The new 557.AR223 has been developed to optimize the functionality of the HWS. The buttons have been moved from the back to the left side for instant access, allowing a magnifier, night vision, or a back up iron sight to fit closely to the HWS body. This new button position allows the user to operate the HWS function switches easier than ever before. Additionally, a portion of the front base has been raised to allow the sight to fit over standard hand guards found on many M-4 or M-16 style weapons.
The 557.AR223 is configured with a new ballistic matching reticle image for the M4 carbine. The battle tested circle/dot reticle will be offered along with a series of 1 MOA aiming dots that are vertically aligned and calibrated specifically for the ballistic drop of .223 caliber ammunition. The reticle provides 4 aiming dots for target distances of 0-300m, 400m, 500m, and 600m.
Operation | |
Optics: | Transmission holography - 100% parallax free |
Magnification: | 1x |
Eye Relief: | Unlimited |
Length/Width/Height: | 5.70"x2.1"x2.8" (133x49x71 mm) |
Weight: | TBD |
Temperature: | -40 to 150 F (using AA lithiums); -20 to 140 F (AA Alkaline) |
Waterproof: | Submersible to 33 ft depth |
Sealing: | Fogproof internal optics |
Color/Finish: | Non reflective black with hard coat finish |
Adjustment (per click): | 0.5 MOA (1/2" at 100 yds) |
Adjustment Range: | +/- 40 MOA travel |
Mount: | 1" Picatinny (MIL-STD-1913) rail |
Return to Zero: | Repeatable to 1 MOA after re-mounting |
Heads-Up-Display Window | |
Optical Surfaces: | Anti-glare coating |
Window Dimensions: | 1.20" x 0.85" (30 x 23mm) |
Front Window Material: | 1/8" solid glass |
Rear Window Material: | Shatter resistant laminate (3/16" thick) |
Field of View (100 yds): | 30 yds (28m) at a 4" eye relief |
Standard Reticle: | AR223 BDC reticle with additional drop point dots for 400, 500, and 600 meters |
Electrical | |
Brightness Adjustment Range: | 110,000:1 brightest to lowest |
Night Vision Brightness Range: | 1000:1 with NV switch engaged |
Function Button Location: | Left side near the rear of sight |
Power Source: | 2x 1.5V AA batteries (supports lithium, alkaline, or rechargeable) |
Battery Life: | 1,000 continuous hours (lithium) at nominal setting 12; 600 continuous with AA alkaline |
Brightness Settings: | 30 settings with scrolling feature (10 settings for NV use) |
Auto Battery Check Indicator: | Flashing reticle upon start-up |
Auto Shut-down: | At 8 hrs- programmable to 4 hrs |