Holosun AEMS Core X2
Enclosed reflex sight with larger AEMS X2 window, Shake Awake, and lower-1/3 co-witness mount
- Price
- $300
- Weight
- 4.1 oz
- Brand
- Holosun
- Category
- Optics
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Features
- •2 MOA dot
- •50,000 hour battery
- •Shake Awake
- •IP67 waterproof
- •Lower 1/3 co-witness
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Overview
The Holosun AEMS Core X2 (Advanced Enclosed Micro Sight) is the simpler red-dot-only member of the AEMS X2 family. It keeps the fully enclosed emitter design that protects the LED from environmental contamination and pairs it with the larger current AEMS X2 window and lower-1/3 co-witness mount.
Constructed from 7075-T6 aluminum, the AEMS Core X2 uses a 1.1 x 0.87-inch viewing window. Holosun's Shake Awake technology and Last Setting Recall combine with the CR2032 battery to deliver up to 50,000 hours of runtime, while ten daylight and two night-vision settings cover common rifle and PCC use.
The IP67 rating and 1000G vibration resistance put it in the hard-use enclosed reflex category. For shooters seeking enclosed-emitter protection without paying for the Pro model's solar and multi-reticle features, the Core X2 is the value-oriented AEMS X2 row.
Key Features
- Enclosed emitter design protects against dirt, dust, and debris
- 50,000 hour battery life with Shake Awake and Last Setting Recall
- 1.1 x 0.87-inch window
- 10 daylight + 2 night vision brightness settings
- IP67 water and dust resistance rating
- 1000G vibration resistance
- Backward compatible with original AEMS mounts
Pros
- +Enclosed emitter keeps lens clear in mud, rain, and snow
- +Exceptional 50,000 hour battery life matches premium competitors
- +Competitive pricing significantly undercuts Aimpoint ACRO
- +Shake Awake eliminates need to remember power state
Cons
- −Heavier and bulkier than open-emitter micro red dots
- −Lacks solar failsafe backup of AEMS Pro X2 model
- −Some users report blue tint near top of lens
- −Proprietary mount pattern limits aftermarket options
Detailed Specifications
- Reticle
- 2 MOA dot
- Magnification
- 1x
- Battery Type
- CR2032
- Battery Life
- 50,000 hours
- nightVisionCompatible
- Yes (2 NVD settings)
- Waterproof Rating
- IP67 rated
- weight
- 4.1 oz body; 5.7 oz mount weight listed by Holosun
- windowSize
- 1.1 x 0.87 inches
- Adjustment Type
- 0.5 MOA per click
- Adjustment Range
- 50 MOA windage/elevation
- operatingTemp
- -40°C to 70°C
- Material
- 7075-T6 Aluminum
- shockRating
- 1000G
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