saiganov_raz 11 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Hey guys. I've become very interested in Primary Arms optics. Their price-point is good and I've seen a few good reviews (mostly for 5.56). I am just concerned about performance with 7.62x39. If anybody with a 7.62 or a 308 saiga is running one of these optics please review it and let me know the pros/cons of these optics. Specifically the tube style red dots or the aimpoint copies. They're good looking sights and I'm not in the position to be spending the money needed on a real aimpoint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 I have had them on everything from an AR-180b to a k31 without problems. I just wish they could keep them in stock! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Conscript 99 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) My wife has the PA Multi-reticle AA sight, loves it. Used on both the 5.56 and the S12 until the S12 got a Vortex SPARC of it's own. Pros: Battery life Extremely bright, you wont need to keep it on more than setting 2-4, I use setting 1 AA batteries = easy to replace/find Holds Zero, accurate Comes with flip up caps! Watertight Cons: Battery weight (AA model) Detents of knobs aren't as crisp as I prefer, but ok Edited January 18, 2013 by Conscript Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Great optic, especially for the $$$$$$$$$$. Keith one of the partners and the major gun builder for TAC47 uses them on his personal weapons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiganov_raz 11 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Anybody have a multi-reticle red dot in cr2 lithium battery size? The weight of the AA model isn't so much the issue... it just seems that AA models impossible to find. The lr44 models weight is significantly better but the battery life is garbage and its a dedicated single 3moa dot. But the only 2 that seem to ever be available are the cr2 lithium model or the lr44 model. Cr2 is much perferred as it has different reticles and a 2moa dot option. Not to mention battery life is increased greatly. I wish like hell I could find a AA model but they never seem to be around unless you want to pay $400 to an ebay scamming asshole. So it's seeming like the CR2 is going to end up on my 7.62 and I was just wondering if anybody had problems with that particular model or could comment on battery life vs. battery cost. Etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiganov_raz 11 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Also... please mention your mount choice and if you have it post a pic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiganov_raz 11 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Got the PA M3M. It's fantastic. Zero complaints. From function to ease of use this optic is perfect for my needs. My favorite retical so far is the circle-dot. But the 2moa dot is also nice and will see some use. Thanks for the help guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iconoclast 0 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 PA micro red dots can't be beat for the price; light weight, rugged and with a good range of brightness settings. I used one in a Kalashnikov rifle gunfighting class 18 months ago. Hundreds and hundreds of rounds, all in the rain and mud, and the PA Micro functioned flawlessly, held zero, and stayed waterproof, and is still good as new today. The only way to do better would be to buy an Aimpoint T-1 at six times the price. Primary Arms is a great company to deal with. Fast shipping, great customer service, and good people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cryogaijin 33 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I have a PA micro on my s.308. I blew up several dozen clays today with it, single shots at ranges from 15 yards to 75 yards. Works great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frankd4 1 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I have two one on a .308 and the other on a .223 they have held up just fine after thousands of rounds good sights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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