Replica or Real 552 Holosight?

Lakonian · April 24th, 2009, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Crunchmeister

Bushnell still sell the holosight. It's one of their more popular sights.

EOTech make the sight for Bushnell who resell it. It's one way that EOTech can legally export their wares from the US since that product is intended for recreational shooters and hunters rather than military. It's completely legal to ship to Canada or anywhere else. from the US.

The only crappy feature is it's inability to use AA batteries.

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Crunchmeister · April 24th, 2009, 10:48

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Originally Posted by kos

The only crappy feature is it's inability to use AA batteries.

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Yeah, that's the down side. Those Type N batteries are a bit harder to come by than AA. I like my 552 replicas for that. However, the real deal holosight is SOOOO nice.

Azathoth · April 24th, 2009, 11:26

Batteries for the bushnell are very easy to find. They are standard camera batteries, goto London drugs 4.99 for 2 pack energizer brand.

Crunchmeister · April 24th, 2009, 11:30

N-Type are easy to find, but not as easy as AA. You can walk into any corner store and pick up AA if need be. N-type will require Cdn Tire, some drug stores, camera shops, etc.

ILLusion · April 24th, 2009, 13:15

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Originally Posted by xPhuong

Well it doesn't have to be 500$ you can order on ebay.com a bushnell holosight for 314$ cad or 259.99 American before shipping >.> And these sellers say nothing about shipping to canada

. There's no laws against Canadian importation just American exportation lol

A Holosight is not an EOTech. Sorry.

(There are some fundamental differences, although, they are based on the same projection technology.)

Capt.Flan · April 24th, 2009, 16:48

And why buy a Eotech in USA if you can get them over here?!?!

mcguyver · April 24th, 2009, 17:39

511, 512, 551 and 552 have been flowing into Canada relatively unimpeded. They are quite easy to get. 553, 555, 557 have not been authorized for export to us, so any that come available are outside legal channels.

If you have bought a 553 for example, and needed to send it back to EoTech for service, forget it. It won't be returned to you (and some unfortunate souls have found this out the hard way).

A real EoTech is so much nicer than any clone, but ensure you have proper protection for your lense. Last thing you want is to have it shot out, even though replacements can be bought on E-bay.

Capt.Flan · April 24th, 2009, 18:24

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Originally Posted by mcguyver

511, 512, 551 and 552 have been flowing into Canada relatively unimpeded. They are quite easy to get. 553, 555, 557 have not been authorized for export to us, so any that come available are outside legal channels.

If you have bought a 553 for example, and needed to send it back to EoTech for service, forget it. It won't be returned to you (and some unfortunate souls have found this out the hard way).

A real EoTech is so much nicer than any clone, but ensure you have proper protection for your lense. Last thing you want is to have it shot out, even though replacements can be bought on E-bay.

Sad but true.

Try Shooting clubs... They usually have what it takes to get them for you also.

KND · April 24th, 2009, 23:29

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Originally Posted by Nova316

Bushnell are gonna get harder and harder to find since they aren't produced anymore, you see them for sale once in a while between 150-200$

I got mine for 150 put a replica eotech hood on it, works wonderful for airsoft

Hey ! man. I just wonder how to do you put those replica eotech hood on bushnell holosight ? I got mine too but can't seem figure the way to put it yet. Thanks.

KND

Skladfin · April 24th, 2009, 23:35

Real EOTECH is like $500+ range.

but why do you want a RS Eotech? I doubt many guns fire accurate and consistent enough to actually use it to the fullest ability.

Lakonian · April 25th, 2009, 00:11

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Originally Posted by Skladfin

Real EOTECH is like $500+ range.

but why do you want a RS Eotech? I doubt many guns fire accurate and consistent enough to actually use it to the fullest ability.

Huh? How so? It's an RDS, not a magnified optic.

mcguyver · April 25th, 2009, 01:00

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Originally Posted by Skladfin

Real EOTECH is like $500+ range.

but why do you want a RS Eotech? I doubt many guns fire accurate and consistent enough to actually use it to the fullest ability.

Take a real EoTech and a clone side by side, turn them on, then look in the sights from the front. Real one has no leakage of light, clones do. At night time, or in low light, you can spot the clone very easily, and it becomes a problem of light discipline for the user.

Look at a real EoTech through a 3X. The real one has a much sharper reticle than any clone when magnified.

Skladfin · April 25th, 2009, 01:04

planning to put this on ur kraken?

Danke · April 25th, 2009, 01:34

The real ones are that much nicer, even compared to a Hurricane. Too bad they're locked behind the US curtain.

xPhuong · April 25th, 2009, 17:22

yes on my kraken. LOL once i'm rich i'll buy a realsword ak xD and skladfin did you go to milsim in op-for i believe i have never met you yet. or were you one of the l96 users who switched with a guy who had an ak

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April 24th, 2009, 11:30	#19
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	N-Type are easy to find, but not as easy as AA. You can walk into any corner store and pick up AA if need be. N-type will require Cdn Tire, some drug stores, camera shops, etc. __________________

April 24th, 2009, 16:48	#21
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April 24th, 2009, 17:39	#22
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	511, 512, 551 and 552 have been flowing into Canada relatively unimpeded. They are quite easy to get. 553, 555, 557 have not been authorized for export to us, so any that come available are outside legal channels. If you have bought a 553 for example, and needed to send it back to EoTech for service, forget it. It won't be returned to you (and some unfortunate souls have found this out the hard way). A real EoTech is so much nicer than any clone, but ensure you have proper protection for your lense. Last thing you want is to have it shot out, even though replacements can be bought on E-bay. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

April 24th, 2009, 23:35	#25
Skladfin Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia	Real EOTECH is like $500+ range. but why do you want a RS Eotech? I doubt many guns fire accurate and consistent enough to actually use it to the fullest ability.

April 25th, 2009, 01:04	#28
Skladfin Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia	planning to put this on ur kraken?

April 25th, 2009, 01:34	#29
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	The real ones are that much nicer, even compared to a Hurricane. Too bad they're locked behind the US curtain. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

April 25th, 2009, 17:22	#30
xPhuong Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC	yes on my kraken. LOL once i'm rich i'll buy a realsword ak xD and skladfin did you go to milsim in op-for i believe i have never met you yet. or were you one of the l96 users who switched with a guy who had an ak

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