Drawing on input from military and civilian shooters alike, Nightforce Optics has introduced two new First Focal Plane (FFP) riflescopes to their Advanced Tactical Riflescope (ATACR) lineup. With the ATACR 5-25x56 F1, Nightforce may very well have created the ideal long-range tactical riflescope. A first focal plane optical system, optimized reticle designs, and an enhanced … [Read more...]
LRO Review: Nightforce ATACR 4-16×42 F1
If you’re familiar with Nightforce Optics, words like rugged, reliable, and repeatable come to mind. I’ll add another word to that list—innovative. My first glimpse at the ATACR 4-16x42 F1 came in January, 2015, at the SHOT Show. As soon as I picked it up, I knew I was looking at something unique. Its compact size, amazing glass, practical magnification range, and low-profile … [Read more...]
Working With The Wind
The hunter stares down at the brushy hillside across the basin, trying to focus on the tree line as the first light of the day forms in the east. He’s been here before, scouting the best possible long-range ambush spots, and has taken several practice shots from this exact location. His ballistic solver is already loaded with the current conditions, all that’s left is a range … [Read more...]
Working The Angles
If you're going to shoot long range in the mountains, you need to understand how angles play into the equation. Unless you're really going long, angles less than five degrees or so don't matter much in the grand scheme of things, but over that, you had better account for them! … [Read more...]
MagnetoSpeed Sporter Review
Are there things more fun to review than a chronograph? I sure enjoy doing them. Upon the arrival of this MagnetoSpeed Sporter Chrono I was surprised at the compact size of the box. I could put 1/2 dozen or more of these in my truck glovebox. In fact that might just be a good place to keep it. We have all been out shooting before and wished we would have brought the … [Read more...]