Primary Arms Cyclops ACSS 1x Prism Sight (Black): amzn.to/2S8zHY6 Primary Arms Cyclops ACSS 1x Prism Sight (FDE): amzn.to/2OX1cBQ

@sylvainh2o

5 жыл бұрын

So is it designed for the .223 caliber and can it be used on another caliber like a .308

@davidfrye7713

5 жыл бұрын

@@sylvainh2o Yes, designed for 5.56/5.45/.308/7.62 x 39/300AAC. Use a 50/200 yard sight in for .308/5.56/5.45. Here is there online instruction manual: www.primaryarms.com/core/media/media.nl?id=3555077&c=3901023&h=241870f9bf4dfe9b7297

So.... I don't want to be that guy but these were both my "brainchildren" executed by Dimitri 👏🏾. 4 or 5 years ago when I was pushing for them everyone said "who would want a 1x or 1.5x prism?" I knew folks would love it if executed properly though 😉. Great review; explains the benefits and properties better than I did 👍🏾

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

It was a great idea.

@MegaMastiffman

5 жыл бұрын

Mrgunsngear Channel dude I love this I have astigmatism and I got the 1x6 ACSS to solve it but it’s big the cyclops is perfect I just bought another on optics planet with 11% off and a $40 gift card sick I tell ya! Thank you

@matthewturner7691

5 жыл бұрын

So.. Dimitri ripped off your idea? I haven't heard and credit go towards you. That's messed up bruv!

@fredfellwock

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah... who in the world would want a $240 ACOG? A guess there would be a few out there, somewhere...

@treadhead44

5 жыл бұрын

This is true, l remember. You did good sir.

Always a class act. This guy is crisp minded and an excellent communicator.

@TWANGnBANG

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Glad to see you back in action man. And punching me in the wallet as always. Lol. Keep killing it.

Your mic is by far the best mic for recording gunshot sounds on youchoob. I can hear of the weapons unique crack and oomph

Cyclops is amazing. I wish it had daylight brightness even though it works unpowered in day just fine. Super low price point kills! It does power down between brightness settings, just no detent.

@IlmarBeekman

3 жыл бұрын

The newer green version is definitely daylight bright. Brighter than my Romeo 5 bright. Go get one. You can thank me later.

@grizzlyadams5410

3 жыл бұрын

I got a red reticle cyclops late last year, and it is definitely daylight bright to me.

5:58 mounts height: The PA Cyclops comes with a mount that has the same height as any mount designed to give an Aimpoint T1/H1 an absolute co witness from on top of an ARMS CASV rail system. The Cyclops 1x prism, itself, is a little taller than a T1/H1 sized red dot. So when mounted on its factory mount, or any after market CASV sized mount, your Cyclops will have an absolute co witness, with iron sights, when mounted to your flat top receiver. If you mount a Cyclops on ANY standard height T1/H1 red dot type mount, the Cyclops will have a perfect lower 1/3 view, with iron sights, when mounted on top of the AR flat top receiver.

I subbed after we had a little chat about astigmatisms and red dots. Your attention to detail when describing a product and the attention to detail on how to use the product is unprecedented. Great videos sir, thanks

They've come a long way from their beginnings. I got one of their first rds and still running it today. Might have to look into this scope as well.

Thank you, I have not understood these until now. I do have astigmatism and I have recently found the joy of the prism scope.

TwangnBang: new video posted Me: WOOOO! :)

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

First!

@RHY-ZI1894

5 жыл бұрын

Even though I live in Australia where gun laws are strict. I still enjoy the vids m8

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@RHY-ZI1894

5 жыл бұрын

No worries at all m8. Keep up the awesome work

@VanguardArmament

5 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly

A T&B video to watch while I recover from a cold on this Thanksgiving morning?! Awesome! Remember y'all. T&B has a Patreon set up that he doesn't talk about. If you find that he's your favorite Guntuber like I have make sure you help him out making these great videos for us.

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning my Patreon, but I don’t actually run anything through it. I just keep the page just in case I get kicked off KZread. Happy Thanksgiving, and I hope you feel better!

@Nope762x54R

5 жыл бұрын

I'm cool with that, and I hope others are too! I support the creators I like because of their content and not for any kind of Patreon perks.

Good to see you about, hope all is well. I know you had some family business that takes president. I'm in the same boat sort of. I have a 3x prisum sight with the acss and it's a PA.

@chancecarlton8403

5 жыл бұрын

I just shot mine for the first time last month and I love it. Just ordered another one for the 300blk. Just fantastic with my eyes and the reticle is phenomenal.

Thanks for the awesome review. I just got this scope today. The sight picture and reticle are crisp. I really like how you can use it like a red dot, but at the same time use it to find the range for longer shooting.

I think I just found the very optic that I want. Thanks, Twangnbang!

Got mine recently, and my initial impressions are positive overall, but I need to do a little work with it before I can really judge fully.

Thanks Twangnbang great video it looks good and solid to me for the money I’m not planning on engaging anything beyond 200 yards two or four legged.

Why aren't they made in ODG ???,untill buyers realize black always heats up in the summer and FDE is too light .

I had bought one in high hopes to use a bunch for my rifle. Overall the quality was great, but for me, even with my glasses the reticle was too small for me to use to its designed intent.

Primary Arms makes really good optics for the money. I have their 2.5x CQB scope on my AR15, and one of their 4-14x scopes on my AR10. I really like the ACSS reticles too.

I’ve had this optic for a couple of months now, and think it’s awesome. I did not realize there was an adjustable diopter until I saw this video. Thanks for the heads up.

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

It will look so much better once you adjust it like I show.

I have a lot more handguns than I do rifles, but I do have 4 ARs done and setup how they're staying. I've been wanting to build another one but haven't been sure exactly what I want to build. I know I want this optic so that gives me an idea of where to start with the next build. I'm going to enjoy this, both the optic and building the gun around it. Probably going to use the Aero Precision M4E1 reciever set as a jumping off point. Thanks for another awesome video man. Really appreciate the fantastic content.

Great vid thanks love this optic if you have astigmatism dude just get it you won’t regret it. It’s that good can’t wait to see a gen.2 come out

Thanks for another great video T&B! Recently bought a PA Cyclops largely based on this video. I have a vortex spitfire on another rifle and thought I would give this a try, mostly because of the bdc, which is absent on the spitfire. Initial reaction is that the PA Cyclops seems well made with excellent glass. But the chevron really needs to be 50 to 100 percent bigger. I mean it’s tiny. Shooting it for the first time tomorrow. Will update if my opinion changes.

Excellent video brother! Got the Holosun 510C & my stigmatism is just not letting me see a clear target picture. Even though multiple reviews say Chevron is very small, I'll probably still be giving this optic a try.

Excellent review! Thanks for doing the comparison with the TA44acss. I'm considering both optics but will have to save up for a long time for one over the other.

Good video, love the ACSS reticle!

Happy Thanksgiving T&B, good to see you back. Thanks for adding this to my Christmas shopping list LOL.

cOOL little optic!! Awesome review, as usual. Thanks TWANGnBANG ;-)

I recommend the Sightmark Triple Duty 3-9x42mm Riflescope - 30mm Tube Illum CDX Reticle Black Matte or the AR-15 of any caliber !

Ya, glad your back. Does that big dial on the left of the sight obscure the image?

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

With both eyes open, your left eye sees right around it and fills in what it blocks with your right eye. It was actually a design choice for that reason because a big dial on the right side of an optic blocks your right eye with no way for the left to fill in the image.

@fredfellwock

5 жыл бұрын

Boom outdoors .... Yes, it does a bit. The Vortex version of 1x prism has the battery underneath and does not obstruct. No ACSS version of that though. It offers daylight brightness. I have both but it’s hard to say if one is better than the other because I like the ACSS a lot.

I wish they made a 1x prism optic with a simple chevron. And mount the battery below the tube and use flush adjustment turrets like the Sig Romeo5 AR.

Great review! Tons of detail and images! Thanks!!

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video. Love the scope view.

Hell ya, that’s sweet shooting with a 1x🇺🇸👍. Astigmatism kicking my butt, got the 1x green

@TWANGnBANG

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

You're 48years old?!!! I don't even own anything that's 48!!!😂🤣 Great review buddy👍🏻🇺🇸

Great review thanks! Wishing you and your family a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃

Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for putting out an awesome video.

This is my next optics purchse. Have the 1x6 acss and love it!

Etched reticle is such a plus

mine is extremely bright...it may just be the new models

Thanks for the review and comparison against the Trijicon. Not sure what you're running in the rifles, but may I suggest trying a Bootleg adjustable carrier, and PRI gas busting charging handle. They work fantastic to reduce blow back when suppressed on my 11.5 with Omega. Would love to see you review those if you try them.

Thanks for the great tip on the diopter.

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. A lot of people are missing this.

I have only 1 gripe about the PA Cyclops 1x Prism Scope. I wish it had a different riticle. I wish it had the CQB riticle that the 2.5x and 3x prism scopes have. I just think that it's better riticle. Plus it has BDC points out to a longer range. But I do love my PA Cyclops!

absolutely great review ! thank you sir!

Excellent review as always!

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Your rifle's Mom just called. It would like a new paint job and it identifies as woodland camo. Love the channel. I am the owner of multiple TA33, TA31 ACOG and several other high end carbine optics but Cyclops/ACSS is my favorite. Weird. I just ordered another one today as I have sworn off all rifle red dots. Anyone want to buy an Aimpoint Pro?

just my two cents. Ive used acogs in Iraq and in a lot of training. The sight is overall amazing. My only complaints of the acog is 1. the fiber optic creates a reticle that is far too bright in daylight sunny environments. 2. the eye relief is absolutely horrible and requires that you have 20x20 vision in order to work correctly. 3. the small steel cables that attach the adjustment knobs will break with use. Trijicon could probably save some money by not even using those small cables.

Need to switch to an OSS Helix that will fix your back pressure issues.

I bought this in the 3 times and love it. It will help you reach out farther than this one. Well worth the money.

Awesome Overview!!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving with Family n friends!!! Thanxs!!!

The cyclops doesn't have in between settings? I'm 99% sure it does. Maybe not on purpose but I put just in between the numbers with no issues.

The reticle is way too small but the glass and build quality are excellent

Very thorough comparison review. I still can not make up my mind. Can you just tell me which one to buy?

I like the MARPAT paint job.

Dang I just bought a holosun red dot about a month ago, great sight but I definitely would have gone with this if I could go back... Just means I need to buy another gun that needs an optic!

They have produced another great optic.

This is a great video! Thanks for it!!!!!

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

Would it also work with a 3x flip up magnifier

@fredfellwock

5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Anderson ... I’d like to know this too. Because I’m thinking there is not enough eye relief when the magnifier is flipped out of the way???

@sandwichninja

5 жыл бұрын

You can use a 3x magnifier with a cyclops, but only if you mount the magnifier after cyclops (as in further from your eye so the cyclops is between your eye and the magnifier). This is going to look weird, and you'll likely get some know-it-alls trying to correct you. Not that I've tried it. I just feel like that's what would happen lol.

@JunkfoodZombieGuns

5 жыл бұрын

According to the primary arms guys I have talked to you can, but it will be difficult to get everything focused in and looking right, so yes, you can, but it is definitely not ideal.

@brianhoover6865

4 жыл бұрын

@@JunkfoodZombieGuns I have the cyclops and 3x magnifier. It rocks!! Looks crisp and works great.

@danielbyers1390

4 жыл бұрын

@@brianhoover6865 which magnifier do you have?

Would you take this over a red dot? By contrast, I have three AR’s, one with an LPVO and one with a red dot on a pistol. I am considering this as an option on another 16” rifle

Where have you been man? Hope all is well

@TWANGnBANG

3 жыл бұрын

I've been focusing on my tech channel this year at kzread.info

This is an awesome optic.

I wonder if anyone is using the cyclops with a magnifier. Which one you're using, which mount, etc.? Thanks!

Your back!

Awesome! You have to quit doing videos like this! Now I have to buy one, mount on my go to AR, take the romeo 5 off it, mount it on my AR pistol, and so fourth on down the line. I'm just not one to pay big bucks for an ACOG! Thanks for the video!

Lesson learned: scoping down does not increase your accuracy by x20 (cod reference)

I'm almost sold on the cyclops. I run a fixed front sight so I'm not sure how I'd like it with that front sight post sticking up in the field of view. Did that rifle come with that camo or did you have it done? It looks awesome.

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Adaptive Graphx did the finish for me on my BCM 11.5” SBR.

Do you think 10.5” .223 AR Pistol would be too short for this optic with the same 55gr ammo in your video?

Sir do you have review on EOTech holo sights???

That Trjocon is a war machine. Don't compare it to the el cheapo PA.

@TWANGnBANG

4 жыл бұрын

Why not? They don't break, either.

Great grouping

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Are they considering releasing a version with just the chevron?

An honest question for you. Why would you chose this over a red dot? Both are 1x, but the red dot has unlimited eyebox - so you can put a magnifier behind it. With this, what you see is all you get. So why? I'm actually looking for a sight right now, so I'm curious what I'm missing.

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

You’re actually referring to unlimited eye RELIEF, not eyebox. All sights have an eyebox, which is defined by where you can position your head and still see an image. Regardless, you can use a magnifier with this, too. Several reviews demonstrate that. Other answers: 1. This has an etched reticle that will work no matter whether or not you have access to batteries. 2. Prism optics are astigmatism-friendly. If you have an astigmatism, you’ll always see a crisp reticle with a prism optic like this. 3. A prism optic allows a reticle that is more than just a dot, such as the rangefinder in this. 4. You’re going to pay less for the same amount of durability with a prism optic. Red dots are great- I own lots. However, I still have this optic on my go to HD rifle as I type this because it does even more for me than just a dot.

@AlexN2022

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWANGnBANG yes, you're right - eye relief of course. I can see how to put a magnifier behind it, but if you swing it out - there is no way you could still be within eye relief limits?

When the ACOG Tritium completely fades, how much is the service to replace it?

I bought a red dot and 3x magnifier before learning I have astigmatism. My rifle is set up for those optics with an absolute cowitness with flip up buis. I'm looking to getting one of these, as you and others have noted that it works with a magnifier. I'm a bit confused on some of the contents of the box, though. Is it set up for an absolute cowitness, or do I need to purchase a riser for this?

I wish the ACOG was true 1x. if it were, I think it would be IDEAL.

It does turn off between settings

Sir, what brand/model is the shooting rest bags you are using? Thank you

Thank you for this video. It has helped me decide on how I should spend more money, haha

How do you like the PA Cyclops compared to the Vortex Spitfire AR Prism sight? Not sure if you have used a Vortex I ask since I recently returned the Vortex and I am looking at the Cyclops as an alternative prism red dot scope. Thanks for the review.

@TWANGnBANG

4 жыл бұрын

The various versions of the ACSS reticle are my favorite reticles in these kinds of scopes. Even my Trijicons have ACSS reticles.

@johnp1839

4 жыл бұрын

@@TWANGnBANG I ordered one today with an ADM quick disconnect 1/3 co-witness. Thanks for your review.

i am begging Jesus. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING WORTH LOVING a1.5x prism. PLEASEEEEEE PA

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good idea.

awesome what scope would you choose for my 10.5 pistol ar15 Vortex Spitfire 1x-AR Prism Scope or Cyclops. both are right around the 250 mark.

So does this have eye relief or scope shadow

Would this optic or the Vortex 3X Prism Scope work on a compound bow as opposed to using a holographic or reflex optic? Would it give me the proper EER (extended eye relief) needed when shooting my bow? My eyes are old and tired,looking through the peep sight the pins look all fuzzy, time to try something new....

@TWANGnBANG

4 жыл бұрын

No. Prism optics have a definite eye relief like magnified optics. You could use a standard red dot sight, though.

@scable-eq7bp

4 жыл бұрын

@@TWANGnBANG Thanks for the reply, I have owned red dots in the past and they are complete cramp in direct sunlight, any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, love your channel, have been a subscriber for 5 years......

I’m slightly nearsighted. Objects far away are blurry. Will the diopter help much like corrective glasses?

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@PersonaN007Grata

5 жыл бұрын

TWANGnBANG You’ve got me sold on it. Thanks for your comprehensive videos and all the hard work you put into them. They’re consistently some of the best on YT. But most of all, don’t ever change, because only a few people on YT have the positive personality and wholesome demeanor that you do. Thanks again.

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

How long is the battery life?

Thanks for a great video!! Thought KZread had ban you!! They wouldn't do that!! Primary arms make very good stuff. Kotaboy32 reviews their products alot. Are you making videos on full30.com ? Full30 doesn't work well on any of my devices. Well it's great to see you and have a great Thanksgiving!! Rich

they desperately need a 1.5x cyclops. i know they are working on 2x, but they definitely need a 1.5x. Seriously the 1.5 is so freaking good at being a general magnification. anything else seems to suffer drawbacks in terms of speed and usability at close ranges and speed against moving target at long range

I almost bought the cyclops, but I ended up buying the Holosun micro dot.

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Also a nice optic.

Can I run a magnifier behind this ?

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Yes.

"Poor man's acog" Looks price up, still more than i can afford

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Still less than 1/3rd the price of an ACOG.

@TheRoadhammer379

5 жыл бұрын

Try Amazon, lots of cheap junk on there for gun poor shooters, lmao.

@bl00dline360

5 жыл бұрын

Bentley 😂

@SuperShooterX

5 жыл бұрын

It states "poor man's acog" not "broke man's acog" 😁

@James_T_Kirk_1701

5 жыл бұрын

Bentley you’re probably more broke than he is...

Man are you making vids again.. hope so

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

I am at least for now.

ETCHED RETICLE =Reliable Optic

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

As long as it’s built correctly, yes.

I just tried full30 again and it took 10 minutes and didn't even get through one minute of video. I'd like to hear from anyone else. I also watch the reloaders network.com and it works fine. " Help " Rich

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

Full30 is just not what we all hoped it would be.

@donnadonna9907

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWANGnBANG I'm so sorry for all of you. Maybe and website and a new start would work. I really miss your videos!! Especially the Henry Rifles. I'm a big Henry fanboy. I can say that as I have the catalog right next to me. I'm also drinking from my Henry mug, wearing my Henry cap, and hanging up my Henry keychain. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!! Rich

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

My next video will likely be on a Henry, actually.

@donnadonna9907

5 жыл бұрын

@@TWANGnBANG that's awesome!! They just released six new long ranger rifles that are gorgeous!! I'd even vote demacrap to get one!! ( Did I say that ). Looking forward to the video my friend!! Rich

Some how I was unsubscribed to your channel...odd

Hey, I like your channel. Lots of great stuff!!! But can’t afford it!!! All shooter are not rich like that???How about lower price stuff?????? Help us out man!!!!

@chancecarlton8403

5 жыл бұрын

This is that vid man...

@TWANGnBANG

5 жыл бұрын

I get what you’re saying, but for a prism optic, it just doesn’t get any cheaper than this without being something I wouldn’t want on a defensive rifle. Iron sights are what I’d use until I could afford a $240 Cyclops if that were my financial situation.

@chancecarlton8403

5 жыл бұрын

Magpul flip up sights are 100 bucks, this optic is 200 at optics planet. That's as affordable as it gets.

@byronnlangley

5 жыл бұрын

I use a Aimpoint pro and to me that’s cheap compared to the Acog or scopes

@fredfellwock

5 жыл бұрын

If you don’t have an astigmatism... take a hard look at HoloSun they had some red dots between $100-200 that are go to worthy and have the auto on/off feature (don’t worry, also can be manual on/off). Its magic. Battery life in mine has been as advertised.