The fact that the Vortex is a FFP scope and the ATACR a SFP scope seals the deal for me. I have a NXS 5.5 -22 right now but would prefer a FFP scope. I tried a BEAST and didn't like the lever system on the thing. I am a NF fan but wish they offered more glass in FFP so as a result I am getting rid of the NXS and going to a FFP, mil/mil scope, likely a new Steiner or the Vortex. If I was Donald Trump which I am not or it was issued there are other options.