Gear Review: Primary Arms 6X ACSS .22 LR Scope

By Jeremy S

March 11, 2014: the U.S. Patent Office approves a patent for the Advanced Combat Sighting System, or ACSS. This novel reticle design combines near-instant, intuitive ranging of human targets out to 800 yards with built-in bullet drop, windage, and running target compensation markings. A full review of Primary Arms’ 1-6X ACSS is forthcoming. But, for those looking to range and engage targets a little less grave than enemy combatants, today we’re checking out a version of the ACSS reticle designed for ranging clay pigeons, cans, and bottles out to 200 yards. It’s built into the Primary Arms 6X 22LR scope. . .

The Reticle

The reticle is the star of the show, so let’s start there.

Sporting clays are ranged via the horseshoe and center tape. If the width of the clay is horseshoe-sized or larger, aim true with the center dot, which you’ve zeroed at 50 yards. If it’s the width of the open bottom of the horseshoe, it’s 100 yards away and you’re already aiming with the top of the post. If you’ve matched the width of the first horizontal line with the clay, it’s 125 yards away. …read more

Source:: Truth About Guns