{"id":1440,"date":"2023-08-01T08:16:54","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T08:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=1440"},"modified":"2023-08-01T08:16:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T08:16:54","slug":"optic-review-optic-review-primary-arms-slx-1-10x28-sfp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-raptor-m10s-reticle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=1440","title":{"rendered":"Optic Review: Optic Review: Primary Arms SLx 1-10&#215;28 SFP Rifle Scope &#8211; Illuminated ACSS Raptor M10S Reticle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840.jpg\" data-caption=\"https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/primary-arms-slx-1-10x28mm-sfp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-raptor-556-m10s-reticle (Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com)\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"435\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840-696x435.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840-700x438.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840-1536x961.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840-1068x668.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840-560x350.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132840.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\" title=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/primary-arms-slx-1-10x28mm-sfp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-raptor-556-m10s-reticle (Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>For the vast majority of real-world applications, it\u2019s very hard to beat a low power variable optic (LPVO).\u00a0 Hunters have been shooting 1.5-4 or 1.5-6 power scopes for decades, with great effect.\u00a0 Primary Arms has raised the bar further by providing an inexpensive, durable LPVO with a 1-10X magnification range, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/primary-arms-slx-1-10x28mm-sfp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-raptor-556-m10s-reticle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SLx 1-10X28 LPVO series.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>No, the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/primary-arms-slx-1-10x28mm-sfp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-raptor-556-m10s-reticle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Primary Arms SLx 1-10X28 LPVO<\/a> doesn\u2019t quite stand neck and neck with the newest Vortex Razor HD 1-10 LPVO, but it\u2019s also roughly $3,000 less expensive. That price difference will be more than enough reason for a lot of shooters to go for the \u201cgood enough\u201d LPVPO.<\/p>\n<p>The most important aspect of any scope is the quality of the glass itself. The SLx may be designed in the US, but it\u2019s made in China. It\u2019s truly impressive to see how far Chinese budget optics have come just in the last few years. The edge-to-edge clarity and light transmission of this optic would have you believe it was made in Japan and costs a lot more than it does.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_540359\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-540359\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540359 size-large\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\" width=\"696\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-700x672.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-768x737.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-1536x1474.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-150x144.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-696x668.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-1068x1025.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-438x420.jpg 438w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-560x537.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020.jpg 1770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-700x672.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540359 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-700x672.jpg\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\" width=\"696\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-700x672.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-768x737.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-1536x1474.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-150x144.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-696x668.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-1068x1025.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-438x420.jpg 438w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020-560x537.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_1325020.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-540359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From 1 to 7 or 8 power, the image remains sharp. Above that\u2026not so much. Take a look at the photo above. The dirt road in that photo is about 800 yards away with the scope at 10X. The glass is still nice and bright across the field of view, but the image is soft with additional distortion at the edges.<\/p>\n<p>Now take a look at the photo below.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_540358\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-540358\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540358 size-large\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\" width=\"696\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-700x661.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-768x725.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-1536x1451.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-150x142.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-696x657.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-1068x1009.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-445x420.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-560x529.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor.jpg 1770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-700x661.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540358 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-700x661.jpg\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\" width=\"696\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-700x661.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-768x725.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-1536x1451.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-150x142.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-696x657.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-1068x1009.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-445x420.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor-560x529.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot_20230729_143950_Video-Editor.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-540358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The old basketball hoop is 100 yards away, again at 10X. Even at this short distance, you can tell the image is starting to blur. Of course, this can be fixed with a diopter adjustment (there\u2019s no parallax adjustment) which I\u2019ve done a bit in this image to improve the clarity, but then, as you can see, the reticle itself begins to get blurry. There\u2019s no winning in that situation.<\/p>\n<p>I asked several people to verify that with their own eyes, and I also looked online to see if other users have noticed the same issue at 10X. Other users have noticed the same issue at 10X.<\/p>\n<p>Not having a crisp image at maximum magnification is particularly challenging with this second focal plane scope, as that\u2019s the only magnification where all of the stadia are correctly associated with their displayed numerical value. Depending on your target size, that might not matter. If you\u2019re trying to hit a bright 19\u2033 silhouette at 600 yards, you should be able to range that just fine. It\u2019s when targets get smaller or not as clearly marked that things go awry.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_540357\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-540357\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540357 size-large\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope ACSS reticle\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-700x467.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-696x464.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-1068x713.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-629x420.webp 629w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-560x374.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20.webp 1100w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-700x467.webp\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540357 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-700x467.webp\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope ACSS reticle\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-700x467.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-696x464.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-1068x713.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-629x420.webp 629w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20-560x374.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20.webp 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-540357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy Primary Arms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This version of the scope ships with the <a href=\"https:\/\/image.primaryarms.com\/production\/SSP%20Applications\/NetSuite%20Inc.%20-%20SCA%20Mont%20Blanc\/Development\/img\/PA-SLX-1-10X28S-RAPTOR-5.56_20.jpg?fcts=20230209015807&amp;resizeid=7&amp;resizeh=1100&amp;resizew=1100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACSS Raptor reticle<\/a>, which is nothing short of genius. Like tens of thousands of servicemembers, I had a version of this reticle in my ACOG during my second tour in Afghanistan and absolutely loved it. It was one of the most significant advancements in small arms for the US soldier in 30 years.<\/p>\n<p>For the shooter willing to dedicate themselves to fully understanding and memorizing the reticle, it\u2019s a device that allows for rapid range finding, movement adjustment, and engagement on a target at short to moderate distances.<\/p>\n<p>The only downside to the ACSS reticle is that, in order to gain its full effect, your round needs to fit some specific characteristics in terms of bullet shape, weight, and muzzle velocity. Those parameters, as well as a full description on the use of the reticle, can be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/primary-arms-slx-1-10x28mm-sfp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-raptor-556-m10s-reticle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the reticle\u2019s user manual.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-ruger-sfar-16-1-in-308-winchester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16\u201d barreled 7.62X51mm Ruger SFAR<\/a> firing M118LR ammunition I used for most of this review doesn\u2019t fit any of those parameters. There\u2019s still a lot of value in the reticle, but there\u2019d be a lot more if I was shooting a 20\u201d gun and a 168gr SMK bullet.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_540356\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-540356\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540356 size-large\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\" width=\"696\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-700x534.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-1536x1172.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-696x531.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-1068x815.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-551x420.jpg 551w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-560x427.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748.jpg 1770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-700x534.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540356 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-700x534.jpg\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\" width=\"696\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-700x534.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-1536x1172.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-696x531.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-1068x815.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-551x420.jpg 551w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748-560x427.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132748.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-540356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like most of the Primary Arms optics, the SLx 1-10X28 features an illuminated reticle. There are 13 total settings, with 9 numbered plus 2 daytime bright settings and 2 night vision settings.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no \u201coff\u201d setting between each \u201con\u201d setting. Mounting an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QeooyI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AN\/PVS14 Monocular<\/a> behind the lowest night vision setting, the center chevron and doughnut light up crisp and clear, but too bright. I could see the reticle just fine, just not the target. The reticle is visible even to the naked eye in a dim room, a sure sign it will be too bright to use in complete darkness with a night vision device.<\/p>\n<p>The illuminated reticle is fed by a single CR2032 and the scope houses a spare inside the windage turret.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/primary-arms-slx-1-10x28mm-sfp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-raptor-556-m10s-reticle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SLx 1-10\u00d728<\/a> ships with lens caps included, which is much appreciated. Unfortunately, the rear lens cap is too short and provides very little purchase on the scope, so it constantly falls off. If you want to use the provided rear lens cap you\u2019ll need to set the diopter, then securely tape it down.<\/p>\n<p>Primary Arms scopes are always feature rich. Beyond the ACSS Raptor illuminated reticle and the included turret caps, you\u2019ll also find a removable quick throw lever on the magnification dial. I have to admit, I didn\u2019t think I\u2019d like these when they first came out, thinking it would get caught while moving through brush. Now I find myself looking for them on each scope I purchase.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_540355\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-540355\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540355 size-large\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\" width=\"696\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-700x395.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-1068x602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-745x420.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-560x316.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638.jpg 1770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-700x395.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540355 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-700x395.jpg\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\" width=\"696\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-700x395.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-1068x602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-745x420.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638-560x316.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132638.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-540355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The SLx1-10X28 SFP is very much set up as a \u201cset it and forget it\u201d scope. The turrets are capped and there is no index mark on the body of the scope to line up your turret zero. Instead there\u2019s a break in the turret ring where zero can be marked which will give you an idea of the turret position. As the turrets aren\u2019t marked, you\u2019ll have to count clicks when you need to move them, which is never a good idea. However, those clicks are fairly solid and easy to feel, so if, for some reason, you need to alter their position on the fly, you could carefully do so.<\/p>\n<p>I tested the turrets a few ways, first by simply shooting a round, playing with the turrets a lot, running them to their extreme values and back, and then shooting another round. Both rounds were within the margin of error of the rifle system, shooter, and ammunition. I also did a tall target test out to 800 meters to see if the turrets tracked as they should. They do, within a 7% margin of error, which isn\u2019t bad at all.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the SLx 1-10\u00d728 SLP features a 34mm main tube diameter. That\u2019s not as common as the other (30mm) scopes in their line up, and not very long ago you\u2019d have a hard time finding an inexpensive cantilever mount for it. Fortunately, Primary Arms has a series of these mounts<a href=\"https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/glx-cantilever-34mm-scope-mount-0-moa-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> available for pre-order<\/a> which should ship in late August. Their higher end, Plx line of mounts is out now, but are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/primary-arms-34mm-plx-cantilever-mount-1.5in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">significantly more expensive<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_540360\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-540360\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540360 size-large\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\" width=\"696\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-700x420.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-1536x921.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-696x417.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-1068x640.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-701x420.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-560x336.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858.jpg 1770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-700x420.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-540360 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-700x420.jpg\" alt=\"Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28 SFP Rifle Scope\" width=\"696\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-700x420.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-1536x921.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-696x417.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-1068x640.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-701x420.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858-560x336.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230715_132858.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-540360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I soaked the scope in the tub for 30 minutes, then set it in the deep freeze for four hours. It dried fast in the 106 degree Texas heat in direct sun and showed no ill effects at all. I also mounted it and fired it on a variety of firearms, but mostly on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-ruger-sfar-16-1-in-308-winchester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16\u201d Ruger SFAR<\/a>. The turrets never failed to move unless I wanted them to and neither did the reticle.<\/p>\n<p>The Primary Arms SLx 1-10\u00d728 SFP comes with Primary Arms\u2019 lifetime warranty. I\u2019ve always found these folks to provide excellent customer service.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>SPECIFICATIONS:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/primary-arms-slx-1-10x28mm-sfp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-raptor-556-m10s-reticle\">Primary Arms SLx 1-10\u00d728 SFP Rifle Scope<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Click Value: .5 MOA<br \/>Eye Relief Low: 3.2 in \/ High: 3.5 in<br \/>Field View 100: Low: 110 ft \/ High: 10 ft<br \/>Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane<br \/>Illuminated: Partial<br \/>Length: 10.5 in.<br \/>Magnification: 1X \u2013 10X<br \/>Night Vision Compatible: Yes<br \/>Reticle: ACSS Raptor M10S<br \/>Reticle Color: Red<br \/>Reticle Type: BDC<br \/>Total Elevation Adjustment: 40 MOA<br \/>Total Windage Adjustment: 40 MOA<br \/>Tube Diameter: 34mm<br \/>Weight: 19.1 oz.<br \/><strong>Price: $449.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ratings (out of five stars):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Overall * * *<\/strong><br \/>Primary Arms brings some great features to a very affordably-priced 1-10X power optic. Solid durability and clear glass are hallmarks of this entire line, and the always exceptional ACSS Raptor reticle is a big plus. The turret\/return to zero setup isn\u2019t ideal, though, and limits the optic. Points off for a fuzzy image at maximum magnification, especially on a second focal plane scope.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/optic-review-optic-review-primary-arms-slx-1-10x28-sfp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-raptor-m10s-reticle\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/primary-arms-slx-1-10x28mm-sfp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-raptor-556-m10s-reticle (Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com) For the vast majority of real-world applications, it\u2019s very hard to beat a low power variable optic (LPVO).\u00a0 Hunters have been shooting 1.5-4 or 1.5-6 power scopes for decades, with great effect.\u00a0 Primary Arms has raised the bar further by providing an inexpensive, durable LPVO with a 1-10X magnification [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1441,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1440","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-reviews"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1440","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1440"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1440\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1441"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1440"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1440"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}