The EOTech 552 XR308 holographic sight (EOTech part no. 552.XR308) is a holographic sight from EOTech that EOTech calls the most popular night-vision-compatible holographic weapon sight it offers. This version carries the XR308 reticle, which EOTech calibrates for .308 Cal. 150 Gr. M59 FMJ rounds at about 2,800 fps from a 24.8-inch barrel. It runs on globally available AA batteries and mounts to 1-inch Weaver and MIL-STD-1913 rails with a hex cross-bolt and thumbscrew. It suits a .308 battle rifle or precision carbine, and EOTech backs it with a 10-year warranty.

Key Specifications

• The reticle is the XR308, calibrated by EOTech for .308 Cal. 150 Gr. M59 FMJ at about 2,800 fps from a 24.8-inch barrel.
• It is night-vision compatible, with 10 additional settings for Gen I through III+ night-vision devices.
• Brightness includes 20 daylight settings, so you can match the reticle to bright sun or dim rooms.
• Windage and elevation adjustment is 0.5 MOA per click, so zeroing is easy to count.
• Power is two AA batteries, and the sight supports lithium, alkaline or rechargeable cells.
• Battery life is 2,500 continuous hours on lithium and 2,200 on alkaline at nominal setting 12 at room temperature.
• It mounts to a 1-inch Weaver or MIL-STD-1913 rail with a hex cross-bolt and thumbscrew.
• The sight measures 5.6 x 2.0 x 2.5 inches and weighs 11.5 ounces.
• It is water resistant to 33 feet (10 m), so rain and wet weather are not a concern.
• The operating range is -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 60 degrees Celsius), covering most hunting and range weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the XR308 reticle calibrated for? EOTech calibrates the XR308 for .308 Cal. 150 Gr. M59 FMJ rounds at approximately 2,800 fps from a 24.8-inch barrel. Other loads and barrels change the ranges.

Is the XR308 version night-vision compatible? Yes. EOTech lists the 552 as night-vision compatible, with 10 additional settings for Gen I through III+ devices alongside the 20 daylight settings.

What batteries does it use? It uses two AA batteries and supports lithium, alkaline or rechargeable cells, with 2,500 continuous hours on lithium at nominal setting 12.

Buy the EOTech 552 Military Holographic Weapon Sight, XR308 Reticle, AA Battery

The XR308 version puts a .308-calibrated reticle on the night-vision-compatible 552. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more red dot sights while you are here.