Primary Arms
Primary Arms PLxC 1-8x24 FFP
First focal plane LPVO with ACSS Griffin Mil reticle for versatile carbine use
Quick Specs
- Price
- $1,499
- Weight
- 1 lb 3.9 oz
- Brand
- Primary Arms
- Category
- optic
Features
- •1-8x magnification
- •First focal plane
- •ACSS Griffin Mil reticle
- •Daylight bright illumination
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Overview
The Primary Arms PLxC 1-8x24 FFP represents Primary Arms' flagship LPVO offering, designed to compete directly with premium optics like the Nightforce NX8 and Vortex Razor while maintaining a more accessible price point around $1,199-1,499. Made in Japan with premium ED glass, this scope delivers optical performance that rivals optics costing significantly more.
The fully redesigned compact chassis measures just 9.28 inches with a weight of only 16.95 oz, making it one of the shortest and lightest 1-8x LPVOs available. The first focal plane ACSS Raptor M8 reticle provides accurate holdovers at any magnification, with the horseshoe and center chevron functioning like a red dot at low power while detailed subtensions become useful as magnification increases.
Users consistently praise the PLxC for its class-leading field of view at 121 ft @ 100 yards, forgiving eyebox (especially compared to the Nightforce NX8), and ultra-bright AutoLive motion-sensing illumination. The 2025 RDB (Red Dot Bright) variant further improves illumination with diffractive reticle technology.
Key Features
- ✓Premium Japanese ED glass for exceptional clarity and color accuracy
- ✓First focal plane ACSS Raptor M8 reticle with BDC holdovers
- ✓AutoLive motion-sensing illumination technology
- ✓Ultra-wide 121 ft @ 100 yds field of view
- ✓Compact 9.28 inch length at only 16.95 oz
- ✓30mm tube with hardcoat anodized finish
- ✓Capped turrets with positive 0.1 MIL clicks
- ✓Integrated throw lever for rapid magnification changes
- ✓IP67 water and shock resistant
Pros
- +Glass quality rivals scopes at 2x the price
- +Class-leading 121 ft FOV at low magnification
- +True 1x with minimal distortion
- +Extremely lightweight at 16.95 oz for a 1-8x FFP
- +FFP reticle allows accurate holdovers at any magnification
- +Forgiving eyebox compared to Nightforce NX8
- +AutoLive illumination saves battery and ensures ready status
- +Made in Japan with premium components
Cons
- −Illumination daylight visible but not daylight bright (improved in RDB variant)
- −Eyebox tighter than Razor HD at high magnification
- −Some chromatic aberration around high-contrast edges
- −ACSS reticle horseshoe can feel busy to some users
- −Limited reticle options compared to competitors
- −Outer reticle edges can appear fuzzy at 8x
Detailed Specifications
- Reticle
- ACSS Raptor M8 / ACSS Griffin MIL M8 / ACSS Nova (RDB)
- Magnification
- 1-8x
- Objective Diameter
- 24mm
- Eye Relief
- Forgiving (3.3-3.5 inches typical)
- Field of View
- 121 ft @ 100 yds (low) / ~15 ft @ 100 yds (high)
- Adjustment Type
- 0.1 MIL per click
- Battery Type
- CR2032
- Length
- 9.28 inches
- Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum with hardcoat anodize
- Waterproof Rating
- IP67 rated
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