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Topic: Aimpoint Comp M2
Posted By: helo18
Subject: Aimpoint Comp M2
Date Posted: March/25/2010 at 20:05
Finally broke down and bought one for my AR.  Have wanted an Aimpoint for a while.  Kinda wanted the Comp M4 but couldn't justify the money.  Got it off the sample list and it came with the kit that has the quick detach mount.  I am happy.  Has the 4 MOA dot.  See how I like that.  Should be a lot of fun.

What do you guys think of that sight?


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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: March/25/2010 at 21:21
Helo, I haven't used one yet but am seriously considering one.  Let me know how you like the 4moa dot, i am not sure i would want that of the 2moa

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Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: March/26/2010 at 03:33
I've had a couple of the M2's with the 4 MOA dots and I liked them a lot. Battery life is insanely long lasting, as well.  
Good purchase, Andrew!


Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: March/26/2010 at 07:16
Did you like the 4MOA dot Mark?  Did you ever wish you had the 2MOA?

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Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/26/2010 at 07:25
I have three Aimpoints a Comp M4s a Comp M4 and a  7000L which is similar to a 9000L and is a 4moa dot.   I much prefer the 2moa dot however I believe that you can adjust the intensity of the light down enough on the 4moa models to get fairly good accuracy.  The larger dot seems better suited to working under 200 yds where the 2moa dot is still good up close but seems to extend the useable range out further.   2 moa is 2 inches at 100 or 6in at 300 or 8 inches at 400  and the 4moa is double that and I dont think 12 inches at 300 yds is acceptable accuracy where I can live wiht 6 inches even though not ideal, but if you work wiht it so you know what you are getting that is the most important factor.   You will enjoy it - probably the coolest thing about the aimpoint is it is wonderful on a rifle that has crappy cheekweld like an M1a because cheekweld is simply not an issue if the dot is on it you hit it .

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Posted By: Rancid Coolaid
Date Posted: March/26/2010 at 09:39
I've had several Aimpoints, latest with 2MOA dot, the 4MOAs are perfectly servicable, but I limit shots on the M2 to about 200 yards (the dot is covering over 8 inches of target at that range.)  The 2MOA gives a more precise aiming point.

It ain't a long-range optic, for what it does, it does it very, very well.

Both have great battery life, great durability, and I've never shot one out of zero (then again, at 2MOA dot size - or 4 MOA - it might wander a bit and I'd never know it.)

Hard to go wrong with Aimpoint.


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Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: March/26/2010 at 16:55
Originally posted by SVT_Tactical SVT_Tactical wrote:

Did you like the 4MOA dot Mark?  Did you ever wish you had the 2MOA?
 
Nope. I like the 4 MOA dot. It's a minute of man optic, to me.
I wouldn't rule out the Aimpoint Micro's either. It's my favorite optic to date!  


Posted By: BeltFed
Date Posted: March/26/2010 at 17:52
I put a M2 on an AR sighted it in and shot a match with it, and put the ACOG back on it. Its not a bad scope for what it is intended for, but the ACOG fits my needs better.

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Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: March/26/2010 at 20:10
Run the M2 on my duty gun and I like it better than the m4 AP I used to own. For me the dot just "looks" better on the 2 series but I liked the 4 better when I ran my AP magnifier. I now have an AP Micro H1 on my house gun and it works fine with the 3x magnifier. Aimpoint love is good. ;-)

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Posted By: helo18
Date Posted: March/26/2010 at 21:04
I have really liked the aimpoints I used at different times.  That make a great product.  For what I do with the gun, I think the 4 moa will work great.  I can upgrade later if I need to but right now the longest shots I have taken are 300 yards and everything has been done open sight.  My AR isn't really set up for long range.  I want it for close to midrange stuff and fast acquisition.

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Posted By: Trays 7940
Date Posted: March/27/2010 at 05:39
Got my M2 4moa off the sample list a couple of weeks ago and actually have time to put it on my duty weapon this weekend.  Can't wait to see how it all works out. Big SmileBig Smile

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Posted By: helo18
Date Posted: March/27/2010 at 09:34
Originally posted by BeltFed BeltFed wrote:

I put a M2 on an AR sighted it in and shot a match with it, and put the ACOG back on it. Its not a bad scope for what it is intended for, but the ACOG fits my needs better.

Looked at the ACOGs a little, but didn't like them as much.  I wanted an unmagnified fast acquisition close quarter red dot.  So for me it came down to the APs or Eotech.  I had used aimpoints in the past.  Got to play with the techs a little recently and decided I like the APs better so that is what I went with.  Should get here this week sometime.  


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To be prepared for War is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

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Posted By: helo18
Date Posted: March/27/2010 at 09:34
Originally posted by Trays 7940 Trays 7940 wrote:

Got my M2 4moa off the sample list a couple of weeks ago and actually have time to put it on my duty weapon this weekend.  Can't wait to see how it all works out. Big SmileBig Smile

Going to need pictures.


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To be prepared for War is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

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Posted By: Trays 7940
Date Posted: March/27/2010 at 17:22
10-4 .. will do!

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Posted By: Trays 7940
Date Posted: March/27/2010 at 18:15
Just a quickie...
 


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Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: March/27/2010 at 23:21
M2's are sweet...good choice. ;-)

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Posted By: helo18
Date Posted: March/28/2010 at 00:28
Originally posted by Trays 7940 Trays 7940 wrote:

Just a quickie...
 

Very nice.  Excellent  I need to get a flip up rear sight now for mine.


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Posted By: vietboy1st
Date Posted: March/28/2010 at 10:12
 myself i like eotech over aimpoint. Because eotech has more room of view.

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Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: March/28/2010 at 12:21
Subjective.

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Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: March/28/2010 at 16:24
Originally posted by Yak Yak wrote:

Subjective.
 
Concur. I never bought that whole field of view argument about Eotechs.
I use the BAC, as do most others using these types of optics and never considered FOV at all.
 
I've owned 1 and used many Eotechs, but always go back to AP's.  


Posted By: mike650
Date Posted: March/28/2010 at 16:49
an old compM2 on an even older model ar15 (sp1)....  Embarrased




works for me...




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Posted By: mike650
Date Posted: March/28/2010 at 16:57
Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

Originally posted by SVT_Tactical SVT_Tactical wrote:

Did you like the 4MOA dot Mark?  Did you ever wish you had the 2MOA?
 
Nope. I like the 4 MOA dot. It's a minute of man optic, to me.
I wouldn't rule out the Aimpoint Micro's either. It's my favorite optic to date!  


Mark, from the picks I've seen of your rig with "the micro", IMHO it's definitely worth looking into!!! 


Thunbs Up    Thunbs Up


(edited due to lack of spell check before posting)


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Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: March/28/2010 at 17:12
NICE rifle and good shooting, Mike!!
 
 


Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: March/28/2010 at 17:27

Will that still work in the gumball machine? lol Good looking rig Mike.



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Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: March/28/2010 at 18:59
Yet another reason to piss off Pelosi/Waxman/Boxer/Feinstein.... Me likes!!!

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Posted By: helo18
Date Posted: April/11/2010 at 16:11
Been slacking on getting my pictures up. Here you go.









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To be prepared for War is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

GEORGE WASHINGTON


Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: April/11/2010 at 17:13
Looks great, Andrew!


Posted By: mike650
Date Posted: April/11/2010 at 17:25
+1   Thunbs Up

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Posted By: topbrass
Date Posted: April/11/2010 at 20:42
Very nice!


Posted By: Brady
Date Posted: April/11/2010 at 20:53
Nice comforter


Posted By: Kickboxer
Date Posted: April/11/2010 at 20:58
I've always been an Aimpoint fan...
Nice looking little "fun gun" there, Helo...


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Posted By: helo18
Date Posted: April/11/2010 at 23:37
Originally posted by Brady Brady wrote:

Nice comforter


Are you jealous?  It is more like a fleece blanket.  After sleeping under a poncho liner all the time in the Marines, I have a hard time sleeping under anything but a light blanket. 


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To be prepared for War is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

GEORGE WASHINGTON


Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: April/12/2010 at 01:04
Aimpoint love is good 2.0.

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"Both of you peckerwood's can KMFA!!!" ~ Ceska


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: April/13/2010 at 17:28
I had two M4 type guns on the range yesterday one with a comp M4s and the other wiht the 3x Compact ACOG red crosshair and I had my M1a with the 1.5x amber triangle TA442. I like the aimpoints but I absolutely love the 1.5x ACOG with the amber triangle working off the point of the triangle.

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Bobby Paul Doherty
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Posted By: NYMarksman
Date Posted: April/16/2010 at 13:15
I got my M2 with the 4 MOA dot a few weeks back and added a 5X magnifier from Primary Arms. It works well and the added magnifier is a real plus.


Posted By: Trays 7940
Date Posted: April/16/2010 at 14:54
Originally posted by vietboy1st vietboy1st wrote:

 myself i like eotech over aimpoint. Because eotech has more room of view.
I really like the long life of the aimpoint battery... Pulled out my eotech, at the range, and the battery was dead... It's a little thing but it was areal selling point for me...

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Posted By: Trays 7940
Date Posted: April/16/2010 at 14:56
Nice pics Helo and NY...

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Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: April/18/2010 at 16:58
Originally posted by NYMarksman NYMarksman wrote:

I got my M2 with the 4 MOA dot a few weeks back and added a 5X magnifier from Primary Arms. It works well and the added magnifier is a real plus.
 
Very nice!
Welcome to The OT.   


Posted By: 02Silver
Date Posted: April/18/2010 at 19:21
I love all of the recon done by all of you on this site.  That sight picture shot is much appreciated.


Posted By: Brenda_Dempsey
Date Posted: August/28/2016 at 02:48
The http://gunivore.com/uncategorized/aimpoint-comp-m2-review/ - Aimpoint comp M2 is a great scope that i would say is the ideal powerful scope for a sharpshooter in an infantry unit. its a great scope and highly recommendable.


Posted By: 3_tens
Date Posted: August/28/2016 at 13:15
Looks like Brenda took a trip in the way back machine. Welcome to the OT Brenda. You will get caught up in short order.


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Posted By: mike650
Date Posted: August/28/2016 at 13:40
The Comp M2 is a 1x, just like the T1, etc. Really nice but just sold mine for a MRO. Big Smile


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Posted By: Rancid Coolaid
Date Posted: August/28/2016 at 14:54
A 6.5 year old thread, a link taking me away from this page, a poorly worded endorsement of a thing that does something else really well: is "Brenda" an alias of Nate M?

Welcome.

And an Aimpoint is a great optic for an infantryman, not sure where you get the sharpshooter part of that statement.  In the Marine Corps, "sharpshooter" wasn't a goal.


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Respect is something you earn.
Equality is something you whine about not being given.


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: August/29/2016 at 12:05
LOL  

If there were any sharpshooters in the infantry unit it had to have been a Marine unit. Marines


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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
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Posted By: Rancid Coolaid
Date Posted: August/29/2016 at 12:38
Put an M60 or M249 in the hands of a sharpshooter and he'd do just fine.

I know, I know, M60s have been mostly decommissioned.  That sucks.


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Respect is something you earn.
Equality is something you whine about not being given.



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