Thread: Opinions on Nightforce in Real World

Originally Posted by SikaHuntaa

Hey folks,

Headed out on a trip for a fairly decent chunk of time and thinking about returning with a scope seeing as I've sold most of the ones I had spare on rifles or otherwise didn't suit my rifle build. Thinking about getting a Nightforce as I quite like how rugged they are and with my young fella in the forefront of my mind I want something he can use and I don't need to stress about him dropping or some stupid crap.

Currently looking at the NXS 2.5-10x42 or the SHV 3-10x42, the main difference is the reticle options (I really don't know how an all red reticle would perform in the bush, hence why looking at the all black SHV reticle) and the lack of a elevation turret on the SHV- a couple of my military buddies are telling me its not issue and makes more sense to just utilise the lines in the reticle for faster target acquisitions etc and I do see their point, however are there any aftermarket add ons for the SHV to make it an adjustable turret with a ZeroLock?

Really wanting a "light" and compact scope to sort my centre of balance issues on the rifle so these are the main two options, also how much of a hassle is it to bring scopes back into NZ- any tips or tricks are appreciated,

Cheers

Look up the Bushnell Elite Tacticals, specifically the LRHS 3-12X44

Have 3 of those scopes. Had an NXS for work.

Made in the same factory *Light Optical Works, but with NF you pay for the name (which is actually Lightforce, the bloke rebranded and opened a US 'factory' to win military contracts).

Everything with the NF name has a premium markup on it, scopes, mounts, hats, shirts etc.

Would be able to recommend them of they had better reticles for hunting and not target shooting in the middle of the day, but they don't.

Without illumination (carry a spare battery), you'll have difficulty seeing them in some light conditions, which is the hallmark of bad design.

Their NXS series needs to be revamped with a locking elevation turret and capped/locking windage. Tried that with the ATAC-R but then Leupold sued them for copying their CDS-L turret.

Credit to the founder, Dr. Raymond (Ray) Dennis, for the marketing, but kudos to the Japanese who got him off the ground by actually made the things!