Old Aimpoint

Jarhead0093 · Mar 27, 2020

Hey everyone. I've had this old aimpoint (I believe). It doesn't work with a new battery. Everything seems to be fine on it. Does anyone know if I could get this working? Or is it likely done for?

HA556 · Mar 27, 2020

Just covering basics so, did you look down in the battery compartment and make sure there is no corrosion on the terminals? Also, I'd contact Aimpoint and they may be able to take care of you. They're products are tuff so, it might be worth a few $ to save it. :s0155:

Jarhead0093 · Mar 27, 2020

Yea I contacted them a week ago. The battery terminals look fine. The o-rings still look fairly new and everything has been sealed.

Kruel J · Mar 27, 2020

Were you able to verify if it IS a real Aimpoint? I ask because I don't see any markings in your pics and lots of knock-offs floating around.

Assuming you know it's real, why not send it to them?

titsonritz · Mar 27, 2020

Kruel J said:
Were you able to verify if it IS a real Aimpoint? I ask because I don't see any markings in your pics and lots of knock-offs floating around.

Assuming you know it's real, why not send it to them?

^^^This 100%

Jarhead0093 · Mar 27, 2020

No I haven't. It's been sitting in the garage for about 20 years and there is heavy wear on the sight.
I guess if Aimpoint replies I may send it to them if they think there's something they can do. If not it'll just go back in the garage.

gmerkt · Mar 27, 2020

Jarhead0093 said:
If not it'll just go back in the garage.

Goes back in the garage, repeat cycle in year 2040. The Twenty Year Plan.

Kruel J · Mar 27, 2020

Jarhead0093 said:
No I haven't. It's been sitting in the garage for about 20 years and there is heavy wear on the sight.
I guess if Aimpoint replies I may send it to them if they think there's something they can do. If not it'll just go back in the garage.

If not, why not just toss it? An inop optic does no good ever.