Eotech issue

[prairiefire]

I recently purchased a new Eotech EXPS 3. I put it on my SBR'd 556. After about 50 rounds I have had issues where the red dot spontaneously shuts off. I changed the battery, but i doubt that is the problem, since the Eotech powers up fairly quickly when I hit the on button. The bright/dimming function works well and the red dot is normal. The problem occurs about every three fired rounds. Do I have a loose connection and need to send this in to Eotech for an eval?

 

[SBRSarge]

If the new battery doesn’t work, contact them.

See the 4th and 5th bullet point from the EXPS3 owner’s manual…

Battery
• One initially supplied (1) CR123 Lithium battery powers the EXPS3
• The HWS® is designed to maintain constant brightness at a particular setting as
the battery drains down The reticle brightness will not fade as the battery runs
down, but rather, shut down abruptly
• The first indication of the battery draining is the reticle blinking when the unit is
turned on (see Electronic Features, page 16)
• Another indication of a low battery is the reticle pattern blinking off and on during
recoil With high recoil guns, this can occur before the battery check indicates low
battery condition
• If the reticle pattern blinks off and on during recoil or turns off suddenly, replace
the battery

 

[prairiefire]

If the new battery doesn’t work, contact them.

See the 4th and 5th bullet point from the EXPS3 owner’s manual…

Battery
• One initially supplied (1) CR123 Lithium battery powers the EXPS3
• The HWS® is designed to maintain constant brightness at a particular setting as
the battery drains down The reticle brightness will not fade as the battery runs
down, but rather, shut down abruptly
• The first indication of the battery draining is the reticle blinking when the unit is
turned on (see Electronic Features, page 16)
• Another indication of a low battery is the reticle pattern blinking off and on during
recoil With high recoil guns, this can occur before the battery check indicates low
battery condition
• If the reticle pattern blinks off and on during recoil or turns off suddenly, replace
the battery

Thanks!

 

[SBRSarge]

No problem, I’m here for ya man!

 

[LawnMM]

Try a Duracell

 

[HD1911]

Hopefully you bought this thing from a legit dealer and didn’t get a counterfeit? Just asking because it happens a lot.

 

[prairiefire]

Hopefully you bought this thing from a legit dealer and didn’t get a counterfeit? Just asking because it happens a lot.

Legit dealer off the 'Hide!

 

[HD1911]

Did a diff battery fix the problem for ya?

 

[prairiefire]

HAven't had a chance to shoot yet - but new battery is installed.

 

[Chasingpro]

I’ve had issues in the past with quality control. Ended up collecting dust. That being said I heard that they did recall some models. I would check with eotech to see if your unit is on the list.