Used Aimpoint 5000 2X

[Suds1957]

 I would like to get some advice both good and bad on a Aimpoint 5000 2X. I've found a very good used one  for around 100.00. Thought I would put it on my Rem 7600 in 35rem short for this Fall . I realize its kind of old compared to the new ones, but for the price it might be worth it.      Thanks for any advice.

[Lloyd Smale]

good reliable units. Only thing they lack is the battery life of the newer ones and that there a bit larger in size. Well worth  a 100 bucks though.

[Suds1957]

Thanks Lloyd,    I didnt get back to him in time. I'll keep my eye open for another one.  Thanks again.

[cwlongshot]

Used Aimpoints are almost always a good deal. (Price pending)

They are a a I've quality product with a good warranty. I have a 5000 and its on my wife's turkey barrel. It works wonderfully. I have owned nearly every model from the very first. I still use a 2000 long and a 5000. I use a Comp C on my bullseye target gun. I even have a old 1000 on a H&R sportster 22LR. Great scopes.

Generally speaking I do not like red dots for hunting as the small batteries will not stand long time in cold being on. But many of the aim points have a auto off feature. Where if they do not sence light they will shut down. I have had mine in a case and ON for six month and when I took it out of the box it still worked!! But the cold kills all batteries and small batteries faster. Used in warm weather I have had the batteries last me a couple YEARS! (That's indoors and warm all the time)
If your in a warm climate you may be just fine. It's a quality dot that will take mag recoil and rough service and remain accurate. Our seals and other elite forces would not use them if they where not quality.

Personally I will buy everyone I come across if the price is fair.

CW