The Primary Arms PLxC 1.5-12x36 Rifle Scope with the ACSS Griffin MIL Gen II reticle (part number 610230, SKU PA-PLXC-1.5-12X36F-RDB-GRIF-MIL-G2) is a 1.5-12x magnification, 36 mm objective rifle scope on a 30 mm tube, built around premium Japanese ED glass, with a first focal plane (FFP) ACSS Griffin MIL Gen II reticle, Red Dot Bright diffractive illumination across 10 settings and AutoLive motion sensing. Parallax adjusts from 10 yards to infinity, the Steel-On-Steel turret clicks in 0.1 MIL with 100 MOA of elevation and 50 MOA of windage, and the scope measures 9.75 in (248 mm) and 19.67 oz (558 g).
This is where the compact PLx platform stops being an LPVO and becomes a designated marksman's scope. Twelve times magnification with adjustable parallax down to 10 yards, a full milliradian grid that measures correctly at every power, and interchangeable turrets for shooters who dial rather than hold. It gives up the true 1x of the 1-8x models in exchange for reach, and for anyone shooting past 300 metres that is the right trade.
How It Compares
This is the MIL-grid version, suited to any cartridge. If you shoot 5.56 or .308 and want ready-made holdovers in yards, the PLxC 1.5-12x36 with the ACSS Raptor 5.56/.308 Yard Gen II reticle is the same scope with a calibre-specific reticle. If you need a genuine 1x for close work instead, the PLxC 1-8x24 FFP with the ACSS Griffin MIL G2 reticle is shorter, lighter and starts at true 1x. A 30 mm mount is required, and at this magnification the Primary Arms PLx 30 mm cantilever mount at 1.5 in height is the natural partner. Browse the Primary Arms scope range, all rifle scope mounts, and read our guides to focal planes and MRAD versus MOA.
Ideal For
- Target and gallery rifle shooting, where 12x and adjustable parallax earn their keep
- Practical and service rifle at longer stages, and designated marksman roles
- Deer stalking at extended range, with parallax set for the actual distance
- Night fox and vermin control, where AutoLive keeps the reticle ready without draining the cell
Key Features
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Magnification: 1.5-12x, an eight-times zoom range reaching designated marksman distances
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Focal plane: First focal plane — the reticle scales with magnification, so the MIL grid measures correctly at every power
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Reticle: ACSS Griffin MIL Gen II, with a fast illuminated centre over a full milliradian grid, ranging stadia and hold references
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Illumination: Red Dot Bright diffractive, 10 settings, with AutoLive motion sensing, from one CR2032 cell
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Parallax: Adjustable from 10 yards (9 m) to infinity
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Glass: Japanese ED, fully multi-coated
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Turrets: Steel-On-Steel, interchangeable, 0.1 MIL per click, 100 MOA elevation and 50 MOA windage
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Tube: 30 mm, requiring 30 mm rings or a 30 mm cantilever mount
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Warranty: Primary Arms Lifetime Warranty
Technical Specifications
| Magnification / Objective |
1.5-12x magnification, 36 mm objective |
| Focal Plane |
First focal plane (FFP) |
| Reticle |
ACSS Griffin MIL Gen II, red, Red Dot Bright illuminated |
| Illumination |
Red Dot Bright diffractive, 10 settings, with AutoLive |
| Tube Diameter |
30 mm |
| Click Value |
0.1 MIL per click |
| Adjustment Range |
100 MOA elevation, 50 MOA windage |
| Turrets |
Steel-On-Steel, interchangeable |
| Parallax |
Adjustable, 10 yards (9 m) to infinity |
| Glass |
Japanese ED, fully multi-coated |
| Battery |
CR2032, with AutoLive motion sensing |
| Length / Weight |
9.75 in (248 mm) / 19.67 oz (558 g) |
| Mount |
Requires 30 mm rings or a 30 mm cantilever mount, sold separately |
| Warranty |
Primary Arms Lifetime Warranty |
| SKU / MPN / UPC |
PA-PLXC-1.5-12X36F-RDB-GRIF-MIL-G2 / 610230 / 810178480456 |
What's Included
- Primary Arms PLxC 1.5-12x36 FFP RDB rifle scope
- CR2032 battery
Warranty
Covered by the Primary Arms Lifetime Warranty.
UK Delivery & Support
This rifle scope is UK-stocked and dispatched tracked from our UK warehouse — no import duties and no customs delays — backed by UK-based aftersales support and the Primary Arms Lifetime Warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ACSS Griffin MIL Gen II reticle do?
The ACSS Griffin MIL Gen II pairs a fast illuminated centre for close work with a full milliradian grid, ranging stadia and hold references, so it supports range estimation, bullet drop holdovers and wind holds at magnification without leaving the sight picture.
Which calibre is the ACSS Griffin MIL Gen II calibrated for?
The ACSS Griffin MIL Gen II is a milliradian-based reticle rather than a calibre-specific bullet drop compensator, so its grid is stated in MIL and works with any cartridge once you know your own drops in MIL. For a cartridge-specific alternative, this scope is also offered with the ACSS Raptor 5.56/.308 Yard Gen II reticle.
What does the adjustable parallax do on this scope?
The parallax adjustment on the PLxC 1.5-12x36 ranges from 10 yards to infinity and brings the target and the reticle into the same focal plane, which removes the apparent shift of the reticle when your eye moves behind the scope and sharpens the image at high magnification.
Is the PLxC 1.5-12x36 a true 1x at its lowest setting?
No. This scope starts at 1.5x rather than 1x, so it is a designated marksman scope rather than a low-power variable optic. For a genuine 1x, choose one of the PLxC 1-8x24 models.
What mount does the Primary Arms PLxC 1.5-12x36 need?
The Primary Arms PLxC 1.5-12x36 has a 30 mm tube, so it requires 30 mm rings or a 30 mm cantilever mount. No mount is included with the scope.
What does AutoLive do?
AutoLive is Primary Arms' motion-sensing system, which switches the illumination off when the rifle has been still for a period and restores it the instant the rifle moves, preserving battery life without the shooter having to switch the scope off.
