Eotech G33 Magnifier - Good Enough for Socom

[@ddyoder]

I've had my EoTech EXPS for a decade. Used tons of other red dots, LPVOs, prisms on AR platforms --- always find myself coming back to enjoying the O.G. Holographic EoTech optic for simplicity, speed & seemingly unreal parallax avoidance. It simply hits where the dot is and it's nearly impossible to lose the dot/circle reticle. Certainly a classic optic that seems to work for civilian use like myself... as well as having benefits for operators like being NVG compatible, not showing light/reticle downrange, etc.

[@chrispewkreme]

My only complaint with EOTech is delamination issues.

[@michaelcapen4440]

The video we all wanted! Thank you for making this man! This is also nearly a full magnifier break down, with a couple changes I bet a video would do really well with a title like "ultimate magnifyer comparison" or something like that. Thanks for the great content!

[@nsquared123]

Great review! I came to a similar conclusion between the G45 and G33. Not only is the G33 a lot more usable if you are doing more than just sitting on the bench on the range, but it is noticeably lighter. Ended up keeping the G33 and sold the G45.

[@DTreatz]

How big was the difference for g45

[@nsquared123]

@@DTreatz weight was just a couple of ounces but I could tell which one was on the rifle by feel going back and forth. The G45 is also noticeably more bulky than the G33. If you only had one and it was always on the rifle you'd never know the difference. The more annoying part to me was the field of view combined with the 5x magnification. The 3x almost feels like you are looking though an ACOG but the 5x with it's 4.4° FOV felt odd to me which made the "better eye relief" actually seem worse. Hard to quantify, but for reference the G33 has a 7.3° FOV.

[@CDOES]

I would of done the same thing m3x is perfect for a magnifier. And it keeps the bulk and weight down

[@SyrupCanuck]

Is g33 perfectly use able for 200 yard shooting?

[@bghiggy]

I've used a g33 with a micro t2 and after figuring out my hold I was able to ring steel consistently at 500 with it. It's a nice piece of glass and doubles great as a handheld monocular when it's off the rifle.

[@BandAid350z]

Nice review, as always. I was issued a 552 and just loved it. Simple and rugged as heck. I beat the snot out of mine and it always held zero. At the time magnifiers were only just getting issued and my only complaint with it was not having a “zoom” similar to the issued ACOGs. When I got back and paired it with a magnifier it was and has been my favorite intermediate optic for a carbine/rifle. Granted the combo is on the heavier side, but what versatility and ruggedness it brings can’t really be beat. Flip to side>flip to center

[@garrickr5084]

I got lucky with the timing of your post. First of all, awesome post. I'm a huge fan, and your videos have helped me choose most of the optics I own. Everything from red dots, all the way up to ultra high end ($2,700+) 5-25x and 7-35x ELR type of rifle scopes. When it comes to magnifiers, I have always been a non-fanboy due to the highly limiting factors that accompany these things, but I do have an Hm3x because when I tested a bunch of them, it seemed (to my eyes) that the Holosun had the most forgiving eye-box (and eye relief). Which for a normal shooting guy like me who does not practice repeated identical cheek-weld positions every time I ready my firearm, really does help to have a highly forgiving eye-box. Anyway, I need a mate for my EXPS3-0 and of course the G33 is my first choice, but I'm also considering the G43. The smaller magnifiers tend to have more issues with less forgiving eye-boxes and eye reliefs, but in this case, EOTech specifically designed the G43 with a larger objective lens than the G33 to offset for the smaller size which they claim gives "even better eye relief". Cue my question... knowing that eye relief and eye-box forgiveness are different things to some extent, have you personally experienced the G43? And if so, does "better" eye relief translate into more eye-box forgiveness?

[@paulyp9853]

I chose the G45 over the G33. Better eye relief and give up some eye box, but I when I add in the added magnification I am ok with the eye box concession. Magnifiers overall are all about concessions way one or another. The eye box is tight on anything that is magnified. That is the way it goes. It is a matter of how much. The G33 to the G45 eye box difference although you can tell...it is not insurmountable. The G45 is very very usable while moving. I just do not think 3x is enough. The only way I would use 3x is on my home defense SBR. The purpose of that rifle is no more than 100 yards and odds are that is never going to happen in a HD situation, and I think PID is as important as anything in that situation. 3x is ok if you are just hitting steel at some distance (besides a HD scenario), but I like to shoot more precisely. So 5x is where I go. I like to use sight in targets out to 200 yards. I like to practice to be precise...aim small ...miss small I guess. I have also heard the argument that it is too "shocking" to go from 1-5x. Absurd. Well I think its absurd. When people throw the LPVO from 1-6 does their head explode? The thing is you can get use to whatever you want to.............if you want to. I agree with CDoes about the exposed turrets so I purchased the covers for the g45 so the turrets were no longer exposed. The extra spend although shouldnt have to happen was necessary in my opinion to protect the turrets and not have the reticle moving.

[@SyrupCanuck]

I was wondering about this as I am looking for a magnifer for my x95. Eotech Xps2-2 currently on it with a riser but my range is out to 200. So I want good abilities to hit 200. Found g33 cheap but so torn between 3x and 5x

[@paulyp9853]

@@SyrupCanuck Depends on what you want to hit. 12" steel the G33 is fine, but if you want to be more precise or get better PID I would go 5x. I read all the time "I make hits out to 500 yards with a 3x". First of all this is the internet everyone is a sniper. Second - what are they hitting? Is it a full 18x30 target or a 6" round target. Big difference. Making steel ring is nice but where did you hit on that steel?

[@SyrupCanuck]

@ Ya our steel at 200 is small.

[@tehyeh]

Classic 3X that still holds up to use, I have mine for almost a decade now and its still going strong after alot of abuse. This comparison is nice to see what the new offerings compare to it. Would be cool to see you compare to the Aimpoint offerings.

[@TsunTzu]

Thank you for the comparisons, man. Really appreciate it- I've been holding off on grabbing an Eotech magnifier simply due to the ridiculously high price (I've got a couple SIG Juliets, 3 and 4x, and a Holosun HM3X for reference, all of which have been excellent) ...but I admit to being shallow as hell and wanting a matching one, eventually, for my EXPS3 on the MDRX.

[@CDOES]

Nothing wrong with that

[@AS-mt4co]

Great overview

[@sodajones2576]

I’ve had the 33, 43, 45, and the holosun 3x (I forget the model name, but it’s the standard sized one that is not titanium). The 33 is my first pick followed by the Holosun. For the money I kept the Holosun and sold the others.

[@matthewsartin7265]

I have a G45 behind an EO Tech 512 on my brush buster Armalite AR-10, it’s a great set up but I like my G33 behind an Aimpoint T-2 better. I probably won’t get another G45, but will definitely be buying more G33s in the future.

[@lp4815]

Excellent! Would have liked another comparison to the SIG Juliet magnifiers though...

[@grantfitz2047]

Here's hoping you add binoculars and spotting scopes to the review roster.

[@LeifyGuy]

I hated HATED the qd lever on that mount, to run the magnifier with the right eye relief you ended up with the lever right up against the charging handle on an AR

[@ErrorCode-1]

I hope you can do a Credo 1-10 review, that scope has good specs on paper. Also the new Khales 1-8. Thanks for all your videos.

[@MsPatriotfront]

The G33 is a great piece of kit. While it is heavier and longer than the G45 with the same eye relief, people swear the eye relief is better on the 33; that's because the longer body brings it further back on the weapon. It's more comfortable to acquire the reticle. The G33 coupled with the EXPS is one of the best setups under the sun.

[@nicholasbrunori281]

Would love to see a G45 video especially on at unity FAST mount

[@14wmg34]

I adopted the Vortex micro 3x instead. But 599.99 plus tax no way ! Your insight and great presentation is for good reference & knowledge …. Thanks you sir !

[@Quality_Guru]

I purchased the Primary Arms 3X LER Red Dot Magnifier Gen IV along with their QD flip to side Standard mount to complement an Aimpoint PRO. It was disappointing to add that extra weight of 12 ounces to the rifle. It was like putting a brick on it. Not to mention that when you take off the magnifier you will need to reset the middle aiming point. Even though it mentioned long eye relief it was still too tight. My overall experience has not been favorable. Perhaps if I spent more on a magnifier and mount my perspective would have been better. At this point I’m considering a LPVO (Steiner P4Xi, Trijicon Credo 1-6, or the Vector Constantine 1-6x24 with the Fiber Dot Reticle) or a Prismatic scope (Element Immersive 5x30 or Steiner T432). Who knows, I may even up with a MPVO and suck up the weight. It all depends on what C_Does comes up with on the next review. Optics are expensive and it’s difficult to make the right choice!

[@lawyerup1time785]

I used the vortex micro in Ukraine and it took a massive beating from armored vehicles and trenches. Did great.

[@kalanipitmon7817]

What was ur rifle setup/build?

[@philliplopez1501]

The beauty of the g45 is the PID factor. Most skilled shooters can already hit targets out to 300m. The real question is "should" you take the shot. The 5x puts your eotech setup right between the ACOG 4x and the LPVO 6x...so it is very usable. As for the 3x vs 5x....keep in mind that soccom uses the 3x on most rifles simply because they already have 6x, 8x, 10x, etc. DMR's working the battlespace. If that's not you, and you might need to push your engagement distance out a little more then the 5x may be the better choice. Hope that helps. Phil

[@hannibalbarca2939]

I’ve used a g33 overseas. Much prefer my g45.

[@Jordan-nc3zy]

Hard to swallow that price tag imo, I’ll stick to my lowly holosun 😔

[@LovesM855A1]

Yeah but it’s totally worth it, dnt be a poor…. I have the G43 and G45 you buy once you cry once. It will last you and your kids life and beyond

[@BrewMeister27]

Right now, they're on sale at euro optic for $450

[@LovesM855A1]

@@BrewMeister27 thats without a mount tho, most need the mount.

[@BrewMeister27]

@@LovesM855A1 It's $449.99 with the mount

[@harryc2654]

Used market is a great place to look. Picked mine up for 300 bucks

[@last_raven]

G33 is the benchmark IMO. Once I got into the FTC mounts didn't look back. Not many magnifiers at 3x that can hold a candle to it for me

[@jacobjohnson6766]

I have one of these and a Burris AR tripler

[@CDOES]

How do you like them

[@jacobjohnson6766]

@CDOES I like the g33 more. The Burris is fantastic, though, for the price. The mount on the burris is trash. Burris needs to release it again because it truly is a great magnifier, and I've beat it up and it still runs perfect.

[@CDOES]

@@jacobjohnson6766 that tracks properly.

[@jacobjohnson6766]

@@CDOES You're right!

[@goliac492]

Nice job.

[@maniakaz]

Any reason you didn't compare against the Primary Arms LER Gen IV 3x? Have you looked at it before and found it not in the same realm of magnifiers? It has a 2 5/8" eye relief and works well with the Samson 30mm mounts. It's what I've been using for years but I haven't tried many others as I found the extra eye relief really helps me.

[@SeannoG1]

Need an HRF cover to secure those turrets

[@longrangeprecisionshooters8935]

Hey brother, great review as always! Just curious, what’s mounting system are you using to record behind the optic?

[@_Kommissar_]

What do you think of the compact Eotech G43 vs the Eotech G33?

[@weekendwarrior8334]

Don’t hold back……tell us how you really feel about the G30 mount 😂😂

[@WolfAnnihilatorX]

Why did you not compare this to the Aimpoint 3X-C? That would have been an interesting comparison. I owned both and I found the 3X-C to have clearer glass plus the adjustments are recessed.

[@wisco_guy]

The G33 is worth the higher cost. They can be had for about $475 with coupons or a veterans discount.

[@kalanipitmon7817]

Just got a lightly salted g33 for 375

[@beardedred0032]

Pair the g33 with the trijicon mount and you can get the perfect eye relief.

[@viniciusbergamo9230]

Dont you have Vortex mini 3X anymore?

[@mtnbound2764]

the image is good, but i dont like how large the center dot is under magnification when looking out the window. seems like it would be hard to make precise hits with that.

[@Dero_milsurp]

Depends on what dot you use. Using the Eotech sight with the 1MOA dot works well at distance.

[@nicholaskutchera5159]

Buddy picks the absolute mpst perfect lighting for the g33 and waits for the sun to be in his face for the trijicon😂 great comparison

[@kumarsalib722]

The inability to lock the turrets is a massive oversight. Other than that, it looks outstanding.

[@trevorj.8401]

Love your videos!!!! But I dont love how much that thing costs!!! Ill never buy one, but its cool to hear about it 😂

[@Militaristics]

I remember seeing the eotech rep saying the G30 was the same exact optic without the poly cover and no flip mount in the box. that's why i got mine and I have been happy with it, hearing you say the G30 is not the same optic was surprising. can you confirm the details please?

[@AndrewHowden]

I know eotech are assembled in America - but where does the glass for the magnifiers come from? Cos if it's China, then I would have thought the glass in the Trijicon, with it being from the Philippines, would be better?

[@joejoeseesingtons]

Good info

[@DarthGengarus]

You should review there glx griffin from primary arms I’ve seen others but i like your reviews better than basically everyone

[@jonathanmiller5701]

How does it compare to the vortex micro 3x

[@Dero_milsurp]

Better glass

[@ducatiluvr]

Please do a review on the march 1.5-15

[@user-ed5jh3ff6u]

Yo C, have you done a video on a aimpoint 6x mag. Thanks buddy

[@DbzDan78]

I got the vortex micro 3x instead for half the cost it's smaller and lighter to pair with my eotech exps2.

[@maxs.6635]

16:32 G33 spider is my spirit animal (look at mount)

[@KG370]

Laughs in the optics planet bundle iykyk

[@MattfromFlorida-u5f]

Dude, using a Tri-Power with a 3x magnifier would always give a 6x magnification.. (actually it's 6.1x or some shit). That's the only part of the video where you totally blew it. The reason you see more detail and zoom is because a Tripower (also discontinued) is a fixed 3x red dot.

[@LovesM855A1]

I disagree I have both G43 and 45 and I like the 45 better, better eye relief and if I want magnification I want it….. but hey I guess If I wanted 3 I can pop it on.

[@panzer6tiger]

I love the 43. super versitle. but 45 is excellent. Espically behind a 2 dot eotech.

[@lidijabacic8348]

gaza is the perfect example why the 2a exists!!

[@ViktoriousDead]

There’s been a lot of bad guys out in the ground over the years with the help of these

[@SpiralOverlord]

My problem with all magnifiers is that I'm extremely autistic and need to match brand with brand...

[@t.m9341]

gold!?

[@madride858585]

M33 has capped turrets

[@MacD2029]

Only problem with the G33 is you cannot put a RBUIS behind it due to the shorter eye lens piece. It is a BIG DEAL.

[@wisco_guy]

Yes you can! I have a Magpul MBUS Pro on mine and it fits fine with an Eotech EXPS2 and G33 magnifier.

[@JG1rn]

I’ve had both the g33 and g45. I ended up selling both Eotechs and went back to my Juliet 4. IMO the glass is nicer than both Eotechs and I love the 4x for longer shots.

[@DTreatz]

do Aimpoint 3xmag-1, then compare the two pls C_Daddy 🤣

[@justsnuggle]

Fool's errand comment....... cut me deep.

[@robthom3837]

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