Got my first Aimpoint

moshow9

moshow9

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...and I don't even know if the thing works.

My dad passed away 6 years ago (7 this December). This weekend I found a box of his that I missed and looked through it. There were a lot of odds and ends in there, mainly computer accessories. A few years before he passed he had taken some small local pc repair training. From that point on it was common to see him with a few beat up old school laptops and towers. That box had a lot of spare cables and components, much, if not all, to items that are long gone and very outdated.

Something else was at the bottom underneath everything. And it was something that didn't belong. Much to my surprise there was a well used Aimpoint CompM2 in there! the battery cap and windage/elevation tethers were there but torn so got rid of those. Cleaned it up the outside a bit. Both the front, especially the threads, and back need a little more work to get the caked in dirt out. Plan to order a new tether and replace the bikini covers with flip-up caps. Debating on whether to order new replacement battery/adjustment caps.

I just need to see if it works. Batteries are on the way and should be here tomorrow hopefully.

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moshow9 said:
...and I don't even know if the thing works.

My dad passed away 6 years ago (7 this December). This weekend I found a box of his that I missed and looked through it. There were a lot of odds and ends in there, mainly computer accessories. A few years before he passed he had taken some small local pc repair training. From that point on it was common to see him with a few beat up old school laptops and towers. That box had a lot of spare cables and components, much, if not all, to items that are long gone and very outdated.

Something else was at the bottom underneath everything. And it was something that didn't belong. Much to my surprise there was a well used Aimpoint CompM2 in there! the battery cap and windage/elevation tethers were there but torn so got rid of those. Cleaned it up the outside a bit. Both the front, especially the threads, and back need a little more work to get the caked in dirt out. Plan to order a new tether and replace the bikini covers with flip-up caps. Debating on whether to order new replacement battery/adjustment caps.

I just need to see if it works. Batteries are on the way and should be here tomorrow hopefully.
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That's both a good score and a nice connection to your dad. You can remember him every time you hit the target using his Aimpoint!
 
Sorry to hear about your dad. Aimpoint makes exceptionally reliable sights. M2 is/was used by US military. Even with hard use your dad’s Aimpoint will last a lifetime. Treat yourself with something new to mount the sight! Best of luck with your sight!!!
 
Batteries came in and it works!

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I do have a question. This is something that I notice in doors or in low light, and also something that I have not noticed on other optics (Trijicon MRO, Holosun). The led projects to the front then seems to bounce to the back and then to the front again on the two highest settings. Outdoors or in daylight this becomes unnoticeable. Could this be a result of the lens coating?

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