Atacr 4-16x42 vs 4-20x50 F1

[WildBoose]

Will the the light intake of the 50 vs the 42 justify the weight difference?
I know, I know “they are so heavy”, “swfa is just as good”, yada yada yada.
Let’s stick to the topic here lol
I want a NF and I want the best.

 

[rbutcher1234]

The x42 is a superior scope optically. There are legacy posts on snipershide where NF engineers were discussing how its mag range, objective size, and internals combine to make it better than the x50 version.

 

[Schutzprecision]

I have the 42 objective model with moar reticle and have used both optics. I like the 42 mm version and haven’t found it lacking in low light performance.

 

[nrspence]

You may want to hold off on buying an ATACR. First reason, lots of talk about NF releasing a new/updated NXS/NX8/ARACR type of scope for shot show. Second reason, it really looks like the new vortex gen3 may be good competition for the 4-16 4-20 ATACR.