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GatGatGat · 11-19-2007, 06:34 PM

so i finally broke down and purchased an EOtech a few months back, it went against everything in me to spend that kinda money on somethin like that, but after i tried it out a few times i was hooked. Now im about 2 months into having it, taken it to the range about 3 times, and MAYBE put 25 hours on it TOPS, and thats including its "auto turn off" feature that turns off after a few hours. Anyways, went to the range this sat, didnt even get one round off before it died on me. WTF? not that its that hard to replace batts, but i would have thought they would have lasted longer... jeez... anyone else have same experience?

Palmguy · 11-19-2007, 07:32 PM

Is yours an "F" model? Supposedly the Rev F Eotechs have better battery life; it should have an F on the left side of the hood as looking through it.

Also, I think the N-battery models are notorious for having the worst battery life.

KEVWYO · 11-19-2007, 10:54 PM

I've had a similar thing happen. I have a theory that the battery drains while not in use!

Now my AA battery EoTech has been running on the same batteries from a year ago. It could be on that Energizer bunny commercial .... except it's running on Duracells!

I wouldn't mind selling my "N" battery Holosight as I'd like to pick up one of those Bushnell Trophy scopes ... the 1x32 with the "dotted T reticle". If there's any takers PM me.

**mvician** · 11-20-2007, 12:50 AM

Give EOTech a call.....there was some problems with battery drainage on the N battery models. Thought they got that straightened out but maybe not.
I've had my 551, don't know what version, but it is dated 2003 and I got it used, and it is still on the 2nd set of N batteries.

**Houseboat** · 11-20-2007, 01:10 AM

I have had my Eotech for about a year.I go through so many batteries I was hoping they would come out with an adapter so I could plug it in to the WALL..or I could follow the cord back home..Butit is a great site for center of mass

bigun · 11-20-2007, 02:04 AM

My Holosight eats N's in 4 hours. Just another reason to get a Aimpoint or a EO 512.

AKpredator · 11-20-2007, 02:18 AM

That's why I spent a little more $$ and got a Trijicon Compact ACOG. I don't like sights with batteries. I don't like tac lights with batteries either, but so far, there isn't any choice.

shipwreck · 11-20-2007, 05:12 AM

My N battery 511 EOtech lasted about 25 hours. I got it last Dec. The batteries lasted until March. However, those were the ones in the Eotech already.

I then put new ones in, and it lasted until last Thur. After my last trip, where I had the thing on for about 5 hours. I got home and turned it on - and I noticed the low battery indication. So, I changed them out.

I think I got a bit better time out of the fresh ones. Still, I keep 3-4 extra sets of N Batteries in my rifle bag.

11-19-2007, 06:34 PM	#1
GatGatGat XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 191	EOtech 511 so i finally broke down and purchased an EOtech a few months back, it went against everything in me to spend that kinda money on somethin like that, but after i tried it out a few times i was hooked. Now im about 2 months into having it, taken it to the range about 3 times, and MAYBE put 25 hours on it TOPS, and thats including its "auto turn off" feature that turns off after a few hours. Anyways, went to the range this sat, didnt even get one round off before it died on me. WTF? not that its that hard to replace batts, but i would have thought they would have lasted longer... jeez... anyone else have same experience? __________________ Ruger 10-22 New England Firearms 20G Ruger P95 9mm Henry .22 rifle Winchester 77 .22 rifle High Point 995 9mm Tac Carbine Remington 710 .30-06 Mossberg 500a Tac 12G Bushmaster XM15 E2S A3 AR-15 Remington 1859 Buffalo (long Barrel) Colt 1860 Army H&R 9 shot .22 revolver 1860 Springfield Flintlock Springfield XD9 OD Green

11-19-2007, 07:32 PM	#2
Palmguy XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 1,660	Is yours an "F" model? Supposedly the Rev F Eotechs have better battery life; it should have an F on the left side of the hood as looking through it. Also, I think the N-battery models are notorious for having the worst battery life. __________________

11-20-2007, 12:50 AM	#4
mvician XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,333	Give EOTech a call.....there was some problems with battery drainage on the N battery models. Thought they got that straightened out but maybe not. I've had my 551, don't know what version, but it is dated 2003 and I got it used, and it is still on the 2nd set of N batteries. __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

11-20-2007, 01:10 AM	#5
Houseboat XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 769	I have had my Eotech for about a year.I go through so many batteries I was hoping they would come out with an adapter so I could plug it in to the WALL..or I could follow the cord back home..Butit is a great site for center of mass __________________ www.gun-works.com www.tennesseeholstercompany.com Gun-Works.com is wholly owned subsidiary of Tennessee Holster Company, LLC Quality Leather Holsters for your XDs

11-20-2007, 02:04 AM	#6
bigun XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 3,075	My Holosight eats N's in 4 hours. Just another reason to get a Aimpoint or a EO 512. __________________ The second ammendment is the ammendment that protects all of the others.

11-19-2007, 10:54 PM	#3
KEVWYO XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,404	I've had a similar thing happen. I have a theory that the battery drains while not in use! Now my AA battery EoTech has been running on the same batteries from a year ago. It could be on that Energizer bunny commercial .... except it's running on Duracells! I wouldn't mind selling my "N" battery Holosight as I'd like to pick up one of those Bushnell Trophy scopes ... the 1x32 with the "dotted T reticle". If there's any takers PM me.

11-20-2007, 02:18 AM	#7
AKpredator XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 398	That's why I spent a little more $$ and got a Trijicon Compact ACOG. I don't like sights with batteries. I don't like tac lights with batteries either, but so far, there isn't any choice.

11-20-2007, 05:12 AM	#8
shipwreck XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,339	My N battery 511 EOtech lasted about 25 hours. I got it last Dec. The batteries lasted until March. However, those were the ones in the Eotech already. I then put new ones in, and it lasted until last Thur. After my last trip, where I had the thing on for about 5 hours. I got home and turned it on - and I noticed the low battery indication. So, I changed them out. I think I got a bit better time out of the fresh ones. Still, I keep 3-4 extra sets of N Batteries in my rifle bag. __________________ - Visit: http://www.fnforum.net The ULTIMATE FN site!

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