AIM Elcan-Style Sight, Black

AIM-O's Elcan-style sight is a replica of the C79 optic used on military service rifles in a number of countries. The sight has 4x magnification with a 30 mm objective and mounts directly on a standard Picatinny rail, so it fits most airsoft rifles, both AEG and GBBR, with a top rail.

The form factor is what sets an Elcan-type sight apart from an ordinary riflescope: the body is short and compact, and on top sits a set of built-in rubber sights (front and rear) aligned with the optic. At mid-range you use the magnification, and when the target is close you simply lift your head and shoot over the fixed sights without switching optics. At 610 g the sight is heavier than a red dot sight, so its position on the rail affects the balance.

C79 replica with 4x magnification and illuminated reticle

What you get with the AIM-O 4x30:

• 4x30 optic: Fixed 4x magnification gives better target identification at mid-range than a 1x red dot – an advantage on open sites and for DMR setups.
• Illuminated reticle: The reticle can glow red or green with 5 brightness settings, so it can be set for both dark woodland and bright daylight.
• Built-in backup sights: Rubber sights on top of the body for close targets where 4x is too much – saving you an extra sighting device on the rail.
• Rubberised body: The rubberised shell takes knocks better than a bare metal body when the gun is put down hard.
• Picatinny mount: Mounts directly on a 20/22 mm Picatinny rail without separate rings; length is 155 mm.

Maintenance and safety

• Clean the lenses with a lens cloth or lens pen – avoid wiping off sand and dust with your finger or clothing.
• Switch off the illumination after use to make the battery last longer.
• Look straight into the sight: with an off-centre eye position the image may distort slightly.
• Retighten the mount screws regularly so the sight doesn't shift, and always wear approved eye protection when shooting.