Vortex AMG UH-1 Gen II Huey

The Vortex AMG UH-1 Gen II "Huey" is Vortex's holographic weapon sight and a direct competitor to EOTech's EXPS line. The Gen II refresh swapped the original UH-1's internal rechargeable battery for a tool-less CR123A compartment, addressing the most-cited complaint about the original (no field battery swap) and adding night vision compatibility.

The EBR-CQB reticle uses a 1 MOA center dot inside a 65 MOA segmented ring with a CQB triangle below center that marks the point of impact for shots at 10 yards or less, a more sophisticated holographic display than EOTech's basic ring-and-dot. Like other holographic sights, it keeps parallax low near the center of the window and the reticle remains visible even if the front window is partially damaged. Battery life runs approximately 1,000 hours on a single CR123A.

The UH-1 weighs 11 oz and uses a wider rail footprint than micro red dots. Reticle quality and brightness control are excellent. Most direct EOTech vs. Vortex Huey comparisons come down to brand and warranty: EOTech has the longer combat record, Vortex has the stronger civilian warranty (VIP lifetime). MSRP is $799.99 with street pricing typically in the $599-699 range. Made in Japan.