Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Nightforce wins USSOCOM's Squad-Variable Powered Scope contract(First Focal Plane)
USSOCOM awarded Nightforce the contract for Squad-Variable Powered Scopes using First Focal Plane. This scope is meant to be used on M4 rifles, up to 600m. Model chosen is ATACR 1-8x24
http://www.nightforceoptics.com/atacr
According to the Soldier Systems Daily, the scope will be in Flat Dark Earth and use custom BDC.
http://soldiersystems.net/2018/10/01/ussocom-selects-nightforce-for-squad-variable-powered-scopes-first-focal-plane-contract-worth-up-to-21-million/
The contract for Second Focal Plane scope is yet to be announced.
From: Soldier Systems Daily