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Q&A for NightForce ATACR 5-25x56mm Rifle Scope, 34mm Tube, Second Focal Plane — 11 Questions & 11 Answers

Name NightForce ATACR 5-25x56mm Rifle Scope, 34mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (5)
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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on June 25, 2025

It will certainly mount to that rifle. You will need to use at least 1.375" mounts or rings. A good choice would be our 1.54" Ultramount. The rifle comes with a 20MOA rail so you may want to use a )MOA mount unless you are looking to shoot extreme ranges then a 20 MOA Ultramount would be compatible.

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THOMAS, guest, from FL, United States, asked on June 06, 2022

MOA OR MIL

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on June 20, 2022

The NightForce ATACR 5-25x56 Rifle Scope comes with either an MOA reticle or Mil Radian reticle. NightForce ATACR 5-25x56 Rifle Scope models C553 and C555 have an MOA reticle. The NightForce ATACR 5-25x56 Rifle Scope model C554 has a Mil Radian reticle.

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Steven, member, from NY, United States, asked on May 21, 2020

what are the benefits of first or second focal planes? Thanks, Steven C.

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on January 27, 2021

Hello. There will be a couple differences between the two. On the first focal plane you are able to range or dial at any power. Also when you change your magnification the reticle will shrink and grow depending on where you are in your power range. On the second focal plane to dial or range you must be at high power. Also when you change your power on the second focal plane the reticle will stay the same size. If you would like further information on this please contact our Customer Service team at 208-476-9814 opt. 3. Thank you!

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Ty Akin, member, from NH, United States, asked on March 30, 2020

What base and rings are suggested to mount on a scar 17s rifle

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on January 27, 2021

Hello! What optic are you putting on your rifle? Most likely the 1.5" will be best for this but depending on the objective end of your optic that may allow you to drop down in ring height. For further information please feel free to contact our Customer Service team at 208-476-9814 opt. 3. Thank you!

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Caleb Heindselman, member, from GA, United States, asked on January 07, 2020

How my does it weigh?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 19, 2020

Weight on the ATACR 5-25x56 is as follows:

Weight: 37.6 oz/1066 g

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Jimbob, guest, from KS, United States, asked on March 06, 2019

I would like to put this scope on my Thompson Center LRR. Any mount you would recommend?

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 21, 2019

Here is a link to some compatible rings:

https://www.opticsplanet.com/nightforce-ring-set-34mm-ultralite.html?_iv_ring-height=1-dot-125-in

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PG, guest, from CA, United States, asked on February 25, 2019

What are the light gathering capabilities compared to Leupold and Swarvorski ?

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 21, 2019

Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com for further assistance.

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Skip in CO, guest, from CO, United States, asked on January 15, 2019

What size rings for a Barrett M99 in .50BMG?

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 21, 2019

You would need rings or an AR mount with a base to center height between 1.4" - 1.6".

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Creedmoor Fan, guest, from TN, United States, asked on February 22, 2018

I am considering putting this scope on my CMMG Mk3 6.5 Creedmoor. What heighth rings do you recommend?

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 12, 2018

The CMMG Mk3 is an AR platform so any Extra High height or 1 piece AR mount will work. Here is a link to a Nightforce option that will work well:

https://www.opticsplanet.com/nightforce-magmount-0-moa-3-jaw-nut.html?_iv_code=NF-MT-MGMNT-A162&_iv_tube-diameter=34-mm&_iv_ring-height=1-dot-44-in

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Tim, member, from TX, United States, asked on February 12, 2018

Is this scope available in FFP, mil turrets, mil reticle, illuminated reticle

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 28, 2018

You can find those options here: https://www.opticsplanet.com/nightforce-atacr-5-25x56mm-f1-zerostop-riflescope.html?_iv_adjustment-click-value=0-dot-1-mil-rad
Both options have mil adjustments, a mil-based reticle, first focal plane, and illumination.

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