The EOTech EXPS3 Holographic Weapon Sight (EXPS3-0TAN) is the standard-issue optic of USSOCOM, built in a Flat Dark Earth tan finish with a 68 MOA ring and 1 MOA center dot reticle, full Gen I through Gen III+ night vision compatibility, and a single quick-detach lever for fast tool-free mounting on any Weaver or Picatinny rail platform. Designed for hunters, military-pattern carbine builders, and tactical shooters who want a night-vision-compatible holographic weapon sight in a field-proven tan finish, the EXPS3-0TAN delivers 30 total brightness settings, fog-proof internal optics, and a self-adjusting QD mount that compensates for out-of-spec rail tolerances automatically.
Key Features
- Part number: EXPS3-0TAN
- Reticle: 68 MOA ring with 1 MOA center dot
- Reticle color: Red
- Magnification: 1x
- Eye relief: Unlimited
- Window dimensions: 1.20 inches x 0.85 inches
- Front window: 1/8 inch solid glass with anti-glare coating
- Rear window: 3/16 inch shatter-resistant laminate with anti-glare coating
- Field of view at 100 yards: 30 yards at 4 inch eye relief
- Brightness settings: 20 daylight positions, 10 additional night vision positions
- Night vision compatible: Yes, Gen I through Gen III+
- Click adjustment value: 0.5 MOA per click
- Adjustment range: 40 MOA windage and elevation
- Return to zero after remount: Repeatable to within 2 MOA
- Mount: Single quick-detach adjustable lever, compatible with 1 inch Weaver and MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail
- Battery: Single CR123A lithium battery, transverse side-load compartment
- Battery life: 1,000 continuous hours at nominal setting 12 at room temperature
- Auto shut-off: 8 hours, programmable to 4 hours
- Auto battery check: Flashing reticle on startup, low-power warning flash
- Water resistance: Submersible to 33 feet
- Fog resistance: Fog-proof internal optics
- Operating temperature: -40 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit
- Length: 3.8 inches
- Width: 2.3 inches
- Height: 2.9 inches
- Weight: 11.2 oz
- Body material: Aluminum hood assembly
- Finish: Nonreflective Flat Dark Earth tan hardcoat anodized
- NSN: 1240-01-587-9345
- Made in the USA
Special Features
- The self-adjusting quick-detach lever compensates automatically for variation in rail tolerances and out-of-spec Picatinny surfaces, keeping the sight centered and returning to zero within 2 MOA every time it goes back on the rail.
- The transverse CR123A battery compartment positions the cell perpendicular to the bore axis, which isolates the battery contacts from the direct transfer of firing impulse and extends contact life on high-volume shooting platforms.
- The 10 dedicated night vision brightness positions cover Gen I through Gen III+ devices and include a separate scrolling switch that toggles between standard and night vision modes without cycling through all 30 positions to find the right setting.
- Digitally regulated output maintains consistent reticle brightness throughout the entire battery charge cycle, so the dot intensity you set at the start of a hunt or mission holds steady as the cell depletes rather than dimming gradually.
- The fog-proof internal optics use sealed construction that resists internal condensation when the optic moves between extreme temperature environments, keeping the reticle clear when transitioning from cold to warm conditions.
- The Flat Dark Earth nonreflective finish reduces glare and visual signature on tan or desert-pattern rifle builds, and coordinates directly with common FDE handguards, stocks, and furniture for a cohesive platform appearance.
Practical Benefits
- The 30 brightness positions give you precise control from the dimmest night vision setting to full Arizona midday sun brightness in a single optic, eliminating the need to swap between dedicated day and night optics on a working rifle.
- The holographic reticle delivers three usable aiming points without manual adjustment: the center 1 MOA dot zeros at 50 and 200 yards, and the bottom of the 68 MOA ring provides a close-quarters reference at 7 yards.
- The shatter-resistant laminate rear window and fog-proof sealed construction handle rain, submersion to 33 feet, and temperature extremes from arctic cold to desert heat without degrading the reticle picture or requiring special care.
- Whether you run this sight on a patrol carbine, a hunting AR, a suppressed SBR, or a dedicated night hunting rig, the EXPS3-0TAN transitions between all of those roles without swapping optics or losing zero.
- Your EXPS3-0TAN puts the same optic trusted by special operations units on your rifle, with the night vision capability, return-to-zero QD mount, and temperature range to perform in every condition you take it into.
The EOTech EXPS3 Holographic Weapon Sight (EXPS3-0TAN) in Flat Dark Earth is a capable tool for serious hunters, night hunters, and tactical carbine builders who demand a field-proven, night-vision-ready holographic optic with a mount that holds zero through hard use and extreme conditions.
| MANUFACTURER | EO Tech |
| MODEL | Model EXPS3-DCR |
| TYPE | Accessory-Lasers and Sights |
| manufacturerModelNo | EXPS3-DCRTAN |