NX8 4-32 or ATACR 4-16

[jtg88]

For those that have used both the NX8 4-32x50 F1 (mil-c) and the ATACR 4-16x42 F1 (mil-r), which did you prefer and why? I was leaning hard towards the NX8 but keep reading how difficult the reticle is to see at low power. Is the ATACR with the 4x erector any easier to pickup the reticle in lower powers? Scope needs to be able to handle shots from 30-700 yards.

 

[cuerro viejo]

ATACR touch better resolution, less picky eye box, 4x erector is better then 8x IMO, and most importantly I seldom shoot over 12x, unless it’s in 223(and that’s why my NXS84-32 is on my 223).

The only con to ATACR 4-16 outside of weight is the ocular lens rotates with magnification, where as the NXS8 it’s locked independently.

 

[Mike D Texas]

I have both and prefer the ATACR 4-16 for hunting. The MIL-R is better all round for hunting.

For longer range precision, for me the MIL-C reticle is better. But the ATACR is till more preferable all around and can be had with the MIL-C reticle as well. I’m considering changing my 4-32 NX8 to the ATACR 4-16. I can say I’ve ever shot anything including 1 mile targets at 32x and I prefer the 4X erector system over the 8x.

 

[WeiserBucks]

ATACR is the better scope in my opinion.

 

[JordanF]

IMO for hunting my vote goes to the 4-16x42 Atacr. I have the mil R reticle. Clear glass makes it look like a 20x scope to me. Very forgiving eye box, doesn’t dim out at high power like other scopes with wider magnification ranges. Low pro locking elevation turret is the best out there, and allows a top mounted red dot without everything getting too tall. There are better reticles out there for printing groups on paper but this one works from 4x to 16x in hunting scenarios. Only thing I wish it had was brighter illumination.

 

[neandth]

I had both scopes (7-35 ATACR & 4-32 NX8) side by side and was able to look at a grain silo about 1 1/2 mile away. I was super disappointed in the ATACR. The ATACR just cut through the mirage as good as the NX8. Three different people said the same exact thing. Sold my ATACR and went with tangent theta for ELR. I pulled the trigger on a NX8 for my hunting rifle. Just my two cents and a very small sample size.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I have a 4-16x42 on order and a couple NX8s and NXSs that I have been hunting with. Everything I have read leads me to believe the 4-16x42 is the best scope on the market for hunting.

 

[Lawnboi]

I’d have a hard time liking the atacr with the mil r, not a fan of that reticle at all

I don’t have the mini atacr but do have the 7-35. I hunt with a 4-32 nx8.

It’s a FFP scope, the reticle is going to be unusable at low power, for hold overs. I can use it till beyond shooting time and still see it fine. My glass went blurry from darkness at high power before I lost the reticle the other day.

The atacr imo is an all around better scope, Besides size and weight.

But even so given the reticle choices, I would chose the nx8 in your case.

I personally I really prefer a high magnification scope now days. I do slot of antler less hunting and it’s nice to be able to zoom in and confirm I’m not shooting a spike or button buck. I have many times zoomed in to confirm and zoomed out for the shot.

 

[dirtytough]

I have a couple of each. I like the Atacr better except for the rotating eyepiece. I dislike the Mil-R reticle.

I’ve been using the 4-32 on my rifles mainly. The Atacr’s are on backup rifles or the kids’ rifles.

 

[AndrewMT34]

I don’t have an NX8, but I absolutely love my ATACR 4-16.

 

[swavescatter]

My NX8 was great at the range at 32X. Got an NXS with the MIL-R reticle and it’s better for hunting.

Sold my NX8 MOAR to switch to MILs, with the intent to replace with an ATACR or NX8, but damn if I just didn’t get another Maven RS1.2. So much easier to get into and on target. Price was irrelevant for my decision.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

My NX8 was great at the range at 32X. Got an NXS with the MIL-R reticle and it’s better for hunting.

Sold my NX8 MOAR to switch to MILs, with the intent to replace with an ATACR or NX8, but damn if I just didn’t get another Maven RS1.2. So much easier to get into and on target. Price was irrelevant for my decision.

I just don’t have as much faith in Maven as a company. Only one of their scopes has passed the drop test and several others haven’t. I would rather give my money to company like NF or Trijicon that makes all of their scopes drop proof. Also, Mavens turrets are stupid and get caught on everything spinning them all the time.

 

[AndrewMT34]

I have 2 rs1.2’s as well. Absolutely love them. Only reason I bought the ATACR is I’ve always wanted one.

 

[JordanF]

For those that have used both the NX8 4-32x50 F1 (mil-c) and the ATACR 4-16x42 F1 (mil-r), which did you prefer and why? I was leaning hard towards the NX8 but keep reading how difficult the reticle is to see at low power. Is the ATACR with the 4x erector any easier to pickup the reticle in lower powers? Scope needs to be able to handle shots from 30-700 yards.

Just my .02c! Every scope is a compromise. In a perfect world there would be a 1-30 with a perfect reticle all along the way, but that doesn’t exist. I want the 4-32 to be better because of the cost and the weight but it simply isn’t. You want to handle shots from 30-700? That’s LPVO(Atacr 1-8) or MPVO with a dot territory. I’ve done both and prefer the scope with dot option. I believe If you fast forward a few years you will see a lot of bolt action hunting rifles outfitted this way.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

Just my .02c! Every scope is a compromise. In a perfect world there would be a 1-30 with a perfect reticle all along the way, but that doesn’t exist. I want the 4-32 to be better because of the cost and the weight but it simply isn’t. You want to handle shots from 30-700? That’s LPVO(Atacr 1-8) or MPVO with a dot territory. I’ve done both and prefer the scope with dot option. I believe If you fast forward a few years you will see a lot of bolt action hunting rifles outfitted this way.

I actually think the NX8 is pretty decent. I have shot moose at 30 yards on 4x, a bear at 635 on 24x and a caribou at 385 on 32x. All were usable for me. My NX8s are all SFP tho…