I had planned to run a NF NX8 1-8 but ran into the aforementioned scope for a great deal. I’m going to try on my 16incher and see how hefty it will feel. Anybody try this scope on an AR?
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Running a ATACR 4-16X42 on a 16 Geissele Super Duty
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No but the obvious weight and difference between 1x and 4, on an AR CAR means buying twice may not be a bargain.
I ran the above (minus the bipod) at a two gun team match and down on 6X the MIL-R reticle was still usable on mid-range targets and I had offset sights for targets 50 and in. Plus size but capable.
I think the ATACR 4-16x with a Geissele Super Duty 16" is a good pairing. Especially with the 42mm objective lens. Seems to fit to me. You might be over scoped, but who cares. I like the smaller objective on a 16" rifle, and 16x is about what you want with that rifle. While the ATACR 1-8x is one of my all time favorite go-to scopes, the 16" Super Duty will want more than 8x, but not more than 20x.
I use my 4-16x42 on my LMT MRP and it makes for a great setup. Heft is subjective because of the gym variable. …but it isn’t unwieldy.
I have a 6-24x50 on a 22lr, so maybe I’m not the right guy to ask, but I’d say use what makes you happy. Too much magnification has never been an issue for me. If a threat is close enough that they are a blurry blob in the scope, I’ll just shoot the blurry blob. But, I’ve also found that I may be the only person in the world that can shoot a magnified optic with both eyes open. At least, that is the impression that I get reading this forum.
Did a run and gun a few weeks ago. There was a “shoot house” stage; about 1/2 pistol then transition to rifle for the remainder. Targets were at what Peter Capstick would call “halitosis range,” presented with no-shoots. This is the only time I have ever shot in a “shoot house“ type environment. I put all of the required holes in the ’shoot’ targets, and avoided all of the no-shoots. My time was top 10 of the 50(ish) entrants. Looked down after the stage and my 1-8 was set at about 4 power. This is not to say I am some shooting guru. Just to say that the “downsides” to a magnified optic for short range shooting are way overblown.
Did a run and gun a few weeks ago. There was a “shoot house” stage; about 1/2 pistol then transition to rifle for the remainder. Targets were at what Peter Capstick would call “halitosis range,” presented with no-shoots. This is the only time I have ever shot in a “shoot house“ type environment. I put all of the required holes in the ’shoot’ targets, and avoided all of the no-shoots. My time was top 10 of the 50(ish) entrants. Looked down after the stage and my 1-8 was set at about 4 power. This is not to say I am some shooting guru. Just to say that the “downsides” to a magnified optic for short range shooting are way overblown.
Thanks guys, and with a F1 scope if you have to go lower power, you are still GTG.
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longshot2000, I agree that the 42MM objective is nice for an AR.
M8541Reaper, got love LMT MRP, that's just good stuff. I have a 10.5 MRP.
James Abram, I have a NF1-8 on my SR15 and go distance, but usually want more power once Im past at 750.
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I'm surprised at the number of people that don't shoot with both eyes open. I decided to figure it out when I was shooting 3 gun and it carried over in to everything else, can't imagine not doing it now.
I was shooting this weekend and found myself trying to relax my eyes and entire body and opening both eyes and several times squeezed one off with both eyes open. I shoot like that from time to time. Sometimes I feel I need to close both eyes, other times nope.
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for you guys that own a superduty. what is the story on the trigger. i know it’s a G trigger but how does it compare to a G SSA, which is what i run. is it a cheaper version or better. i doubt more expensive.
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