Primary Arms 1-6 arrived.

[StainTrain]

As I stated in the other thread, I was seduced by the low price and online reviews.  I was skeptical about the quality of this scope based on a couple of the PA 1-4 Scopes I have borrowed and used from others.  I was mistaken.  The scope is actually quite nice. 

 

I got it mounted up in an ADM Recon mount and placed on one of my rifles.  I used my Vortex PST 1-4 (MRAD) for glass comparison.  The glass isn't quite as good as the PST 1-4, but it is good.  As I said, the glass is way better than any PA 1-4 that I looked though.  

 

Pros:

-Price, $279 to my door.

 

-True 1X .  This is a little distortion at 1x, but it isn't horrible.

 

-Illumination.  It has settings from 1-11.  Daytime visible on setting 11.  Be forewarned...11 at dusk looks like the reactor meltdown warning light at Chernobyl.   Settings 1 or 2 is plenty.  

 

-Reticle.  I like the reticle.  It is easy to pick up at every power setting  I am going to a 600 yard range in the next couple of days to see if the reticle is worth anything. It is not as busy as I some of the web photos made it out to be.

 

-Eye Relief/eyebox.  It is not quite as good as the PST 1-4 or the M-223 line, but it more forgiving than anything else in its price range.   It does get a little critical at 6x. 

 

-Glass.  At the price point, it is above average.  

 

Cons:

 

-The rear diopter/focus can't be locked into place.  You have to use your flip up cap as your index. 

 

-Illumination doesn't cut off between power settings.  

 

-Turrets could be better.  

 

-Light.  As dusk set it, you could see the short comings of the scopes ability to transmit light. 

 

-Field of View.  I feel this could be improved upon.  

 

Next:

This is my first day out with it.  I will report back the next range day.  

 

I am going to box test it, test the reticle and work with it in conjunction with a PVS-22 to see how it does at night.  

 

I think for the price, it is a very nice scope....at least for now  Let me get several hundred rounds through this thing and we will see if I change my mind. 

 

 

[98Z5V]

I've been wanting to pick one of these up - good writeup, brother.  <thumbsup>

[Robocop1051]

I think I bought this same one a few months ago. I put it on my 14.5" 5.56. It has been a decent scope for me thus far. I agree with the exact issues you brought up. For plinking, it's more than enough. For anything more serious I'll upgrade to one of the other 1-6x options. Currently looking at Vortex Razor HD Gen2, SWFA, and even the VCOG (insane sales right now).

[Rsquared]

A VCOG? Apparently the "Lord of the naps" has a Swiss bank account that he hasn't told anybody about. <laughs> Now I don't mind spending some dough on nice equipment, but those prices even make me do a double-take.

Edited May 24, 2014 by Rsquared

[unforgiven]

He's got his mind on his money and his money on his mind. <lmao>

[Robocop1051]

Effin comedians here...

The Mil/LE price for Memorial Day sales is almost 50% off for the VCOG.

I expect the price to drop this summer/fall. I don't think it's getting the draw they were hoping for. People are pissed that it's AAA battery operated, with no option for tritium. That, and the reticle leave something to be desired for some. Some complain about weight, but when you consider the integrated mount, it's not that bad.

[edgecrusher]

Text me a link big daddy!

[Rsquared]

50% off? Have I ever said how I hated all you F-ing cops? <laughs>

[98Z5V]

A VCOG? Apparently the "Lord of the naps" has a Swiss bank account that he hasn't told anybody about. <laughs> Now I don't mind spending some dough on nice equipment, but those prices even make me do a double-take.

 

You can pull a 1~6 VCOG on DSG Arms for $1,400 right now - that's half.  I've been eye-balling that one.  Gotta be MIL or LEO to see it - Ron, you need to update your DSG account, brother, if you can.

 

 

Text me a link big daddy!

 

 

Greg, update your DSG $hit, brother...

Edited May 27, 2014 by 98Z5V

[edgecrusher]

I know, but I'm still recovering monitarily right now, trying to avoid temptation

[planeflyer21]

I know, but I'm still recovering monitarily right now, trying to avoid temptation

 

And yet here you are.

[edgecrusher]

Yes!

I can't help it, I'm like an addict, go to rehab to learn of different ways to get your fix, lol

[Rsquared]

Eeehhh. Not Mil or LEO............but I do have friends. <laughs>

 

And 14 is pretty damn enticing.

Edited May 28, 2014 by Rsquared