This is driven by its reputation for delivering well-built, durable optics that hold their zero.
The craftsmanship of Nightforces products is extraordinary.
The scope body itself is a 30mm tube with a 24mm objective lens.
The Nightforce NX8 1-8X power scope is a very light 17 ounces. For a ruggedized rifle scope, that weight is extremely appealing.
For a 1-8X LPVO to be that light is insane.
Im not sure how Nightforce did it, but they kept this scope small, lightweight and rugged.
The Details
The scope has three adjustment knobs, so controls are simple and straightforward.
The first focal plane scope’s FC-MIL reticle has 15 mils of wind on either side and 20 mils of drop holds.
On the top of the scope is the elevation knob.
This knob is not capped, has a zero-stop feature and has fine adjustments of 0.2 MRADS.
The windage knob is on the right side of the scope.
The Nightforce NX8 1-8X is built on a 30mm tube with crystal clear lenses. The eye relief is listed by the manufacture to be 3.7″.
This knob is capped and also has 0.2 MRAD adjustments.
There are both 30 MRADs of adjustment for windage and elevation.
Also, we found that the illuminated reticle is 100% useable on a bright sunny day.
The scope is compact and light, yet extremely rugged and capable of impressive magnification.
As you power to that 8X power setting, you will see your reticle grow.
As it does, the reticles features will expand and become more visible to the shooter.
The outer circle is 2.0 MRADs in width and the center dot is .35 MRADs.
When powered down on the 1X setting and at a bright intensity of the illuminated reticle, you can shoot with this optic as if it were a red dot.
This reticle is called the FC-MIL reticle (or the FC-MOA reticle if you chose the MOA option).
It also came with a power throw lever in with the scope.
Its a really nice feature, but were not sure you really even need it.
The right side of the scope has a capped windage dial, while the top has an elevation dial. The left dial can adjust the illumination.
And wed like to see the top elevation knob be a tad bitter stiffer in operation or lockable.
But, these are pretty minor concerns in the bigger picture with such an excellent optic.
With both eyes open, you will forget you are even looking through glass.
The GunSpot team used Remington ammunition during the testing of the Nightforce NX8.
Go to forum thread
NightforceNX8 1-8x24 F1
SAINTVictor, B5
The NXS8 1-8X scope at 100 yards at the 1X setting has a viewing area of 106.0 ft/35.3 m. At the 8X setting, the field of view is 13.2 ft/4.4 m.
