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Holosun HE503CU-GR Elite

20mm tube micro red dot with green multi-reticle, solar failsafe, and 50,000 hour battery under $300

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Quick Specs

Price
$296
Weight
3 oz
Brand
Holosun
Category
optic

Features

  • 2 MOA dot + 65 MOA circle
  • Solar + CR2032
  • 50,000 hour battery
  • Tube design with co-witness mount

Capability Boosts

CQB+3
Low Light+2
Reliability+1

Recommended For

Home Defense+6
Duty/Patrol+3
Competition+3
Vehicle Operations+3
Range Training+3
Outdoor Defense

Compatibility Tags

interface: picatinny-topsuitable-for: ultra-compactoptic-type: reflex

Overview

The Holosun HE503CU-GR Elite is the green-LED tube version of Holosun's value micro red dot family. The 20mm tube form factor matches the Aimpoint Micro T-2 footprint and accepts the entire Aimpoint Micro mount ecosystem. The "HE" prefix marks the etched reticle, which remains visible as a black silhouette even with a dead battery and dead solar.

The reticle is a switchable green 2 MOA dot, 65 MOA ring, or both combined. The 65 MOA ring brackets a man-sized target at CQB distance for fast acquisition; the 2 MOA dot handles precision out to 200+ yards. CR2032 battery life runs 50,000 hours at moderate brightness, supplemented by the solar panel for extended use during daytime operation.

Compared with the open-emitter HE510C-GR (large window, lighter), the 503CU is the closed-tube option for shooters who want T-2 form factor and Aimpoint Micro mount compatibility at half the price. Trade-offs: smaller window than the 510C, no titanium hood, and the same long-term durability questions that apply to all Holosun optics relative to Aimpoint or Trijicon. Includes both lower-1/3 (1.63") and low (.75") co-witness mounts in the box.

Key Features

  • Switchable green 2 MOA dot, 65 MOA ring, or combined reticle
  • Etched reticle visible as black silhouette without power
  • Solar failsafe supplements 50,000-hour CR2032 battery
  • 20mm tube form factor compatible with Aimpoint Micro mounts
  • Shake Awake motion-activated power management
  • 12 brightness settings (10 daylight, 2 night vision compatible)
  • Includes both lower-1/3 (1.63") and low (.75") mounts

Pros

  • +Green LED is easier on the eye than red for most shooters
  • +Switchable reticle covers CQB and precision in one optic
  • +Etched reticle works without power as a backup
  • +Solar plus CR2032 dual power eliminates battery anxiety
  • +Aimpoint Micro mount compatibility (T-1, T-2, Comp M5)
  • +Includes both lower-1/3 and low mounts in the box

Cons

  • Smaller window than open-emitter alternatives like the HE510C-GR
  • 6061 aluminum housing is a step down from premium 7075
  • Holosun warranty service slower than Aimpoint or Trijicon
  • Side-loaded battery requires tilting the optic for access

Detailed Specifications

Reticle
2 MOA dot / 65 MOA ring / both, switchable etched green
Magnification
1x
Battery Type
CR2032 with solar failsafe
Battery Life
50,000 hours
nightVisionCompatible
Yes (2 NV settings)
weight
3.0 oz (sight only)
Length
2.5 inches
width
1.4 inches
height
2.7 inches
Adjustment Type
0.5 MOA per click
Material
6061 aluminum, hard anodized
Mount Type
20mm tube (Aimpoint Micro footprint)
countryOfOrigin
China

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