Primary Arms Compact PLx 1.5-12x36

Primary Arms Compact PLxC 1.5-12x36 Product Description

Extended Compact Magnification: The 1.5–12x magnification range combines fast close-range usability with improved target identification and precision at longer distances.

Premium Japanese ED Glass: Built with Japanese ED glass and fully multi-coated lenses, providing excellent clarity, color fidelity, and edge-to-edge image quality.

Red Dot Bright Illumination: Features RDB reticle technology for a bright illuminated aiming point, supporting rapid target acquisition at low magnification.

First Focal Plane System: The reticle scales with magnification, allowing accurate ranging, holdovers, and wind corrections across the entire zoom range.

ACSS Reticle Options: Available with ACSS Griffin MIL Gen II and ACSS Raptor 5.56/.308 Yard Gen II reticles, offering either MIL-based precision or caliber-specific BDC functionality.

Compact Professional Design: With a short 248 mm body and weight of approximately 558 g, this scope offers high magnification capability in a compact and mobile platform.

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Primary Arms PLxC series represents the company’s premium compact optics line, combining high-end optical performance, advanced reticle technology, and lightweight construction.

Designed for demanding shooters, the PLxC lineup focuses on professional-grade performance in compact formats, making it suitable for tactical, sporting, and hunting applications.

Other models in the PLx series include:

• Primary Arms PLx 2.5-20x48
• Primary Arms PLx 4.5-36x56
• Primary Arms PLx 1-8x24 Compact

The series is intended for users who require premium optical quality, compact dimensions, and practical reticle systems for real-world shooting conditions.

ABOUT THE MODEL Primary Arms Compact PLxC 1.5–12x36 

This model stands out as a compact high-performance riflescope, offering more magnification than a traditional LPVO while maintaining a lightweight and streamlined design.

It features a 30 mm tube, 1.5–12x magnification range, illuminated first focal plane ACSS reticle, AutoLive motion-sensing illumination, and adjustable parallax from 9 m to infinity.

Key specifications include approximately 25.9–3.2 m/100 m field of view, 84–91 mm eye relief, 0.1 MRAD click adjustment, 29 MRAD elevation adjustment, 15 MRAD windage adjustment, 558 g weight, and 248 mm length.

It is intended for shooters seeking a compact premium optic that bridges close-range speed with medium- to long-range precision.

ABOUT THE MANUFACTURER

Primary Arms is a US-based optics manufacturer known for delivering high-value riflescopes and innovative reticle systems. Its ACSS reticle technology is widely recognized for simplifying ballistic calculations and improving practical shooting performance.

MAIN FEATURES

• Magnification: 1.5–12x
• Objective Lens Diameter: 36 mm
• Tube Diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle: ACSS Griffin MIL Gen II / ACSS Raptor 5.56/.308 Yard Gen II
• Focal Plane: First focal plane
• Field of View: ~25.9–3.2 m/100 m
• Eye Relief: ~84–91 mm
• Adjustment: 0.1 MRAD clicks
• Adjustment Range: ~100 MOA elevation, ~50 MOA windage
• Parallax: 9 m to infinity
• Length: ~248 mm
• Weight: ~558 g
• Color: Black
• Durability: waterproof, fogproof, shock-resistant

WARRANTY

10-year warranty covering material and manufacturing defects under normal use.

IN THE BOX

• Riflescope
• CR2032 battery
• User manual