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Primary Arms Classic Series 4-16 x 44mm Rifle Scope
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Most Helpful Positive Review Primary Arms 4-16x44 SFP Illuminated Reticle
First time primary arms buyer here,was hesitant at first due to owning ONLY vortex optics up until this point,the selling points on PA as a company are as follows...They have very quality products for the price, features only seen on high dollar scopes in some cases,and their customer service is exc...
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Most Helpful Negative Review Just Business
The scope looked great, easily to zero all 10 times, elevation adjustment is solid. Windage keeps walking to the right after a dozen shots. Will cause lots of wasted time and money; PA refuses to exchange this product because it is sold by Optics Planet. Just Business, they said only if you bought i...
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Quality optic

by Eric, from AL, United States Written on August 28, 2022
I purchased this scope a couple of months after buying a similar 4-16×44 PA ffp for a 5.56 ar. This optic lives on a Radical Firearms AR47, & has proven to track & hold zero as well as my other PA optic. The glass is very clear,mil dots are nice, & is a quality piece. It's a little heavy, but like my Nightforce it's worth it for a much lower price point. I would recommend this scope to anyone looking for a rugged, quality scope at a great price.
Pros:
  • Built like a tank
  • Very clear glass
  • Holds zero well
  • Tracks accurately
  • Mil dots provide good reference points
Cons:
  • slightly heavy
Best Used for:
  • hunting
  • Target shooting
Would recommend: Yes
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Great intermediate scope

by Adam, Verified Owner from SC, United States Written on March 15, 2022
Have had 2 of these on 2 different rifles and they have been flawless for me. Hold zero as expected, and adjustments are tactile and accurate. Fit and finish are excellent, as I've come to expect from primary arms.
Pros:
  • Value for money, fit and finish, illumination, clear glass
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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by Trimjob, from NV, United States Written on December 10, 2020
This scope is an excellent addition to my DB-15 5.56. The adjustments and view through the scope are phenomenal. Very easy to boresight the gun and zeroing in is simple. The price ot the scope was just right also.
Pros:
  • Price, easy to use and zero in.
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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Excellent value

by JJ, from TN, United States Written on October 4, 2020
I bought this scope for my sons 6.5 Creedmoor rifle. Getting him into PRS matches I went with a bear bones, stock TC Compass. We built a custom stock for his 12 year old frame and I researched all brands of scopes. I narrowed it down to this scope. We received it, excellent packaging, picked up a set of quality rings, mounted it and went to the range. My first time glassing this scope, I was impressed with the clarity and eye relief. We zero’d his rifle at 100 yards and worked it gradually out to 500 yards and back. Always has returned to zero. I like the “push down” locking turrets. He competes with this simple rifle as well as hunts. After a few months of flawless operation, we carefully masked off the glass and turrets and painted three scopes to match his custom stock and it looks and performs great. Would I recommend this optic to someone, sure would without a doubt!
Pros:
  • Excellent value
Cons:
  • Can not think of one
Best Used for:
  • Target and hunting - LONG shots!
Would recommend: Yes
3 of 3 found the following review helpful.
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Got it dialed in

by Eric, from IN, United States Written on February 21, 2020
Had a chance to get it dialed in today on a new ar15 223 cal ran 15 rounds thruogh it at 25 yard to get it dialin zeroed it like the instructions said to do. than ran another hundred rounds through it and was grouping them at 1/2 inch at 100 yard i like it going to use it for coyote hunting out to 250 300 yard dont think ill have any problems used hand loads with a 55 grain spbt scope was clear as a bell no problem
Pros:
  • Great company easy to work with if you do have any problems
Cons:
  • Little high priced for mount that came from manufacturer
Best Used for:
  • Target and varmit shooting
Would recommend: Yes
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Good glass for the money

by Jon M, Verified Owner from IN, United States Written on February 20, 2020
Good budget scope, even though it's made in China the glass is from Japan. I have 5 of these scopes and haven't had any problems out of them. Primary Arms stands behind their stuff. I've used mine out to 1000 yards.
Pros:
  • good alternative to more expensive competitor
  • Good alternative to high end scopes
Cons:
  • Adjustments a little mushy
Would recommend: Yes
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Very good customer service

by Eric, from IN, United States Written on February 19, 2020
I ordered this scope a month ago shipping was pretty quick took it out of the package got the mount mounted to the rifle and notice that it was the wrong mount for the scope called their customer service they sent me a packing slip back they were very quick about it had to ship everything the scope the mount beings how it was a package deal week and a half later which in my opinion is very quick for a customer service turn around got the scope back with the proper amount and got it mounted to the rifle very sharp-looking good quality scope more than what I need for what I'm going to do with it but I'm getting old and my eyes don't see very well anymore it'll work perfect very happy with it so far just need to sit down sight it in and then the coyotes better watch out I'll be on the prowl overall good company to deal with as far as opticsplanet goes I'll write another review once I get it sighted in and let you know how primary arms Scopes are but from what I can see pretty good quality scope
Pros:
  • good price
  • Quick shipping
  • Easy to work with customer service
Cons:
  • haven't found any yet I'll be sure to let you know if there are
Best Used for:
  • Coyote target practice
Would recommend: Yes
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Primary arms 4-16 by 44 illuminated mildot reticle

by Bill, from SC, United States Written on October 10, 2019
Great looking scope with clear optics. Haven’t mounted on at 15 yet but I think it’ll perform as well as I looks. Have another primary arms scope and it is an excellent choice for plinking and I wanted to try one with more magnification for hunting. Can’t wait to try it out. Also lov the fact that it comes with scope caps.
Would recommend: Yes
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Good out to 600

by Bucket, Verified Owner from IN, United States Written on February 22, 2019
I have it mounted on AR15 with 18in barrel. Zero is set at 100. Radical doesn't run out of hold dots for 55 grain bullet drop at 600. Field of view makes it easy to range targets from 85 to 600. No problems with scope after ~1000 rounds and 2 Run&Gun 5k events. I show the scope no mercy. Scope doubles for a carrying handle\grab handle during transitions from rifle to pistol during stages. Scope has been dropped tested from waist high a few times, banged again some trees, and hit against a culvert or two. I cant complain about it.
Would recommend: Yes
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Cheap product - cheap quality

by Mr.Z, from Lithuania Written on January 28, 2019
I have this scope few years (few hundreds of .308 rounds was shoot). During competition (in about +2C degrees) magnification turret holding bolt broken into two peaces.. :/ Should be shame for PA. I hope that such quality problems was fixed in the new scopes of PA?
Pros:
  • Cheap
Cons:
  • Quality problems
Best Used for:
  • Staying on the shelf
Would recommend: No
2 of 6 found the following review helpful.
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