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CO, USA
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Posted: 12/14/2023 10:26:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mr_p7m8]
Open box sale: https://www.primaryarms.com/PA-SLX-1-6X24S-NOVA_3
Blem sale: https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-special-purchase-1-6x24mm-sfp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-nova-fiber-wire-reticle PA thank you for providing us with these good value deals, much appreciated! Had a few questions if you’re able to clarify: 1) Open box doesn’t say country of origin, while Blem Sale says it’s made in the Philippines. a) there there any material difference in glass quality? b) is the blem on brightness on the fiber wire nova significant. For example is it closer to the brightness on the GLX 1-6 or closer to a Nova non-blem? 2) How does the Blem Nova compare to the special run over Black Friday, is it just a reticle difference? Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/gundeals/comments/180urli/optics_primary_arms_special_buy_sp_16_aurora_556/ |
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Posted: 12/15/2023 8:09:44 AM EDT
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USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 10:16:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
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Not sure why you’d want the Blem over the regular stock. The defect is the dot brightness was not up to spec. That daylight bright dot was the reason for this model.
Granted it’s probably still brighter than the other reticle options. There, now you guys that missed out won’t feel so bad. For the record I bought one of the NV compatible reticle options just before this sale. Still waiting for it to ship (back order mount I knew about when ordered) My bad, I erroneously presumed based on price it was the SLx blem not the higher shelf stuff. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 11:05:58 AM EDT
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@PA are these ever coming back @ $199 for 1st run quality like the black Friday sale? I stood on the fence too long and missed out.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 11:23:41 AM EDT
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Some people say the Blem is Philippine GLX glass and that the Non-Blem is SLX China glass
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USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 12:07:07 PM EDT
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It appears to me that the “special purchase” model is a GLX. I snagged one so I will compare it to my SLX when it gets here.
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USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 12:52:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoVa: It appears to me that the “special purchase” model is a GLX. I snagged one so I will compare it to my SLX when it gets here. Look at the weight and compare to the SLx and the GLx. The GLx is heavier. iirc it’s longer too. |
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USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 1:45:59 PM EDT
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 I was in too big of a hurry to check out last night but I went back and confirmed my assumptions today. |
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USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 6:15:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoVa: https://i.imgur.com/MyictUB.jpg I was in too big of a hurry to check out last night but I went back and confirmed my assumptions today. A steal especially with Philippine glass. |
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USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 8:44:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: A steal especially with Philippine glass. I’m kicking myself for not getting 2 of them now. |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 12/18/2023 10:28:05 AM EDT
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I’m selling the ACSS Aurora version in EE new budget forum if interested.
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USA
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Posted: 12/19/2023 3:43:43 PM EDT
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Got my special purchase 1-6 with the Nova reticle today. I’m impressed, I also really don’t know how much brighter PA wanted the reticle to be but it is a bluebird day here in Virginia and it is visible outside in full sun, even on a bright background. I will get some photos of it up next to the silver later this week.
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MT, USA
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Posted: 12/19/2023 3:47:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Remington1992]
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Damn I wish I’d have paid attention a little closer when I bought the special purchase nova scope. I didn’t realize it was different from the standard and so far I’m really impressed.
Controls are nice with a dead spot between settings, overall shorter scope and mag throw is reversed. Reticle on special purchase appears finer. Haven’t gotten out to try them yet but I can tell the reticle is a bit brighter on the standard made in China version.  https://i.imgur.com/w4zysMq.jpg |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 12/19/2023 5:55:13 PM EDT
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I got mine yesterday. I agree that the reticle is bright, but doesn’t seem to be nuclear/RDS bright. I love the swappable elevation turret though!
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Posted: 12/19/2023 6:41:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Remington1992: Damn I wish I’d have paid attention a little closer when I bought the special purchase nova scope. I didn’t realize it was different from the standard and so far I’m really impressed. Controls are nice with a dead spot between settings, overall shorter scope and mag throw is reversed. Reticle on special purchase appears finer. Haven’t gotten out to try them yet but I can tell the reticle is a bit brighter on the standard made in China version. https://i.imgur.com/MwxMyrV.jpg https://i.imgur.com/w4zysMq.jpg Too bad the autolive cap does not fit it. |
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Posted: 12/19/2023 6:45:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
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I wouldn’t consider a functional problem a blem. I think scratches or machining marks or something. YMMV, but glad the illumination is still up to people’s standards so far.
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USA
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Posted: 12/20/2023 3:07:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SoVa]
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 " /> " /> " /> " />I had a few minutes to snap some photos through each today. The SLx was a little harder to take photos through because it is mounted on my rifle (sorry not taking it off with a few weeks of hunting season left. Illumination on both was at the max setting (10 for the GLx and 11 for the SLx), photos taken mid day, bright blue sky. I did the best I could with the photos and my phone, the glx definitely has a more crisp look to the image through the glass and the illumination is good enough for me. This was the best deal of the year for me. ETA: that hedge row and dried sorghum is about 110 yards. |
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