The Aimpoint PRO is known for being a durable red dot sight with great battery life. According to Aimpoint, the battery (type 2L76 or DL1/3N) will last up to 3 years of continuous use with the optic set on setting 7 out of 10. So, how accurate is that expected battery life?
About 3 weeks ago, the battery in my Aimpoint PRO, which is mounted on the VPS-15 rifle, finally gave out. I may be off by a few days, but my best estimate is that the battery lasted 777 days (2.1 years). However, it did see some frequent use above setting 7, so I think Aimpoint’s battery life estimate is certainly in the ballpark.
Aimpoint PRO Battery Replacement Tip: I wasn’t able to find a DL1/3N replacement battery for the Aimpoint PRO at any of my local stores. So, it was necessary to order the battery online. Do yourself a favor… To prevent paying ridiculous shipping fees for a $4 battery, add an extra DL1/3N battery to your order the next time you make a purchase at your favorite online gun accessory retailer. DL1/3N batteries are available at Brownells!
*In addition to the Aimpoint PRO, the Vidalia Police Supply VPS-15 pictured above features the ArmaDynamics ADF-MKII charging handle, Magpul accessories (CTR Stock, MOE SL Grip, MOE RVG, MBUS PRO Front & Rear Sights), and a Hexmag Series 2 magazine.
Aimpoint PRO:
- Technology: ACET (Advanced Circuit Efficiency Technology)
- Working Principle: Reflex collimator sight – red dot sight
- Lightsource: LED (Light Emitting Diode) totally eye-safe
- Lightsource Wavelength: 650 nm red light
- Red Dot Size in MOA (minute of angle)*: 2
- Parallax: Absence of parallax – No centering required
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Night Vision Compatibility: Yes
- Anti-reflex Coating all Surfaces & Multi-layer Coating Objective Lens: Yes
- Magnification: No magnification (1X)
- Battery: One 3V Lithium battery, type 2L76 or DL1/3N
- Battery Life in Hours: 30 000 (over 3 years of continuous use)
- Dot Intensity Adjustment: Manual rotary switch
- Daylight (DL) Settings: 6 DL of which one extra bright
- NVD Settings: 4 NVD
- Material Housing: High strength aluminum
- Surface Finish: Hard anodized, matte
- Color Housing: Black
- Adjustment 1 Click: 13mm at 100m, (1/2” at 100yds)
- Mounting Methods: QRP2 mount for M1913 standard Picatinny rail, and spacer for AR15/M4 carbine application
- Temperature Range: -45° – +71° C, (50°- +160° F)
- Water Resistance – submersible to: 45m, (150ft)
- Radioactive Components Used: None
- Length: 130mm, (5.1”)
- Width/Height Sight Only: 55 x 55mm, (2.2” x 2.2”)
- Maximum Ring Width: 30mm, (1.18”)
- Objective Diameter: 38mm, (1.5”)
- Tube Diameter: 30mm, (1.18”)
- Weight Sight Only: 220g, (7.8oz)
- Weight Sight with Integrated Mount: 11.6 oz including mount and spacer