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Just bought an EOtech clone
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Kadonny
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I'm going to venture a guess and say that users here won't be interested in buying a knockoff Eotech that is made for an airsoft gun. Just guessing though.
If it makes you happy, knock yourself out but it's normally not a good idea to put airsoft equipment on a real rifle. Just saying.
If it makes you happy, knock yourself out but it's normally not a good idea to put airsoft equipment on a real rifle. Just saying.
Knockoffs are a cheap way to resemble the real thing, no manufacturer support, unreliable performance, most likely patent infringements and a waste of money.
cyphertext
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You are not going to like my opinion, but you said you wanted them, so...
You bought junk. This is a cheap red dot, dressed up in an outer shell to look like an Eotech. It is not an Eotech "clone" as it is a simple reflex sight, not a holographic display like Eotech.
If you wanted a cheap optic, you should have posted and asked here. We could have given you some advice on known good yet inexpensive red dots.
You bought junk. This is a cheap red dot, dressed up in an outer shell to look like an Eotech. It is not an Eotech "clone" as it is a simple reflex sight, not a holographic display like Eotech.
If you wanted a cheap optic, you should have posted and asked here. We could have given you some advice on known good yet inexpensive red dots.
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Thanks for all the replies guy. Yes I know its a replica and I know it not holographic but this thing is made with high quality material. I took it to the range and after 200 rounds still holding zero so yeah Im happy with my junk 
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What suppressor do you have on the rifle?
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Hope you have better luck with that knock off than I did with the real thing. I had several EOTech's and I can tell you from personal experience I never found them to be very reliable either. It seems like every time I went to use one the batteries were dead. Got to the point where I had to bring spare batteries with me to the range because I never knew when it was going to quit. I can't comment on the wandering zero, never shot one on paper to verify that.
I took advantage of the EOTech buy back program and sent them all back for a refund.
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Thanks for all the replies guy. Yes I know its a replica and I know it not holographic but this thing is made with high quality material. I took it to the range and after 200 rounds still holding zero so yeah Im happy with my junk
I put a $40 clone (550? whichever uses two AA's) on an AR build and it's worked fine. Probably not built for water & shock resistance like the real thing, but for casual/non-life critical use, it's dandy...and I much prefer AA batteries over coin type.
hdrolling
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I've had zero issues with my real EOTech, used one in the military for many years without issue. I'm guessing if you get a year out of that knock off you would be able to to buy one a year for many years and still not have paid what I did.
If you feel safe using good for you.
If you feel safe using good for you.
Disabled1
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I like your attitude! There are some of us in this world that can't afford top $$$ equipment, or buy it just to say "Look at me with my top of the line ____________!" If you bought it and it suffices your needs, there is no use in asking others their opinions just to have them degrade you.Thanks for all the replies guy. Yes I know its a replica and I know it not holographic but this thing is made with high quality material. I took it to the range and after 200 rounds still holding zero so yeah Im happy with my junk
Oh, before I was forced into retirement, I was making well over 4 figures a week, clear. I know what it's like to have money and buy what ever I wanted, and being like I am now and can only buy what I can afford.
cyphertext
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Out of all the inexpensive red dots available, why do you think the OP bought one that is made to look like an Eotech, complete with branding?
ChattanoogaPhil
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In discussion forums it's important to differentiate between the 'thing' being discussed and the person.
Just because a person has a 'junk' optic isn't defining the person as junk, just as someone having a top shelf optic isn't defining the person as a braggart. No personal offense should be inferred when discussing things.
For those who have difficulty with this concept, forum moderators will assist with reminders.
Keep critiques focused on the subject, not each other.
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