How much recoil an Aimpoint can withstand?

FALacy · October 20, 2010, 09:52 AM

I'm possibly interested in running an Aimpoint CompM2 on my Marlin Guide Gun in 45/70, but am concerned about the recoil destroying the sight. Using 325 grain loads at about 2,000 fps, the recoil is fairly stout in the small 18.5" barrel. Aimpoints are rugged, but also very expensive sights and I would hate to destroy such a large investment. I would be purchasing it used, so the warranty would be void.

Does anyone have any insight on how much recoil an Aimpoint can withstand?

hoytinak · October 20, 2010, 09:55 AM

We've mounted Aimpoints and EoTechs on M2s and never had a breakage.

thesheepdog · October 20, 2010, 10:02 AM

A baseball bat!

.50 hasn't shattered my brother's either.

FALacy · October 20, 2010, 11:04 AM

How many rounds have been put through them?

Has anyone on here broken an Aimpoint before?

Scorch · October 20, 2010, 12:54 PM

I have seen Aimpoints on 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag, 375 H&H, 9.3X62, and 416 Rigby. I am sure the 45-70s recoil will not be a challenge to it.

Pahoo · October 20, 2010, 01:01 PM

Perhaps it has happened but to date, I have never heard of anyone breaking one. For the most part, they all seem to hold up pretty well. The only problem that I had, was an electrical connection to the battery. Sent it back and they said it was a manufacturing problem. Just cost me postage. ...

Be Safe !!!

October 20, 2010, 09:52 AM	#1
FALacy Junior member Join Date: August 17, 2009 Posts: 205	How much recoil an Aimpoint can withstand? I'm possibly interested in running an Aimpoint CompM2 on my Marlin Guide Gun in 45/70, but am concerned about the recoil destroying the sight. Using 325 grain loads at about 2,000 fps, the recoil is fairly stout in the small 18.5" barrel. Aimpoints are rugged, but also very expensive sights and I would hate to destroy such a large investment. I would be purchasing it used, so the warranty would be void. Does anyone have any insight on how much recoil an Aimpoint can withstand?

October 20, 2010, 10:02 AM	#3
thesheepdog Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2010 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 1,996	A baseball bat! .50 hasn't shattered my brother's either. __________________ Krav Maga/Judo Qualified Rifleman/Marksmanship Instructor/Lic. Medic "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit" Romans 8:1

October 20, 2010, 12:54 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I have seen Aimpoints on 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag, 375 H&H, 9.3X62, and 416 Rigby. I am sure the 45-70s recoil will not be a challenge to it. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

October 20, 2010, 09:55 AM	#2
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	We've mounted Aimpoints and EoTechs on M2s and never had a breakage.

October 20, 2010, 11:04 AM	#4
FALacy Junior member Join Date: August 17, 2009 Posts: 205	How many rounds have been put through them? Has anyone on here broken an Aimpoint before?

October 20, 2010, 01:01 PM	#6
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Perhaps it has happened but to date, I have never heard of anyone breaking one. For the most part, they all seem to hold up pretty well. The only problem that I had, was an electrical connection to the battery. Sent it back and they said it was a manufacturing problem. Just cost me postage. ... Be Safe !!!