Aimpoint PRO Review – A 2022 Guide

Aimpoint Pro Patrol Rifle Optic

Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic Specs

Eye Relief: Unlimited

Adjustment Options: +- 2 m at 100 m in windage and elevation. 1 click = 16 mm at 100 meters.

Type of Reticle: 2 MOA Red Dot Reticle

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Magnification: 1X

Objective Lens: 38mm

Weight: 330 g

Pros

In order to see whether the Aimpoint PRO stands up to its advertised standards as a professional-level red dot sight, let’s evaluate the main attractions of its design. After this, we’ll balance it out with some cons to give you a full range of criteria to make your decision.

Strong and Durable Design

First up, we were quite impressed with the durability of the PRO’s design. The sight is made from hard, anonized aluminum alloy. It is quite durable, and is even meant to be waterproof up to 150 feet! While it is unlikely that this feature would ever be necessary, it gives you a good idea of the pressure and rugged conditions that this sight was built to withstand.

The lens quality is really impressive as well. The lens openings are recessed to prevent against scratches and impact damage. Additionally, there are rear and front flip-covers to keep lenses protected and clean.

It is evident that this sight was built to withstand the harsh conditions necessary in law enforcement and military situations, which should make it more than enough to meet the needs of most people.  

Convenient Always-On Battery

The battery is another main selling point of the PRO sight. In fact, the sight itself is designed to be “always-on”. This means you don’t have to turn the switch on and off with each use, for added convenience and less fumbling around to get started. The battery lasts up to 3 years on a single charge.

Excellent 2 MOA Dot

Of course, a red dot sight is only as good as the red dot itself, and we were very happy with this one. Red dot sights are great because of their parallax-free nature. As long as you have a view through the site, the dot stays focused on your target. This means you get unlimited eye relief, and you also get a full field of view by aiming with both eyes open.

The reticle on the PRO is quite impressive. It has a wide 38mm objective lens and a 2 MOA red dot. The lens itself has a good amount of clarity, and it’s easy to view targets even far away. All of this makes it really easy to view the red dot from multiple angles so you can make quick, accurate targets. The wide viewing window and 1X design allow you to keep both eyes open for a full range of views.

Overall, this reticle was clearly designed for fast and accurate targeting up-close, but it’s pretty accurate at distance as well. The red dot is quite small and precise, so you can zero on small targets up to 300 yards away with precision (as long as you can calculate your bullet drop).

Cons

Specific Usages

This a great sight if you are primarily going to use it for up-close targeting and shooting. And it is accurate at distance, but there are much more accurate sights if the distance is your goal. Basically, you just want to be sure that your primary goal with this sight is tactical use and up-close shooting.

The wide field of view and 2 MOA red dot allows for quick, easy targeting. But the red dot is large in comparison to some sights that are more focused on accuracy over speed. And, of course, since it’s a red dot sight, it has no magnification option. So if you’re looking for accuracy at distance, you might prefer a different type of sight altogether.

Mid-Level Sight

This is very much positioned as a mid-level option in terms of quality. While it is of high quality, there are more durable, and more accurate sights available. It all depends on what you are looking for. With a more expensive sight, you may expect more durable construction, and more accurate targeting (a smaller red dot).  

Best Uses For the Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic

Competition/Range Shooting

The PRO sight is designed for fast, accurate targeting at close range. The wide field of view and 2 MOA red dot makes it very easy to adjust your target while maintaining your full field of view. This makes it an excellent gun to take to the range, or even to engage in some short range competition shooting. It’s a lot of fun to learn how to quickly re-adjust and nail your target, and it’s a highly functional sight for this purpose.

Tactical Shooting

As mentioned above, this gun was designed with the input of law enforcement professionals. This means that it was designed to be ideal in tactical and self-defense situations. The fast targeting and full field of view help you feel safe and allow you to adjust to any threat with relative ease.

Is the Aimpoint Pro Compatible With Any Rifle?

The Aimpoint PRO is compatible with a wide range of rifles. However, it is clearly designed with AR-15 in mind. The mount might actually be a bit high for some other rifles, but the mount is also detachable and it is compatible with third-party mounts should you require a different height.

So while it is technically compatible with any rifle, it is certainly most suitable for an AR-15.

What Do I Need to Know About Mounting the Aimpoint Pro Patrol?

The Aimpoint PRO is packaged with a QRP2 modular mount set up for usage on AR15s, M4s, M16 Rifles, and Carbines. It also has a removable spacer so that it can be mounted on shotguns, sub-shotguns, AK47s, Type 81s, BD08s, and other weapons that have a low line of sight.

But, as mentioned above, the included mount is most suitable for the AR-15. If you find that it is a bit high for other rifles, then consider purchasing a third-party mount.

Mounting the Aimpoint PRO is a relatively simple task. The QRP2 can be used with a Picatinny rail. Just slide and then turn the knob until it’s secure in place. The mount has a guide for easy installation.

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