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New Aimpoint CompM5b Adds Ballistic Drop Compensation

Published by

Rob Curtis

4 years ago

Aimpoint released its new CompM5b red dot sight at Milipol, a European trade show focusing on products and services for military and law enforcement. In place of the familiar turret adjustment caps found on Comp series Aimpoint sights, the new CompM5b features exposed, locking turrets that are calibrated for use as ballistic drop and wind/lead compensation dials.

Aimpoint says the sight will include interchangeable turrets calibrated for different calibers while also offering custom adjustment caps upon request.

Specs from today's press release:

Unlimited Eye Relief
Compatible with Aimpoint 3XMag-1 and 6XMag-1 Magnifiers
Compatible with Night Vision Devices
Dot size: 2 MOA
Battery: AAA, Alk./Lit.(1.5 V)
Battery Life: 1 Year at Setting 8
Battery Life: 5 Years at Setting 7
Battery Life: 10 Years at Settings 1-4 (Night Vision)
Power Switch: Rotary Switch
Weight (sight only): 180 grams / 6.3 ounces
Weight (std config.): 254 grams / 9.0 ounces

You can visit Aimpoint online here

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Rob Curtis

Rob spent 17 years covering the U.S. Military as an embedded photographer and journalist before joining the RECOIL magazine staff in 2015. He competes in centerfire and rimfire precision rifle competitions and dables in USPSA pistol competition.