Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Primary Arms SLX 4-14x44mm FFP Rifle Scope – Illuminated ARC-2-MOA
Rifle Scope Product Features
About this item
Optimized ARC-2 MOA reticle stays true through the first focal plane scope’s variable 4-14x magnification
Partial red illumination with 6 brightness settings powered by a common CR2032 battery
0.25 MOA click adjustments match the reticle to make sighting in and adjusting for range easy
Waterproof, fog resistant, and nitrogen purged with durable aluminum construction
Covered by a 3 year warranty for defects due to materials or workmanship
Product Overview – PA4-14X44FFP-ARC-2-MOA (610089)
The SLx optics are the heart of our lineup. The trusted optics that have built our reputation through the years. Although many SLx optics will be familiar to Primary Arms fans, we are always pushing forward with new generations and adding even more options in response to the demands of our loyal customers.
The Primary Arms 4-14×44 Front Focal Plane rifle scope features an optimized MOA reticle that stays true through the scope’s entire magnification range of 4x through 14x. 0.25 MOA click adjustments match the reticle to make sighting in and adjusting for range easy. A side-mounted parallax adjustment knob keeps the reticle parallax free and the target image sharp. This tough scope is shock proof, waterproof, and fog resistant. Red reticle illumination through six brightness settings is powered by an included CR2032 battery. Optional sun shade PA4-14SS is sold separately.
What’s Included
1 x PA4-14X44FFP-ARC-2-MOA Rifle Scope
1 x CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Battery
1 x Bikini Lens Covers
1 x Cleaning Cloth
1 x PA4-14X44FFP-ARC-2-MOA Manual
Reticle
ARC-2 MOA
The ARC-2 MOA reticle extends 20 MOA left, right, and above the center cross hair. Large hash marks are found 10 and 20 MOA distance from the center, with smaller hash marks in between them at 2 MOA increments. Increments extend to 30 MOA below the crosshair to assist with holdover at longer ranges. Small hash marks measure a total of 1 MOA, with .5 MOA above and .5 MOA below the crosshair line. Large hash marks and the posts measure 3 MOA with 1.5 MOA above and 1.5 MOA below the crosshair line.
Front focal plane design for consistent BDC at all magnifications
6 brightness settings powered by a single CR2032 battery (Included)
.25 MOA adjustments
PA4-14X44FFP-ARC-2-MOA PA1-6X24FFP-ACSS-RAPTOR-5.56 PA1-6X24SFP-ACSS-PREDATOR PA1-6X24SFP-ACSS-5.56 PA1-6X24SFP-KISS PA1-8X24SFP-ACSS-5.56
Battery Type CR2032 3V Lithium Coin CR2032 3V Lithium Coin CR2032 3V Lithium Coin CR2032 3V Lithium Coin CR2032 3V Lithium Coin CR2032 3V Lithium Coin
Click Value 1/4 MOA 1/4 MOA 1/2 MOA 1/2 MOA 1/2 MOA 1/2 MOA
Exit Pupil Diameter Low: 11.20 mm / High: 3.30 mm Low: 9.00 mm / High: 4.00 mm Low: 9.00mm / High: 4.00mm Low: 9.00mm / High: 4.00mm Low: 9.00mm / High: 4.00mm 9.0mm at 1x, 3.0mm at 8x
Eye Relief Low: 3.22 in / High: 3.14 in Low: 4.30 in / High: 4.00 in Low: 3.50 in / High: 3.30 in Low: 3.50 in / High: 3.30 in Low: 3.50 in / High: 3.30 in Low: 3.50 in / High: 3.30 in
Field View 100 Low: 27.20 ft / High: 7.85 ft Low: 110.00 ft / High: 19.80 ft Low: 110.00 ft / High: 19.30 ft Low: 110.00 ft / High: 19.30 ft Low: 110.00 ft / High: 19.30 ft Low: 110.00 ft / High: 14.50 ft
Focal Plane First Focal Plane First Focal Plane Second Focal Plane Second Focal Plane Second Focal Plane Second Focal Plane
Illumination Red Red Red / Green Red Red Red
Magnification 4-14X 1-6X 1-6X 1-6X 1-6X 1-8X
Tube Diameter 30mm 30mm 30mm 30mm 30mm 30mm
Reticle ARC-2 MOA ACSS Raptor 5.56 FFP ACSS Predator Hunting ACSS Standard 5.56 / 5.45 / .308 KISS ACSS Standard 5.56 / 5.45 / .308
About the Primary Arms Company
Primary Arms is a premium maker for weapon scopes, optics, mounts, and other add-ons used for guns like rifles and long guns. They style and supply their products choosing materials which are durable and long lasting. This includes the Primary Arms SLX 4-14x44mm FFP Rifle Scope – Illuminated ARC-2-MOA by Primary Arms. For additional shooting items, visit their site.
About Rifle Glass
Rifle scopes enable you to specifically aim a rifle at different targets by lining up your eye with the target at range. They accomplish this through zoom by employing a set of lenses within the scope. The scope’s positioning can be adjusted for consideration of numerous ecological elements like wind speed and elevation decreases to account for bullet drop.
The scope’s function is to understand exactly where the bullet will hit based upon the sight picture you are seeing via the optic as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended point of impact. A lot of modern-day rifle optics have around eleven parts which are located within and outside of the scope. These scope parts consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, adjustment turrets, focus rings, and other parts. See all eleven parts of scopes.
Rifle Scope Styles
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. Selecting the finest type of rifle glass is based around what type of shooting you plan to do.
First Focal Plane Optic Details
Focal plane scopes (FFP) feature the reticle in front of the magnification lens. These types of scopes are beneficial for:
- Quick acquisition, long distance kinds of shooting
- Shooting situations where computations are small
- Experienced shooters who know their target “hold over” and also “lead” correlations for their rifles
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is bigger and requires more visual eyesight area than a SFP reticle
About Second Focal Plane Glass
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) feature the reticle to the rear of the magnification lens. This causes the reticle to remain at the same scale in relation to the amount of magnification being used. The result is that the reticle measurements evolve based on the zoom chosen to shoot over longer distances given that the markings represent different increments which vary with the zoom level. In the FFP illustration with the SFP glass, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick reticle measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick reticle measurement. These varieties of scopes work for:
- Far away types of shooting where shooters have increased time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most of the shots happen within shorter spaces and ranges
- Shooters who prefer a clearer optic sight picture without area used up by the larger sized FFP reticle
Magnification for Scopes
The quantity of zoom a scope offers is determined by the diameter, density, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The magnification of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Fixed Single Power Lens Rifle Glass
A single power rifle optic or scope will have a zoom number designator like 4×32. This indicates the magnification power of the scope is 4x power while the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this type of scope can not change given that it is a fixed power scope.
Variable Power Lens Rifle Scopes
Variable power rifle scopes use enhanced power. The power change is achieved by the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power and Range of Rifle Glass
Here are some recommended scope powers and the ranges where they may be successfully used. Consider that higher power optics and scopes will not be as practical as lower magnification level scopes because excessive magnification can be a bad thing. The same idea relates to longer ranges where the shooter needs to have sufficient power to see precisely where to properly aim the rifle.
Lens Covering for Rifle Optics
All modern rifle scope lenses are coated. There are various types and qualities of coatings. Lens finishing can be an important aspect of a rifle when thinking of luxury rifle optics and scope units. The lenses are among the most crucial pieces of the optic because they are what your eye sees through while sighting a rifle in on the point of impact. The finishing on the lenses safeguards the lens surface and even assists with anti glare capabilities from excess sunrays and color discernibility.
About Lens Coatings – HD Versus ED
Some scope manufacturers also use “HD” or high-definition lens finishings which use different processes, polarizations, chemicals, and aspects to draw out separate colors and viewable definition through the lens. Some scope manufacturers use “HD” to refer to “ED” implying extra-low dispersion glass.
Rifle Glass Lens Single Finishing Versus Multi-Coating
Various optic lenses can likewise have various finishes used to them. All lenses generally have at least some type of treatment or finish applied to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic.
This lens treatment can protect the lens from scratches while minimizing glare and other less advantageous things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single layered lens depends on the scope maker and how much you paid for it.
Some scope makers also make it a point to define if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” coated. This indicates the lens has multiple treatments applied to them. If a lens receives multiple treatments, it can show that a manufacturer is taking several actions to combat various natural aspects like an anti-glare finish, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finishing, followed by a hydrophilic finish. This also does not always indicate the multi-coated lens will perform better than a single coated lens. Being “better” depends on the manufacturer’s lens treatment technology and the quality of products used in creating the rifle scope.
Anti-water Scope Lens Coating
Water on a lens doesn’t assist with preserving a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Numerous top of the line and military grade scope makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic anti-water coating.
Choices for Mounting Scopes on Firearms
Installing solutions for scopes can be found in a few options. There are the basic scope rings which are individually installed to the scope and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These different types of mounts also generally are made in quick release versions which use manual levers which allow rifle shooters to rapidly install and dismount the scope.
Glass Mounting Solutions with Hex Key Rings
Basic, clamp-on type mounting optic rings use hex head screws to install to the flattop design Picatinny scope mounting rails on rifles. These forms of scope mounts use double independent rings to support the optic, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which are created for far away precision shooting. This type of scope mount is great for rifles which are in need of a resilient, hard use mount which will not shift no matter how much the scope is moved or jarring the rifle takes. These are the type of mounts you want for a faithful optics system on a far away scouting or tournament rifle that will pretty much never need to be altered or recalibrated. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can also be used on the scope mount screws to keep the hex screw threads from wiggling out after they are mounted firmly in place. An example of these rings are the 30mm style from Vortex Optics. The set generally costs around $200 USD
Rifle Glass Mounting Solutions with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to rapidly attach and remove a scope from a rifle before reattaching it to a different rifle. Multiple scopes can also be swapped out if they all use a similar style mount. These types of mounts come in handy for rifles which are carried a lot, to remove the optic from the rifle for protecting the scope, or for optics which are used between multiple rifles.
Sealing and Gas Purging for Optic Tubes
Moisture inside your rifle glass can mess up a day on the range and your costly optic by causing fogging and developing residue inside of the scope’s tube. The majority of scopes protect against humidity from going into the scope tube with a series of sealing O-rings which are waterproof. Normally, these water resistant optics can be submerged under 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can push moisture past the O-rings. This should be plenty of humidity avoidance for common use rifles, unless you anticipate taking your rifle boating and are concerned about the scope still functioning if it goes over the side and you can still rescue the firearm.
What to Know About Glass Tube Gas Purging
Another component of avoiding the buildup of moisture within the rifle optic’s tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Given that this space is already occupied by the gas, the scope is less altered by temperature level shifts and pressure distinctions from the outside environment which may potentially permit water vapor to permeate in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise be there. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to seek out.
