I'm trying to decide on one of these, price difference isn't much so that's a moot issue. I've seen lots of reviews on the AimPoint Micro T1 but next to no info on the Hensoldt RSA-S. Any opinions on either are welcome.
Rifle Scopes Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
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Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
I had both. the henny was, from the dot view standpoint they are about the same. The henny also has a solar cell so it can run off that during daylight to prolong the already good battery life. It also as a sensor that will dim or brighten the dot based on light conditions in the targets area.
I had both. the henny was, from the dot view standpoint they are about the same. The henny also has a solar cell so it can run off that during daylight to prolong the already good battery life. It also as a sensor that will dim or brighten the dot based on light conditions in the targets area.
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
The added features of the Henny really have my attention. Solar power, auto brightness with manual override, integrated quick release picatinny mount... seems like a no brainer. Just wanted more input from actual users. Appreciate it.
Oh, another question if I may... What, if any, are the adjustment values? I know the AP is 1/2 MOA. Wondering what the Henny is, or if it just has screws with no clicks.
The added features of the Henny really have my attention. Solar power, auto brightness with manual override, integrated quick release picatinny mount... seems like a no brainer. Just wanted more input from actual users. Appreciate it.
Oh, another question if I may... What, if any, are the adjustment values? I know the AP is 1/2 MOA. Wondering what the Henny is, or if it just has screws with no clicks.
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
I've been looking at these Zeiss offerings for a while too. I'm actually thinking the Z-Point over the Hensoldt though, just because unless someone can tell me otherwise the difference appears to be the finish and a small back-up sight on top of the Hensoldt that I would never use anyhow.
If it comes down to durability then that's different.
I've been looking at these Zeiss offerings for a while too. I'm actually thinking the Z-Point over the Hensoldt though, just because unless someone can tell me otherwise the difference appears to be the finish and a small back-up sight on top of the Hensoldt that I would never use anyhow.
If it comes down to durability then that's different.
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
I might be wrong on this, but on the Hensoldt, it doesn't look like you could use any of the raised bases that you can use on the Aimpoint. So, if it is too low profile (which it will be on an AR) you might have to find a different method to raise the red dot. On the aimpoint, the picatiny mount is removed and the red dot slides into the raised base that clamps to your rail.
I might be wrong on this, but on the Hensoldt, it doesn't look like you could use any of the raised bases that you can use on the Aimpoint. So, if it is too low profile (which it will be on an AR) you might have to find a different method to raise the red dot. On the aimpoint, the picatiny mount is removed and the red dot slides into the raised base that clamps to your rail.
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poison123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats correct Noob. It uses its own built in mount. </div></div>
how would you elevate it if you needed too? I guess you would have to use a raised picatinny piece? for instance, you couldn't use the larue LT660 or any mount like it. You would have to use the QD LT-101 or it's equivalent.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poison123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats correct Noob. It uses its own built in mount. </div></div>
how would you elevate it if you needed too? I guess you would have to use a raised picatinny piece? for instance, you couldn't use the larue LT660 or any mount like it. You would have to use the QD LT-101 or it's equivalent.
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
Gotcha. The battery life on the Aimpoint is insane already. But the added feature of the solar on the Hensoldt is a +. I have a T-1 and absolutely love it. Botach was running one hell of a deal, and I couldn't pass it up. Got it for $436 shipped.
Gotcha. The battery life on the Aimpoint is insane already. But the added feature of the solar on the Hensoldt is a +. I have a T-1 and absolutely love it. Botach was running one hell of a deal, and I couldn't pass it up. Got it for $436 shipped.
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Redmanss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been looking at these Zeiss offerings for a while too. I'm actually thinking the Z-Point over the Hensoldt though, just because unless someone can tell me otherwise the difference appears to be the finish and a small back-up sight on top of the Hensoldt that I would never use anyhow.
If it comes down to durability then that's different. </div></div>
Looking at pics and data I've found the following differences:
back up sight
finish
locking release button for the rail mount
two recoil lugs (only one on the Z-point)
night vision compatible (according to the pdf brochure)
Not sure if this justifies $50 more for everyone but it seems worthwhile to me to get the Hensoldt.
As for fitting an AR, probably a problem. For me it'll either be on my M25 with Sage or a Benelli M4 so I don't need a riser to get the right height.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Redmanss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been looking at these Zeiss offerings for a while too. I'm actually thinking the Z-Point over the Hensoldt though, just because unless someone can tell me otherwise the difference appears to be the finish and a small back-up sight on top of the Hensoldt that I would never use anyhow.
If it comes down to durability then that's different. </div></div>
Looking at pics and data I've found the following differences:
back up sight
finish
locking release button for the rail mount
two recoil lugs (only one on the Z-point)
night vision compatible (according to the pdf brochure)
Not sure if this justifies $50 more for everyone but it seems worthwhile to me to get the Hensoldt.
As for fitting an AR, probably a problem. For me it'll either be on my M25 with Sage or a Benelli M4 so I don't need a riser to get the right height.
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NoExpert</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Redmanss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been looking at these Zeiss offerings for a while too. I'm actually thinking the Z-Point over the Hensoldt though, just because unless someone can tell me otherwise the difference appears to be the finish and a small back-up sight on top of the Hensoldt that I would never use anyhow.
If it comes down to durability then that's different. </div></div>
Looking at pics and data I've found the following differences:
back up sight
finish
locking release button for the rail mount
two recoil lugs (only one on the Z-point)
night vision compatible (according to the pdf brochure)
Not sure if this justifies $50 more for everyone but it seems worthwhile to me to get the Hensoldt.
As for fitting an AR, probably a problem. For me it'll either be on my M25 with Sage or a Benelli M4 so I don't need a riser to get the right height.</div></div> Thanks for that. The price difference is more than $50 if you're on promotive. Those are nice features but not something that's interesting enough to me to justify the price jump so long as the internals and function is the same.
I'm actually looking to have it riding the side of a Spuhr and I like the auto-adjust feature over the Aimpoint. So long as it isn't getting washed out in desert-bright daylight and can hold up, I think it gets the win.
Unfortunately it will be early next year when I will have the opportunity to try one out, so if you or anyone else gets one first I'll be anxious to see a review of it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NoExpert</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Redmanss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been looking at these Zeiss offerings for a while too. I'm actually thinking the Z-Point over the Hensoldt though, just because unless someone can tell me otherwise the difference appears to be the finish and a small back-up sight on top of the Hensoldt that I would never use anyhow.
If it comes down to durability then that's different. </div></div>
Looking at pics and data I've found the following differences:
back up sight
finish
locking release button for the rail mount
two recoil lugs (only one on the Z-point)
night vision compatible (according to the pdf brochure)
Not sure if this justifies $50 more for everyone but it seems worthwhile to me to get the Hensoldt.
As for fitting an AR, probably a problem. For me it'll either be on my M25 with Sage or a Benelli M4 so I don't need a riser to get the right height.</div></div> Thanks for that. The price difference is more than $50 if you're on promotive. Those are nice features but not something that's interesting enough to me to justify the price jump so long as the internals and function is the same.
I'm actually looking to have it riding the side of a Spuhr and I like the auto-adjust feature over the Aimpoint. So long as it isn't getting washed out in desert-bright daylight and can hold up, I think it gets the win.
Unfortunately it will be early next year when I will have the opportunity to try one out, so if you or anyone else gets one first I'll be anxious to see a review of it.
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
The auto brightness adjustment can also be overridden and adjusted to the user's preference.
Another interesting feature is it uses an LED mounted in the center of the rear lens to project the dot onto the forward lens. Has to do with something about removing optical issues with a tilted lens. Of course that was in the brochure for the RSA-S so I'm not sure how much relevance it has.
The auto brightness adjustment can also be overridden and adjusted to the user's preference.
Another interesting feature is it uses an LED mounted in the center of the rear lens to project the dot onto the forward lens. Has to do with something about removing optical issues with a tilted lens. Of course that was in the brochure for the RSA-S so I'm not sure how much relevance it has.
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
Get the battlefield proven product, the Aimpoint T1. Take a look at this torture test:
Daniel Defense M4 Torture Test with Aimpoint T1
Get the battlefield proven product, the Aimpoint T1. Take a look at this torture test:
Daniel Defense M4 Torture Test with Aimpoint T1
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Singlestack Wonder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the battlefield proven product, the Aimpoint T1. Take a look at this torture test:
Daniel Defense M4 Torture Test with Aimpoint T1 </div></div>
Pretty sure the Henny is used on the battlefield too.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Singlestack Wonder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the battlefield proven product, the Aimpoint T1. Take a look at this torture test:
Daniel Defense M4 Torture Test with Aimpoint T1 </div></div>
Pretty sure the Henny is used on the battlefield too.
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Singlestack Wonder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the battlefield proven product, the Aimpoint T1. Take a look at this torture test:
Daniel Defense M4 Torture Test with Aimpoint T1 </div></div>
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO a Hensoldt isn't combat proven
Its been used quite a bit by foreign militaries there Single Stack Wonder
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Singlestack Wonder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the battlefield proven product, the Aimpoint T1. Take a look at this torture test:
Daniel Defense M4 Torture Test with Aimpoint T1 </div></div>
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO a Hensoldt isn't combat proven
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
At a Pat Rogers class I attended, he pulled a T1 off his personal carbine, and threw it across a concrete floor and bounced it off a block wall in the back of the classroom.
Said he had been doing that for 2 years with that particular sight.
Still worked perfectly, had several 10k rounds through it.
I bought 2 of them after the class.
At a Pat Rogers class I attended, he pulled a T1 off his personal carbine, and threw it across a concrete floor and bounced it off a block wall in the back of the classroom.
Said he had been doing that for 2 years with that particular sight.
Still worked perfectly, had several 10k rounds through it.
I bought 2 of them after the class.
Re: Hensoldt RSA-S vs. AimPoint Micro T1
I run a T1 on my AR, love it. I have run the RSA-S hard and it takes the same abuse.
I run a T1 on my AR, love it. I have run the RSA-S hard and it takes the same abuse.
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