If the gun is to protect your life, I wouldn't consider ANY other option than Aimpoint. Eotech is popular. But, they are not as reliable and the battery life is low. You can't leave it on 24/7 like you can with an Aimpoint.
For hunting, the Aimpoint is less than ideal. Magnification will help you in low light and it will help you get a better sight picture than a Red Dot.
My solution that I use - I have a TA11J-G with an Aimpoint T1 on a Larue offset mount at 45 degrees.
It is the best of all worlds - Good magnification, reliable, and fast to transition between sights.