The Primary Arms PLxC 1.5-12x36 Rifle Scope with the ACSS Raptor 5.56/.308 Yard Gen II reticle (part number 610220, SKU PA-PLXC-1.5-12X36F-RDB-RAPTOR-5.56Y-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 Raptor 5.56/.308 Yard 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 the calibre-specific version of Primary Arms' compact designated marksman scope. Because the ACSS Raptor is first focal plane, its ranging stadia, drop holdovers and wind marks measure correctly whether you are at 3x or wound out to 12x — and because it is calibrated for 5.56 and .308 in yards, the holdovers are already worked out rather than being something you convert from a MIL grid under time pressure.
How It Compares
This is the cartridge-specific option. For a full milliradian grid that suits any load, the PLxC 1.5-12x36 with the ACSS Griffin MIL Gen II reticle is the same scope with a MIL reticle. If you need a genuine 1x for close work, the PLxC 1-8x24 FFP with the ACSS Raptor 5.56/.308 Yard G2 reticle is shorter, lighter and starts at true 1x. A 30 mm mount is required, such as the Primary Arms PLx 30 mm cantilever mount at 1.5 in height. Browse the Primary Arms scope range, all rifle scope mounts, and read our explainer on the ACSS reticle system.
Ideal For
- Practical and service rifle in 5.56 or .308 at longer stages
- Target and gallery rifle shooting, where 12x and adjustable parallax earn their keep
- Deer stalking with .308 at extended range, holding over rather than dialling
- 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 ranging and holdovers are correct at every power
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Reticle: ACSS Raptor 5.56/.308 Yard Gen II, with bullet drop compensation, ranging, leads and wind holds calibrated for 5.56 and .308 in yards
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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 Raptor 5.56/.308 Yard 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-RAPTOR-5.56Y-G2 / 610220 / — |
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
Which calibre is the ACSS Raptor 5.56/.308 Yard Gen II reticle calibrated for?
The ACSS Raptor 5.56/.308 Yard Gen II reticle is calibrated for both 5.56 and .308, and its ranging and holdover marks are laid out in yards.
What does the ACSS Raptor reticle actually do?
The ACSS Raptor combines bullet drop compensation so you hold over rather than dial for distance, ranging stadia that estimate the distance to a target of known size, moving-target leads, and wind holds either side of centre, all in one reticle.
What does first focal plane mean, and why does it matter here?
First focal plane means the reticle grows and shrinks with the image as magnification changes, so the ACSS Raptor's ranging and holdover marks measure correctly at every power rather than at one stated magnification only.
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 this scope 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, which is not included.
