I've always been a fan of EOTechs and the new model EXPS2 definitely raises the bar over earlier models. http://www.eotech-inc.com/products/sights/exps2 Offering true 2 eyes open shooting, a transversly mounted lithium 123 battery, and 7 mm raised base offering iron sight access, the new EXPS2 features easy to adjust side buttons and an adjustable, locking, quick detach lever for easy attachment and removal. EXPS2 Features ■ Reticle is a 65MOA circle with 1 MOA aiming dot ■ Single transverse 123 battery to reduce sight length ■ Shortened base only requires at most 2 3/4 inch of rail space ■ Battery cap and latch are eliminated and replaced with a simple O-ring, tethered cap; better sealing is achieved ■ Battery compartment is now separated from the base to allow it to hover over the delta ring of the rifle ■ Average battery life at brightness level 12 is roughly 600 hours ■ Side buttons with an adjustable, locking, quick detach lever for easy attachment and removal Reticle Options ■ EXPS2-0 - 65 MOA Ring w/ single 1 MOA Dot ■ EXPS2-2 - 65 MOA Ring w/ 2 MOA Dots Operation Optics: Transmission holography - parallax free Magnification: 1x Eye Relief: Unlimited Length/Width/Height: 3.5"x2.4"x2.8" (91.4X 60.9x71mm) Weight: 11.2 oz (317grams) Temperature: -40 to 150 F Waterproof: Submersible to 10 ft depth Sealing: Fogproof internal optics Adjustment (per click): 0.5 MOA (1/2" at 100 yds) Adjustment Range: +/- 40 MOA travel Mount: 1" Weaver or (MIL-STD-1913) rail. Adjustable for width variation Return to Zero: Repeatable to within 2 MOA after re-mounting Heads-Up-Display Window Optical Surfaces: Anti-glare coating Window Dimensions: 1.20" x 0.85" (30 x 23mm) Front Window Material: 1/8" solid glass Rear Window Material: Shatter resistant laminate (3/16" thick) Field of View (100 yds): 30 yds (28m) at a 4" eye relief Electrical Brightness Adjustment Range: 146,000:1 brightest to lowest Night Vision Brightness Range: 1280:1 with NV switch engaged Power Source: (1) 123 lithium battery Battery Life: 600 continuous hours at nominal setting 12 Brightness Settings: 20 settings with scrolling feature Auto Battery Check Indicator: Flashing reticle upon start-up Auto Shut-down: At 8 hrs- programmable to 4 hrs
I've had my 'Limited Edition' OPMOD (Optics Planet MODification) EXPS2-0 for a while now. I'm still not sure what Optics Planet changed other than adding their name to the side if the housing, but I couldn't ask for a better holographic red dot sight. Here a couple pics of mine before mounting... ... and mounted on its host, my Spike's carbine... The 7mm raised based allows for a perfect lower 1/3 co-witness with my BUIS and the 1 MOA dot is exceptionally clear. It makes a huge difference down range when the dot is only covering the bull instead of the entire target like larger 3 or 4 MOA dots. With no magnification, the EXPS2 exceeds all my expectations and allows me to put up groups that rival those made with my 3x power scopes. I put 30 rounds of 55 gr. Federal XM193 into this target at 100yds... I normally prefer less expensive options when it comes to optics, but for EOTech I make an exception. This EXPS2 is definitely worth the money. It's a great option for anyone looking to upgrade to a top notch holographic red dot sight.
The EoTech is a great patrol rifle or battle rifle optic. I have an XPS2 on a rifle and love it! Had the EXPS2 been available i might have gone with that one, LES. Good review and excellent photographs. And really nice rifle!
