Review: Aimpoint 3000 Sight

Aimpoint 3000In 1989 Aimpoint’s best seller, Aimpoint 3000, was introduced. Unlike Aimpoint 2000, this new model had a manual light adjustment and a smaller battery section. Aimpoint 3000 was awarded as the optical product of the year in both the US and France. This sight served with elite forces in Operation Desert Storm.

A full-length sight with 1” (25,4 mm) tube. Mounted in the usual way with two 1” rings.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

OPTICAL DATA
System
Parallax Free, Reflex, Collimator System

Magnification
No magnification (1X)

Eye relief
Unlimited, No centering required

Reticle, size
Red dot, diameter 4 MOA*

Optical coating
Anti Reflex coating all surfaces. Multi-layer coating for reflection of red light.

ELECTRONIC DATA
Battery Type
One 3 Volt Lithium battery type 2L76 or DL1/3N

Battery Life, typical**
50-100h average

Switch, dot brightness
10 positions, Off and 9 daylight

MECHANICAL DATA
Material housing
Extruded, high strength aluminium

Surface finish
Anodized, Black

Material lens covers
Polymer, black

Adjustment
1 click = 10 mm at 80 meters = 13 mm at 100 meters = ½" at 100 yds

Mounting
2 rings 1" diameter

DIMENSIONS
Length
180 mm (7.1")

Width/height
44 mm (1.7")

Ring width
Min 36 mm (1.4"), Max 135 mm (5.3")

Weight
160 grams ( 5.6 oz)

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Temperature Range
-30ºC -+60ºC (-20ºF to +140ºF)

Water resistance
Waterproof

*MOA (Minute Of Angle) 1 MOA = 30 mm at 100 meters = 1" at 100 yards **CET: All models beside Aimpoint 3000 have the new CETechnology

Manufacturer's Website:
Aimpoint