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Questions & Answers
What magnifier can be used with this sight Expert Answer

Any magnifier can be used in conjunction with this optic. It uses a lower 1/3 height mount, so a lower 1/3 height magnifier would be recommended to have them properly align. Many magnifiers such as the Holosun HM3X (linked below) include a spacer for the magnifier mount to increase its centerline height to the lower 1/3 position.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/holosun-hm3xt-3x-red-dot-magnifier.html

by Ethan, Gear Expert, February 4, 2026
Can this be used on a shotgun platform? Can it handle a 12 gauge Expert Answer

The Holosun AEMS CORE X2 is rated to 5000g of recoil, making it suitable for shotguns. Mounting it to your shotgun will require a flattop picatinny rail. I would also recommend purchasing the low height mount which can be found linked below:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/holosun-aems-low-mount.html

by Ethan, Gear Expert, February 4, 2026
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Product Info for Holosun AEMS CORE X2 1x Reflex Red Dot Sight

AEMS CORE X2 improves the AEMS platform by increasing accuracy with an advanced optical system that cuts parallax by 50%. It also introduces a new four-post, lower 1/3 co-witness mount. AEMS CORE X2 remains backward compatible with the original AEMS mounts.image

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Specifications for Holosun AEMS CORE X2 1x Reflex Red Dot Sight:

Manufacturer: Holosun
Color: Black
Fabric/Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Magnification: 1 x
Objective Lens Diameter: 1.1 in
Reticle: 2 MOA Dot
Illumination Type: LED
Brightness Settings: 12
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Adjustment Click Value: 2 MOA
Battery Type: Lithium Metal, CR2032
Battery Life: 50000 hours
Water Resistance Level: IP67
Weight: 10.4 oz
Red Dot Sights-Footprint: Not Applicable
Fit: 1913 Picatinny Rail

Features of Holosun AEMS CORE X2 1x Reflex Red Dot Sight

  • Shake Awake
  • 10 Daylight and 2 NV Settings

Package Contents:

  • Holosun AEMS CORE X2 1x Reflex Red Dot Sight

Holosun AEMS CORE X2 1x Reflex Red Dot Sight Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Holosun AEMS CORE X2 Reflex Red Dot Sight, 1x, Red 2 MOA Dot Reticle, Black, AEMS-CORE-X2-RD , MPN: AEMS-CORE-X2-RD , UPC: 810047073710 , Code: 28Y-RD-AEMS-AEMS-CORE-X2-RD
  • Holosun AEMS CORE X2 Reflex Red Dot Sight, 1x, Green 2 MOA Dot Reticle, Black, AEMS-CORE-X2-GR , MPN: AEMS-CORE-X2-GR , UPC: 810047073727 , Code: 28Y-RD-AEMS-AEMS-CORE-X2-GR
  • Holosun AEMS CORE X2 Reflex Red Dot Sight, 1x, Gold 2 MOA Dot Reticle, Black, AEMS-CORE-X2-GD , MPN: AEMS-CORE-X2-GD , UPC: 810047073734 , Code: 28Y-RD-AEMS-AEMS-CORE-X2-GD
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