Aimpoint Micro/T-1

27 July 07

Aimpoint Micro/T-1

I now have a copy of Aimpoint's "Micro" optic. I saw it at the SHOT Show in January, but I am, once again, astonished at the small size and light weight. The whole thing weighs less than four ounces, and it is a mere two inches long and scarcely more than an inch in diameter. It is fast and crisp, and works fine at any eye relief. Of, course, my preference is to forward-mount it, in order to get it out of my face.

I currently have my copy mounted on a Remington 11-87, 20ga shotgun, and I'm going to zero it with Foster slugs at twenty-five meters the first chance I get. Considerably less bulky and lighter and an EOTech, I am puzzled why Aimpoint bothers with any other model!

As with EOTech, my personal policy is to never turn the optic off. That way, the dot is always there and ready to use. EOTech automatically turns itself off after several hours, in order to conserve battery life, but it is a moot point with the Aimpoint Micro, as, even when left on, the battery will supply adequate power to the unit continuously for between five and six years. You just don't need to worry about it!

I'll report back after I've had a chance to use the Micro, but I really like it so far. It is something that will critically enhance many serious rifles and shotguns.

/John

77gr 223!

27 July 07

Fiocchi 77gr 223!

Manufactured at their facility in Missouri, Fiocchi is now making 77gr 223 hardball. The only other manufacturer making it is Black Hills, and nearly all their production is currently going to the Pentagon.

This is the round that is slowly and quietly displacing the discredited 62gr "Penetrator," which is still officially in the System.

Currently, Jensen's in Longmont, CO has a good supply, but they probably won't for long. Call them at 970 663 5994.

The only other 223 I've seen that is available in quantity for less that $0.50/round is Serbian-manufactured. Jensen's has that also. Get it while it' s hot!

/John