Where are Nightforce Scopes Made

Currently, Nightforce's assembly facilities and factory headquarters are now in Orofino, Idaho, with a portion of manufacturing and glass production occurring in Japan. Models made in Japan include the SHV, NXS, Competition, and Benchrest models. In addition, the Nightforce ATACR and Beast are currently manufactured at their facility in Orofino.

What is Nightforce’s Warranty

It is a transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty that covers mechanical defects in materials and workmanship in the optical and mechanical components of the riflescope. In the event of a defect in materials or workmanship that is covered by this warranty, we will either repair the riflescope or replace it at no charge with a comparable product at our discretion. This warranty excludes intentional or accidental damage, abuse, misuse, unauthorized modifications or repairs, and improper mounting. This warranty does not cover any consequential or incidental damages resulting from the inability to use the riflescope. Any serial number obliteration or alteration on the product will void the warranty. SHV™ models maintain waterproof integrity with their protective caps installed.

What reticles are available for Nightforce

Mil XT, MOAR/MOAR-T, Tremor 3 Illuminated/Non-Illuminated, Mil-R, Mil-C F-1/F-2, FC-Mil, FC-DMX, Ddr-2, FC-Dm, FCR-1, Forceplex, Horus H59- Illuminated/Non-illuminated, Mil-CF2/Mil-CF2D, and Mil-R.

First focal plane vs. Second Focal plane (F1 vs. F2)

F2 or Second Focal plane Nightforce Reticles appear the same size throughout the magnification range, but changing the magnification does change the hash marks on the reticle in relation to the target. With an F1 or First focal plane scope, the reticle will grow or shrink based on magnification level, meaning that you are essentially zooming into the reticle

Vortex Golden Eagle vs Nightforce Competition

Both optics are solid contenders with outstanding track records in competitive shooting. The Nightforce competition will have different magnification ranges, slightly improved glass and a better eye box when compared to the Vortex Golden Eagle. The Nightforce Competition also offers more parallax adjustment of 13 meters to infinity.

Nightforce Competition vs. Benchrest

The Nightforce Competition will come in slightly lighter than the Benchrest. It also includes side parallax adjustment. Between these two optics, the glass is very comparable in terms of quality and clarity. The Nightforce competition will have a fast-focus fine adjustment eyepiece, unlike the Benchrest model.

Nightforce Competition

The Nightforce Competition scope is available in two variations. The Nightforce Competition service rifle 4.5x24, as well as the Nightforce Competition 15-55x52. The biggest advantage of this scope is it's lightweight. It weighs just 27.8 ounces.

When comparing the Nightforce Benchrest 12-42 x 56 and Nightforce NXS 12-42 x 56, the Benchrest is 24% lighter. The Nightforce Competition features an impressive 92 per cent light transmission with Nightforce’s ED glass and coatings. .125 MOA elevation and windage adjustments (standard Hi-Speed), as well as Nightforce's standard ZeroStop feature.

The Nightforce Competition 15-55x52 comes with four reticle choices - FCR-1, DDR-2, CTR-2, and CTR-3 The Nightforce Competition service rifle 4.5-24 comes in one reticle offering, the SR-2. The Competition models also feature a fast-focus European eyepiece and a 30mm Main tube.

Features:

Lighter weight (24 per cent lighter than Nightforce Benchrest 12-42 x 56 and 20 per cent lighter than Nightforce NXS 12-42 x 56)
More reticle choices
European-style eyepiece with fast focus
92% light transmission, low chromatic aberration, and high contrast features ensured by ED (low dispersion) Glass
50 MOA total windage and 55 MOA total elevation travel
25 yards to infinity side parallax adjustment
ZeroStop