Primary Arms SLx 1-8x FFP Scope With ACSS Raptor Reticle Review

Published on January 10, 2020
Duration: 17:24

This guide details how to effectively use the Primary Arms SLx 1-8x24 FFP scope with its ACSS Raptor reticle, as demonstrated by Mrgunsngear. It covers understanding the First Focal Plane (FFP) design, utilizing the reticle for close-quarters acquisition and long-range ballistics, ranging, windage holds, and moving target leads. The guide emphasizes practical application based on expert insights.

Quick Summary

The Primary Arms SLx 1-8x24 FFP scope offers excellent value with its First Focal Plane design and ACSS Raptor reticle, priced under $500. Its reticle scales with magnification, providing accurate ranging and holdovers for 5.56/.308/5.45x39 out to 600 yards, functioning like a red dot at 1x and offering precision at 8x.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Shooting Demonstration
  2. 01:50External Features and Controls
  3. 03:10Turrets and Battery
  4. 04:51FFP vs SFP and Reticle Overview
  5. 06:15ACSS Raptor Reticle Details
  6. 08:11Product Comparisons
  7. 13:40Conclusion and Value Proposition

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Primary Arms SLx 1-8x24 FFP scope?

The scope features a First Focal Plane (FFP) design, the ACSS Raptor reticle calibrated for 5.56/.308/5.45x39, 1-8x magnification, a 30mm tube, capped 1/4 MOA turrets with 50 MOA total travel, and a spare CR2032 battery stored in the windage cap. It also includes 11 illumination settings.

How does the ACSS Raptor reticle work on the SLx 1-8x FFP scope?

The ACSS Raptor reticle scales with magnification due to the FFP design. At 1x, it functions like a red dot. At higher magnifications, its BDC holds out to 600 yards, ranging features, and windage holds for 5-10 mph winds become usable for precise shooting.

What is the main advantage of a First Focal Plane (FFP) scope like the SLx 1-8x?

The primary advantage of an FFP scope is that the reticle size changes with the magnification. This ensures that the subtensions, ranging features, and ballistic holdovers remain accurate and consistent at any power setting, unlike Second Focal Plane (SFP) scopes.

What calibers is the ACSS Raptor reticle on the Primary Arms SLx 1-8x FFP scope designed for?

The ACSS Raptor reticle is specifically calibrated for 5.56 NATO, .308 Winchester, and 5.45x39mm cartridges. It also includes features for estimating leads on moving targets and holds for common wind speeds.

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