First Look: Holosun AEMS Core Red-Dot Sight

Holosun updates its recent AEMS Red-Dot Sight with the trimmer AEMS Core.

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posted on February 19, 2022
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Holosun is releasing the new AEMS Core, a smaller-sized optic that provides all the features of the Holosun Core at a competitive price point.

The AEMS Core is constructed from a durable cast aluminum housing that offers excellent protection and durability. AEMS Core features a 2-MOA dot with 12 brightness settings, 10 daylight and 2 night settings that are compatible with night-vision gear. The settings are controlled by two buttons located on the left side of the housing, with a CR2023 battery compartment that opens on the other side of the optic. The battery provides up to 50,000 hours of continuous operation at a mid-range setting. The AEMS also has a Shake Awake feature that puts the AEMS Core to sleep in order to preserve battery life, yet reactivates the reticle with the slightest movement of the optic.

At 2.13 inches long, 1.42 inches wide and 1.69 inches tall, the AEMS Core is 11-percent shorter than most optics in the 20 mm class. The optics weighs 3.9 ounces without a mount, making it a versatile option for nearly any rifle, shotgun, or SBR setup. It comes with a 1/3 co-witness mount to perform across a variety of different guns. In addition to this, Holosun provides a lifetime warranty on the AEMS Core.

AEMS Core Features

  • Red or green reticle option
  • Large glass in a small overall package
  • Cast-aluminum housing
  • Removable 1.63 inch lower 1/3 co-witness Picatinny mount
  • Side-mounted 2032 Battery with 50k hours battery life
  • Shake Awake power management system

Dimensions

  • Length: 2.13 inches
  • Width: 1.42 inches
  • Height: 1.69 inches
  • Weight: 3.9 ounces without mount

MSRP for the AEMS Core optic with a red reticle is $352.93 and $370.58 for the green reticle. More information on these optics and other products from Holosun is available at holosun.com.

 

 

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