OCL Sportsman from United States, TX Public Profile

It was a drop-in fit for my Howa M1500 Long Action (6.5 PRC) with the #6 Heavy Barrel contour. The stock had the desired amount snug fitment when pressing the barreled action into the stock. The Heavy Barrel was free-floating with a thin piece of paper, however, the vented side clearing and the opening near the receiver was too close to the barrel for my liking. I opened it up. The included 6-Round 300 Win Mag magazine fed 5 rounds of 6.5 PRC without issue. When the 6th round was introduced, I had 1 or 2 misfeeds(needing to "double clutch/push" cartridges) in 2 out of 5 full magazines with the cartridges fully seated rearward. The effect seemed to be mitigated when the cartridges were seated 4mm forward from the magazine rear but I did have 1 round misfeed in 4 magazines fully loaded to 6. Since the 6.5 PRC is a thicker cartridge near the neck than a 300 Win Mag, just treat the included magazine as a 5 rounder when using 6.5 PRC or 7mm PRC ("boutique/chic") cartridges, one should have few issues- if any. I do suspect that the stock I received was returned due to the BBQ sauce looking substance on the magazine release but I'm overall satisfied. I'm just glad it wasn't rust. I was very reluctant to purchase an Archangel Manufacturing/ProMag Centerfire that didn't have a Full Aluminum Bedding Block like the three AA700B's I own. More trusted brands like GRS, McMillian and Stocky's are now relying on Composite and Polymer (Proprietary "Magic Plastic") Blends & Brews so

I purchased my Sightmark Latitude PRS from another place. I first bought a Sightmark Triple Duty 6-25x56 SFP MDD (Mil-Dot Dot) which I am very fond of. The diopter range for it is (-3 to +3). The eyepiece all the way inward is the best setting for me on most rifle scopes. When I called Sightmark and asked about the Latitude line of optics, I was told that they had better glass than the Triple Duty line but the glass is not considered high density (HD). I have a Falcon Optics S18i that's not considered (HD) and it's amazing - so I took a chance on the Sightmark Latitude PRS. I was not impressed with the clarity in my sight picture. There was a lot of "purple fringing" and the Eye Box is small/tight. The Triple Duty looks much better to me - possibly due to the Latitude PRS diopter range only being (-2 to +2). A friend of mine whose diopter/eyepiece setting is usually always extended 1/2 way towards the shooter thinks the Latitude PRS is optically better than the Triple Duty because his eye sight falls into the range. Even with his eyes falling into range, he noticed "purple fringing" and TIGHT Eye Box - especially at higher magnifications. I would have opted for the Hi-Lux Phenom 5-30x56 FFP if I knew then what I know know. I already have the Hi-Lux Unidial 5-30x56 SFP but the Sightmark Latitude PRS has more features which got me. I would have liked for Sightmark to have labeled the numbers on the windage turret with L & R (Left & Right) like they did on the Latitude Benchr

I received this scope (4.5-27x50) 8/24/2018. I have not mounted it on a rifle yet. I don't know if it can hold zero, if it can hold up to recoil, nor do I know if there are any recoil restrictions. Below is information I received from Aim Sports which led to my purchase:

".......We defined “HD glass” as low dispersion, high quality glass that has been multi-coated to provide top performance in image clarity and contrast. The Alpha 6 scopes are semi-apochromatic, as they use Extra-low Dispersion glass objective lenses to correct for chromatic aberration. The light transmission level is around 94%
The field of view at 100 yards is 40.3’-8.2’ for the 2.5-15x and 22.7’-3.8’ for the 4.5-27x model. The Minimum eye relief at high magnification is 3.5” and the max is 4” at lower magnification.....The range of adjustment for the Windage and Elevation is 60 Mills (10 revolutions - 60 clicks per revolution - 1/10th mil per click) Each click moves the reticle 1/10th of a mill."

The Reticle is the same Reticle as Discovery Optics' HD DLTW FFP reticle for those with the Stelok Pro ballistic App. Just uncheck FFP & input the following: (min magnification), (max magnification) and 10x for the (R:) [Reticle Subtension Validity].

Based on the glass clarity, matching reticle & turrets, turret travel, magnification range, illuminated reticle and other specifications this scope is well worth the $250-$333 price. It would have been better able to be utilized as an entry level long range 2nd F

This bipod has notched legs that spring out and lock into max height every time for me. It has an adjustable locking handle. When unlocked, one has the ability to pivot and pan side-to-side. It's the best Harris Clone I've seen yet and it seems to have more features than unmodified Harris bipods. It's of good quality and is a great value. I prefer spring out much better than spring return.

This bipod operates just like the Caldwell Pivot XLA. I think the springs for 'spring out' are of better quality than the last couple of Caldwell Pivot XLAs I purchased. The only bipods I prefer over the Firefield Compacts are the Firefield Strongholds which offer Pivot, Panning and an locking lever at a great price also. Just like the Caldwell Pivot XLA, this bipod only pivots but generally costs less than the Caldwells.

I purchased both scopes at the same time. When I mounted the 2nd scope on a rifle months later, I noticed what looked like finger prints/severe smudges in the image in low lighting with the illumination above 5 on the illumination setting. The issue is not easily noticeable in natural daylight lighting. I also noticed the windage turret was affecting the elevation of the laser dot when laser boresighting. I contacted Primary Arms and they sent me another. The replacement scope also had issues with smudging but had less smudging, which was only noticeable above 8 on the illumination setting. I drove over an hour to Primary Arms' Pearland, Texas location and showed them the issue. They apologized and brought out several of the same model so I could pick out my replacement. They gave me some swag gear and an additional 1 year warranty for my troubles. The customer service was A+. The 2nd replacement for my 2nd Primary Arms 4-16x44mm scope held up well on my 6.5 Grendel. It now sit on a rimfire rifle. I do recommend this scope for pistol caliber carbines and rimfire rifles at it's price point.

Great fit, function and features for the price range. I have purchased a few of these. I already had four 9 to 13 inch XLA pivot models in Black. I recently purchased two 9 to 13 inch XLA pivot models in Camo. I have not been disappointed. Three of my rifles weigh over 15lbs outfitted with XLA pivot models. The heaviest of them being 19.6lbs. I have not experienced problems with the legs disengaging while shooting or otherwise. The tightening or tensioning knob or screw has anti-cant mounds to the front, back, left and right of it to ensure consistent and proper engagement with the sling swivel. The notched legs offers more security than relying upon tension knobs to keep the legs locked at preferred levels. I appreciate that the legs feature a push button, power spring out, rather than a push button, power retract. The one disappointment is that when the push button power springs outs are depressed, 1 leg of each of the last two bipods purchases do not lock into place when the bipod is angled upward passed horizontal. There are no issues when the legs are horizontal or pointing downward.

I have purchased other Harris Cloned bipods that have cost more and have cost less than the Caldwell XLA Pivot and I have been disappointed each time.

The side focus yardage spacing beyond 50 yards makes it hard to focus the image at 100 yards and beyond. I tested the scope at 100 yards at an indoor range in Conroe, Texas and the image was out of focus just a hair above or below the 100 yard mark on the scope. Very finicky. Once the the correct parallax was obtained near the 100 yard mark, the image was clear and I was able to shoot 0.895" to 1.125" groups with .308Win 155gr HPBT remanufactured Freedommunition ammo using a Caldwell 9"-12" bipod on a [Remington 700, 1:12 twist 26" barrel].The glass is surprisingly very clear in natural lighting. In indoor lighting the glass is only decent once the correct parallax is set. The red illuminated was needed in the indoor range with this scope but I had no issue with the non-Illuminated Bushnell AR-Optic 4.5-18x40mm at the same distance (100 yards). In natural lighting they seem to be of the same quality of glass and clarity.

I purchased the sunshade designed for this scope and it is a perfect match. Unbeknownst to me, the scope came with flip caps that work well. I purchased Butler Creek flip caps to go on the scope when I ordered my two scopes. Double-sided tape should be placed on the eye piece before installing either primary arms' or butler creeks' eye piece caps.

The turrets are very mushy. Not tactile nor audible.