Nightforce ATACR 5-25×56 – A Review

The ATACR models from Nightforce have been inspired from NXS. At least, the design says so. The Nightforce ATACR stands for Advanced Tactical Riflescope and it defines those scopes that are rugged, reliable and repeatable. In fact this series of scopes have been built upon the long standing reputation of NXS models. As a result these riflescopes are packed with outstanding long and successful long range capability and image quality. For such optics it is necessary that the quality of the images produced are infallible. This is exactly what the Nightforce ATACR 5-25×56 offers.

Let us begin with its design. The 34mm tube enables 120 MOA/34.9 Mils of elevation adjustment. It is quite clear that this adjustment is 20% more than what NXS was capable of. The ED glass of this scope is completely coated and this has resulted in more than 90% of light transmission. This, in turn, results in impressive and brilliant images as well as extraordinary color contrast. The magnification range includes 5x to 25x, which is good news for the shooters and hunters. Besides, the wider field of view, owing to its unique optical prescription, helps to take care all kinds of situations. For big game hunters and serious shooters, such scopes are of huge help. Whether you are using a Barrett or any other heavy shooting rifle, these scopes will easily serve your purpose as far as the optics is concerned.

The length is surprisingly small when compared to such varied features. The scopes to merely 14.3" in length. When we talk about Nightforce, the only reason why this scope stands out is because of its patented ZeroStop technology. In addition the Nightforce ATACR is also offered with two of the outstanding and sophisticated reticles. As far as the scope is concerned, it, in every means redefines the long range scopes that are specifically meant for serious hunters and shooters.

As we mention the ZeroStop technology, it is important to understand how it helps. The ZeroStop technology actually allows the user to return to absolute zero irrespective of the fact that where the zero is or how far you need to carry out the adjustments. You do not need any kind of counting clicks, high speed visual references or paints.

Here are the features of Nightforce ATACR 5-25×56 at a glance:

• Focal Plane: Second
• Magnification: 5-25x
• Objective Diameter: 56 mm
• Exit Pupil Diameter: 5x: 10.52mm; 25x: 2.28mm
• Field Of View: 5x: 17.96ft (5.47m) 25x: 4.92ft (1.5 m)
• Eye Relief: 3.54in (90 mm)
• Internal Adjustment Range: 120MOA elev. 60MOA wind. 34.9Mil elev. 17.45Mil wind.
• Click Value: .1Mil-Rad
• Tube Diameter: 34 mm (1.34in)
• Ocular Diameter: 44 mm
• Weight: 38oz/1077grams
• Overall Length: 14.3in/363mm
• Reticles: MIL-R™ or MOAR (select when ordering)
• Illumination: Standard

If you are looking for more details then research a little on Nightforce ATACR 5-25×56 reviews with hands-on experiences. Those will help you to understand the performance of these scopes better.