Holosun
Holosun HE512C-GD
Large-window enclosed reflex with gold 2 MOA dot and 65 MOA circle multi-reticle
Quick Specs
- Price
- $459
- Weight
- 6.8 oz
- Brand
- Holosun
- Category
- optic
Features
- •2 MOA gold dot + 65 MOA circle
- •Solar + CR2032
- •50,000 hour battery
- •Large 0.91 x 1.26 inch window
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Overview
The Holosun HE512C-GD is the gold-LED variant of the 512C large-window enclosed reflex. Holosun's gold LED is rare in the rifle red dot category and produces a warmer reticle that some shooters prefer over green or red, particularly in mixed lighting.
The multi-reticle system switches between a 2 MOA dot, a 65 MOA ring, or both combined. The 0.91 x 1.26 inch window is large enough for both-eyes-open shooting and rapid target acquisition while staying smaller than the 510C. CR2032 battery life is 50,000 hours at moderate brightness, supplemented by the solar panel.
For shooters who want a 510C-class sight picture but prefer an enclosed housing and a gold reticle over the standard green or red, the 512C-GD is the answer. Trade-offs vs. the 510C-GR: a smaller window, higher weight, and limited availability because the model is no longer in Holosun's current catalog. At roughly $260 street when available, it sits below the 510C-GR's typical price point and remains one of the more affordable large-window Holosun enclosed reflex options with multi-reticle.
Key Features
- Multi-reticle: 2 MOA gold dot, 65 MOA gold ring, or both combined
- Solar failsafe supplements 50,000-hour CR2032 battery
- 0.91 x 1.26 inch viewing window
- 12 brightness settings (10 daylight, 2 night vision compatible)
- Shake Awake motion-activated power management
- IP67 dust and water resistance
Pros
- +Rare gold LED is easier on the eye than red in mixed lighting
- +Large window for both-eyes-open shooting
- +Solar plus CR2032 dual power
- +Multi-reticle covers both speed and precision
- +Sub-$300 price for a multi-reticle large-window reflex
Cons
- −Discontinued model with limited retailer availability
- −Smaller window than the larger 510C-GR
- −IP67 sealing rather than full IP68
- −Heavier than micro red dots at 6.77 oz
- −Gold LED is divisive; some shooters strongly prefer red or green
Detailed Specifications
- Reticle
- 2 MOA dot / 65 MOA ring / both, switchable gold LED
- Magnification
- 1x
- Battery Type
- CR2032 with solar failsafe
- Battery Life
- 50,000 hours
- nightVisionCompatible
- Yes (2 NV settings)
- Waterproof Rating
- IP67
- weight
- 6.77 oz
- Length
- 3.35 inches
- width
- 1.63 inches
- height
- 1.7 inches
- Objective Diameter
- 0.91 x 1.26 inch window
- operatingTemp
- -22°F to 140°F
- countryOfOrigin
- China
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