NightForce NXS Rifle Scopes

Nightforce NXS rifle scopes description

Nightforce NXS rifle scopes are one of the toughest rifle scopes from the company Nightforce. These rifle scopes are also the predecessors of the newer ATACR series. Also the NXS rifle scopes are widely used in the military, police, and law enforcement. The housing of these rifle scopes is very rugged, because Nightforce designed this series specifically for the use of military personnel.

The smaller magnification models, NXS 1-4x24 and NXS 2.5-10x42 are meant also for hunting use, especially because of the compact size and low weight. These models have also capped turrets, which others don't. All other scopes from this series have exposed tactical turrets for quick elevation and windage adjustment. These turrets can be either in MIL with 0.1 mrad of adjustment, or in MOA, with ¼ MOA of adjustment per click. Normally these turrets have no ZeroStop, but you can order this accessory optionaly. With this accessory, the turret stops at zero and it won't go further down, so it is easier to use at low light.

The eyepiece is adjustable for different diopters, and when you set the correct setting, there is a counter ring to fix this setting. Since this is set, there's no need to adjust it anymore. The reticle in all NXS rifle scopes is set in the second focal plane, so the reticle doesn't cover a lot of the target at bigger magnifications. In this series, you can choose if you want an illuminated or a non-illuminated reticle. If you decide to use the illuminated version of the scope, the illumination control is on the left side of the rifle scope (when looking from the eyepiece). To adjust the brightness, the cap has to be taken off, and then with a screwdriver, you adjust the desired illumination. On this turret, there is also the parallax adjustment on the scopes with bigger magnifications.

The lenses used in the NXS rifle scopes are fully multi-coated for more light transmission, better contrast, and more clarity. The housing is made from a single piece aircraft-grade aluminum, are totally waterproof and filled with dry nitrogen to prevent internal fogging at low temperatures. These rifle scopes are built to withstand even the strongest recoiling calibers like the .50 BMG, and the clamping diameter on all models is 30 mm.

The warranty on this products is 30 years.

Nightforce NXS 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
Fixed parallax (NXS 1-4x24, 2.5-10x32 and 2.5-10x42)
Adjustable parallax (higher magnification models)
Second focal plane reticles (reticle size doesn't change with magnification)
Variable magnification (4 times zoom ratio)
Illuminated reticles
Capped turrets
Tactical turrets
30 years warranty

Nightforce NXS rifle scopes configurations

Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 (for CQB and close range target shooting)
Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x32 (for close to medium range target shooting and hunting)
Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 (for close to medium range target shooting and hunting)
Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x50 (for all-round use)
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 (for medium to long range target shooting)
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 (for medium to long range target shooting in low light)
Nightforce NXS 8-32x56 (for long range target shooting)

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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.

NightForce NXS Rifle Scopes

Nightforce NXS rifle scopes description

Nightforce NXS rifle scopes features

Nightforce NXS rifle scopes configurations

Mounting of Nightforce NXS rifle scopes

Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 Compact

Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x50

Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50

Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56

Nightforce NXS 8-32x56 ZeroStop

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General properties of Tactical Rifle scopes

The most common features of tactical scope are:

What makes a scope tactical?

The optics is tactical if it meets the following requirements:

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

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

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

Reticle position in Tactical scope and Target scope

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NightForce NXS Rifle Scopes

Nightforce NXS rifle scopes description

Nightforce NXS rifle scopes features

Nightforce NXS rifle scopes configurations

Mounting of Nightforce NXS rifle scopes

VIDEO

General properties of Tactical Rifle scopes

The most common features of tactical scope are:

What makes a scope tactical?

The optics is tactical if it meets the following requirements:

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

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

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

Reticle position in Tactical scope and Target scope

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