Just Released: Nightforce's NEW MOA-XT Reticle

New for 2023, Nightforce’s ATACR and NX8 riflescopes are now offered with the new MOA-XT reticle. The MOA-XT is built from the ground up to meet the demands of PRS competition shooters, long range hunters, ELR shooters, and other individuals who require fast and accurate holds while using Minutes of Angle.

New Nightforce MOA-XT Reticle Riflescopes

ATACR 4-16x42mm F1 Black Scope with Illuminated MOA-XT - C647

ATACR 4-20x50mm F1 Black Scope with Illuminated MOA-XT - C645

ATACR 5-25x56mm F1 Black Scope with Illuminated MOA-XT - C648

ATACR 7-35x56mm F1 Black Scope with Illuminated MOA-XT - C650

NX8 4-32x50mm F1 Black Scope with Illuminated MOA-XT - C652

NX8 2.5-20x50mm F1 Black Scope with Illuminated MOA-XT - C651



The reticle itself is composed of a floating center dot to provide a fine aiming point for precise shots especially when set to high magnification. The main stadia utilizes 1 MOA marks with labels every 2 MOA to ensure easily readable shooting references in fast or stressful engagements. The grid consists of an array of horizontal dots that are broken up by a bold dot every 4 MOA for quick counting. Throughout the reticle, reference numbers are alternated in size to provide confidence and speed of engagement at any magnification. Whether at a competition or on a hunt, shooters who utilize MOA now have a reticle that provides them with the information needed to quickly account for windage and elevation.



Operational specifications aside, one of the greatest aspects of the AUG rifle series is the ergonomics. That funky, futuristic design doesn’t just look cool in movies, it offers excellent control over the whole weapon. I’m not quite sure how to describe it, but the AUG A3 M1 just feels natural to bring to your shoulder, and measuring in at a mere 28.15 inches, is incredibly pointable. These qualities, plus a foldable fore-grip make handling the AUG A3 M1 an absolute delight. The rifle’s controls are equally as impressive. The two-position cross-bolt safety is in an optimal position that’s close to the user’s dominate hand, and a large magazine release switch located directly behind the magazine allows for fast reloads even when wearing gloves. Another user-friendly feature is the charging handle which can be locked in the rearward position similar to that of an MP5. Unfortunately, there is one major drawback to the AUG A3 M1 – it does NOT come with the signature integrated optic/carry handle. Not gonna lie, that was a major letdown for me and deals a serious blow to the rifle’s “cool factor”. It does however come with a 16-slot picatinny rail for installing an optic of choice, but it just doesn’t have the same AUG silhouette that I’ve seen in the countless B-movies of the 80s and 90s. All things considered, the AUG A3 M1 is still an outstanding weapon. The ergonomics, intuitive controls, and reliability-enhancing design features makes the AUG A3 M1 an excellent alternative to an AR-platform.