Question about member regarding optics reviews

OH_FAL

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It's been a while since I've been here, but I finally got a nice rifle (SSG 69) and am in process of putting together funds for a NF ATACR FFP and recall that there was a member here who did nice reviews of optical products, a gentleman of Eastern European origin, IIRC. Does this ring a bell for anyone - would like to read up on some of his stuff.
 
Other good ones are @Glassaholic, @BigJimFish , and a newer reviewer that I like so far is @C_Does .

When you are ready to buy, check this thread.
 
Other good ones are @Glassaholic, @BigJimFish , and a newer reviewer that I like so far is @C_Does .

When you are ready to buy, check this thread.
Thanks for the shout out and kind words!

To OP, Of the ATACR's that I have toyed with, they are all pretty excellent.

4-16x42 -
4-20x50 - (dont share yet)
Mk5HD vs ATACR -
 
Anything specific you are wondering about?
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Anything specific you are wondering about?

Not particularly, but I am trying to build up a stable of good binocs, a scope worthy of the SSG and, eventually, a good spotting scope. I think I've decided on a Steiner M1050R as a good price/performance compromise, the Nightforce ATACR F1 4-20 x 50 with Mil-XT reticle and likely a Kowa spotter with prominar glass, but not quite sure I need that much as my range is limited to 600 yards and that would be more than the scope. Taking suggestions, however.
 
Not particularly, but I am trying to build up a stable of good binocs, a scope worthy of the SSG and, eventually, a good spotting scope. I think I've decided on a Steiner M1050R as a good price/performance compromise, the Nightforce ATACR F1 4-20 x 50 with Mil-XT reticle and likely a Kowa spotter with prominar glass, but not quite sure I need that much as my range is limited to 600 yards and that would be more than the scope. Taking suggestions, however.
It seems like a reasonable lineup. If you are primarily shooting at the range, rather than taking this setup into the field, there really isn't much downside, aside from price and esthetics to going with a larger/higher magnification scope.

ILya
 
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Not a lot of places to hump this set-up into the field in Ohio and it's shotgun or straight wall cartridges should one hunt. I was thinking of a 42mm objective scope, but figured that 50mm was still capable of being taken afield if needed and a lot better if shooting from the bench.
 
Not a lot of places to hump this set-up into the field in Ohio and it's shotgun or straight wall cartridges should one hunt. I was thinking of a 42mm objective scope, but figured that 50mm was still capable of being taken afield if needed and a lot better if shooting from the bench.
What about a 50mm objective do you think is better than 42mm for shooting from the bench? Outside of low light shooting there is not much of a distinct advantage and shooting out to 600 yards can be done with ease with 12x and good glass. Unless you feel the absolutely need for 20x magnification, I think the 4-16x42 ATACR would be more than adequate for what you're wanting to do. Just some food for thought...
 
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What about a 50mm objective do you think is better than 42mm for shooting from the bench? Outside of low light shooting there is not much of a distinct advantage and shooting out to 600 yards can be done with ease with 12x and good glass. Unless you feel the absolutely need for 20x magnification, I think the 4-16x42 ATACR would be more than adequate for what you're wanting to do. Just some food for thought...

Since I think most of my shooting will be from the bench, the better ability to collect light would be welcome and since I'm middle aged, the eye's ability to see well at given light levels decreases with time. Not going to be humping this in the field - trick knee. Lastly, we're talking about less than six ounces difference and the cost savings wouldn't be that significant - may as well buy a little more than I need and have it available to me.
 
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