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Posted: 8/18/2018 11:38:33 AM EDT
Andrew gives his opinion on the new Cyclops 1x Prism from Primary Arms after shooting it on the AR15.com 10.5" upper in a 2 gun match. The Primary Arms Cyclops is a compact prism sight with an etched reticle and no magnification.
Primary Arms Cyclops 1x Prism Review Subscribe to AR15.Com's YouTube Channel. For those interested in ammo tests, Andrew has a thread for requests here. |
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Id be curious to know the parallax characteristics of an etched reticle versus a reflex red dot.
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FDE is in stock.
I FOED! My eyes are getting older and the ocular focus ring is really nice. |
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I have astigmatism, so when I heard this was coming, I got excited. I do have to wonder what I might get out of it that I don’t get out of a Trijicon Reflex sight? The Trijicon doesn’t use batteries, but after about 20 years the Tritium doesn’t do a good job lighting the reticle. That’s not a huge worry for me as I can’t ID a target when it’s that dark out anyway but I never have to worry about a battery leaking or dying.
Is the etched reticle on the cyclops really that much a game changer over a 6moa dot? I’m asking seriously here, I see a need for this optic on the market but I’m just not sure it’s what I need. |
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The etched reticle will be a lot more sharp compared to a reflex if you have astigmatism. It's also more precise, whether or not you have astigmatism.
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Quoted: That's a good question. So to test, zero both at 50m, then shoot one group each with my eye as far to one side as I can see the reticle? View Quote I didn't think to look in the Primary Arms forum to see if this has already been discussed. |
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You should compare the brightest setting on this to a setting on the T-1.
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I have a bad astigmatism and bad vision overall.
do you guys think this optic will work for me? I can not see the fine etchings on my ACOG. Bad vision sucks |
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I have a bad astigmatism and bad vision overall. do you guys think this optic will work for me? I can not see the fine etchings on my ACOG. Bad vision sucks View Quote I have an ACOG as well as many other PA optics. The ACOG does not have an ocular focus ring like the PA prism scopes have so, you are screwed if your vision degrades with the ACOG. Truthfully, I don't see that much difference in the glass quality between the ACOG and the PA prisms. Yes, the ACOG is better, but is it $1000 better for considering that we are putting it on a carbine rifle? |
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I have a bad astigmatism and bad vision overall. do you guys think this optic will work for me? I can not see the fine etchings on my ACOG. Bad vision sucks View Quote Look into Lasik, though. Totally worth it. |
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So this is where we are now...front page ad and tacked threads for chicom made optics.
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Quoted: I don't think any of us can honestly answer that question for you. I have an ACOG as well as many other PA optics. The ACOG does not have an ocular focus ring like the PA prism scopes have so, you are screwed if your vision degrades with the ACOG. Truthfully, I don't see that much difference in the glass quality between the ACOG and the PA prisms. Yes, the ACOG is better, but is it $1000 better for considering that we are putting it on a carbine rifle? View Quote the BDC on my ACOG is really faint unless I squint. Gonna order a cyclops when the black model comes back in stock |
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so how does this fair as a fighting optic? the 1x prism's are meant to be ran both eyes open correct? does that shift the POI away from POA?
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Not entirely related, but yesterday I got to run a PA variable with the ACSS reticle out to 300 yards along with my TA-33 ACOG. Took about 10 shots at 8x, it was dead on for the .308 loads my buddy brought. They thought the reticle was busy, I didn’t think so at all and I think they will come to like it once they learn how to use it.
The glass was decent and the reticle was crisp. I’d say that at the 300 yard distances it wasn’t a significant advantage on man sized targets over my TA-33 in terms of time to first shot but last that the PA stop would have been better. |
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Great review!
I wish they just made a version with a simple circle and dot reticle ala Eotech. |
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Does the etched glass reticle make it a more precise sight than say my Sig Romeo?
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I was excited also when this sight was first being made public. I watched some of the videos and decided to make the purchase. As soon as I opened the box I could see the reticle was disappointing. I had hoped it would be some what larger but it is not. The chevron to me is barely visible, looks like a 1 MOA dot. Yes it does wash out in bright daylight. I wish that PA could have just made the horseshoe into a chevron itself, a slightly smaller version of the KISS reticle. I have 2 of the KISS reticle 1-6 scopes and love them dearly. Anyhow that's my 2 cents worth if the Cyclops works for others then great and good shooting.
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Take it up with all the non-Chinese manufacturers that won't make a decent 1X prism sight for less than two mortgage payments.
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To me, there are three features that differentiate this sight -
1. Price: less than $250 including the base and mount. 2. Adjustable ocular for those needing glasses or with astigmatism (or both). 3. Etched glass reticle visible in daylight even if battery dies. |
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I don't get what's so special about this optic, and I see it being peddled everywhere
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I have a bad astigmatism and I have the vortex spitfire prism sight and it shows up crystal clear
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Yes. Absolutely. And the Sig Romeo is just an overpriced Holosun. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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I don't get what's so special about this optic, and I see it being peddled everywhere View Quote |
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BDC and etched glass reticle at a very competitive price point. Arguably a BDC on a short gun, designed for 300 yds and in, is of limited utility. The etched reticle, on the other hand, is worth its weight in gold for those of you who subscribe that the second coming is near and he ain't bringing batteries with him. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I don't get what's so special about this optic, and I see it being peddled everywhere |
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and people like me, who hate red dots...and want something different than an Eotech and less expensive than an ACOG View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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I just got mine today so, I have not shot with it yet.
My initial impressions just looking through it is that the chevron is not very big at all. I think this sight is probably not for everyone, but those of us with bad/aging eyes will find it useful. I really can't use iron sights anymore past 100 yard or so. This 1X sight has clear glass and will be a huge improvement over trying to use iron sights. I don't think it is the end all be all, but rather a solution for certain problems at a reasonable price point with the added bonus of being rugged and fool proof. |
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I have bad astigmatism and have tried different brands of the cheaper red dots, and they all look like star burst or troll head. This is why I only stick with Spitfire 1x prism from Vortex.
I am excited about this new Cyclops, but it looks too large for me. I did ask PA if they are thinking of making a smaller version the size of their red dot sights and the answer was no. So I will wait for another manufacturer if they will make a small prism scope. |
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Ordered one today, looking forward to receiving it Friday or Saturday.
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I have bad astigmatism and have tried different brands of the cheaper red dots, and they all look like star burst or troll head. This is why I only stick with Spitfire 1x prism from Vortex. I am excited about this new Cyclops, but it looks too large for me. I did ask PA if they are thinking of making a smaller version the size of their red dot sights and the answer was no. So I will wait for another manufacturer if they will make a small prism scope. View Quote |
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got mine in FDE yesterday, I haven't had time to play with it
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I got one! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/51409/20180819_130048_resized_-_Edited-645167.jpg View Quote |
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I just picked up the 2.5 and put it on my 40 S&W build. I am very happy for the money.
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I have bad astigmatism and have tried different brands of the cheaper red dots, and they all look like star burst or troll head. This is why I only stick with Spitfire 1x prism from Vortex. I am excited about this new Cyclops, but it looks too large for me. I did ask PA if they are thinking of making a smaller version the size of their red dot sights and the answer was no. So I will wait for another manufacturer if they will make a small prism scope. View Quote |
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