Independent field journal · Practice, evidence, judgmentIssue No. 01 / Summer 2026
KGKNOWN GROUNDClarity and capability in a contested world
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Side-by-side comparison of MP3X-BDC and AEMS-EVO-DUAL
AttributeHolosunMP3X-BDCSpecs checked Jul 23, 2026HolosunAEMS-EVO-DUALSpecs checked Jul 23, 2026
Typical price$352.93$823.52
Weight8.11 oz10.6 oz
Overall dimensions3.00 × 2.44 × 1.77 in3.03 × 2.00 × 2.68 in
Product format3× prism sightenclosed rifle sight with visible and infrared lasers
Mount / compatibilityDirect Picatinny mountDirect Picatinny mount
Catalog statusannouncedannounced
AdjustmentNot documented0.5 MOA per click
Adjustment rangeNot documented±50 MOA
AvailabilityHolosun still says Coming Q2 2026; availability has not been confirmedHolosun says Coming Q3 2026
BatterySide-loading CR2032Side-loading CR123A
Battery life50,000 hours at setting 6Not documented
Brightness6 settings8 daylight and 4 night-vision settings
Central mount heightNot documented1.63 in
ControlNot documentedCrane-plug pressure pad included
DesignFixed-power prism sightEnclosed rifle sight with integrated visible and infrared lasers
Diopter±3DNot documented
Exit pupil7.1 mmNot documented
Eye relief67 mmNot documented
Field of viewNot documented
Housing7075-T6 aluminum7075-T6 aluminum
Infrared laserNot documented850 nm, Class 1, <0.7 mW
Infrared-laser battery lifeNot documented50 hours
Lens materialOptical glassNot documented
Light transmission75%Not documented
Magnification
Motion activationNot documentedShake Awake
Motion, solar, memory, and lockout functionsTBD on Holosun product pageNot documented
Nitrogen concentration99%Not documented
Operating temperature-22°F to 140°F / -30°C to 60°CNot documented
Red-dot battery lifeNot documented300,000 hours at setting 6
ReticleEtched BDC with selectable red or green illumination2 MOA dot and 65 MOA circle
SolarNot documentedSolar Failsafe
Storage temperature-40°F to 158°F / -40°C to 70°CNot documented
Vibration ratingNot documented1,000 G
Visible laserNot documented520 nm green, Class 3R, <5 mW
Visible-laser battery lifeNot documented12 hours
Water resistanceIP67IPX8
WindowNot documented1.26 × 0.98 in
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MP3X-BDC: Holosun still labels the MP3X-BDC Coming Q2 2026. Several electronic feature fields remain TBD on the manufacturer page.

AEMS-EVO-DUAL: Holosun lists the AEMS-EVO-DUAL for Q3 2026. This is a manufacturer-specification record, not a firsthand review.