aimpoint

aimpoint

1. A precise point associated with a target and assigned for a specific weapon impact to achieve the intended objective and level of destruction. May be defined descriptively (e.g., vent in center of roof), by grid reference, or geolocation.
2. A prominent radar-significant feature, for example a tip of land, or bridge, used to assist an aircrew in navigating and delivering their weapons (usually in bad weather and/or at night). Also called offset aimpoint (OAP). See also desired mean point of impact; desired point of impact.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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1 Aimpoint's Micro T-2 offers a very easy-to-use but extraordinarily effective means of aiming.
Aimpoint's ACRO P-1 pistol sight was developed primarily for use on handguns, but can also be used on rifles, shotguns and carbines, or as a compact electronic backup sight.
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I agreed completely with Craig Boddington's assessment of Aimpoint. I have had one of their products on my Excalibur crossbow for about 10 years and have used it to take more than 20 deer in many different weather scenarios--all while using the same battery.
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Mounted atop its action is an Aimpoint Micro H-2 red dot optic, to be used with both eyes open for unrivaled ease of target acquisition.
The Mossberg 464 lever action with an XS Sights Lever Scout Rail and an Aimpoint Micro H-2 optic is an ideal hog-hunting rig.
He tried, to no avail, in locating a one-piece Picatinny base for mounting an Aimpoint red dot sight.
Perhaps more to the point, it's priced noticeably below Aimpoint's well respected T-l/T-2 series.
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