Nightforce
Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1
$2900Cheaper
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Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 is cheaper at $2900. Every spec and price links to its source.
Schmidt & Bender
Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56
$3799
Which is better: the Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 or Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56?
The Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 is the cheaper at $2900. The Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 | Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2900 | $3799 |
| Brand | Nightforce | Schmidt & Bender |
| Released | — | — |
| Magnification range | 4-16x | 5-25x |
| Objective diameter (mm) | 42 | 56 |
| Tube diameter (mm) | 34 | 34 |
| Focal plane | FFP | FFP |
| Reticle illuminated | Yes | Yes |
| Elevation travel mil | 26 | 34.2 |
| Click value | .1 MRAD | 0.1 MRAD |
| Field of view (ft) | 26.9 | 15.9 |
| Eye relief (in) | 3.5 | 3.54 |
| Parallax type | side-focus | side-focus |
| Length (in) | 12.6 | 16.54 |
| Weight (oz) | 30 | 39.68 |
Sources — Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1: nightforceoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11). Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56: schmidtundbender.de (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 and Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Magnification range: Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 4-16x vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 5-25x
- Objective diameter (mm): Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 42 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 56
- Elevation travel mil: Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 26 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 34.2
- Click value: Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 .1 MRAD vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 0.1 MRAD
- Field of view (ft): Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 26.9 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 15.9
- Eye relief (in): Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 3.5 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 3.54
- Length (in): Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 12.6 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 16.54
- Weight (oz): Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 30 vs Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 39.68