The PLx line from Primary Arms has proven itself to be performance-focused. With clear glass and easy operation, it has quickly become a go-to optic for countless shooters. Now, Primary Arms Optics has released its new PLx Compact 1.5-12×36 FFP RDB Rifle Scope, the latest addition to its flagship PLx Compact lineup.
New PLx Compact 1.5-12×36 FFP RDB Rifle Scope – Expansion of the PLx Line
The new optic pairs Japanese ED glass with a 1.5-12x magnification range and Red Dot Bright diffractive reticle technology, all on a 30mm chassis measuring 9.75 inches long and weighing 19.67 ounces.
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Built in Japan around top-tier extra-low dispersion (ED) glass, the 1.5-12×36 FFP RDB has edge-to-edge clarity and accurate color across the full zoom range. The 36mm objective and fully multi-coated lenses reduce chromatic aberration, enhance light gathering in low-light and twilight, and improve the eye box at every magnification. Internal adjustment is generous: 100 MOA of elevation, 50 MOA of windage, with parallax adjustable from 10 yards to infinity.
Two Reticle Options
The scope is offered with two ACSS reticle options. The ACSS Raptor 5.56 Yard G2 is calibrated for 5.56, .308, and similar cartridges, combining a proven BDC system with a true Red Dot Bright horseshoe and chevron, full-range stadia, wind holds, and moving-target leads. The ACSS Griffin MIL G2 uses a MIL-based grid with an illuminated chevron center for fast acquisition at low power and precise holds at higher magnification. AutoLive motion-sensing illumination puts the dot to sleep when the rifle is at rest and wakes on contact.
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Successful Line
“The PLx Compact 1-8x has been one of the most successful optics we’ve ever launched, and our customers have been clear about what they wanted next: more magnification without losing the compact form factor,” says Stephen Morgan, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing at Primary Arms Optics. “The 1.5-12×36 gives them that, with the same Japanese glass and RDB technology our PLx line is known for. It’s one of the most versatile rifle scopes we’ve ever built, and it can excel on almost any platform.”
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New PLx Compact 1.5-12×36 FFP RDB Rifle Scope
Beyond the longer magnification range, the PLx Compact 1.5-12×36 FFP RDB carries the same premium-quality build standards as the rest of the line. The body is waterproof, fog-resistant, and tested to handle heavy recoil and rough use in the toughest conditions. The user-configurable Steel-On-Steel (SOS) elevation turret can be set up capped or exposed, depending on the shooter’s preference, and the dovetail magnification throw lever is UML-compatible for easy swaps. Like every PLx optic, the 1.5-12×36 FFP RDB is backed by Primary Arms’ Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
| Battery Type | CR2032 3V Lithium Coin |
| Brand | Primary Arms |
| Click Value | 0.1 Mil |
| Color | Black |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | Low: 8.10 mm / High: 3.00 mm |
| Eye Relief | Low: 3.30 in / High: 3.60 in |
| Field View 100 | Low: 77.80 ft / High: 9.70 ft |
| Illuminated | Yes |
| Length | 9.75 in |
| Magnification | 1.5X – 12X |
| Mount Compatibility | 30mm |
| Objective Diameter | 36mm |
| Optic Series | Primary Arms PLx |
| Reticle Color | Red |
| Reticle Type | MRAD |
| Total Elevation Adjustment | 100 MOA |
| Total Windage Adjustment | 50 MOA |
| Turret Features | Capped Turrets, Tactical / Target Profile, Finger Adjustable, Interchangeable Turrets |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Weight | 19.67 Oz |
| MSRP | $1999.99 |
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For more information, visit Primary Arms.
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