Nightforce Benchrest

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Nightforce NX8

Nightforce Benchrest

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Nightforce NX8

Nightforce Benchrest

The Nightforce Benchrest NF 12-42x56mm F2 hunting gun scope features 56mm multi-coated lenses that provide superior resolution for discerning fine details at extreme distances. With an adjustable objective for parallax adjustments from 25 yards to infinity, this scope ensures precision at various ranges. Target turrets are calibrated in true .125 MOA (1/8 click) values, allowing for easy re-indexing to zero after sighting in. Equipped with a coil spring plunger return system, it maximizes tracking accuracy. The eyepiece enables fast reticle focusing, while the glass-etched illuminated reticle offers optimum image contrast in different lighting conditions. This scope is ideal for serious shooters seeking exceptional performance and reliability.

Nightforce NX8

Nightforce, established in 1992, is committed to delivering high-performance optics and mounting systems tested in the toughest environments. With nearly three decades of experience, Nightforce ensures optical clarity, consistent tracking, and rugged durability for military operations, competitive shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The NX8 Scope Series, a progression of the acclaimed NXS series, features an impressive 8x magnification range in a compact design, utilizing ED glass for enhanced clarity. Built to endure extreme conditions, the NX8 scopes are resistant to heat, cold, dust, and water. The ZeroStop elevation adjustment allows for rapid returns to zero, while the 50mm objective optimizes light transmission. The MOAR-CF2 reticle provides intuitive subtensions for fast target acquisition, making the NX8 ideal for versatile shooting scenarios.

Basic Details

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Nightforce BenchrestNightforceBlackNP-R2 Reticle - .125 MOA TurretsHunting2.2 PoundsGlass
Nightforce NX8NightforceDark Earth2.5-20x50 - MOAR-CF2Hunting1.8 PoundsMetal

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Nightforce Benchrest12-42x25 yards to infinity
Nightforce NX82.5-20X50 yards to infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Nightforce Benchrest3.0 in3.5:12.9 - 0.9 degreeNo
Nightforce NX83.5 inches8:146.7 - 6.8 degreesNo

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Nightforce Benchrest30mm30mm56mm
Nightforce NX830mm30mm50mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Nightforce BenchrestRifleRimdle
Nightforce NX8Rifleā€ˇPicatinny Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Nightforce BenchrestNP-R2100 MOA
Nightforce NX8MOAR-CF2100 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Nightforce BenchrestYesYesYes
Nightforce NX8YesYesYes

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