NF scope decision for hunting, NX8 4-32 / ATACR 4-16 / FFP / SFP

[Wrench]

I have 4 nx8 4-32's 1sfp and the other 3 ffp. I have 1 2.5-20 ffp and my pard shoots an atacr and a mk6hd.

In our sample size the atacr is loved the least.

I am probably looking to the zeiss next. The s3 amd s5 seem to run away from nightforce.

 

[Xycod]

Nx8 imo, the 4-16 atacr has the same small fov as the 4-15x50; the nx8 has glass as good imo, a better power range, a cooler view unless you like the warmer view of the atacr’s, also great btw, nx8 30mm tube is for ma an advantage as well, the single and only advantage to an atacr is the eyebox is more forgiving and glass is probably a bit more consistent from scope to scope. I’ve had nx8’s that have incredible glass and some that were less that expected. Never had a bad atacr.

My fav atacr is the one most guys bag on, the 5-25, sold my 4-16s and my 7-35’s. Actually the 7-35 were more like the nx8’s, picker eyebox, smaller apparent fov at same power, and cooler image.

 

[Pronghunter]

I have 4 SFP 4-32’s and 2 FFP 4-32’s. I way way prefer the SFP 4-32’s for hunting. I rarely take the FFP anymore.

 

[Mike D Texas]

I have 4-16 ATACR F1 Mil-R, 5-25 ATACR Mil-C and (2) NX8 F1 Mil-C.

I much prefer the 4-16 ATACR.


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[RWT]

I’ve had the ATACR 4x16. I did not like the illumination button and it was too big for the rifle. The size and weight threw the balance off. I’ve shot the NXS2.5x10 and prefer it for a lightweight build.

 

[Nine Banger]

But why? I"m looking forward to a podcast explaining why you use a 2FP scope that requires you to dial to max maginifcation to dial... - perhaps for the weight savings?

Is the 2.5-10x NXS mil-r SFP reticle set at 10x for accurate sub tensions? I was looking at pictures, and it seemed like it was 5x.

I'm curious too how shooters are using the scope for wind holds when it's not zoomed in on the correct power or are they just using it as a fixed scope?

 

[Xycod]

I also like the 2nd for for hunting, my ffp’s are so small on the lowest power they’re almost unusable, to add at max power the ret is to thick and covers to much target imo.