Holosun ARO EVO Advanced Rifle Optic with Solar Failsafe - Green Dot
The Holosun ARO EVO Green Dot is a modern rifle optic that gives you a bigger, cleaner sight picture without overcomplicating things. It runs a crisp 2 MOA green dot in a 26mm window, so you get plenty of space to track targets and stay aware while still keeping a fast, simple aiming point. It’s got Solar Failsafe and Shake Awake built in, so it stays ready when you need it and saves power when you don’t. The lower 1/3 co-witness setup comes ready out of the box, and the whole thing is built from rugged aluminum, so it’s designed for real-world use on rifles that actually get run hard.
-Nathan (Technical Advisor)
The Holosun ARO EVO Advanced Rifle Optic is the next evolution in precision shooting, delivering a refined design with class-leading technology and performance. Featuring an all-new 26mm housing, the ARO EVO offers a significantly larger sight picture, giving shooters enhanced situational awareness and visual clarity. Its refined lower 1/3 co-witness pedestal mount ensures a natural shooting position and seamless compatibility with Holosun’s magnifier series. A newly integrated lens cap and anti-reflection device system further optimise optical performance in bright conditions.
At the heart of the optic is a crisp 2 MOA dot powered by Holosun’s advanced Solar Failsafe™ technology. This system not only ensures you have a reliable backup power source in any lighting condition, but it also automatically adjusts reticle brightness to match your environment. Whether you're in bright daylight or low-light surroundings, the ARO EVO adapts in real-time, even functioning without a battery when enough light is available.
The Shake Awake™ feature conserves battery by powering down the LED during periods of inactivity, springing instantly back to life with the slightest movement. Combined with Holosun’s Super LED, the optic offers superb energy efficiency and brightness levels ranging from night vision-compatible to daylight-bright, achieving up to 50,000 hours of battery life.
Built from rugged 6061 T6 aluminium with a hard anodised finish, the ARO EVO is lightweight yet robust, weighing just 6oz. It’s parallax-free, with unlimited eye relief and a 1x magnification, ensuring rapid target acquisition. Engineered to thrive in extreme environments, it’s rated IPX8 waterproof, resistant to 1000G vibration, and operates flawlessly in temperatures ranging from -30°C to 60°C.
- Optical Specs
- Reticle 2 MOA Dot
- Light Wavelength 540nm
- Reticle Colour Green
- Parallax Free Yes
- Unlimited Eye Relief Yes
- Magnification 1x
- Multi-Coatings Yes
- Electronic Specs
- Power Source Solar & Battery
- Battery Type CR2032
- Battery Life 50,000 hours
- Brightness Settings 8 Daylight & 4 Night Vision
- Thermal Modes N/A
- Digital Modes N/A
- Video Recording N/A
- Screen Refresh Rate N/A
- Digital Screen N/A
- Physical Specs
- Window Size 1.02 in
- Dimensions 2.87 × 1.68 × 2.7 in
- Weight 6 oz
- Mechanical Specs
- Housing Material 6061 T6 Aluminium
- Surface Finish Hard Anodize
- Adjustment per Click 0.5 MOA
- W&E Travel Range ±50 MOA
- Environment Specs
- Storage Temperature -40℃ to 70℃
- Working Temperature -30℃ to 60℃
- Submersion Rating IPX8
- Vibration Resistance 1000G
- 26mm wide housing design for an enhanced sight picture and improved situational awareness.
- 2 MOA red dot offers precise aiming for accurate shot placement.
- Solar Failsafeâ„¢ technology provides a backup power source using natural or artificial light and adjusts reticle brightness automatically.
- Shake Awakeâ„¢ technology powers the optic down when idle and instantly reactivates with motion for seamless operation.
- Super LED illumination delivers a broad range of brightness levels, from night vision-compatible to daylight-bright.
- Lower 1/3 co-witness mount ensures proper alignment with standard AR-height iron sights and provides a comfortable shooting position.
- Compatible with Holosun magnifiers, offering extended range and magnification flexibility.
- Anti-reflection device (ARD) and flip-up lens cap included for glare reduction and lens protection.
- Rugged 6061 T6 aluminium housing with hard anodised finish for durability in harsh conditions.
- IPX8 waterproof and 1000G shock-rated, built to withstand challenging environments and heavy recoil.
- Holosun ARO EVO Advanced Rifle Optic with Solar Failsafe
- 1x 1.15" optic mount
- 1x 1.63" optic mount
- 1x Multi-tool
- 1x Wrench
- 1x Cleaning cloth
1. What is the ARO EVO Green Dot?
It’s an advanced open-style rifle red dot with a 2 MOA green aiming dot and a larger viewing window for faster target acquisition.
2. Why choose green over red?
Green dots tend to stand out more in bright daylight and against natural backgrounds for some shooters, making them easier to pick up quickly.
3. Does it have solar power?
Yes, Solar Failsafe helps power the optic and adjusts brightness automatically based on available light.
4. What is Shake Awake?
It’s a motion sensor that turns the optic on when it moves and puts it to sleep when idle to save battery life.
5. How long does the battery last?
Up to around 50,000 hours depending on brightness settings and usage.
6. What size is the window?
It uses a larger 26mm housing for a wider field of view and better situational awareness.
7. What mount height does it use?
It comes with a lower 1/3 co-witness mount, meaning irons sit in the lower part of the optic window.
8. Is it compatible with magnifiers?
Yes, it’s designed to work well with Holosun magnifiers and similar flip-to-side setups.
9. Is it durable?
Yes, it’s built from 6061-T6 aluminum with waterproofing and shock resistance for harsh conditions.
10. What’s the main advantage of the ARO EVO Green?
It combines a wide field of view, solar + battery redundancy, and automatic power features into a simple, rugged optic that’s fast to use and low maintenance
- Holosun 10 years / product lifetime warranty. Read more here
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