Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24 Gen IV Review: Best Budget LPVO?
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- The SLx 1-6x24 Gen IV is the latest LVPO to come from Primary Arms but does this budget-friendly scope offer enough features for the modern rifle shooter?
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for the price, it really is quite special. got one on sale for only $260, and I keep thinking to myself it can't be real... but it genuinely does its job perfectly if you are one who wants/needs a budget scope
Do you mean with 51 bouns bucks?
I own the Nova version of this and just had to send mine in to Primary Arms because the illumination began to flicker under recoil. Primary Arms is doing the right thing and sending me a new one but I just thought it should be known--you get what you pay for. Illumination is very bright when its working properly though.
How long has it been on board?
I got this same scope 2 week's ago. It's a fantastic optic for the $$$. That and a PA GLA mount it's a hell of a package.
I have one from the previous generation and generally like it. Mine has a chevron/horseshoe illuminated center which acts like a red dot and is pretty bright. I hit a man-sized target easily at 300 yrds during my first time ever shooting out that far.
Only downside is 1x distortion around the edges while moving. With both eyes open, moving around quickly, my brain has trouble layering both eyes.
Great perspective, thanks for sharing.
I leave mine at 4x and up. But for targets 50 yards and closer I use a canted red dot.
It's always the give and take, but love that the industry is making good quality equipment for all price levels. Let's more people purchase and appreciate the 2a life!
Yes very handy for mass shootings etc..maybe some gun control laws might not go amiss ..
Buddy of mine has this and I do like it, I prefer my Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6 gen2 because the glass clarity is amazing and I love the AR-BDC3 reticle. To each their own
My Nova arrived a few weeks ago and it’s a great optic. I’m a prism guy so it’s my first LPVO but I’m very pleased with it. I really like the 1x on it and the 6x is good, too. I wish settings 1 and 2 were dimmer as the dot at those levels is too bright in the dark.
I just ordered my 3rd one, excellent value from PA
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Excellent review thanks. The only thing I'd add is, you say "you can literally pick it up in full sun (referring to the bright reticle)' however, you're always standing off in the shadows, shooting OUT to full sun. Would be good to see it with the sun beating down on you, not just the target. That sometimes makes a difference. But this one seems so bright, probably not. Thanks again. I'm leaning toward this scope for my next purchase
That's a great observation. I'm usually in the shade because it's hot, but also makes it easier for Jonny Fantastic to grade our footage when we're done. I do shoot from full sun, we just don't film it that often.
Have the SLx Nova w/the battery cap on a SBR for a couple of weeks now. It replaced a much more expensive optic and magnifier. Gotta love this optic. For the price, it’s a no brainer.
Great combination!
Im waiting for micro fixed 6x, 8x, 10x acss reticle, with a red dot on top. That will be the end of lpvo.
That’s a nice rifle you got there Curtis
Thanks!
Found you guys from a RUclips short a month or so ago and have been really digging your content!
Awesome, thanks!
I dig it, have it on a 1.7 badger ordinance mount. The 1x with red dot you can see with both eyes open, and zoom out when u need. My brightness settings turns off inbetween.
I don’t know if there is much difference from the PLx, besides the reticle and the stadia. Maybe in person there is a big difference? I am thinking the 5x Prism offers way more features and smaller footprint overall. You get a bunch of different mounts with it.
I'm considering getting this for my ZPAP M70. Good video
I run the slx 3x prism on my m70. Would be interesting to see the difference. Planning on getting this or the 1-8 on a fb radom beryl.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Think I prefer the redicle on gen 3 and it's less expensive. Would you be willing to do a comparrison between these 2?
I you had a choice, this scope or the Vortex Venom 1-6 which way would you go?
I'm a big fan of Venom, but I'd have to see them side by side before I'd commit to the differences and what I preferred.
Great video and recommendation!
Thank you!
Great information
Liked. Love your style and clarity. Thank you
Thanks, we appreciate the support!
Your were demonitised because you show guns?😢 That is just not right
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I’ll take five
I’m going to buy my first AR soon. I’m thinking about going inexpensive with a PSA blem model, this LPVO and a few other affordable accessories? Is this good for entry level or should I spend more on gun and just get a red dot?
That really depends on what you want to accomplish. If longer ranges are more your jam, consider the LPVO. Otherwise, stick with the red dot and invest more in your rifle. You can always pick up some glass later if you change your mind.
@@pewpewtactical maybe I’ll go the Sabre route then. People seem to really like them
PSA blems are gems not gunna lie been seeing a lot of positive reviews on there AR10 Gen 3. Me personally would rock That with a cant sight for quick transitions with a LPVO 1-10X and eventually a suppressor. Bitch can do it all Long Range, CQB, mid range. All around solid gun brotha
Quick question, have you ever taken a look at an AA 12?
Good review!
Thank you very much!
excellent content boys!
Thank you!
Yt pay these guys god Damm it
Appreciate the support, but that ship has sailed. But who knows what the future holds?
Question on the mount.. Is that the PA extended mount? Also wondering if it secures well without risk of stripping screws?
Well, 2 questions...
This is the PA Deluxe AR15 Scope Mount.
Why would you choose a 2nd focal plane opposed to first focal plane?
Many people are just used to SFP, but the main advantage is the reticle doesn't get large and unwieldy when you zoom in.
You should make a comparison between the (PA Gen 4) and the Vector Continental Lpvo 1-6
@BaSeBaLLnUgS419 - Have you any thought on the Vector Continental 1-6x24i?
@hooner6828 It has German glass and has 124.5 Field of view which is about as good a your going to get at our of an lpvo and should be very close to a true 1x like a red dot. (on 1 power zoom. ) It's 18oz, so decent weight. I think this is one of the best on the market right now for the price.
Great review! I'm wondering what optic mount you are using?
It's a Primary Arms cantilever mount.
@@pewpewtactical Thanks!!!
I'm curious if you had to choose between the chevron style reticle and the Nova, which do you prefer? I'm considering getting the gen 3 for the reticle.
I don't mind the chevron but I think I'd lean toward the red dot.
A comment to boost algorithm thanks for the info
Your link no longer gives a free mount, which mount do you suggest?
PA Deluxe AR15 Scope Mount
What are the specs on that AR? Is that in another video?
That is a Radian Model 1, 14.5" and it is sweet.
Im debating on getting this or the swampfox arrowhead.
I haven't tried Swampfox yet, but I hear good things.
is this good for a .308?
Still enjoy your videos. Sorry they demonitized you
Thank you!
What mount is he rocking in this video?
PA Deluxe AR15 Scope Mount
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Why did you get demonized? What was the reason RUclips gave you strikes?
Content involving firearms is demonetized by RUclips 🫤
Are you uploading to Rumble yet?
Great question. We've toyed with it, just not seeing the support/audience yet.
SWFA is a better scope...why dont you ever test them???
Haven't tried one yet.
Is this scope better than Vortex Razor HD Gen II?
Not even close
No. The Razors are expensive and feature outstanding quality. This is a budget option.
I think it is just plain crazy to not have off settings in between each illumination setting. I sure don't want to dial it all the way around to the setting I want.
its better so that you don't accidently turn it off.
Every red dot I've ever used with a illumination dial is designed that way.
I suspect it might be a money-saving decision.
I got one and it turns off in between settings
it’s to save cash, once you step up to glx it has that
Can you disclose where that range in Texas you're shooting at is? It looks nice and maybe it's semi near me (I'm in Dallas). Locally here there are no outdoor ranges for any type of distance shooting
It's our own private land because we had the same problem!
@@pewpewtactical Lucky mofo. Livin' the dream!
@@ikigai47 I cannot begin to describe how accurately this describes me--though there was a lot of work to get here. 😅
Surprised absolutely no reviewer mentioned how bad the dot looks on high setting in low light conditions. The entire tube is lit up red on any setting above 4. Like bright red streaks all in the glass from end to end , absolutely unusable on high settings in low light conditions. Though in daylight, the dot is crisp..
Not telling you how to live your life, but I generally use lower settings in low light and higher settings in high light. But, you do you, boo-boo.
Hey Pew Pew ! Am in law enforcement, how can I get " lpvo" like that to buy...?...
It's got to be approved by your agency first!
Ship to CA?
MAC's older brother?
My Amazon LPVO for $80 has been perfect for 2 years.
J remember there’s a reason it’s that cheap don’t throw it around
Damn you must never shoot
@@robf4605 I don't shoot often. Roughly 2300 rounds on it.
@@kevinroberts781 have you compared it to any other optic?
I jumped on the hype train an was stupid disappointed. Some "reviewers" were comparing that to a razor. Well its a $300 optic. I wish I had bought a credo hx or stryker rather than two novas. Mine are distorted and have horrible fish eye.
Why didn't you return them?
Got it for $230 open box..
Well you got my like and subscription. Fuck youtube, what are ya guy's doing over there? This is good content for the whole family.
I just really can't see a situation where I'd pick a SFP over FFP. Especially 1-6. I'd rather run a dot and magnifier at that point. It just seems the worst of both sides.
To be clear, they served millions with honor for many many many decades, and i appreciate that. Just at this point, I'm not seeing it anymore.
I have both an LPVO and red dot/magnifier setup and tend to agree, but still like my LPVO rifle. For shorter ranges and more "tactical" shooting, having a reticle that doesn't change simplifies things for the layman. Sight it in fully zoomed and know bullet drop/moa/mil marks mean nothing unless you're fully zoomed in. LPVO is then basically is a less good red dot at 1x, and then a less good scope at max zoom, but gives you the ability to reach out if you ever need to snipe a mob leader easier than a red dot/magnifier combo.
@@Vuntermonkeywell said
Second focal plane lpvos have brighter reticles that you can even see in the scope shadow if you had to. most people use 1x or 6x and never in between so the measurements are correct for them and Sfp works best for them. If you are actually using the magnifications in between 1x and 6x while using the sub tensions then you need FFP and will sacrifice reticle illumination. 1-4s and 1-6 scopes tend to be sfp because most dont use the middle magnifications and 1-8 and 1-10 scopes tend to be Ffp because you use them often.
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For the algorithm
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they could just have the same internals and the difference is price - public school corona zombies would still buy up all inventory of 1.5k scope.
As a second focal plane option it won't be a long distance option, but fantastic for this caliber and range... Don't get trapped into thinking a First Focal Plane optic is that important, especially when the range isn't past a couple hundred yards....
FFP is overrated for LPVOs.
That's for 2-10, 2-12, 3-15 and so on.
Where are the holds really going to be? Usually not far from center.
If we are trying to stretch out to 6-7-8 hundred, a thousand, why even use a 1-6?
Commenting for the algorithm
Thanks and have a great weekend!
With these cheap LPVOs, the quality is not there. Vortex Strike Eagle 1st generation my first LPVO, a love loss! I upgrade to Vortex PST 1-6x, a much better optic costing a little more money.
Yeah, and it is heavy.
This thing really isn't any better or worse.
FFP or pass.
But a nice review.
For a 1-6x? I’d understand for more magnification, but not 1-6x!
@georgearevalo4778 FFP Is all I will use, period. That or a fix mag.
If the reticle keeps changing size in relation to the view/target, it is useless.
No.
The center is still center, hold from there.
These are going on intermediate caliber carbines.
FFP for lpvos on a 5.56 is overrated.
That's for guys that think their 5.56 carbine is a sniper rifle.
Now, a 2-12 on a 308?
Yeah, FFP.
@@hansblitz7770 clearly you've never used your scope to range anything.
@@hansblitz7770finally someone gets it.
Wow, that seems illegal and unconstitutional.😢
My eyes are up here 😂
For $340 this thing should be worthy of a SHTF rifle level of build quality. If not that’s a pass from me. Would y’all say it’s that quality of a optic in terms of build quality? Or just for a range toy?
The Gen III at least has been great for us on a variety of guns and conditions...we'll keep testing the Gen IV
That's about as low cost as it gets for any decent 1-6-8 scope.
The primo ones are $1000 or more.
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