The unique battery compartment hangs off of the optic, rather than being a parallel mounted compartment. The Aimpoint 2000's controls and mounting rings should look much more traditional for most shooters.Įschewing the built-in mount of the 1000, the 2000 uses standard 1 inch (25.4mm) scope rings for mounting the optic to a firearm.
The Aimpoint 2000 has similar features to its progenitors, while having better ergonomics. Moving from the 1000 to the 2000, the big changes are the mounting method, and how the optic regulates the dot brightness. The 2000 had a short production run, ending in 1989, but has had a lasting impact to this day. The Aimpoint 2000 is a collimator LED red dot sight, released by Aimpoint in 1985/86 (conflicting dates according to their website). The Aimpoint 2000 is the topic of today's discussion. This upcoming model was also Aimpoint's first model to be used by military forces, and tends to be rather sought after today. While the prior optics had footprints and features more akin to artillery pieces, the next model would both be a massive leap forward in technology, while having a more traditional look. While the Aimpoint 1000 was an incremental step away from the Electronics, there was bigger change to come.
