Nightforce NX8 Rifle Scopes.

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Nightforce NX8 rifle scopes description

Nightforce NX8 series of rifle scopes is a totally new series, and currently only 1 rifle scope is produced under this name. This is a wide-angle rifle scope with 8 times zoom range and exposed tactical turrets with 0.2 MIL or 0.5 MOA of adjustment per click, for quick elevation or windage adjustment. The elevation turret features also a ZeroStop function for not accidentally dialing under the zero.

The reticle in this scope is set in the first focal plane (reticle size changes with magnification), and you can choose between a MIL or MOA style reticles. Depending on what you choose, the same spacing will the turrets have. This means you get a true MIL/MIL or MOA/MOA rifle scope. The reticle is illuminated, and the illumination is even daylight strong, so you can use this scope at 1x magnification like a red dot. The illumination control is located on the opposite side of the windage turret, and the brightness can be adjusted with rotating of this turret. The illumination has 11 brightness settings. This rifle scope has also fixed parallax at 125 meters or 135 yards.

The fast-focus eyepiece is similar to the Nightforce ATACR scopes, so the entire eyepiece is rotating, but you have a small counter ring to save your diopter setting at the desired value. The magnification ring is adjustable at only 180 degrees turn from minimal to maximal magnification, and you also get a small throw lever for even easier usage of the magnification.

The entire tube is made from a single piece durable aircraft-grade aluminum, so these rifle scopes will withstand any abuse. The diameter for mounting is 30 mm, so many mounting solutions are available. This housing is also nitrogen gas purged, so you can easily use the scope in cold environment and it won't fog internally on the lenses. Because of the good sealing, these rifle scopes are also waterproof. The lenses used in these scopes are fully multi-coated for a better edge to edge clarity, more light transmission and more contrast. The warranty is 30 years.

Nightforce NX8 rifle scopes features

Reliable mechanics in one-piece housing (shockproof even for the most powerful calibers)
Waterproof and dry nitrogen purged for Fogproof use at low temperatures
Fully multi-coated lenses for image brightness and contrast
Variable magnification (8 times zoom factor)
Fixed parallax (at 125 meters or 135 yards)
First focal plane reticles (reticle size changes with magnification)
Illuminated reticles
Tactical turrets
30 years warranty

Nightforce NX8 rifle scopes configurations

Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 (for CQB, short and medium range target shooting)

Mounting of Nightforce NX8 rifle scopes

The Nightforce NX8 rifle scopes can only be mounted with 30 mm rings.

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General properties of Tactical Rifle scopes

Tactical rifle scopes are meant for tactical situations where the importance of the first shot hitting the target is much higher than consistent pinpoint accuracy. Tactical - scope also offers the possibility of range estimation or shifting of the aim point in the reticle to compensate for bullet drop or wind drift.

The most common features of tactical scope are:

Tactical (uncapped) turrets
Tactical reticles (Mil-Dot, etc.)
Tube mounting (30mm, 34mm, 35mm, 36,mm or 40mm)
Minimal magnification from 1x to 6x
Maximal magnification from 12x to 30x
Bigger click values (usually 1cm/100m)
FFP reticle configuration is frequent

A special case of Tactical - scope is also MIL/MIL scope, which could be described also as fully tactical - scope.

Tactical rifle scope- Delta Stryker scope with illuminated reticle

Delta Optical Stryker HD 4.5-30x56 Tactical rifle scope

What makes a scope tactical?

The tactical scope is a scope that features tactical (exposed) turrets, which is the one basic criterion. But there are more.

The optics is tactical if it meets the following requirements:

a magnification between 5x to 25x,
uncapped turrets on the riflescope,
an illuminated reticle,
one-centimeter clicks,
riflescope with the reticle in the first focal plane, and
on more expensive models, a zero stop.

What is the difference between a tactical scope and a hunting scope?

Hunting riflescope is, of course, meant to be used for hunting, whereas a tactical scope is intended to be used in all tactical situations. A hunting scope features a lower magnification range, so hunters can also use a scope in poor light conditions. A tactical scope, however, features a magnification that is on the upper side of the medium range.

Reticle position and turrets on tactical- rifle scope and hunting scope

Hunting scope is also the only type of scope that can be mounted with rails. The reticle is in the second focal plane, which is not the case with tactical scope, as they have a first focal plane reticle.

The turrets on hunting scope are capped low-profile hunting turrets, whereas tactical scope features uncapped turrets.

Tactical scope Kahles

Kahles K318i 3.5-18x50 tactical rifle scope

What is the difference between a tactical - scope and a target scope?

As mentioned, the purpose of the tactical scope is to be used in all tactical situations. Target scope, on the other hand, is meant for precision shooting. Compared to tactical scopes’ 5x to 25x magnification, target ones have an extremely high one, which is up to 55x.

Reticle position in Tactical scope and Target scope

The tactical scope features a first focal plane reticle, and target scope a second focal plane reticle. What is more, with a target scope, if the user has enough knowledge and experience, they can also use it for hunting.

The characteristics of tactical riflescope (the main one being the FFP reticle), make them suitable only for tactical shooting purposes.

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