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Post by crkshot22 on Oct 10, 2009 22:14:19 GMT -5
I just got a G&P aimpoint and the dot moves like crazy. I've never used one before and I just wanted to make sure that the dot moving is normal because all the descriptions said it was parallax free. I found a couple of videos on youtube to help illustrate what I mean. In the first video the dot moves around like on mine in the second it stays centered like I thought it would. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If it is defected I'd like to know so I can try and get my money back. Thanks. First video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=55RsdpXsuwE&feature=relatedSecond: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjT68A4jXs8&feature=related |
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Post by rydeezy on Oct 10, 2009 22:21:01 GMT -5
Did you buy it used?
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Post by crkshot22 on Oct 10, 2009 22:26:00 GMT -5
No I actually got it from ehobbyasia's amazon store. The guy said it had been a display model but was in perfect working order.
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Post by Ghast on Oct 10, 2009 22:34:14 GMT -5
Whoever told you G&P's are parallax free is wrong. G&P has always had parallax, as do other clones. The reason G&P's are sweet is because they're the sturdiest of all of the aimpoint clones and have the brightest dot.
What you're seeing is perfectly normal.
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Post by crkshot22 on Oct 10, 2009 22:42:55 GMT -5
Cool. Thanks for the reply. I didn't make much sense for it to be parallax free at 30 dollars with 2 day shipping anyway but that's what the description said. Externally it is really well made. I loved the thing until my brother rained on my parade and told me the dot shouldn't move around. Thanks again.
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Post by Knief on Oct 11, 2009 0:34:01 GMT -5
You actually can't tell whether or not the two dots are acting differently in each of the videos. In the first video, the dot is set against a white wall, which looks like empty space to your eyes. So your frame of reference is circle of the tube. On the second video, the dot is set against a teddy bear, so that acts as your frame of reference, not the circular tube. The dot in the second video demonstrates some parallax, but the "target" is at such close range that the effects are minimal. You can see the dot move around slightly relative to the center of the bear's neck. The dot also moves a lot on the reticle, just like the dot in the first video.
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Post by Dahm on Oct 18, 2009 8:55:26 GMT -5
Unfortunately, if you're looking for an optic that is parallax free you'll have to purchase real steel optics.
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Post by Thor on Oct 18, 2009 9:14:21 GMT -5
And even then, a lot of real steel optics have parallax. I'd honestly recommend just learning how to correctly shoulder your weapon so that when you bring it up, the sight is right where it needs to be for you to get a good view.
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Post by Jumprefusal on Oct 18, 2009 9:36:40 GMT -5
I'm fairly certain G&P is rebranding ACM crap now. I had two G&P aimpoints in the past and neither of them parallaxed near as much as the one I have now. Without a front site post this latest one would be useless.
The best Aimpoint clone I had was the Guarder, which I foolishly sold to somebody on this forum (It had an ARMS mount and was painted tan, don't EVER sell it whoever you are). 10 levels, SUPER bright, and no parallaxing.
Damn me being a trade whore....
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Post by Dahm on Oct 18, 2009 9:51:15 GMT -5
That would be terrible news if G&P is stooping to such a level as rebranding ACM. It would kill their reputation.
This calls for a hard fact finder!
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Post by Roughneck on Oct 18, 2009 9:56:11 GMT -5
I must agree with Jump.
The Guarder is the best Aimpoint I have ever owned.
Second best was my King Arms M2.
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