The NightForce ATACR vs The NightForce BEAST - A comparison

The NightForce ATACR and BEAST, two new scopes first unveiled at SHOT 2013, are a testament to the precision and the high quality that we consistently offer. The ATACR is an advanced tactical riflescope while BEAST is a powerhouse performer. The most common factor between the two is their 34mm scope tube (though they differ in dimension in other areas).

The ATACR has ED Glass for superior visibility and clarity, with the lowest power of 5X giving you approximately 18 ft FOV at 100 yards. With such features, it is one of the all-purpose scopes from the NightForce line-up. Whether you are a tactical sniper or a savvy big game hunter, this scope will surely impress you with its features can a find a place in both endeavors.

Specifications:

Focal Plane: Second
Magnification: 5-25x
Objective Diameter: 56mm
Exit Pupil Diameter: 5x: 10.52mm 25x: 2.28mm
Field Of View: 5x: 17.96ft (5.47m) 25x: 4.92ft (1.5 m) @100 Yards/100 Meters
Eye Relief: 3.54in (90mm)
Internal Adjustment Range: 120MOA elev. 60MOA wind 34.9Mil elev. 17.45Mil wind
Click Value: .250MOA / .1Mil-Rad
Tube Diameter: 34mm (1.34in)
Ocular Diameter: 44mm
Mounting Length: 6.13in
Weight: 38oz
Overall Length: 14.3in/363mm
Reticles: MOAR™, MIL-R™
Illumination: Standard
Zerostop: Yes

The Zerostop technology being one of the many groundbreaking technologies that NightForce has introduced over the years was customarily included in this NightForce riflescope. This unique piece of innovation lets your settings come back to zero after every shot, without fail. Additionally, there are two choices for the NightForce ATACR reticles in the second focal plane: MOAR and MIL-R.

Now lets unleash the NightForce BEAST. This scope comes with a 34mm tube and a reticle in the first focal plane. The turrets offer impressive elevation controls, and the new extreme Speed adjustments are designed to allow quick and precise calibration. The moniker ‘BEAST' is not related to its weight, size or appearance. This NightForce riflescope was manufactured to overcome old problems by introducing innovative features for the first time after much brainstorming. Hence, the ‘ BEAST' - Best Example of Advanced Scope Technology!

Specifications:

Focal Plane: First
Magnification: 5-25x
Objective Diameter: 56mm
Exit Pupil Diameter: 5x: 8.3mm 25x: 2.3mm
Field Of View: 5x: 18.7ft (5.7m) 25x: 4.92ft (1.45m) @100 Yards/100 Meters
Eye Relief: 3.35"-3.54" (85-90mm)
Internal Adjustment Range: 120MOA elev. 80MOA wind 34.9Mil elev. 23.27Mil wind
Click Value: .25 and .50MOA / .1 and .2Mil-Rad
Tube Diameter: 34mm
Ocular Diameter: 46mm
Mounting Length: 5.92in
Weight: 39oz
Overall Length: 15.37in
Reticles: MIL-R™ (F1), MOAR™ (F1), MD2.0™, TReMoR 2*, H59*
Illumination: Digillum™
Zerostop: Yes

Although comparison of the NightForce ATACR and BEAST reveal differences in terms of reticle and illumination, they are both tactical scopes that can be used by snipers and hunters alike. In spite of comparisons that are being drawn about the two, it is solely up to the user which one he prefers.