mustangfreek
18 January 2015, 01:32
First off, just an amateur,civilian, shooting enthusiast review...I'm not dropping from helicopters or deep freezing it,or dragging it behind a truck. Just a ongoing update hopefully if able on this scope and mount...Anyways lets get to some info/opinions/pics..
Primary Arms 1-6X GEN 2 Scope with Patented ACSS 5.56 Reticle "Advanced Combined Sighting System" w/ PA deluxe 30mm mount.
Tube Diameter: 30mm
Magnification: 1-6X
Exit Pupil: 10mm at 1X, 4mm at 6x
Eye Relief: 4.5 in. at 1X, 4 in. at 6x
Field of View:
115 feet @ 100 yards at 1X
19.2 feet @ 100 yards at 6X
Click Value: .5 MOA
Length: 10.75 inches
Net Weight: 17.4 oz.
Red Partial Illumination
Fast Focus Eyepiece
Second Focal Plane
Front and rear flip caps included
Waterproof
Nitrogen purged
Fog resistant
Fully Multi-Coated
2nd Focal Plane
6063 Aluminum
3 year warranty
Scope- https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_1_6X_Scope_with_Patented_ACSS_Reticle _p/paps1-6x.htm
Mount-https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_Deluxe_AR15_Scope_Mount_30mm_p/padlxsm.htm
First off out of the box, and looking at the scope and mount box, very good packaging and nice thick cardboard .Also the std, info, instructions, Ballistic charts and info for the ACSS reticle, along with the scope, and a set of scope covers..
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/IMG_0220_zps68b930cb.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender1_zps5549d2fc.jpg
The Primary arms deluxe mount as they call it seems like a good range use mount, not gonna be recommending it to guys in the field or what not as i noticed tightening the nut seemed a little goofy, like it did and then did'nt tighten....Time will tell, or first range session..
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/IMG_0213_zps2799f3da.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/IMG_0216_zps9062e015.jpg
First impression of the scope is, its heavy built, and not real heavy weight wise, has good glass on 1-4 , on 5 and 6 started noticing the eyebox getting less and less, plus a slight haze on the edges on 6x..
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender3_zps1e008f37.jpg
The power selector is stiff right out of the box, has a nice even coating on the scope and overall good looking scope.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender2_zps68633757.jpg
The windage and elevation clicks feel tight out of the box, not real tight, but not mushy either, caps screw on and feel good, a little plus i noitced was that under the windage cap there is a compartment for a extra battery, which was included..Kinda cool..
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender_zpsc258ee88.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender4_zpsb5b62e3c.jpg
It comes with some ballistic info to get you dialed in or on page with what the ACSS system is, ill admit it looks easy to use, but this has only been mounted and not shot yet, but has different info for different cartridges and more.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender4_zps6a716307.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/IMG_0209_zps6d282da5.jpg
And just a quick sorta comparison, although its not apples to apples, thought i would throw the info out there, the PA is on the right and a Vortex PST 1-4 on the left, Very close in size but PA being about a ounce heavier and slightly longer
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender1_zpsc366540d.jpg
Okay, now switching to a few mounted up pics and a few pics i tried to capture the best thru my Iphone...which now looking at them..these next 2 pics suck donkeys, compared to the others.....Anyways I like the reticle, not too cluttered, the illumination works good, had no issues when lit up. it is super bright on high, at low light it would probably be good, but first time outside in daylight, it washed out in the bright of day.
This is on 1x and it looks very close to being a true 1x.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender5_zps12451de2.jpg
This is about the same position, think me or gun slightly shifted but this is on 6x power
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender4_zpseeebc0e3.jpg
Like i said those pictures suck and do it no justice, the scope is clear, numbers are clear, it's just the guy behind the camera..lol..
Okay so now all mounted up, leveled and ready to test. this gun had the PST on it before which shot fairly well, usually 1 MOA or so with LC 55gr stuff.
With the scope caps on.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender_zpsf07b8353.jpg
With the scope caps up, which this i did'nt like, they stopped where they are in the pic and felt like they might break if i pushed farther/harder...Kinda cheesy covers..
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender1_zps98b47b01.jpg
So, as i hate the scope caps on any gun really, i pulled them off...ready to go, gonna bring some std 55gr LC stuff and some hand loads after i get zeroed in and see how it performs the box test.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender2_zps5e0c5dd0.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender3_zpscb50803a.jpg
So there is my start to a ongoing thread that i will update after first range session and along the way, of things how it shoots, reticle system and overall impression..
First impression though, i really like it, scope is a good deal for the money, good quality and value , so far atleast. again new and un shot with yet ,so there if you have any questions or anything to add with your experience or anything , go ahead...
Jason
Primary Arms 1-6X GEN 2 Scope with Patented ACSS 5.56 Reticle "Advanced Combined Sighting System" w/ PA deluxe 30mm mount.
Tube Diameter: 30mm
Magnification: 1-6X
Exit Pupil: 10mm at 1X, 4mm at 6x
Eye Relief: 4.5 in. at 1X, 4 in. at 6x
Field of View:
115 feet @ 100 yards at 1X
19.2 feet @ 100 yards at 6X
Click Value: .5 MOA
Length: 10.75 inches
Net Weight: 17.4 oz.
Red Partial Illumination
Fast Focus Eyepiece
Second Focal Plane
Front and rear flip caps included
Waterproof
Nitrogen purged
Fog resistant
Fully Multi-Coated
2nd Focal Plane
6063 Aluminum
3 year warranty
Scope- https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_1_6X_Scope_with_Patented_ACSS_Reticle _p/paps1-6x.htm
Mount-https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_Deluxe_AR15_Scope_Mount_30mm_p/padlxsm.htm
First off out of the box, and looking at the scope and mount box, very good packaging and nice thick cardboard .Also the std, info, instructions, Ballistic charts and info for the ACSS reticle, along with the scope, and a set of scope covers..
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/IMG_0220_zps68b930cb.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender1_zps5549d2fc.jpg
The Primary arms deluxe mount as they call it seems like a good range use mount, not gonna be recommending it to guys in the field or what not as i noticed tightening the nut seemed a little goofy, like it did and then did'nt tighten....Time will tell, or first range session..
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/IMG_0213_zps2799f3da.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/IMG_0216_zps9062e015.jpg
First impression of the scope is, its heavy built, and not real heavy weight wise, has good glass on 1-4 , on 5 and 6 started noticing the eyebox getting less and less, plus a slight haze on the edges on 6x..
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender3_zps1e008f37.jpg
The power selector is stiff right out of the box, has a nice even coating on the scope and overall good looking scope.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender2_zps68633757.jpg
The windage and elevation clicks feel tight out of the box, not real tight, but not mushy either, caps screw on and feel good, a little plus i noitced was that under the windage cap there is a compartment for a extra battery, which was included..Kinda cool..
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender_zpsc258ee88.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender4_zpsb5b62e3c.jpg
It comes with some ballistic info to get you dialed in or on page with what the ACSS system is, ill admit it looks easy to use, but this has only been mounted and not shot yet, but has different info for different cartridges and more.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender4_zps6a716307.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/IMG_0209_zps6d282da5.jpg
And just a quick sorta comparison, although its not apples to apples, thought i would throw the info out there, the PA is on the right and a Vortex PST 1-4 on the left, Very close in size but PA being about a ounce heavier and slightly longer
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender1_zpsc366540d.jpg
Okay, now switching to a few mounted up pics and a few pics i tried to capture the best thru my Iphone...which now looking at them..these next 2 pics suck donkeys, compared to the others.....Anyways I like the reticle, not too cluttered, the illumination works good, had no issues when lit up. it is super bright on high, at low light it would probably be good, but first time outside in daylight, it washed out in the bright of day.
This is on 1x and it looks very close to being a true 1x.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender5_zps12451de2.jpg
This is about the same position, think me or gun slightly shifted but this is on 6x power
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender4_zpseeebc0e3.jpg
Like i said those pictures suck and do it no justice, the scope is clear, numbers are clear, it's just the guy behind the camera..lol..
Okay so now all mounted up, leveled and ready to test. this gun had the PST on it before which shot fairly well, usually 1 MOA or so with LC 55gr stuff.
With the scope caps on.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender_zpsf07b8353.jpg
With the scope caps up, which this i did'nt like, they stopped where they are in the pic and felt like they might break if i pushed farther/harder...Kinda cheesy covers..
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender1_zps98b47b01.jpg
So, as i hate the scope caps on any gun really, i pulled them off...ready to go, gonna bring some std 55gr LC stuff and some hand loads after i get zeroed in and see how it performs the box test.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender2_zps5e0c5dd0.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/FullSizeRender3_zpscb50803a.jpg
So there is my start to a ongoing thread that i will update after first range session and along the way, of things how it shoots, reticle system and overall impression..
First impression though, i really like it, scope is a good deal for the money, good quality and value , so far atleast. again new and un shot with yet ,so there if you have any questions or anything to add with your experience or anything , go ahead...
Jason