Nightforce · Updated July 2026
Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1: price & specs
The Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 costs $2900, #5 cheapest of 8 rifle scopes (median $2550). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 41/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 8 in class.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: nightforceoptics.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 a good buy?
At $2900, the Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 is #5 cheapest of the 8 rifle scopes we track, where the median is $2550. On the spec sheet, its objective diameter of 42 mm is the lowest of the 8, its elevation travel mil of 26 is the lowest of the 7, and its field of view of 26.9 ft is the highest of the 7.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $2900 No MSRP is published on Nightforce's official page (dealer-only "Find a Dealer"). Retailer T.REX ARMS lists the Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42mm F1 at "$ 2,900 00 - $ 3,150 00"; $2,900.00 is the base MIL-XT reticle configuration and $3,150.00 the Horus TREMOR3 illuminated. priceUsd = 2900 uses the base-reticle street price stated verbatim on the T.REX page. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nightforce |
| Released | — |
| Magnification range | 4-16x |
| Objective diameter (mm) | 42 |
| Tube diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Focal plane | FFP |
| Reticle illuminated | Yes |
| Elevation travel mil | 26 |
| Click value | .1 MRAD |
| Field of view (ft) | 26.9 |
| Eye relief (in) | 3.5 |
| Parallax type | side-focus |
| Length (in) | 12.6 |
| Weight (oz) | 30 |
Source: nightforceoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by trex-arms.com. The official Nightforce Optics page (SKU ATACR41642F1) confirms this is the exact model — ATACR 4-16x42mm F1 — and states verbatim: Magnification Range 4-16x, Focal Plane First, Body Tube Diameter 34 mm, Internal Adjustment Range E: 89 MOA/26 MRAD, Click Value ".250 MOA or .1 MRAD", Field of View 4x: 26.9 ft, Eye Relief 3.5 in, Overall Length 12.6 in, Weight 30.0 oz, DigIllum illumination; objective diameter 42 mm is in the model name. The T.REX ARMS retailer page independently corroborates every one of these values verbatim (Click Value ".1 MRAD", 26 MRAD elevation, 26.9 ft FOV, 3.5 in eye relief, 12.6 in length, 30.0 oz, 34mm tube, First Focal Plane) and supplies the price "$ 2,900 00 - $ 3,150 00"; it also describes the parallax as an adjustable turret with distance markings (45 yd–∞), i.e. side-focus. Neither page publishes a release date, so releaseDate is null.
Is the Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 worth it vs cheaper rifle scopes?
Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 against its closest cheaper and pricier rifle scopes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 8 ranked →
| Product | Price | Magnification range | Objective diameter (mm) | Tube diameter (mm) | Focal plane | Reticle illuminated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 this | $2900 | 4-16x | 42 | 34 | FFP | Yes |
| Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 | $2199.99 | 5-25x | 56 | 35 | FFP | No |
| Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 | $3799 | 5-25x | 56 | 34 | FFP | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 cost?
The Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 has a US price of $2900 (No MSRP is published on Nightforce's official page (dealer-only "Find a Dealer"). Retailer T.REX ARMS lists the Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42mm F1 at "$ 2,900 00 - $ 3,150 00"; $2,900.00 is the base MIL-XT reticle configuration and $3,150.00 the Horus TREMOR3 illuminated. priceUsd = 2900 uses the base-reticle street price stated verbatim on the T.REX page.), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 compare on price?
At $2900, the Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 is #5 cheapest of the 8 rifle scopes we track, where the median is $2550.
What are the Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1's key specs?
Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 F1 (Nightforce): magnificationRange 4-16x, objectiveDiameterMm 42, tubeDiameterMm 34, focalPlane FFP, reticleIlluminated Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
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