Top End LPVO...Vortex, Nightforce, something else?

[gunnerblue]

Which models and generations have this semi-transparent central reticle?

The Nightforce FC-DMx reticle for the 1-8 models is similar to the Razor. A complaint I've heard on the original FC-DM was that the smaller circle obscured too much at long range. I haven't used either myself, only the Gen 3 Razor.

[Hank6046]

The Nightforce FC-DMx reticle for the 1-8 models is similar to the Razor. A complaint I've heard on the original FC-DM was that the smaller circle obscured too much at long range. I haven't used either myself, only the Gen 3 Razor.

Interesting that Nightforce went to the Semi-transparent center dot, I've shot the non-transparent and while I didn't mind it, and was impressed with the scope overall, the center dot was pretty large at 8x, but for minute of man I don't think that was anything horrible

[WS6]

My preference is the NX8 for footprint and reliability. I have used Nightforce for the better part of a decade, and while I am just a filthy casual, they've been so boringly predictable and reliable.

[WS6]

The Nightforce FC-DMx reticle for the 1-8 models is similar to the Razor. A complaint I've heard on the original FC-DM was that the smaller circle obscured too much at long range. I haven't used either myself, only the Gen 3 Razor.

I found it annoying at all ranges except on 1X. I like my FC-DM NX8, but I will be buying FC-DMx for my next one. No brainer.

[titsonritz]

Vortex Razor HD GenIIi 1-10x24 $1999.95

[Hank6046]

Vortex Razor HD GenIIi 1-10x24 $1999.95

I got my Razor 1-10x for a few hundred less, around $1800 with Vortex Veterans/Mil/Leo discount, I think you can reach out to them and they'll point you to a vender with the discount pricing

[Apoptotic]

I have a Gen III and ATACR and think the Razor edges it out. Mine does have some mild fish eye that bugs me but isn't the end of the world. It has better FOV for sure and I prefer the non-rotating eye piece vs NF's.

I do think the NF has a better reticle as well as controls (illumination and magnification are smoother to me). Eye boxes are very similar as well as illumination brightness; I think NF is slightly ahead in both but not by any serious margin. I only bought my NF as the MIL discount is substantial and wanted to have one.

All that being said, I still think a Gen II-E is the best bang for the buck as have one as well.

Where did you purchase your ATACR from?

[Curly]

Where did you purchase your ATACR from?

Nightforce direct. I cannot share their price's but can say it is a very nice discount.

If you are eligible: https://www.nightforceoptics.com/inf...v-individuals/

[Apoptotic]

Nightforce direct. I cannot share their price's but can say it is a very nice discount.

If you are eligible: https://www.nightforceoptics.com/inf...v-individuals/

Thanks, Brother. I’m about to purchase my first NF and I was unaware of the .mil discount.

[TBAR_94]

Thanks, Brother. I’m about to purchase my first NF and I was unaware of the .mil discount.

Just be warned they have some long lead times. One of the reasons I went with Vortex was it was going to be 6 months before I could get a NF thru the military direct buy.