Primary Arms SLx 1-6 - Sub $500 LPVO

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Primary Arms is back for their third appearance on the show. Today we've got the SLx 1-6, an LPVO (low power variable optic) that is just over $300, or just over $500 including the mount. Especially for the money, it's excellent.
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[@joquin4618]

Love my PA 1-8x SLX ACSS on my PSA AR! It was supposed to be just an entry level carbine until I could afford the nice stuff… but it’s been a really good performer for the $$ Been able to do CQB and hit steel out to 700 with 77 gr HPBT ammo! Poors represent ✊

[@RosaParksWasWyt]

Does it also do a good job with cqb? Fast target acquisition and easy to find the reticle when you draw the rifle up to aiming position? I’m wanting to buy one but just thinking about traditional scopes it takes a few seconds to get around the “black” to find the crosshairs

[@joquin4618]

@@RosaParksWasWyt it’s the jack of all trades. The 1-8x has a bigger reticle horseshoe so it’s decent at close range…. Best set up would be to add a RDS to an LPVO for the best CQB + midrange optic combo

[@christophergaiser887]

Lmao that’s me!

[@tacbear]

@@christophergaiser887 Love my 1-8x, hits out to 600 at CMA Talladega!!

[@WildTex-m9u]

@@christophergaiser887 Same!

[@MrBoxx117]

I have the 1-8x version of this scope/reticle on a DD V11 and it's a great fit. The reticle, as you mentioned, is super intuitive and once dialed-in, even new shooters can go 10 for 10 on a 10" gong at 300 yards so easily, it's almost boring. Primary Arms really is one of the most innovative companies out there. Good review, keep 'em coming.

[@RosaParksWasWyt]

How’s the target acquisition for close range targets? Does it have the black that you have to try and get around to see the crosshairs?

[@MrBoxx117]

@@RosaParksWasWyt Since there's not really a 'crosshair', it's not bad. As the video mentioned, even though it says it's 1x, it's really not, but it's close. To my eyes, having the dial at ~1.1 looks like 1x. But then I treat it just like a red dot, more or less. Both eyes open, get the target in the horseshoe, and should be good to go, accounting for height over bore and bullet drop, etc.

[@RosaParksWasWyt]

@@MrBoxx117 would you feel comfortable using it in a HD scenario

[@Chrisblau]

👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 hell yeah dude glad to hear you’re having a good experience with that

[@MrBoxx117]

@@RosaParksWasWyt That's a good question. While it could do the job, there are far better options (Eotech XPS, red dots, etc) considering the most likely HD situation is gonna be at night within ten yards in your house. But for competitions, the occasional varmint hunting, engaging steel targets at unknown distances, and general purpose shooting, I think PA has a winner in those circles.

[@cwslim]

Please showcase the new PA 1-6x Nova! It's a killer for 2023!

[@DRay-or4tc]

Yes. The Primary Arms 1-6X ACSS is GTG for “Combat Accuracy on A/C Zone Size Target’s”. Using the Strelok Ballistic App allows you to fine tune the Hash Marks value for different bullets/weights and barrel lengths/velocities, which should be verified at distances indicated. (The Reticles “Hash Marks” will obviously have different values for a 10.3” barrel than a 16”.) Enjoyable Vid! Have an excellent Memorial Day lads.

[@1911syndicate]

You as well

[@PrimaryArmsOptics]

Great video guys! ACSS is Advanced Combat Sighting System on the TA31 variations. 5’10.5” lmao! to set it for 1x set the diopter, as far as payment, beer is on me! 🤣 -Dimitri

[@luked8101]

Dimitri your a damn genius, I've set up several of my go to guns with ACSS. Just flat out works every time.

[@1911syndicate]

Beer works for me 🍻

[@pkake1319]

Love my pa Dimitri. Bought mine as a enty level lpvo. Now want to buy a platinum

[@slowmo7500]

Dimitri, send them the PLx 1-8 Compact, please!🙏🙏

[@TerminalM193]

Question on diopter settings.... Isn't the only purpose of that the clarity of the reticle itself or are you supposed to set it to make the 1x as usable as possible?

[@brycegill2022]

I have the 1-6 ACSS Raptor and I like it a lot

[@flatsfisher1]

Probably one of the most informative videos I’ve watch great job guys

[@slowmo9957]

I have one of these. I like it. No complaints.

[@scott2228]

I have the PA 1-6 FFP ACSS Raptor and love it. It has 1/4 MOA clicks. Looking at their 1-8 LPVO Currently.

[@-RONNIE]

Thank you both for the video 👍🏻

[@Chrisblau]

Thank you dude 👊🏻

[@-RONNIE]

@@Chrisblau Keep it up 👊🏻

[@paytonwoodruff3621]

I think the 300-500 is the most confusing price range of lpvo's. PA, Sig, Vortex, and Swampfox. All great options

[@meejmuas8686]

During this video, I had a massive urge to grab a beer while listening to these guys talk about gun optics

[@1911syndicate]

Then our job here is done. We attempt to make our videos a conversation and not a lecture

[@meejmuas8686]

@@1911syndicate yeah. I like the format and learned something too. You guys convinced me to get this scope. I appreciate it

[@Buffhunter597]

Hi, could you please tell me what kind of rifle you are using in this video. Thank you!

[@timothysmith2101]

The problem with 2nd focal plane scope is that the sub-tensions on the reticle will only be accurate at max magnification. That's important for an LPVO. Yes, the reticle will thicken on a 1st plane scope, but any reticle or BDC will be accurate regardless of the magnification the scope is dialed into. So, for that reticle to be accurate, even at only 100 meters, it must be on 6x magnification. That's a lot of magnification for 109 yards. The advantages are that thin reticle regardless of magnification & a much lower price point.

[@SuperMrBguy]

I was about to comment the same thing, I got this LPVO from a friend in a trade and the build and glass is great but all this information in the reticle is un-usable. I think this should have been marketed as a fixed 6 power scope, but you know everybody is on the lpvo train now lol

[@christoperdevore3617]

Who uses subtensions at 100 meters?

[@SuperMrBguy]

@@christoperdevore3617 I don't think anybody really does but the way I see it is that the field of view has alot of stuff going on if you use it at 1x sfp reticle are best being more of a traditional cross hair. if they are going to throw in a bdc and auto ranger it makes more sense on a ffp scope

[@christoperdevore3617]

@@SuperMrBguy fair enough. I personally prefer the sfp on something as low powered as 1-6. I feel they are geared more towards shorter range engagements and I like the consistency of the reticle staying the same size. Ffp starts to make a lot of sense around 10 x.

[@dvmnarkos3591]

@@christoperdevore3617 FFP makes sense on a "combat" oriented scope. You don't necessarily want to be on 6x

[@hawaiiangunner]

Mine works great. I've taken it out to 550yrds on ipsic steel. Good enough for me!

[@MegaAndy93]

I like the Griffin Mil version and it gets me the extra magnification (1-8x) while staying in the Sub $500 LPVO category.

[@KRYPTOSPOLLARD]

I can confirm that a big reason I buy Cloud Defensive and Primary Arms products is because of how they ask and listen to the end users. It's also because they make dope products, but I think that's largely because they ask and listen to end users too.

[@dionysis84]

Would you take a cloud defensive light over a modlight?

[@1911syndicate]

I would

[@KRYPTOSPOLLARD]

I would, and did. My rifles are in the middle of upgrading to the Rein 2.0 from the 1.0. I also EDC the MCH and am eagerly awaiting their pistol light.

[@paytonwoodruff3621]

cloud defense is amazing. the only downside is the strange battery but its very forgivable with how the light itself performs

[@TerminalM193]

@@dionysis84 omg in a heartbeat

[@C_oprator89]

Primary Arms is killing the game. Tip to butt they rock and expo arms is coming out with some dopeness...super expo charging handle anyone?! And they listen to the consumers.

[@dragon3allzdeep325]

I use their buffer kits but had no idea that they’re coming out with a charging handle

[@C_oprator89]

@@dragon3allzdeep325 all the forums have figured out the OEM from what expo puts their name on…and they are arguably the top of the industry. Their bcgs is the best money can buy and they are priced unbelievable. The charging handle is the one that comes on the super duty lineup from a little mom and pop company called geissele. Expo is just awesome and primary arms is bad ass for pushing the envelope

[@dragon3allzdeep325]

@@C_oprator89 damn. I didn’t realize that. Would you compare their bcgs to bcm or solgw?

[@chrisclements460]

Have they said when this charging handle is coming out and at what price? This is the first I’ve heard of it.

[@thegreatshitstain]

@@C_oprator89 Please elaborate on how Expo's BCGs are "the best money can buy"... Why, because they supposedly source from Microbest? And are you saying that the Expo CH is a Geissele SCH?... So then it's not Expo...

[@seanhatch4425]

So for all of the features to be accurate the scope needs to be zeroed at 100 yds/meters and on full magnification correct? What if I zeroed at 50 yards? Thank you

[@1911syndicate]

Then it’s not correct

[@CarlPapa88]

@5:43 Haha Duck Dynasty moment there. PA's LPVO review searching got me here. While never having either in hand, the only critique I can come up with is having off settings in between the illumination settings.

[@alexanderb5644]

@20:08 sick shot

[@DeadMarine1980]

Do they have one of these that work for 7.67x39 rigs?

[@Chris09978]

I can see how you guys are loving the tink arms rifle

[@1911syndicate]

This was filmed right after we filmed that video

[@Jordan-th8ps]

Are you recommending this over the Vortex Viper PST 1-6 you have for this price point?

[@1911syndicate]

Mmm I have the vortex but I’d have to spend some time on your question to have a confident answer

[@TerminalM193]

He's got his astigmatism backwards lol.... Those of us that are visually handicapped with an astigmatism suffer most when using glass that's either straight holographic or used a emitter to reflect an image on glass like 95% of RDS optics. When the glass is actually etched like prism scopes and LPVO's we suffer the least, even when the etched reticle has glowing options.

[@awakenotwoke4830]

Yeah I'm glad you said it. Every red dot for me is a fuzzy dash. An illuminated reticle is not.

[@Timelessplays]

With it being first focal plane the holds are at any magnification that's the benefit of first vs second second the ranging is only at max power where for FFP is at any magnification

[@mrdark9916]

Ffp are trash on LPVOs frankly.. SFP is the way to go. If you're shooting far enough to even NEED holds, you're gonna be at 6x ANYWAYS. With a 36yd zero I'm holding dead o. Out to 300 anyways with less than 6" of total vertical deviation at every range in between point blank and 300yds..... And at 400, you NEED to be on 6x anyways just to PID the target regardless so it's a moot point FFP can get you killed up close when you can't even see your reticle lol, and up close matters MORE because as a civilian chances are your fight is WELL within 100yds... And FFP that reticle is often UNUSABLE at 1z llx in low contrast areas, that reticle disappears NTY. FFP is fine for higher magnification scopes, but a liability on an LPVO

[@4g63mark]

Great video guys

[@mtgerstenberger]

OK. I love your videos, and I believe that I have seen all your videos so far this year, but I did not get the Lucas little comment in there. What is that from?

[@1911syndicate]

Nothing just joking around. He’s a fast shooter

[@Timshady1986]

Not going to lie I like the PA ACSS, but the Sig MSR 1-6 is waaaay more forgiving on the eyebox and for the price point. But the amount of information you get with the ACSS is amazing.

[@TerminalM193]

I'm a PA fan boy and even let bias sneak through on some "honest" opinions but you're 100% correct. Not only is the MSR cheaper, comes with an extremely solid mount and completely destroys PA 1x quality, 1x reticle use and brightness and is more 1x "true". The Sig reticle does an amazing job at drawing the eye to the center without making the glass busy and actually lights up the quick aim and center dot ONLY unlike PA lighting up the whole damn tree. If I had to give the comparable pa scope does better is that it's much easier to use the BDC and ranging but that can be countered with the Sig with just some extra practice and note taking. I tell everyone with a 500 and under budget to get the Sig msr 1-6.

[@coopcoo]

Diamond with a center dot would be cool

[@jessefree81]

Looks like you got both ways to range on the vertical as well. I would bet those horizontal lines match in width

[@pkake1319]

I think you are correct

[@debugginOut]

This or a Vortex Viper 1-6x Gen2 SFP? That was my choice. I went with the Viper but I still am not sure. Luckily the price wasn't much more.

[@e7tegt503]

Glass is better on the viper. If you prefer this reticle then pa.

[@mrdark9916]

PST is hands down better, UNLESS you are shooting past 300yds frequently. PST is daylight bright and basically a red dot for CQB, and with a good zero your aiming dead on to 2-300yds anyways so the BDC is a moot point. But if you often shoot 4-600 mabey consider the PA due to the better ability to range and Hold and also have wind holds as well which helps. I use a 36yd zero so I'm holding dead on out to 300 anyways (only 6" of vertical POI deviation out to 300 so it's my fav zero by far) Also, the PA relies on using a 100yd Zero for the BDC, and personally I'm not interested in that due to the massive POI difference INSIDE 100, which in my opinion is the more important range to be fast due to the fact that as a civilian chances are EXTREMELY high if you ever need your carbine to fight it's WELL inside 100yds.... YMMV but the PST smokes this in many ways. In fact, in ALL WAYS except shooting at unknown distances past 300yds and the PST is like 5oz heavier

[@jedediahsibley3355]

Enjoyed the content, here's a comment

[@Chrisblau]

Appreciate you 👊🏻

[@pkake1319]

Has astigmatism so he runs strictly dots ? Isn't that backwards?

[@1911syndicate]

Might’ve misspoke. It happens

[@pkake1319]

@@1911syndicate hey whatever works. I just thought it was odd.

[@baperss]

Got my whiskey ready letssss goooo

[@1911syndicate]

🥃

[@thegolflife7565]

Where do you recommend I purchase the SPR 300 Pro?

[@1911syndicate]

Shoot dude no idea. Shooting surplus is a big B&T dealer. I highly doubt they in stock but maybe worth a call

[@chief137mike]

Who makes the kydex holster the 2011 is secured in? Please and Thank you!

[@1911syndicate]

RDR Gear

[@chief137mike]

@@1911syndicate Thank you again!

[@HB-kp6rl]

If you use a link from mr guns n gear youll get a free mount on most PA optics. And im a huge fan of the Aurora reticle

[@Chrisblau]

Oh hell yeah that’s cool

[@doggeaea]

I deer hunt with an eotech and a magnifier, roughly 100 yards max, would this be a better optic to use than my current set up.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

Not really. Depends on what you're hunting, i guess.

[@e7tegt503]

Nah. No holdovers at 100. Just keep what you have. Unless you want an lpvo.

[@Doorkicker0351]

QUESTION: Great review guys!!! How would this one hold up against the SCAR heavy???? In the market for a new scope. Keep up the great work!

[@pkake1319]

Watch garand thumb

[@Doorkicker0351]

@@pkake1319 I’ve seen numerous. Which episode? Thanks

[@1911syndicate]

Given that we haven’t had it on a Scar, I don’t know.

[@Doorkicker0351]

@@1911syndicate Review idea? lol

[@hopewilliams6705]

Have you guys checked out the Sig 1-6 MSR it's like 300 when you can find it but I enjoy it so far... Thanks for the epic videos!

[@1911syndicate]

Nope

[@slowmo7500]

Do the PA PLx 1-8 Compact, please!🙏 Less than 17ounces..there are really good things being said about that one. I’m considering one over even a Razor or a VUDU.

[@jerrya714]

DO IT!! Senator palpatine from Star Wars

[@geebeaux]

Tink counter activated: 0....

[@toshmiller5571]

What's those woodland pants?

[@1911syndicate]

Crye G3

[@georgejones9434]

I have the 1-6× ACSS kiss reticle it's simple

[@Mr_Midwest0]

Please confirm the multicam jacket. 😂

[@1911syndicate]

Sitka arrowhead

[@yeshua1176]

Where can one purchase an x16 upper or the complete rifle?

[@1911syndicate]

AEA Arms has them

[@yeshua1176]

@@1911syndicate thank you

[@MN-ub7gl]

Imagine Lucas! Haha awesome

[@1911syndicate]

So fast

[@kirkland0074]

The Phocking size of that bearded Sasquatch is the reason I carry 10mm handgun, Wow don’t even think that round will work on him!!

[@1911syndicate]

Lol

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

Hey guys, or anyone in the comments: does anyone know where to get the cable tether material that EOTech uses for their battery cap, and is also used on the PVS-14 battery cap? I'm trying to tether something different and I cannot for the life of me location cable that thin or crimps for it.

[@MikeB-68]

I Backordered the PLX C. 1-8...Watched many videos on it but it looks like the shit...anyone want to confirm or deny??

[@GorgeousMerc]

Flashbacks of modern warfare 2 lobbies

[@ShepherdOfTheSilkies]

Astigmatisms shouldn’t affect a etched reticle, and they should affect a red dot. I am very confused what would be going on with his eyes

[@1911syndicate]

Mmm not sure the reference

[@Chrisblau]

I have the highest corrective power astigmatism contacts lenses and red dots BARELY starburst. Idk what it is but finding a good eye box never goes well on lpvos. I’ve taken courses with good instructors trying to figure it out and I just can’t get it consistent

[@ShepherdOfTheSilkies]

@@Chrisblau I’m not a expert on the human eye but I understand it’s function. I look on the internet for medical conditions besides astigmatism I think I have a running theory. The theory has me assuming you’ve adjusted the diopter and focus on the reticle. And You’ve tried closing your non dominate eye shooting doesn’t help with focusing, and switching to your opposite side shooting with a closed dominant eye also doesn’t help then it leaves two possibilities (I think). You don’t have perfectly steady eyes, the shake ever so slightly due to tiny muscle spasms, could be lack of blood flow or lack of water intake, idk. Drink 1.1 gallons and see if that helps if not then maybe your eyes can’t settle easily. So if you go from a dim room to a outside sunny day and your eyes don’t start adjusting immediately then this is likely your issue, this is commonly seen in people who don’t go outside without sunglasses. I should’ve written down the names of these conditions but i blundered that when Researching this five or so hours ago. Again I’m not a specialty medical professional just a trauma trained Marine nerd with a problem solving drive.

[@cameronferriere9879]

What rifle is that?

[@1911syndicate]

Perun X16. Video came out a couple weeks ago

[@thegolflife7565]

Is this Chinese or Japanese glass?

[@Cheung_Kody]

Japanese

[@mikemorrison12]

What gun is that?

[@1911syndicate]

Perun X16 we reviewed a couple weeks ago

[@Icybones000]

Thats ok us vertically challenged people always add an inch to our height, but we do have a better center of gravity

[@fr3d_fly351]

'Merica!

[@bulldog5327]

Wow ...a review of a product that we can actually afford.

[@1911syndicate]

Right???

[@bulldog5327]

@@1911syndicate thanks 😊

[@hopewilliams6705]

Okay I feel like an ass for not knowing about this scope and getting the Sig MSR lol

[@1911syndicate]

I’m sure it’s nice though

[@IntenseSpirit]

What's so hard about spelling 1911 Sindicett?

[@1911syndicate]

Exactly

[@schizosaint777]

He looks like the kind of guy that would say tink

[@Chrisblau]

😂😂😂😂

[@peachfuds]

Eotech vudu is superior... also more spendy.

[@dionysis84]

Anything without China glass is superior including the cheap Burris

[@ShepherdOfTheSilkies]

Except dealing with the warranty

[@gregorypatzelt6964]

Eotech Vudu is my choice as well

[@1911syndicate]

Maybe but totally different price brackets so it’s a tough comparison

[@bestrong144]

Just got one and it’s no eotech vudu but it’s fucking dope for the money,easily worth more and absolutely shits on every lpvo optic in its price range including the new strike eagle. Best channel on you tube by far keep it up boys you guys are killing it with the bro science.

[@1911syndicate]

🤙🏻🍻

[@frankheffernan8066]

I really appreciate that you are starting to review less expensive platforms and accessories. For a while you seemed to go the other direction and it just lost my interest because the guns and items were so far out of my price range. Don't get me wrong, you certainly have an audience interested in those systems; it'd just not for me.

[@1911syndicate]

We’ll do some of both

[@Petfromyigo653]

Theoretically speaking if you zero at 50 with the top of the chevron the bottom of the chevron would be the 100 yard zero???? Since the bullet drops about an inch and then some?? Please enlighten me

[@Cheung_Kody]

Depends on the caliber, barrel length, grain weight, etc. On a 16" shooting 55gr, zeroed at 100yd (recommended by PA) you'll hit top of Chevron at 100/anywhere inside the Chevron closer in

[@sectorseven07]

This is generally the poverty level scope I recommend first to anyone.

[@2010GT500]

The glass of the SFP version of this scope is garbage. FFP is the only option

[@e7tegt503]

Lol it’s literally the same glass.

[@2010GT500]

@@e7tegt503 lol no it’s not

[@larrymarsico4059]

🤙🏻💪🏻🇺🇲

[@SamSam-ih6nt]

PA is solid but...... the blue hue 👎

[@Kross8761]

My ONLY complaint with primary arms... Is their reticle, I just could not be bothered to care about the ACSS reticle system, I understand all of the "utility" but I'd much rather just have a crosshair or cross-dot reticle with that scope wrapped around it. FOR MY PURPOSES, if other people like the ACSS reticle that's fine, I'm not saying it's bad, *I* just don't like it.

[@dionysis84]

Vachina glass, is it even tactical bruh?

[@TylerJordan601]

This guy is insanely annoying. This is a strong word I know but I feel only hate and disgust for this mans mannerisms.

[@paulyp9853]

You have chosen the name Adolf Hitler and yet you still find someone annoying. Fascinating.

[@johnniecameron8829]

These scopes are cool. But silly ,,,unless your going to war .

[@BigEarz85]

Welp, the house of cards known as the petro dollar is gonna collapse so....

[@1911syndicate]

No my friend. No

[@ghostface5348]

Shut up. Must be a bot like all these fake accounts on social media attacking the second amendment

[@jonathanwick1265]

Why are they silly?