2015 Shot Shot: Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42mm and 5-25x56mm F1 Riflescopes

[kombayotch]

This year Nightforce release two new FFP scopes in their ATACR series. The 4-16x42mm features an elevation turret that locks in the zero position. A button needs to be depressed before you can move the turret from the zero positions, but can be changed freely from other positions. The 5-25x56mm simply has a zero stop. it should be noted that the 5-25x56mm is NOT simply and FFP version of the SFP ATACR. It is a new scope that was engineered from the beginning to be FFP.

Both scope have the new Digillum illuminations and are offered in both mil and MOA version.

Both scopes have capped windage turrets. However, a thread protector is included for those that do not want to use the windage cap. The scopes also included a little stud called the PTL (Power Throw Lever) that threads into the magnification ring to create a switchview lever. Newer version of the BEAST will also this, but the current ones do not have the threaded hole in their magnification rings. The reticle offerings are the same as those offered in the BEAST and they do not have any plans at this time to offer any new ones. Scope caps are also included.

There is a thread in the Optics forum that has Canadian pricing from the importer.


4-16x42mm ATACR F1 with the PTL installed


The zero lock and the thread protector on the windage turret.


Disengaging the zero lock



The 5-25x56mm ATACR F1


Windage cap shown


Windage cap removed (thread protector not installed)

 

[Adammeek]

msrp similar to current ATACR models?

 

[kombayotch]

See the thread in the Optics forum for actual Canadian pricing.

btw, I spoke to them about the rumored 1-6x. The representative told me: "Meh... everyone is already offering a 1-6x. We are going beyond that!". Sounded exciting, but he wouldn't be specific about the magnification or feature set...

 

[JayCarver]

The new 4-16 is a seems like a really nice scope, I almost ordered one but ended up with S&B 3-20 UltraShort. My biggest drawback with the ATACR is the lack of Mil reticles, I'm not really a fan or the MIL-R or the horus reticles. Really like what the scope offers for the price thou. If they get some new reticles in the years to come I might end up with one.

 

[marcoman]

Was very impressed with this new line. Can see myself owning the 4-16 for sure...

 

[Kevin M.]

I like the zero stop adjustment button.

 

[deagle2008]

Ohhhh ###y

 

[Adammeek]

so will it be a new steiner or atacr?? to many options!

 

[rally guy]

See the thread in the Optics forum for actual Canadian pricing.

btw, I spoke to them about the rumored 1-6x. The representative told me: "Meh... everyone is already offering a 1-6x. We are going beyond that!". Sounded exciting, but he wouldn't be specific about the magnification or feature set...

well nightforce comming out with a new 1-8/1-10 scope could really be a "game changer"! ( i always thing of the red jacket guy wen i say or read game changer lol) let's just hope it's a resonable price.

 

[sask378]

so will it be a new steiner or atacr?? to many options!

Go with the ATACR.

 

[JayCarver]

so will it be a new steiner or atacr?? to many options!

The Steiners seem to be getting mixed reviews on the hide, ATACR is probably a safe bet thou.

let's just hope it's a resonable price.

I bet it will be around $2k

 

[Tikkafreak]

The 5-25 is everything I want in a scope. I wonder when we will see them here?

 

[RPgunguy]

Nice!