apetrulis01 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Anyone have any time behind the Atibal 1-8x? Thanks, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCKLST Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I noticed that Iron City Rifle Works is selling the Atibal now so you may be able to talk with them or one of their sponsored shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toeheadAR Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I read on another forum, so might not be true, that they use the same manufacturer that PA uses and they species better glass. I haven't seen anything about the glass comment to back that up. I like the reticle and that is the lightest 1-8x I've seen. I don't know anyone with one but looking forward to seeing more feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Back up to see if anyone has any further information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad5md Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I just received mine from Atibal after I sent a Strike Eagle for trade-in. Here is my observation.... - To my eyes (YMMV), the glass is better - Eye relief is a little more forgiving @ x8 - x1 looks more like x1.5 (not a big deal to me) - Turrets are tight and tactile - Diamond reticle is good and draws my eyes to the target - Reticle illumination is good....I'd say on a sunny day setting #8 worked fine for me - Optic finish is good, matte coating and I like that the turret cover are slim and the threads are brass Sighted-in @50 yds, shot plates @ 200 & 300yds using 55g factory ammo. The reticle hash marks are accurate on the mentioned distance. Do I like it better than the StrikeEagle? Yes. Am I happy with it? Yes....I got a x8 optic at no extra cost and a good one at that. Before I sent in mine for the trade-in I did the numbers. Vortex will come out with a x8 as well but I think the price will be in the range of $400-$475. If I sell the StrikeEagle, I'd say the most I will probably get is around $275 since obviously its value will go down. Not wanting to shell out anymore cash, I took the gamble and won. Bottom line, I'm happy and satisfied with it and yes, it came with a free lever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYTrunkMonkey Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I had looked at their trade in promotion also, sounds like a solid outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 5 hours ago, KYTrunkMonkey said: I had looked at their trade in promotion also, sounds like a solid outfit. It may be that I'm back with searches but I cannot find any info on the trade-in promotion. Can anyone share a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaunk Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I think you need to email their customer service. One of our local shooters uses it and seems to do quite well with it. Granted, he was good well before somebody gave him a scope. I'd have one if I wasn't knee deep in a razor HD 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYTrunkMonkey Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 http://mailchi.mp/atibalsights/have-an-old-1-6x-from-a-competing-brand-trade-it-in-for-the-atibal-xp8-1-8xSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Too bad they don't want my old MTAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Thanks for the tip about the trade in offer. I just sent them a email about my Strike Eagle. Hopefully I'll get a new XP8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddHatter Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 3 hours ago, KYTrunkMonkey said: http://mailchi.mp/atibalsights/have-an-old-1-6x-from-a-competing-brand-trade-it-in-for-the-atibal-xp8-1-8x Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for the link. Just sent them an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 I guess I am going to have to give the Atibal a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 On 4/22/2017 at 7:09 PM, ad5md said: I just received mine from Atibal after I sent a Strike Eagle for trade-in. Here is my observation.... - To my eyes (YMMV), the glass is better - Eye relief is a little more forgiving @ x8 - x1 looks more like x1.5 (not a big deal to me) - Turrets are tight and tactile - Diamond reticle is good and draws my eyes to the target - Reticle illumination is good....I'd say on a sunny day setting #8 worked fine for me - Optic finish is good, matte coating and I like that the turret cover are slim and the threads are brass I just got mine in the mail yesterday. I mounted on a rifle today and I have to agree with everything ad5md said. It is a nice scope. I haven't had time to shoot it yet and I'm not sure if I'm going to like the triangle for far shots, but for bay shooting I think it will be perfect. In my opinion it is superior to the Strike Eagle and a good scope for the money. Thumbs up to Atibal for what seems like a good product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Soooo go with the Atibal and leave the Strike Eagle 1-8 alone? Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/12/2017 at 6:24 PM, apetrulis01 said: Soooo go with the Atibal and leave the Strike Eagle 1-8 alone? I would have to say yes. Go with the Atibal. I shot mine for the first time today and I think I may even like it more then my Burris XTR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkwoodious Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Why did Atibal tune their BDC to 62gr 223? Is this for military or people shooting 62gr surplus ammo market - I would think 55 or even 69 or 77 would be a better target for setting a BDC drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKJD Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) I purchased one from Optics Planet for $340. I mounted it on an AR and took a look at close and distant objects. Not true one power. It was in the evening and cloudy, glass is not very clear and really shows that under less than ideal lighting of course bright sunshine makes a lot of optics look better than they are. The lines on the reticle are too thick for my liking and I find the triangle also covers up a lot. I don't use illumination very often but it did seem very bright, again however it was not real bright outside. I will shoot with it next week and see how it does. I will try and develop a load to match the BDC as close as I can. It is what I expected for the amount I paid for it and will be sufficient for its intended purpose on a back up and loaner gun. I cannot compare it to a strike eagle as I have never looked through one. Edited May 24, 2017 by AKJD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYTrunkMonkey Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 After debating it for over a month, I sent my PA 1-6 to Atibal this morning for the trade in. I loved the reticle in my PA, but I like the idea the extra magnification and not out of pocket any extra funds. Hoping I made the right move. And hoping that it makes it back to me before the 3 man team match on June 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 On 5/24/2017 at 1:36 AM, AKJD said: I purchased one from Optics Planet for $340. I mounted it on an AR and took a look at close and distant objects. Not true one power. It was in the evening and cloudy, glass is not very clear and really shows that under less than ideal lighting of course bright sunshine makes a lot of optics look better than they are. The lines on the reticle are too thick for my liking and I find the triangle also covers up a lot. I don't use illumination very often but it did seem very bright, again however it was not real bright outside. I will shoot with it next week and see how it does. I will try and develop a load to match the BDC as close as I can. It is what I expected for the amount I paid for it and will be sufficient for its intended purpose on a back up and loaner gun. I cannot compare it to a strike eagle as I have never looked through one. Get anymore range time with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnhowell1 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 On 5/24/2017 at 2:49 PM, KYTrunkMonkey said: After debating it for over a month, I sent my PA 1-6 to Atibal this morning for the trade in. I loved the reticle in my PA, but I like the idea the extra magnification and not out of pocket any extra funds. Hoping I made the right move. And hoping that it makes it back to me before the 3 man team match on June 10. I hope you don't feel like you need 8x for a match that doesn't have anything further than 200 yards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYTrunkMonkey Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 On 5/27/2017 at 8:55 PM, gnhowell1 said: I hope you don't feel like you need 8x for a match that doesn't have anything further than 200 yards... No, up to 200 yards, I rarely go above 4x. I'm thinking the 8x may be useful for 400-600 yard targets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Or if you have a multi-purpose rifle the higher powers would be enough for varmint shooting or hog hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recoilchamp Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Trade in my strike eagle for it. Prefer the reticle on the Atibal, the lines on the strike eagle were kind of thick. Did not find illumination bright enough to stand out on a bright day, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Any more users or other information on this scope ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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