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Primary Arms SLx MD-25 vs Bushnell TRS-25

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bushnell TRS-25 is cheaper at $79.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Primary Arms SLx MD-25 or Bushnell TRS-25?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bushnell TRS-25 is the cheaper at $79.95.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Primary Arms SLx MD-25 Bushnell TRS-25
US price $159.99 $79.95
BrandPrimary ArmsBushnell
Released
Sight type tube tube
Dot size moa 2 3
Reticle type dot dot
Objective window (mm) 25 20
Battery type CR2032 CR2032
Battery life hrs 50000 5000
Brightness settings 11 11
Mount footprint Aimpoint-Micro Weaver/Picatinny
Weight grams
Length (mm)
Night vision compatible Yes No
Motion activation Yes No

Sources — Primary Arms SLx MD-25: primaryarms.com (verified 2026-07-11). Bushnell TRS-25: bushnell.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Primary Arms SLx MD-25 and Bushnell TRS-25?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Dot size moa: Primary Arms SLx MD-25 2 vs Bushnell TRS-25 3
  • Objective window (mm): Primary Arms SLx MD-25 25 vs Bushnell TRS-25 20
  • Battery life hrs: Primary Arms SLx MD-25 50000 vs Bushnell TRS-25 5000
  • Mount footprint: Primary Arms SLx MD-25 Aimpoint-Micro vs Bushnell TRS-25 Weaver/Picatinny
  • Night vision compatible: Primary Arms SLx MD-25 true vs Bushnell TRS-25 false
  • Motion activation: Primary Arms SLx MD-25 true vs Bushnell TRS-25 false

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