Primary Arms Absolute Cowitness Review
As an avid shooter and enthusiast, I was excited to get my hands on the PAAC30 from Primary Arms. This optical sight is designed to provide a clear, unobstructed view of your target, making it perfect for competitive shooters, law enforcement, and civilian enthusiasts alike. In this review, I’ll be sharing my experience with the PAAC30, highlighting its key features, pros, and cons.
Key Features:
• 1x Power Optic: The PAAC30 is a 1x power optic, allowing for a clear and unobstructed view of your target.
• Absolute Cowitness Design: The sight is designed to sit on top of the rail, providing a clear view of the backup iron sights.
• Multi-Coated Optics: The PAAC30 features multi-coated optics for clear and distortion-free images.
• Adjustable Reticule: The reticle is fully contoured and can be adjusted for zeroing and fine-tuning.
• Subtension-Patterned Reticule: The reticle features a cleverly designed subtension pattern, allowing for precise and accurate shots.
My Experience:
I used the PAAC30 for a few months, mostly for competitive shooting and plinking. I was impressed with the clarity and brightness of the optic, even in bright sunlight. The absolute cowitness design allowed me to quickly switch between the optic and my backup iron sights, which was a major advantage during competitions.
Pros:
• Clear and Distortion-Free Optics: The PAAC30 provided crystal-clear images with no distortion, making it easy to focus on my target.
• Easy to Adjust: The adjustability of the reticle made it a breeze to zero and fine-tune for precision shooting.
• Tough and Durable: The PAAC30 withstood repeated exposure to the elements, including heavy rain and extreme temperatures.
• Compact and Lightweight: The optic’s compact design made it easy to carry and stow away.
• Affordable: The PAAC30 is priced competitively, making it an excellent value for the performance it delivers.
Cons:
• Limited Battery Life: The PAAC30 requires batteries to function, and I found the battery life to be a bit limited, especially in extreme temperatures.
• Adjusting Turrets Can Be Fiddly: Some users may find the adjustment process for the turrets to be finicky, requiring some patience and practice to master.
• Limited Shake-Measurement: While the subtension-patterned reticle is excellent, I found it took some time to get used to, and some users may find it takes away from their shooting experience.
Conclusion:
Overall, I’m thoroughly impressed with the PAAC30 from Primary Arms. Its clear and distortion-free optics, easy adjustability, and compact design make it an excellent choice for competitive shooters, law enforcement, and civilian enthusiasts. While some minor drawbacks exist, such as limited battery life and adjusting turrets, the PAAC30’s benefits far outweigh these drawbacks. If you’re in the market for a reliable and accurate 1x power optic, I highly recommend considering the PAAC30.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
