New Product Highlight: Primary Arms PLXC 1.5-12×36 FFP RDB
The new LPVO from Primary Arms doesn’t really fit into an existing box. Is this the LPVO-DMR crossover you need?
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Not that long ago, AR-15 scopes generally fell into two categories: low-power variable optics for all-purpose carbines and designated marksman scopes for longer-reaching rifles.
Manufacturers stretched LPVOs into the 1-8x range first, followed by a slew of 1-10x scopes. Now, one is going even further than that.
The new Primary Arms PLXC 1.5-12x36 FFP RDB offers nearly single-power magnification at the lowest setting, while pushing into the DMR realm with a ceiling of 12-power magnification. Is this the best performance-per-dollar scope you can buy?
Primary Arms PLXC 1.5-12x36 FFP RDB Specs & Features
Specs
- Magnification: 1.5-12x
- Objective lens: 36 mm
- Focal Plane: FFP
- Reticle: ACSS Griffin MIL G2, ACSS Raptor 5.56Y-G2
- Turrets: Capped
- Tube Diameter: 30 mm
- Weight: 20 oz
- MSRP: $1,999.99
Features
- Two FFP reticle options
- Broad magnification range
- Waterproof and shock-proof
Let’s start with the basics. This scope’s variable-power magnification runs from 1.5-power to 12-power. That’s adequate for everything from CQB carbine drills to pretty precise midrange engagements.
There are two first-focal-plane, red-dot-bright reticle options, ACSS Griffin MIL G2 and ACSS Raptor 5.56Y-G2. Both feature elevation holds, wind holds, and an illuminated center ring for close-quarters engagements at minimum magnification.
You’ll want to use those holds because both turrets are capped. That’s typical of optics intended for quick, minute-of-man engagements rather than the kind of shots you’d expect from a precision rifle.
The 30-millimeter tube and 36-millimeter objective lens keep the overall package small enough for a DMR-style AR-15 or AR-10.
Other nice features include AutoLive, Japanese ED glass, and a lifetime warranty.
Primary Arms lists an MSRP of $1,999.99 for the PLXC 1.5-12x36 FFP RDB.
What do you think of the new Primary Arms PLXC 1.5-12x36 FFP RDB? Let us know in the comments. Looking for a new scope for your AR-15? Check out our guide to the Best AR-15 Scopes & Optics!