Aimpoint clones> what do you think.

[SigfanUSAF]

Well, I bought one on Ebay 45 days ago. Just got it today, $14.99 plus $30.00 to ship from China mainland. I love my ACOG, but it's an Iraq war veteran, and definately has some finish wear. My brother-in-law assures me it left more wear than it took. Being as my Entry Tactical is only approaching its first birthday (30 day), the two didn't really "match".
So I see this thing on Ebay, what the heck, worst case scenario, it goes on my Daisy. Well, fit n' finish, while it's definately not an Aimopoint, it's not bad at all. I plan on ordering an A.R.M.S. mount for it next week, but it really looks pretty good.
Has anyone actually used one of these? Do they work well as a sight for target shooting purposes? (NOTHING made in China would be used in a real-life scenario, except maybe my Nikes)
I'd like to know if their worth a crap when shooting or does it need to be put on the ol airgun?

 

[MikeH]

Got one on my AR15. I think it's as adequate for killing paper targets as any other civvie reddot in the same price range. Wouldn't expect it to last long in the field, though.

 

[swingset]

Yup, fine for a range plinker, but don't trust your life to a Chinese Airsoft scope.

I have a Tacpoint, and it's a decent red dot, but I don't think it's an Aimpoint.

 

[GTKrockeTT]

one word...Parallax.

 

[BamBam-31]

I've got the Aimpoint clone Jack from ARFCOM sells. I put it on my SU-16, and for a range plinker, it's just dandy. Holds zero, adjustments are repeatable. For $70, it's a decent buy.

Go to ARFCOM and look it up. There's a monster thread (or three) reviewing the pros/cons of these clones (and ACOG clones as well). Too lazy to post links, sorry.

 

[deadin]

one word...Parallax.

Two words.... Hold Zero