Primary Arms Ships Two 34mm FFP Scopes in the PLxC Long-Range Line

Primary Arms is now shipping two new long-range rifle scopes under the PLxC label — the 2.5-20x48 and the 4.5-36x56 — marking the company's move into the 34mm first-focal-plane precision segment it had previously left to European manufacturers. The Outdoor Wire carried the official shipping announcement this week, and first-look coverage from multiple outlets confirms stock is reaching buyers at authorized Primary Arms dealers.

The two models share a 34mm main tube, first-focal-plane construction, and extra-low dispersion glass manufactured in Japan and coated to reduce chromatic aberration and preserve edge-to-edge clarity. The 2.5-20x48 runs 11.5 inches overall and lists at $2,299.99; the 4.5-36x56 is 14.5 inches and lists at $2,499.99. Both carry Primary Arms' lifetime warranty.

The headline feature on both scopes is what Primary Arms calls the Cartridge Turret System. Rather than shipping with an anonymous elevation turret, each scope comes with a cap etched for a specific cartridge and load, with blank caps included so the system can be reconfigured for a different round. For shooters who run a single precision rifle in a single caliber, this eliminates the need to maintain a separate drop chart or custom-marked turret; for those who shoot multiple loads, the blank caps keep the option open. Primary Arms is offering the 2.5-20x48 with caliber-specific turrets for several common precision loads at ordering.

The broader PLxC line already includes the 1.5-12x36 FFP, which launched at SHOT Show 2026 and has been available since May. The two new models push the upper end of the range well past what that scope can reach, targeting precision rifle competitors, hunters dialing long-range shots on western terrain, and ELR shooters who have been watching Japanese-glass European-spec scopes at three to four thousand dollars as the standard for this feature set. Primary Arms says the ED lenses are the same optical grade used across its higher-end PLx series, with the "C" designation indicating the compact tube dimensions relative to traditional precision scopes in the 4.5-36x class.

The 34mm tube diameter is a meaningful spec distinction for long-range use. Compared to 30mm tubes, a 34mm erector allows more total elevation travel — relevant when shooters need to reach extreme distances without running out of adjustment. The Firearm Blog noted in its initial coverage that the elevation adjustment range and the zero-stop mechanism were the two features most likely to matter for practical precision use.

Pre-orders opened in August; the scopes are in stock now at Primary Arms' direct website and with stocking dealers. Buyers picking between the two models should note that the 4.5-36x56 is built primarily for extreme-range use — the 4.5x minimum is limiting at close distances — while the 2.5-20x48 covers more ground as an all-purpose precision scope.