10 Best Aimpoints for AR15 in 2024 – Reviews & Top Picks 

Last Updated on Jan 03 2024

We all know that Aimpoint makes great optics, but the problem is that it makes so many! It can be a challenge to narrow it down to just one for your AR15. We understand the struggle, so we highlighted and reviewed the 10 best Aimpoint scopes for AR15s. There’s also a comprehensive buyer’s guide to help guide you through some of the more complicated specifications. Just keep reading, and we walk you through everything that you need to know to get the best possible Aimpoint for your AR15

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites in 2024

The 10 Best Aimpoints for AR15

1. Micro H-2 — Best Overall

If you’re looking for the best overall Aimpoint for AR15s, it’s hard to top what the Micro H-2 has to offer.

It’s extremely versatile, and with 12 different brightness settings to choose from and the 2 MOA red dot reticle, it works in just about any setting. The entire optic is extremely rugged and durable, so you don’t have to worry about your next trip to the field damaging it.

This particular setup doesn’t come with a mount, but that enables you to go out and get the perfect mount for your specific AR15 setup. It is also an expensive optic piece, but considering that it works for just about any AR15 and has so many performance features, it’s not hard to see why it’s at the top of the list.

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2. Carbine Optic — Best Value

If you’re on a tight budget but still want an optic that you can trust, consider Aimpoint’s Carbine Optic. It’s the best Aimpoint for AR15s for the money.

The entire optic has a waterproof design and Aimpoint’s durable and long-lasting construction, despite the low price point. It also comes with an integrated mount that works on almost any AR15.

Still, while it’s a great Aimpoint optic, it is on the low end of the price scale for a reason. First, it has a short battery life. While 10,000 hours is nothing to sneeze at, it is significantly shorter than many other options out there.

Furthermore, it doesn’t have that many brightness settings. Finally, it is heavier than most Aimpoint optics. But overall, at this price point, it’s a great product.

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3. CompM5s — Premium Choice

If money is no object, you should consider the Aimpoint CompM5. While it’s expensive, there are tons of perks that help justify the higher price tag.

 With an expected battery life of 50,000 hours, you could keep this optic on for more than 6 years before you would need to swap out the battery. It also does a great job of handling higher recoils and has a few night-vision brightness settings, so it’ll work with whatever gear you’re using.

The entire setup is rugged and durable, and it has flip-up covers to help keep the lenses protected. While we’d like to see a few more brightness settings, the ones that it does have work for any environments that you might be in; you just don’t get to fine-tune the adjustment as much as some other Aimpoint optics.

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4. Micro T-2

With its integrated mount, the Micro T-2 optic by Aimpoint comes with everything that you need to attach it to almost any AR15, so you don’t need to worry about purchasing anything else.

Additionally, there are plenty of brightness settings that you can cycle through, and its 3.3-ounce weight makes it the lightest optic on this list. With an estimated 50,000-hour battery life, you shouldn’t need to change the battery for years.

Finally, it’s durable and easy to adjust, so you’re getting a reliable product.

However, the price point reflects everything that you’re getting, so you’ll be spending quite a bit.

 Also, while the integrated mount can handle recoil, it’s not quite on the same level as the LRP mount. Still, if you go with this Aimpoint optic, chances are that you won’t regret it.

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5. CompM4

While the CompM4 isn’t quite a CompM5, that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth considering. With an 80,000-hour battery life, it boasts the longest battery life of all the Aimpoint optics on this list — you shouldn’t have to change the battery for at least 9 years!

It also has 16 different brightness settings, many of which work with a night-vision setup. Furthermore, it boasts a design that deals with recoil extremely well, and the entire thing is completely waterproof.

The tradeoff with this optic is the price. It’s expensive and a clear step down from the CompM5. It’s slightly heavier and it’s not as compact. You’ll like the CompM4, but you’ll probably like the CompM5 more.

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6. 9000SC

The 9000SC is an affordable Aimpoint sight to consider when shopping around. The primary selling point with this optic is the price tag, but it’s not a budget optic.

It does a great job of handling higher recoil rifles, and at only 7.3 ounces, it is a bit lighter than many other options on the market. Like many Aimpoint sights, this one has a 50,000-hour battery life, so you don’t need to worry about changing out the battery for years.

Still, as a low-priced optic, there are a few tradeoffs. First, there are not as many brightness settings compared to most Aimpoint red dot sights. Second, this optic isn’t quite as compact as some other sights. That’s not a huge deal for most AR15s, but if you are looking to mount multiple scopes or have a more tactical rifle, it can be a problem.

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7. Hunter H34L

The Hunter H34L is just what it sounds like: an outstanding Aimpoint red dot sight for hunters. It’s a medium-weight red dot sight, so it’s not that heavy, but it’s also not the lightest option out there.

The 50,000-hour battery life ensures that it won’t stop working on you in the field, and there are plenty of brightness settings that let you adjust to any condition. What’s neat is that it uses a push-button design for adjusting the brightness settings, which is a nice feature if you’re often wearing gloves when hunting in cold weather.

The entire optic is extremely durable, but it is expensive. Additionally, it’s not that compact, so if you need it for a tactical setting, it’s not the best choice. But for hunting, it’s great.

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8. Pro Patrol Rifle Optic

While the Hunter H34L is for hunters, the Pro Patrol Rifle Optic is for tactical settings. It’s a heavy optic, but it can take a beating and won’t move out of place. It’s also easy to adjust, it’s completely waterproof, and the built-in flip-up covers provide even more protection.

It’s also a more affordable Aimpoint optic, which means it might be right in your wheelhouse even if you’re on a tight budget.

But there are a few tradeoffs. First, the battery doesn’t last as long as most other options. The 30,000-hour battery life is relatively short compared to the 50,000- or even 80,000-hour options out there.

Furthermore, it only mounts on flattop AR15s, and there are not as many brightness settings compared to other Aimpoint red dot sights.

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9. 3X-C Magnifier

While the 3X-C Magnifier isn’t a standalone sight, this affordable attachment enables you to turn any of Aimpoint’s sights from a typical 1x magnification option into a 3x magnified scope with the click of a button.

Simply mount this sight in front of the red dot sight, and when you turn it on, you get 3x magnification. When you turn it off, the regular red dot sight works like normal. There’s no additional sighting needed, and it’s easy to use.

It adds a bit of weight to your rig, but that’s the only drawback of adding it. The eye relief is decent at 56mm, and it’s durable, so you don’t have to worry about replacing it down the road. If you need more magnification but want to stick with an Aimpoint red dot sight, this magnifier might solve all your problems.

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10. Micro S-1

The Micro S-1 is certainly worth considering, but you should note that it’s better suited for shotguns instead of AR15s.

 That means it can handle any recoil an AR15 will throw at it, but it also comes with a 6 MOA reticle. Unless you’re exclusively shooting at close-range targets, that’s probably too large for your needs.

That said, there are 12 different brightness settings to choose from, and it’s easy to make adjustments, so if you are only using your red dot sight for close-range targets, this optic should be fine.

Still, you’ll need to double-check that your rifle has the right mounting capabilities for this rifle, as the mounts on it work better on shotguns. It’s not a terrible choice, but you should know what you’re getting and if it’s right for you.

Buyer’s Guide

With so many great Aimpoint sights out there, there’s a good chance that you have a few questions about what’s right for your rifle. That’s why we created this comprehensive buyer’s guide, to walk you through everything that you need to know.

The Aimpoint Warranty

One of the top perks of an Aimpoint sight is that you’re going with a top brand in the industry. Like most of the top brands out there, Aimpoint has a phenomenal warranty program. Every sight comes with a 2-year warranty for professional use and a 10-year warranty for personal use.

So, if you’re a law enforcement officer, a competition shooter, or a military member who uses the sight in a professional setting, you get a 2-year warranty. Everyone else gets a 10-year warranty with every one of these sights!

That’s a huge perk of going with a reputable brand. Also, chances are that you won’t even need to use the warranty, and it’ll last long after the warranty period. Aimpoint builds these optics to last, and it offers the warranty to prove it.

Mounting Your New Scope

Before you settle on any scope, you need to ensure that you can actually mount it to your rifle. While there are many mounting options out there, most AR15s use either a Picatinny rail or a Weaver mount.

If you’re not sure what kind of mounting system is on your AR15, check a guide that breaks down the most common options. Keep in mind that the integrated mount option on the Aimpoint optics works with both Picatinny rails and Weaver rails!

Zeroing Your Scope

It doesn’t matter if you get the best scope on the market; if you don’t zero it out properly, you’ll never hit a thing. The good news is that this means getting out to the range and having an excuse to fire a few rounds!

It’s a straightforward process, but if you’re not entirely sure what you’re doing, refer to a guide that will walk you through everything that you need to know.

What Does MOA Size Mean?

Essentially, an MOA refers to how much of a surface the red dot will cover at 100 yards out.

A 1 MOA reticle will cover 1″ of a target 100 yards away, while a 2 MOA reticle will cover 2″ on the same target. Every increase to the MOA directly refers to how much of a target it will cover at 100 yards.

So, if you’re distant shooting, a large MOA could blot out the entire target.

Think of it this way: A 2 MOA reticle only covers 2″ of a target at 100 yards, but if that target goes out to 1,000 yards, that’s 20 inches!

If you have a 6 MOA reticle at 1,000 yards, it’ll cover 60 inches, which is a 5-foot range! The larger the reticle, the less precision you have.

Conclusion

If you’re still debating about what Aimpoint optic to get after reading the reviews and buyer’s guide, just know that there’s a reason that the Micro H-2 topped the list. It’s a versatile optic that works for just about any AR-15, and you’ll never need to worry about getting a new one.

If you’re on a tight budget, the Carbine Optic should do enough to leave you happy with the final result. The important thing is that you ditch the iron sights and upgrade before the next time you head out!

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