoint written on it. Really prefer the dot on the Eotech, but have never had any problem with an Aimpoint. Any manufacturer can have a problem, but it seems that Eotech has had more than their share. The military has purchased bunches of them, so maybe the bugs have been worked out. Moral of this thread. Sentence 2. "Brand new Eotech". What a dumbass. Whatever you buy, go shoot the piss out of it to try and wring out any bugs. Just my .02 cents.

04-15-2011, 05:30 AM	#6
Walleye Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4	thanks guy's i ordered a aimpoint comp 3 from LaRue tactical i should get it today!!! thanks walleye

04-15-2011, 10:58 AM	#7
col132 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 112	Good choice. I think it will serve you well.

04-16-2011, 09:17 AM	#9
garandguy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 256	I like the Aimpoints better than the Eotec myself. I also have an ACOG. Aimpoint is just a better optic imho than the Eotec.

09-28-2011, 03:08 PM	#10
mgentry4 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Mississippi Posts: 182	Check out the Aimpoint PRO before you buy - teally nice and 5 years on a set of batteries.