want2race Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I've been looking for an Aimpoint for an open gun project. The only ones I can find have at most 4moa dots. What models are tube shooters using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Waring Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I have been using a CompC 7moa for a few years now, and like it alot. I have been leaning towards a C-More for a long time but can't break myself away from the Aimpoint. The sight is tough, the dot is extra clear and very bright. Problem is there aren't a big variety of mounts out there, I have been using a CPMi mount for the last 4 years or so. Besides this many feel the Aimpoint with a mount is too heavy, but I think it's just whatever you are used to. I like it. I am sure you could find an old XD somewhere if you are just experimenting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 I've been scouring the net for a used 7moa Aimpoint. EGW has a carbon fiber mount! I love CF! I haven't been able to find one used. I don't even know if the places that list the CompC SM "actually" have them or just haven't removed them from their websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry cazes Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I prefer the older XDs. They are just as bulletproof, are about a 1/2 inch shorter out front, and come in 10 MOA dots. They have a shorter battery life but it is not an issue if you turn it off between stages. I have gotten most of mine for about $150.00 from forum members here. The only other difference is that the XD switches have the brightest setting right next in line to the off position. Aimpoint will repair these for a flat fee of $35.00 last time I looked. I have used both the Weigand double sided mount and the CPMI single. Both are good solid mounts. Beven Gramms makes a mount as well but I have never tried it. Last time I got onto their web the Weigand mount was still available for $19.95 as a closeout. I see the weight difference between the Cmore and the Aimpoint as insignificant. Stick with what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I've been very happy with my C-More, but have never tried anything else - the C-More does tend to wander and needs to be re- centered once in a while - I'm thinking of getting a Barry Mount, you can see a discussion about it on this forum - advantage is the sight picture is lower to the bore - trying to figure out all the disadvantages. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 I read that discussion about the barry mount. Don't really care for how it looks. I'm trying to steer clear of the C-more all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg80 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Oddly enough, the best tube dot for my CZ major 9 was and is a Barska 30mm tube dot I bought for $23 from Whittaker Guns in Owensboro. My gun has a particularly short barrel and only vertical comp ports. It has destroyed an Aimpoint comp C, a Millet 30mm tube dot, an Aimpoint clone that had worked on a full auto m16, and a JP. I have had 2 Barska and 2 Millets. First Millet died after 1 mag and the second(they warrantied the first) is still working. Both Barska are working. After a year with the first I put it on a 22 rifle. I am currently trying out a Burris Fastfire, but have not had it to the range. Barska will be a cheap way to find out if a tube is for you. Hope this helps. Pic is with the Barska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 SVs carbon fiber mount comes in a model that you can mount the Aimpoint on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 The only thing I found on SV's website was for the C-more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I like my CMORE; but, if I were building a new Open gun I'd like to try a tube again; especially if I could get an Aimpoint with a 10" dot. I am tired of having to rezero constantly. And dealing with the dot to bore relationship. I never had to constantly rezero a Tasco PDP-3, but when I did use them I had to replace them about once every 2 years. An Aimpoint would improve my confidence too. FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Waring Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 (edited) Oddly enough, the best tube dot for my CZ major 9 was and is a Barska 30mm tube dot I bought for $23 from Whittaker Guns in Owensboro. My gun has a particularly short barrel and only vertical comp ports. It has destroyed an Aimpoint comp C, a Millet 30mm tube dot, an Aimpoint clone that had worked on a full auto m16, and a JP. I have had 2 Barska and 2 Millets. First Millet died after 1 mag and the second(they warrantied the first) is still working. Both Barska are working. After a year with the first I put it on a 22 rifle. I am currently trying out a Burris Fastfire, but have not had it to the range. Barska will be a cheap way to find out if a tube is for you.Hope this helps. Pic is with the Barska. I am surprised you broke the CompC, mine has seen quite a few thou. rounds, even putting up with the five ports in my barrell. Did you consider sending it to Aimpoint for repair? I sent an XD to them once, they were very helpful. Want2race: maybe flip an email to Aimpoint, you might be able to buy a re-furbished one from them, might be worth a try. Edited November 29, 2008 by Jody Waring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg80 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Oddly enough, the best tube dot for my CZ major 9 was and is a Barska 30mm tube dot I bought for $23 from Whittaker Guns in Owensboro. My gun has a particularly short barrel and only vertical comp ports. It has destroyed an Aimpoint comp C, a Millet 30mm tube dot, an Aimpoint clone that had worked on a full auto m16, and a JP. I have had 2 Barska and 2 Millets. First Millet died after 1 mag and the second(they warrantied the first) is still working. Both Barska are working. After a year with the first I put it on a 22 rifle. I am currently trying out a Burris Fastfire, but have not had it to the range. Barska will be a cheap way to find out if a tube is for you.Hope this helps. Pic is with the Barska. I am surprised you broke the CompC, mine has seen quite a few thou. rounds, even putting up with the five ports in my barrell. Did you consider sending it to Aimpoint for repair? I sent an XD to them once, they were very helpful. Want2race: maybe flip an email to Aimpoint, you might be able to buy a re-furbished one from them, might be worth a try. Not as surprised as I was!!!! Weird thing is...if the dot lasts past the first magazine it is usually fine. The Aimpoint, the clone, and the JP did not last past initial sight ins first mag. The first Millet did ok until the shock of the gun actually unscrewed the front tube and then the dot quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Waring Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 That gun must be pretty vicious, if the Aimpoint died that quickly. I have had mine (CompC) pretty much since it came out, taking over from the XD, and I can't even think how many rounds I have put thru the gun since then. At least you have found a good replacement, too bad a Barska had to be stronger I can't say much about them either, I use a Barska on my bench .22 rifle and the quality is excellent considering the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 SV makes a rail that replaces the C-More rail for thier carbon fiber mount. It is not listed on the website. Call them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 How about CPMi? They still making mounts. I can't tell if the website is just a little dated or abandoned. I like two of their mounts, their standard two sided mount and the light weight single sided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I used to love the tasco PDP4 but they no longer make them, I used it on a 40 cal pin gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Looks like I found a Comp XD! WooHoo! Still looking for more mount choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry cazes Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I prefer the single sided CPMIs. Dont know about availability, though, since I got mine all used. Have you considered the grams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm looking for CPMi's actually. The grams won't work as it's a split ring design, need a two piece for the aimpoints. I may call EGW tomorrow as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hey race would a weigand mount work for your AIMPOINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 does it have a weaver rail or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 My bad I'm thinking of their R1's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Waring Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I think your best option is to call CPMi and ask for Shirley Hamilton, thats what I did a few years back, I don't think you'll have any trouble getting one. Which mount does EGW have? George picked up some stuff years ago where WCPI left off, and I thought they had a really cool carbon fiber Aimpoint mount. Maybe he has those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Thanks. I'll give Shirley a call today. EGW has a nice looking CF mount but I need to see it on a pistol before hitting the go button on $125. It uses two thin rings instead of one large one. That is the one thing I don't like about it. That's 8 steel screws instead of 4 for the aluminum rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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