Looks like PA has a new offering in 1-8x

[SC-Texas]

The 1-8 is the best general purpose optic that I own. I have 2 cqbss to compare this with. I use them to shoot from arms length at 3 gun matches to 600 yards

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[TheDan]

Their 1-4x was the same as the Millett which I wasn't too impressed with. I like the price on their 1-6x, but would hesitate on buying it based on experiences with the 1-4x. The price on the 1-8x seems crazy to me, but I'd still like to see one in person.

 

[oldag]

Why do I have the feeling there's a lot of things you dont understand

All right, jerk.

If it is so obvious, why don't you justify the 1-8x?

 

[TheDan]

If it is so obvious, why don't you justify the 1-8x?

You use 1x for things up close, and 8x for things far away

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Genius

 

[oldag]

You use 1x for things up close, and 8x for things far away

Wow, enlightening!

For anything where a 1x or even 2x is appropriate distance wise, I don't want a scope/reticle and eye relief issues. At that distance, for close quarters seems to be best to have both eyes open.

 

[TheDan]

I've used a 1-4x's quite a bit, and when I dial it down to 1x I keep both eyes open. Works kinda like a red dot, but it's a little different. You shouldn't have any eye relief issues with a decent scope.

 

[SC-Texas]

Their 1-4x was the same as the Millett which I wasn't too impressed with. I like the price on their 1-6x, but would hesitate on buying it based on experiences with the 1-4x. The price on the 1-8x seems crazy to me, but I'd still like to see one in person.

The 128 is a Japanese optic. It is in a completely different league than the 1-4

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[TheDan]

oh nice... I assumed it was another China production. The Japanese know their glass.

 

[oldag]

I've used a 1-4x's quite a bit, and when I dial it down to 1x I keep both eyes open. Works kinda like a red dot, but it's a little different. You shouldn't have any eye relief issues with a decent scope.

Just does not work well for me. Much prefer a red dot for the shorter ranges. I hardly know it is there with both eyes open. Just the red dot floating in my field of vision.

 

[SC-Texas]

I picked up a Primary Arms Platinum 1-8 with the ACSS REticle.


" ACSS Reticle "Advanced Combined Sighting System" combing Bullet Drop Compensation, Range Estimation, Wind and Leads "


Dimitri Mikroulis, at Primary Arms, developed a non-mil, non-MOA reticle that simply works. I have followed the development of this reticle over the past few years. The concept is that the reticle takes advantage of average target sizes. Sight the ACSS reticle in at 100 yards holdovers out to 800 yards.


That said, I am a novice shooter and have learned to use my horus reticles and mil dot reticles so this is stupifyingly simple for me. I am still getting used to it.


The optic itself is nice. I have two Leupold Mk 8s so I am familiar with the 1-8x optic.


This optic is clear. The glass is a step above the other PA optics that I have owned.


The turrets feel great The clicks are positive. Audible and easily felt. They feel great. I like the pull up to turn and push down to lock feature.


I did the initial zero using Wolf 62gr The final zero will be with my hunting ammo. 75Gr Gold Dots.

Here is the rig. POF P416, Gemtech Trek Ti, Primary Arms Platinum 1-8x24 in a Larue SPR mount.


Its sitting in my Hog Saddle on a Giotto Tripod and Ball mount.

The 1-8x24mm in the Larue Mount

The Gemtech Trek Ti

Enjoying a Cigar with my vintage Seiko Diver

 

[SC-Texas]

 

[Tejano Scott]

Nice Ashton VSG, those are one of my favorites.


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[SC-Texas]

my first outing with my new 1-8 was Thanksgiving. Shot some through the scope video.

 

[SC-Texas]

The 200 yd sessions at the impact Zone.




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