Trijicon Accupower 1-8 Vs. Nightforce ATACR 1-8

[TMS951]

Trijicon Accupower 1-8 Vs. Nightforce ATACR 1-8

How do this two scopes compare? The Nightforce is clearly the better scope, I don't think any one will argue that. But how much better and in what ways?

These are very similar scopes on paper.
-Dimensionally they are very similar, though the Trijicon lists as 4oz. heavier.
-People report the Trijicon is not as bright as may be liked.
-The Trijicon has reports of turret zero set issues.

But what I am really interested in is how much better is the ATACR glass? Is it more than twice as good?
Edge to edge clarity?
Flatness?
How forgiving is the eye box?
How forgiving is the eye relief?
How thin is the perceived 'black ring' around the eye box?

I am interested in how these parameters compare between the two scopes. I expect the Nightforce is better in all aspects? But how much better? I'd love to hear from people who have handled both mounted on a gun.

I am trying to decide between a Trijicom accupower 1-8 and a Nightforce nxs 1-8 or only a Nightforce ATACR 1-8. Previously I was set on both of the lesser scopes for about 2800$ together. But now with all of the rave reviews on the ATACR I wonder if my money is better spent on one scope?

I own two nightforce nxs scopes, a 1-4 and a 2.5-10. I am comfortable spending that much on a scope, I am a little hesitant to drop 2750$ on a single scope. Is the value there or are there diminishing returns as you move up from the trijicon?

[WS6]

It's my opinion that the NX8 and ATACR do not overlap. That's like saying the porche gt3 and the G55 AMG are contenders because they both have similar horsepower. They are just too different to compare even though the have the same power.

[TMS951]

It's my opinion that the NX8 and ATACR do not overlap. That's like saying the porche gt3 and the G55 AMG are contenders because they both have similar horsepower. They are just too different to compare even though the have the same power.

Correct and those comparisons exist pretty in depth online.

Which is why I am interested in a comparison in the dimensionally similar Trijicon 1-8 and Nightforce ATACR 1-8. I know in buying the nxs 1-8 I am buying a different class of 1-8.

[WS6]

Correct and those comparisons exist pretty in depth online.

Which is why I am interested in a comparison in the dimensionally similar Trijicon 1-8 and Nightforce ATACR 1-8. I know in buying the nxs 1-8 I am buying a different class of 1-8.

I have not looked through an ATACR, but the Trijicon 1-8 that I looked through was "very meh", is about the best I can sum it up. The unity on 1x was G2G, but everything else kindof sucked. I think it would be a great buy in the $7-800 range.

[TMS951]

I have not looked through an ATACR, but the Trijicon 1-8 that I looked through was "very meh", is about the best I can sum it up. The unity on 1x was G2G, but everything else kind of sucked. I think it would be a great buy in the $7-800 range.

Which is what I have read and what has got me onto the idea of the ATACR, especially as I had already been considering a Trijicon 1-8. The NXS reviews made me wonder if I should just get the ATACR. What I am trying to establish is if the Trijicon is a better value than the ATACR.

[Slippers]

You're comparing a $1200 scope to a $2700 scope. The ATACR is better in every possible way except I personally prefer Euro style diopter adjustment, which the ATACR doesn't have.

I would use the NX8, razor 1-6, or kahles k16i over the trijicon 1-8. And I currently own or used to own all of the mentioned scopes, including the trijicon.

[TMS951]

I have a car I’m in the process of selling. An extra pleasure car, a 1979 Toyota landcruiser. I have no want for it’s as I’m deep in Mercedes G wagens right now. Kind of consolidating calibers it’s consoliditing types of wehicles.

Once it’s gone in a week or two I’m going to go with ATACR.

[crosseyedshooter]

One issue I’ve noticed with the NX8 is that the reticle at 1x needs to be illuminated to be visible. Anytime the target is surrounded by a dim background and especially indoors, the T-reticle is pretty much invisible. I think this is a challenge with designing all FFP reticles. The good news is that the illumination really is red dot bright.

I suspect the ATACR will have the same issue since it has the same basic reticle as the NX8. I make sure to have spare batteries readily accessible.

[Ironman8]

One issue I’ve noticed with the NX8 is that the reticle at 1x needs to be illuminated to be visible. Anytime the target is surrounded by a dim background and especially indoors, the T-reticle is pretty much invisible. I think this is a challenge with designing all FFP reticles. The good news is that the illumination really is red dot bright.

I suspect the ATACR will have the same issue since it has the same basic reticle as the NX8. I make sure to have spare batteries readily accessible.

I actually have the opposite impression. I had a Khales K16i and the NX8 to compare to and ended up keeping the NX8 mainly due to the reticle being usable without illumination. The K16i edged the NX8 out in every other category besides reticle and size/form factor. Any black reticle can be hard to see in a dim room or environment....that’s why you have a light mounted to your gun. It’s the same concept as black sights on a handgun being used in conjunction with a white light.

TL;DR
IMO, the reticle doesn’t have to be on at all times to be usable. If the environment dictates, either turn it on or use a white light and problem solved.

[Boba Fett v2]

One issue I’ve noticed with the NX8 is that the reticle at 1x needs to be illuminated to be visible. Anytime the target is surrounded by a dim background and especially indoors, the T-reticle is pretty much invisible. I think this is a challenge with designing all FFP reticles. The good news is that the illumination really is red dot bright.

I suspect the ATACR will have the same issue since it has the same basic reticle as the NX8. I make sure to have spare batteries readily accessible.

Somewhat agree, but mostly disagree. Yes, you lose the center semi-circle under adverse conditions, but the three pointed broad lines at 1x still draws your eye to the center so you'll still have a point of aim even if you lose illumination.