What is Aimpoint?
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Hey all, we here at True Shot Academy are going to go over Aimpoint, the legendary
optics manufacturer. The company produces a wide variety of products which appeal to shooters of all types and use cases. Our goal with this blog post is to provide a brief overview of Aimpoint while delving into some of their traits, product offerings, and more. Without further ado, let’s talk Aimpoint.
Who is Aimpoint?
Aimpoint is one of the most prominent and recognizable
optics manufacturers in the world. The company is based in Malmo, Sweden and was founded in 1974. The company is notable for being the first to introduce an electronic sight which utilized LED technology. The first commercial product offered by the company was their Aimpoint Electronic in 1975, an offering tailored towards hunters and sport shooters. These early sights offered a simple and reliable aiming solution which facilitates rapid target acquisition and tracking. Eventually, the company’s work with red dot sights would lead to them being employed in a variety of law enforcement and military roles, finding themselves in use with a variety of professional end users. Notably, the United States military is a large adopter of Aimpoint red dot sights, with over 2 million units being delivered since 1997. Additionally, many law enforcement agencies at various levels (local, state, federal) utilize Aimpoint
optics for duty use.
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Where are Aimpoint Products Made?
Every Aimpoint
optic is manufactured at their facility in Sweden. The company produces their
optic offerings in a large facility with state-of-the-art equipment and manufacturing processes. The company adheres to strict quality assurance measures, with each product being handmade and checked by humans during the assembly process. Additionally, Aimpoint also performs rough factory zeroing on each
optic they make, with the goal being that shooters will not need to make many adjustments when they zero the
optic themselves. Simply put, all of Aimpoint’s
optics are produced at their facility in Sweden with strict adherence to quality control measures.
ACET and Long Battery Lifespan
Aimpoint is also notable for pioneering and developing ACET, or Advanced Circuit Efficiency Technology. This technological advance in circuitry allows for efficient usage of batteries, especially when it comes to battery consumption. The implementation of ACET into Aimpoint red dot sights is what allows them to have such staggeringly long battery lives when compared to many of their competitors. Red dot sights with simple single-dot reticles are known for their low power draw, Aimpoint’s use of ACET makes their sights even more efficient. This is why Aimpoint battery lives are measured in years rather than in hours. For example, the Comp M5 from Aimpoint boasts a potential battery life of over 5 years (50,000) with a AAA battery. The actual achievable battery life is dependent upon whether a user turns off their sight at all and what brightness setting they are running at.
The Original Red Dot Sight Manufacturer
As mentioned earlier, Aimpoint is responsible for introducing modern and viable red dot sights to the market. Since their origins in 1974, Aimpoint and their red dot sights have set the standard for what a good red dot should be. Many of the company’s designs have influenced the development of
optics by other companies, with some entities even going as far as attempting to copy Aimpoint products. Aimpoint’s products have established many standards and red dot traits which have been followed by other
optic manufacturers. Things such as utilizing CR2023 batteries, 30mm
optic tubes, and the prolific Aimpoint Micro mounting footprint are examples of Aimpoint’s influence on the
optics industry.
Red Dot Sight Offerings
Aimpoint offers a wide variety of red dot sights. The company’s current offerings come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and even colorways. Many of the red dot offerings from Aimpoint are capable of being mounted on various firearms and are easily adaptable to different platforms. This adaptability mainly comes from the fact that many of the
optics have versatile integral mounts or feature interchangeable mounting hardware. For example, the Aimpoint Micro T2 red dot sight can take advantage of a wide variety of mounts which can vary in height or style and feature things such as quick disconnect capabilities. The ACRO is similarly versatile with its integral mount as it can easily be mounted upon firearms such as pistols, rifles, subguns, and shotguns. The ACRO in particular is a notable sight as it is one of the most prominent and popular enclosed emitter red dot sights Most of the red dot offerings from the company are compatible with night vision and feature designated illumination settings for this type of shooting. This allows end users to effectively employ these red dot sights with their NODs and shoot at night.
Magnifier Offerings
Beyond red dot sights, Aimpoint also offers magnifier options which support a red dot and holographic sights. These magnifier offerings come in either 3x or 6x magnification options. Aimpoint’s magnifiers can also be had with or without mounts, allowing an end user to select a specific mount or forgo one if they already own an appropriate mount. The magnifier offerings from Aimpoint also include adjustable diopters which allow an end user to tune the magnifier’s sight picture to their preferences. Many of the mounts offered with magnifiers feature a means to quickly remove the magnifier from a firearm. This is appreciable by those who want to remove the unit to clear a night vision setup or to move the magnifier between different firearms. The fact that magnifiers do not need to be zeroed adds to their versatility as the sight picture simply needs to be centered in the magnifier for proper use.
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Other Offerings
In addition to the
optics the company produces, Aimpoint also has other product offerings. Aimpoint offers a variety of mounts and spacers for their
optics. These mounts will accommodate the red dot sights and magnifiers produced by Aimpoint and other companies which utilize similar mounting methods. These mounts are produced by Aimpoint themselves as well as other companies such as Unity Tactical and Reptilia. The mounts provide an end user with the ability to customize their mounting hardware with different heights and styles of mounts such as offset or piggybacked mounts. The company also offers a variety of
accessories intended for use with their
optics. These
accessories come in the form of flip caps, fabric wraps for
optics, batteries, and spare parts for
optics.
Conclusion
All in all, Aimpoint continues to be a premier choice in the realm of
optics. The sights offered by the company are well-suited to the needs and preferences of shooters of all types. Their products have been trusted by armed professionals for decades and have spawned various clones and imitators. You cannot go wrong with Aimpoint
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