Vortex
Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56
$4799.99
Best Rifle Scopes · head-to-head
Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 vs Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 is cheaper at $2900. Every spec and price links to its source.
Nightforce
Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1
$2900Cheaper
Which is better: the Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 or Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1?
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.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices verified at capture; live price may differ.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 | Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $4799.99 | $2900 |
| Brand | Vortex | Nightforce |
| Released | — | — |
| Magnification range | 6-36x | 4-16x |
| Objective diameter (mm) | 56 | 42 |
| Tube diameter (mm) | 34 | 34 |
| Focal plane | FFP | FFP |
| Reticle illuminated | Yes | Yes |
| Elevation travel mil | 36.1 | 26 |
| Click value | 0.1 MRAD | .1 MRAD |
| Field of view (ft) | 21.3 | 26.9 |
| Eye relief (in) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Parallax type | side-focus | side-focus |
| Length (in) | 15.3 | 12.6 |
| Weight (oz) | 45.1 | 30 |
Sources — Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56: vortexoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11). Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1: nightforceoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 and Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Magnification range: Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 6-36x vs Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 4-16x
- Objective diameter (mm): Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 56 vs Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 42
- Elevation travel mil: Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 36.1 vs Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 26
- Click value: Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 0.1 MRAD vs Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 .1 MRAD
- Field of view (ft): Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 21.3 vs Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 26.9
- Length (in): Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 15.3 vs Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 12.6
- Weight (oz): Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 45.1 vs Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 30