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First let me emphasize that these are MY initial impressions of the Premier LT scope as I received it today. Depending on the feedback, I may do a full review once I get my rifle back from George.
Most of my time in the long-range precision game has been spent using Schmidt & Bender optics only. For the last few years, I have been running a 4-16x42mm PMII w/ Gen2 reticle, so that will be the basis of my comparison. Here were some of my initial observations:
As far as weight and size go, it is relatively light for a "tactical" scope with these capabilities and magnification ranges. I tend to prefer an objective in the 40-42mm range, but the other features on this scope made up for that.
Adjustment knobs:
The adjustment dials are definitely easier to turn than my S&B....maybe a little too easy. The adjustments are still solid and definite.
Here are some pics of the double turn indicators and the notch on the underside of the adjustment knobs:
When going between 1 & 2 for elevation or between "L" or "R" on windage, you may find that the toggle not being dead center in the window. The toggle is merely a light (plastic?) piece that gets bumped by the outside wall of the detent in the adjustment cap. I wonder what a little dirt/crud in that little window would do. Hinder the toggle and cause and inconsistent feel in the adjustments? And by the feel if it, breaking that toggle wouldn't be a difficult task either.
Personally, I would rather a single turn system with 10mils or so than a double turn with 12.....but that's just me.
The parallax adjustment requires more effort to turn than the elevation/wind...which seems kinda backwards. And I was a little disappointed in not having general distance markings for the parallax even though you still end up fine tuning in the end whether you have them or not.
And while I little time looking through it thus far, even an amateur can tell it is crisp, clean quality glass....no surprise there. And the good ol' Gen2 Mildot is as it should be.
One complaint I had (and this was voiced by another member here also) was that this scope came with not one shred of instructions, registration, or anything. While there is nothing here that is a mystery to me at all, the price and features of this scope definitely make it more appealing to an ambitious (or well-funded) beginner. This may present a challenge for those reluctant to dive in without reading all the in's, out's, do's, and don'ts of scope ownership
In conclusion, I still stand by reasoning for purchase:
A no-nonsense, parallax adjustable, tactical scope with FFP Gen2 reticle, CCW Mil adjustments and quality glass for just a hair over $2k.
Some have talked about comparing it to the Nightforce F1 series given the price comparison. But honestly, I think it's apples and oranges. The Premier seems to have some more refined features that the Nightforce does not have, but I don't think there is any question as to which will take more punishment. Thus, the Premier is appropriately named "Light Tactical"
Most of my time in the long-range precision game has been spent using Schmidt & Bender optics only. For the last few years, I have been running a 4-16x42mm PMII w/ Gen2 reticle, so that will be the basis of my comparison. Here were some of my initial observations:
As far as weight and size go, it is relatively light for a "tactical" scope with these capabilities and magnification ranges. I tend to prefer an objective in the 40-42mm range, but the other features on this scope made up for that.
Adjustment knobs:
The adjustment dials are definitely easier to turn than my S&B....maybe a little too easy. The adjustments are still solid and definite.
Here are some pics of the double turn indicators and the notch on the underside of the adjustment knobs:
When going between 1 & 2 for elevation or between "L" or "R" on windage, you may find that the toggle not being dead center in the window. The toggle is merely a light (plastic?) piece that gets bumped by the outside wall of the detent in the adjustment cap. I wonder what a little dirt/crud in that little window would do. Hinder the toggle and cause and inconsistent feel in the adjustments? And by the feel if it, breaking that toggle wouldn't be a difficult task either.
Personally, I would rather a single turn system with 10mils or so than a double turn with 12.....but that's just me.
The parallax adjustment requires more effort to turn than the elevation/wind...which seems kinda backwards. And I was a little disappointed in not having general distance markings for the parallax even though you still end up fine tuning in the end whether you have them or not.
And while I little time looking through it thus far, even an amateur can tell it is crisp, clean quality glass....no surprise there. And the good ol' Gen2 Mildot is as it should be.
One complaint I had (and this was voiced by another member here also) was that this scope came with not one shred of instructions, registration, or anything. While there is nothing here that is a mystery to me at all, the price and features of this scope definitely make it more appealing to an ambitious (or well-funded) beginner. This may present a challenge for those reluctant to dive in without reading all the in's, out's, do's, and don'ts of scope ownership
In conclusion, I still stand by reasoning for purchase:
A no-nonsense, parallax adjustable, tactical scope with FFP Gen2 reticle, CCW Mil adjustments and quality glass for just a hair over $2k.
Some have talked about comparing it to the Nightforce F1 series given the price comparison. But honestly, I think it's apples and oranges. The Premier seems to have some more refined features that the Nightforce does not have, but I don't think there is any question as to which will take more punishment. Thus, the Premier is appropriately named "Light Tactical"
