Primary Arms SLX Compact 4-16X44mm FFP Rifle Scope
- Rifle Scope
- Hunting
- Aluminum
- ACSS HUD DMR 308
A compact FFP scope with a purpose-built .308/.223 holdover reticle and a transferable lifetime warranty, best suited to precision shooters standardized on those calibers.
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Overview
A first-focal-plane 4-16x44mm rifle scope built around the ACSS HUD DMR .308/.223 reticle, aimed at shooters who want BDC holdovers calibrated out to 1,000 yards in a compact 30mm-tube package.
Because the reticle is first focal plane, the ACSS holdovers, wind holds and ranging ladder stay accurate at any magnification setting rather than only at one fixed power, which matters when dialing in shots quickly across variable distances. The reticle is specifically calibrated for .308 Winchester and .223 Remington, so holdover accuracy for other calibers isn't addressed by this listing. At 20.5 oz and 10.1 inches long, it's built to stay compact on a precision rifle without adding much weight.
- 4-16x44mm first focal plane magnification range
- 30mm tube, black hardcoat anodized finish
- Red illuminated reticle with adjustable brightness
- Parallax adjustable from 10 yards to infinity
Who it's for
Suited to .308 or .223 shooters who want holdover reference points built into the glass for engaging targets out to 1,000 yards, particularly on DMR-style or precision rifle setups. Less useful to shooters running other calibers, since the BDC ladder is calibrated specifically for those two rounds.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- FFP reticle keeps holdovers accurate at any magnification
- Built-in BDC ladder calibrated for .308 and .223 to 1,000 yards
- Compact and light at 10.1 inches and 20.5 oz
- Transferable lifetime warranty, no proof of purchase required
- Holdovers are caliber-specific to .308 and .223 only
- Eye relief listed at just 4 inches
Performance notes
The FFP ACSS HUD DMR reticle combines a horseshoe for fast close-range target acquisition with a precise chevron aiming point, plus BDC holdovers, wind hold indicators and moving-target leads calibrated to 1,000 yards for .308 and .223. Adjustments are made in 0.1 MIL clicks via low-profile capped turrets, with 60 MIL of elevation and 80 MOA of windage travel. Parallax is adjustable from 10 yards to infinity, and the scope is described as waterproof, shockproof and fog resistant.
Specifications
| Brand | Primary Arms |
|---|---|
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Rifle Scope |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | ACSS HUD DMR 308 |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Arms SLX Compact 4-16X44mm FFP Rifle ScopeThis product | - | - | 2.7 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Primary Arms rifle scopes
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What calibers is the ACSS HUD DMR reticle calibrated for?
The reticle's BDC holdovers, ranging ladder and wind holds are calibrated specifically for .308 Winchester and .223 Remington out to 1,000 yards.
Is the reticle first or second focal plane?
It's a first focal plane reticle, so the holdover markings stay true to their calibration at every magnification setting from 4x to 16x.
What does the Primary Arms warranty cover?
The scope carries Primary Arms' Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects, materials and workmanship, and it transfers to later owners without proof of purchase.