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    PA 1-6 ACSS 556 scope & deluxe mount - T&E

    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_...p/paps1-6x.htm
    Mount-https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_..._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..





    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..






    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..



    The power selector is stiff right out of the box, has a nice even coating on the scope and overall good looking scope.



    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..





    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.






    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



    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.



    This is about the same position, think me or gun slightly shifted but this is on 6x power



    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.



    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..



    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.






    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
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    ....unboxing pictures?


    *facepalm*


    Lol

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    Nice write-up. I look forward to seeing your impressions of this scope. I have one mounted in an ADM Scout-X. I only have about 100 rounds with it, and have it zeroed at a less than ideal 50 yards. Next step for me, get it properly zeroed at 100 yards and send more lead down range.

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    Quote Originally Posted by voodoo_man View Post
    ....unboxing pictures?


    *facepalm*


    Lol
    Ha! I added unboxing pics to my thread on this scope.

    You have the same impression of this scope as me MF. Seems to be an awesome scope for a budget price. We will see over time. Gonna compare mine to a bushnell throwdown 1-4 when it comes in.

    Sidebar: should we have a sub forum just for the t&e reviews?

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    very nice well done
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    Great review Jason, very well done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by voodoo_man View Post
    ....unboxing pictures?
    *facepalm*
    Lol
    Not sure how to take that or how to reply.

    Quote Originally Posted by Deadwing View Post
    Nice write-up. I look forward to seeing your impressions of this scope. I have one mounted in an ADM Scout-X. I only have about 100 rounds with it, and have it zeroed at a less than ideal 50 yards. Next step for me, get it properly zeroed at 100 yards and send more lead down range.
    Thanks, im eager to get out and play with it.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ride4frnt View Post
    Sidebar: should we have a sub forum just for the t&e reviews?
    i asked the same, and was told to post it here, so just labeled it T&E

    Quote Originally Posted by toolboxluis00200 View Post
    very nice well done
    Thanks

    Quote Originally Posted by GOST View Post
    Great review Jason, very well done.
    I tried..lol..thanks

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    Excellent write up, I look forward to your range report.

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    I'm taking notes, amazing photos and write up. Well done sir! I'm thoroughly impressed :D

    Only question: If you had the chance to pick between this PA 1-6 or Vortex 1-4 which would YOU choose? Not based on value, but performance. More magnification or sharper glass seems like what it boils down to.

    Wow this got me fired up about reading all the other T&E's! You set the bar high

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    Very nice review sir!! Good job!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jymbeux View Post
    Excellent write up, I look forward to your range report.
    Im also excited to get out and see how it does, tomorrow kids are off from school and have kids over night , so no tomorrow shooting and i am busy wednesday on so hoping to get out tuesday and try it out

    Quote Originally Posted by DutyUse View Post
    I'm taking notes, amazing photos and write up. Well done sir! I'm thoroughly impressed :D

    Only question: If you had the chance to pick between this PA 1-6 or Vortex 1-4 which would YOU choose? Not based on value, but performance. More magnification or sharper glass seems like what it boils down to.

    Wow this got me fired up about reading all the other T&E's! You set the bar high
    Wow, thanks for the high regards, i think there decent pics but not on par with many here, just iphone pics, but i'll tell ya what hanging around here has increased my interest in taking photos.

    As far as choosing , i cant really answer that truthfully yet, the vortex has treated me well so far for what i have shot with it, the PA i have only looked thru havent shot with it on, or seen if it holds repeatabiltiy, as i plan to sight in and then pull it off, then put back on, just to see how far it shifts and just little stuff like that, also how it tracks with the knobs and how true they are and if it will be repeatable- box test for starters.

    Sure the vortex cost more then the PA, but the PA has a little more magnification...so...we will see i guess, is all i can say

    Quote Originally Posted by alamo5000 View Post
    Very nice review sir!! Good job!
    Thanks and same to you...even if you didnt include unboxing pics..........

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    Quote Originally Posted by DutyUse View Post
    I'm taking notes, amazing photos and write up. Well done sir! I'm thoroughly impressed :D

    Only question: If you had the chance to pick between this PA 1-6 or Vortex 1-4 which would YOU choose? Not based on value, but performance. More magnification or sharper glass seems like what it boils down to.

    Wow this got me fired up about reading all the other T&E's! You set the bar high
    Not to steal Mustang's thunder, but personally, I'd go Vortex (assuming we are talking about the Viper line and up as i have no experience with the less expensive Crossfire 1-4). Obviously the Vortex is going to have better glass. At 4x, the Vortex is less sensitive to eye relief than the Primary Arms, and adjustment of magnification is smoother on the Vortex. I also find the windage/elevation adjustments to be more tactile and the clicks more positive, as well as the brightness control operating smoother (and having an off position between each setting). That said, i find the reticle on the Primary Arms to be easier to use and the extra magnification is pretty damn handy. I've got way more rounds through my Vortex than the PA, but so far this is how it's shaking out for me.

    Sorry Mustang, hope you don't mind me chiming in!

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    PA 1-6 ACSS 556 scope & deluxe mount - T&E

    Quote Originally Posted by mustangfreek View Post



    Wow, thanks for the high regards, i think there decent pics but not on par with many here, just iphone pics, but i'll tell ya what hanging around here has increased my interest in taking photos.
    It's obvious you take considerable time and effort in your shots, regardless of platform. And get them in focus, good lighting and edit.

    Me I snap photo on a crap table and send in first one lol. I'm so hopelessly lost in photography etiquette I don't even know what I don't know, so I just don't even pretend like I do know and give yall raw photos

    For shooting photos on same platform I can make solid gold look like tin foil, while you bust out stunners :D

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    Never looked at this optic before. Had no idea their "patented" reticle was such a blatant copy of Trijicon's horseshoe reticle. I guess the windage ticks are the revolutionary difference. LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deadwing View Post
    Sorry Mustang, hope you don't mind me chiming in!

    No your all good, keep the discussion going.

    You make good points, and another to add..The PA scope has a 3 year warranty while vortex is for life...

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