Holosight questions

Short Round · October 25th, 2009, 22:41

Firstly just want to know if you can use rechargable batteries, or have to purchase a certain type of batter. Secondly I'm looking at the 551 and 552 Holosight, but wanted to know what is the actual difference between the two other than the short and long designs.

ShelledPants · October 25th, 2009, 22:44

Real ones use AA's.

scottyfox · October 25th, 2009, 22:51

The actual difference is one is short, one is longer.
Also the RS 551 has been discontinued and used an N cell battery, replaced in EOTECH's lineup by the XPS.

FlyGuy · October 25th, 2009, 22:56

"Real" EoTech/L3 551.A65 HWS' (I have one) use type-N batteries, and their larger brother 552.A65 HWS' use AA's as SP has pointed out.

As for the differences between the 551 and 552, that's it -- just the battery requirements and the amount of "rail estate" occupied by the respective designs. Performance is identical, reticles are identicle, both are NV-capable, etc.

Regarding the clones...they vary somewhat. Do a search and you will find many discussion threads on the topic.

'Fly

GSK88 · October 25th, 2009, 22:59

Crunchmeister did a great review on a RS Bushnell Holosight and a Hurricane one.

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...nell+holosight

FlyGuy · October 25th, 2009, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyfox

The actual difference is one is short, one is longer.
Also the RS 551 has been discontinued and used an N cell battery, replaced in EOTECH's lineup by the XPS.

Yep, those XPS series sights are very nice! Technology continues to evolve. They have significantly smaller rail estate requirement, use a single 123-type battery and none (so far) of the older 551's shortcomings w/respect to battery spring weakness over time. Too bad they're ridiculously difficult and expensive to obtain up here...

The 553 series though is also very nice, having dual ARMS mounts and it sits a bit higher so it can clear a top-mounted PEQ-15 without needing a riser.

'Fly

Short Round · October 25th, 2009, 23:20

perfect thanks for the help

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October 25th, 2009, 22:41	#1
Short Round Najohn Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SkyDome	Holosight questions Firstly just want to know if you can use rechargable batteries, or have to purchase a certain type of batter. Secondly I'm looking at the 551 and 552 Holosight, but wanted to know what is the actual difference between the two other than the short and long designs. __________________

October 25th, 2009, 22:44	#2
ShelledPants Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, On	Real ones use AA's. __________________ Ár skal r?*sa, sá er annars vill fé eða fjör hafa. Sjaldan liggjandi úlfur lær um getur né sofandi maður sigur.

October 25th, 2009, 22:56	#4
FlyGuy Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL120 and below...	"Real" EoTech/L3 551.A65 HWS' (I have one) use type-N batteries, and their larger brother 552.A65 HWS' use AA's as SP has pointed out. As for the differences between the 551 and 552, that's it -- just the battery requirements and the amount of "rail estate" occupied by the respective designs. Performance is identical, reticles are identicle, both are NV-capable, etc. Regarding the clones...they vary somewhat. Do a search and you will find many discussion threads on the topic. 'Fly __________________ Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia G-68 "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies, Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I" Learning To Fly © 1986 Pink Floyd

October 25th, 2009, 22:51	#3
scottyfox Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa	The actual difference is one is short, one is longer. Also the RS 551 has been discontinued and used an N cell battery, replaced in EOTECH's lineup by the XPS.

October 25th, 2009, 22:59	#5
GSK88 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: T-dot	Crunchmeister did a great review on a RS Bushnell Holosight and a Hurricane one. http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...nell+holosight __________________

October 25th, 2009, 23:20	#7
Short Round Najohn Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SkyDome	perfect thanks for the help __________________

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