In our continuing series looking at popular long distance reticles we land on the MIL-XT reticle from Nightforce. The MIL-XT uses a milliradian based system and sits in the first focal plane. The layout is clean and provides a detailed look, offering plenty of holdover capability without becoming too much of a mess of lines. …
Some interesting rifle setup’s spotted at the 2023 International Sniper Competition held at Fort Bragg. Nightforce BEAST scopes, Barrett MRAD’s are just some of the gear on display during the competition.
We’ve all heard the hype about running a Red Dot on your rifle, they’re a trendy bit of kit but let’s be honest, they’re not exactly designed for hitting targets on the other side of a field. Enter the LPVO, or Low Power Variable Optic. These guys are one of the most versatile scopes in …
Nightforce Optics have unveiled their latest piece of kit, the Configurable Field Scope 6-36×50. The scope includes first focal plane reticle options such as the MIL-XT, TREMOR4 and MOA-XT. The spotter is designed for ease of use with accessories. This is accomplished with the addition of the Spotting Rail Accessory Platform. This adds the ability …
When it comes to high end optics on the line at the shooting range, you will be hard pressed not seeing a Nightforce scope. Spanning several decades, Nightforce has earned a reputation for producing high performance optics tailored to meet the needs of military, sporting shooters and hunters alike. Below, we will look into the range of Nightforce …
Nightforce Optics have announced a very limited run of the MIL-SPEC ATACR 1-8x24mm and 7-35x56mm. The familiure Tremor3 reticle makes an appearance with the P-VPS or Precision Variable Power Scope. It comes with a diving board mount, Ultramount rings and a hardcase. Next in line is the Squad Variable Power Scope also known as the …
Good news for the long distance MOA users among us, Nightforce have unveiled an MOA version of the widely used MIL-XT reticle. Announced at the 2023 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibit, the reticle features extensive hashmarks and wind dots for the long range shooter. The MOA-XT™ is designed to meet the needs of today’s shooters …
Nightforce Optics have just announced that the popular NX8 and ATACR scope series will be available in Dark Earth colour options. Nightforce are also offering their one piece UltraMount in the same colour configuration. The Dark Earth anodizing process is listed as corrosion resistant and its the the same treatment as the Nightforce optics chosen …
I had a loan of the Nightforce NX8 4-32×50 and set out to test how well it performed for long distance shooting. I have always had a soft spot for Nightforce optics. Over the years I have used several of my friends Nightforce scopes, and they have built a reputation for tough, reliable gear that …
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