Primary Arms SLX 1-6x24 FFP Illuminated ACSS Raptor Rifle Scopes

I am relatively new to rifle optics, so my opinion may lack foundation, but I can say that for the price this optic seems to cover all the necessary bases that a decent optic should have. I did a lot of shopping, and research before I bought an optic for my AR, and this is ultimately the one I landed on. The other options was nearly double the cost, with roughly the same features.In use it's great. Eye relief is very nice. I haven't had any issues with that at all from a variety of distances. It seems to hold zero. I've not had any accuracy issues after about 1k rounds with it, so it seems to hold zero well.All of that said, my favorite thing about it is the reticle. unlike other optics I examined this reticle changes with the zoom. When at 1x it serves almost more like a red dot. The marks are still discernable, but it really serves better as just a red dot at close, 1x Range. However, increasing magnification also increases the size of the reticle, and at 6 it's a full horseshoe with fully distinguishable hash markings and such.All in all, I think you would be hard pressed to find an optic at this price point, that offers the features and quality that this one does, that out shines this one.

Pros: Excellent glass, reticle design is perfect, solidly built, easily passed the 'box test', has a cool spare battery compartment in the turret cap, easy to turn magnification ring, and (contrary to earlier reviews) the reticle is very bright even during the day.Cons: Cheap flip caps, windage dial clicks not as crisp and defined as other scopes, the lowest illumination settings are barely usable, and the lack of parallax adjustment makes repeated precision shots at 4-6 power a bit challenging. You need to be directly behind the scope.Overall this is a solid LVPO with a practical and effective reticle. I would purchase this optic again without any reservations!

Eyebox is great at 1-3, okay at 4, and pretty small at 5-6. i guess thats common for lpvo, but mounted right it works great. ACSS Raptor reticle is amazing. best way to zero is at 25 yards for 100 yards, then move to 100 to fine tune it. use 1/4"/moa targets for easy adjustments. find your coeffecient. for example, 55g 5.56 out of a 16 inch barrel should have a POI roughly 1.89~ inches below the POA at 25 yards on a 100 yard zero.

***Update February 2, 2019***I received a replacement scope. It arrived within 5 days of when I sent it back to PAs. I was surprised at the speed and everything seems to be working. I have not shot it but it but it is mounted and ill be taking it back out in about a week.I will update my review to a 4 since honestly, I did not lose any range time, and the customer service was AMAZING and FAST! When I take it to the range I will update my review one last time.January 28,2019 [ORIGINAL POST]I ordered this mid-January and was beyond excited. I already had shot with Leupold's, Vortex but the reticle and price on this FFP really had me excited.I took it out to the range and zeroed it in very quick at 50 then 100yrds. Glass was clear eye relief was AMAZING. plenty of adjustment and the clicks were audible and tactile. Shooting steel was fun and easy at 100 to 200 and 300 yards. We didn't set up farther than that since we weren't going to be out much. It was a BREEZE. The ACSS reticle was simply amazing!Now. . . Why the two? I posted a picture showing the problem. When we were packing up, I zoomed the rifle back to 1x to take some closer shots and noticed what looked like a hair in the lens. I did not think much of it and went home and it was there I realized that something was actually loose inside the scope. Upon further inspection, there appeared to be a gel or lubricant inside the scope as well, just a small drop. It was mostly bench rest shot and some prone position as well. Ar-15 5.56The rifle was not dropped nor damaged in any way. Looks brand spanking new! I will wait and contact PA for furtherassistance. Most would have reviewed a 1 but I have heard great things about PA help and their warranty. Will hopefully change this review/update it.**Update Jan 29/2019I spoke to PA's customer service and explained my situation. They were kind polite and sent me an email with what I needed to do to email the scope back. I did not have to pay for shipping and the process was very quick and simple.The representatives I spoke to were great and very helpful. The worst part is now that I have to wait for:*(.The scope is currently on it's way to their facility and I will post an update.

Purchased this as a secondary optic for my rifle. I wanted a fixed 6x optic but went with this first focal plane scope instead. Magnification of reticle is linked to zoom setting due to the FFP. The etched reticle can be illuminated (red) or used without illumination for daytime use. A bit on the heavy side but that's expected for a scope of this size.

Easily competes with thousand dollar optics. 1x is true 1x and with that combined with insane eye relief this doubles as a red dot at close range. Holds zero, crystal clear, no downside. Tell your wife I told you to buy it.

Very clear glass, simple and easy to use reticle for holdover. I don't think you can find a better scope for 3 times the money. A touch heavy, but built like a tank.I would rather have it a little heavy and durable than have it fail because it got banged around a little. My rifles are anything but safe queens, they get used...I will be buying more from Primary Arms!

I’ll start with the good first.Eye relief: this optic has a solid 3 to 5 inches of usable a relief which is great for quickly acquiring the ACSS. Easy to use turrets with a nice tactical “click” to them. At the 1 power it has a great field of view. The ACSS is simple to use and doesn’t clutter the sight picture to much. Zeroed extremely easy at 100yd.My one complaint.The light on the reticle even at 11 during the day is a bit dim. Shooting out doors in the Florida sun it was a little hard to see. (Shooting black steel target)Over all I think this is a great optic that doesn’t break the bank. I plan on buying the 7.62x39 version in the near future for my SLR-107