I am going to either build or buy a Sig 556 SBR. I want optics for it. I also want optics that I can use on my AK and benelli M4.
I would prefer to get one optic that will work on all.
I really like the aim point micro but dont like how small the dot is when compared to Eotech. Is the aimpoint micro a 1 MOA at 100 yards? Would the eotech or aimpoint be quicker for cqb? Which one would shoot better at longer ranges? I like the Eotech but dont like the battery life.
IMHO: Switching between those three with one Red Dot Sight will be a pain. I’d opt to mount a RDS on the main rifle you will be shooting and for the others use irons till you decide to get a RDS.
And, IMHO, if you train hard with one you will be more proficient with that than the other. “To each their own”
Long Range: Well, I prefer the Eotech for its reticle and the 1MOA center dot doesnt cover the target as much as say a 4MOA Aimpoint. Using the EoTech with a 3x/4x magnifier would be a great setup. But, if you shot & know your holds with an Aimpoint you would be just as well suited. But, I think of anything 1x Holo/Red Dot to be Up Close.
IMHO: RDS = CQB/Short Range. I’d use a different scope/optic setup for anything precision & long range.
If you dont mind something a little bigger than the micro I’d suggest the Aimpoint CompM3 2MOA sight.
You cant go wrong with either. Spend as much as you can justify & Learn that sight in every which way.
To me, I don’t like the “tunnel” feeling of most red dot scopes. I like the EOtech - and I can pick up the eotech reticle faster than a tiny red dot in the center. Plus, the 1 MOA center dot on the eotech is great for accuracy - yet the larger circle is fast for CQC.