Aimpoint CompM5b, User Manual

1 PRESENTATION

Aimpoint

®

 red dot sights are designed for the ”two eyes open” method which greatly 

enhances situational awareness and target acquisition. The red dot follows the movement 

of the user’s eye while remaining fixed on target, eliminating any need for centering. 

1.1  

Technical specification

Optical system

Magnification

1X

Eye relief

Unlimited

Clear aperture

18 mm / 0.7 in

Dot size

2 MOA

1

NVD

2

 compatible

Yes

Optical coating

Anti-reflection (AR) coating

Adjustments

1 click = 10 mm at 100 m / 0.36 in at 100 yds

Adjustment range

±1 m at 100 m / ±1 yds at 100 yds

Intensity settings

4 NVD, 6 daylight

Signature

No forward optical signature from the dot beyond 10 meters

Power source

Battery type

One AAA size 1.5 V Alkaline LR03 or Lithium FR03

Battery life

3

More than 5 years of use at setting 7, more than 1 year at setting 

8 and more than 10 years at NVD-setting (1-4).

Materials

Sight

High strength aluminum, hard anodized, black to dark gray, 

non-glare finish

Lens covers

Thermoplastic elastomer, black, non-glare finish

Environmental specification

Temperature range 

(operation)

-45 °C to +71 °C  

-49 °F to +160 °F

Temperature range 

(storage)

-51 °C to +71 °C  

-60 °F to +160 °F

Water resistance

45 m / 147 ft. 

Chemical resistance

Withstands occasional contamination by weapons cleaners, 

lubricants, oil or insect repellants

1 MOA: Minute Of Angle, 1 MOA ≈  30 mm at 100 m or ≈  1 in at 100 yds

2 NVD: Night Vision Device
3 Battery life: Values valid at room temperature for a quality battery