To address a long post above: the reticle is very unlikely to be blurry on low power. The blurriness you see is an artefact of taking a picture through the scope.
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Thank you Vegas, I had a feeling this would be an issue with the NX8 - DOF as well as a bit more finicky eyebox, this is what I encountered with a similar design in the March 3-24, but the major annoyances of the March was the parallax and the reticle, I actually prefer the mag range of the NF at 2.5-20x50 (have no desire for the 4-32x50 and wish it would have been a 4-32x56) over the 3-24 of the March, but that's more personal preference. I think I can live with the lower DOF and eyebox with all the other benefits the scope provides, and I like the Mil-C/XT reticles (what I had hoped March would put out). Since you've had quite a bit of time with the scope, how finicky have you found the parallax - do you constantly have to adjust it when shooting slightly different distances or has that not been much of an issue?I concur with Iowashooter. I have had the scope long enough to have played with it quite a bit. The one thing I have noticed is that the depth perception on the scope isn’t as strong as the ATACR’s.
I THINK this is due to how short the scope is. It’s not horrible, not by a long shot, just noticeable when I compare the 2.5-20 next to my 5-25 ATACR, both set at 20X.
Glass is solid, turrets are great, all in all, a fantastic scope for the $$. I don’t really NEED the 4-32, but at the price these are going for, I’m tempted.
I think NF has a big winner here.
Since you've had quite a bit of time with the scope, how finicky have you found the parallax - do you constantly have to adjust it when shooting slightly different distances or has that not been much of an issue?
I'm right there with you ghandi, loved the March for everything else practically but parallax and reticle made me ultimately look elsewhere. The NF 2.5-20 with Mil-C and ultimately Mil-XT may be the March killer for me, but I'm really hoping their optical formula improved upon the constant adjustments to parallax.Tag for the response to this question. Loved everything about my March 3-24x except the parallax was super annoying. Couldn't use the scope because it was difficult to transition between distances and keep a clear image even on the infinite parallax setting.
To address a long post above: the reticle is very unlikely to be blurry on low power. The blurriness you see is an artefact of taking a picture through the scope.
I have the 2019 Nightforce catalog in hand and it lists Mil-XT for the NX8s.Okay, I had to go through the thread again because Mil-XT was certainly not part of the original announcement, it finally shows up on page 6 post #270 by phlegm where he says
But that seems to be the only information we've had so far, sure would be nice if NF would get the scopes on their website and put up some more specs on them.
I don't doubt they are offering the Mil-XT in the NX8 as there seems to be plenty of evidence that has come forward, and the fact you see it in their catalog is great news, I am curious as to why their website says nothing at all about this scope, not just the reticle but nothing about the scopes period, they obviously need to get a better web admin.I have the 2019 Nightforce catalog in hand and it lists Mil-XT for the NX8s.
Proof had the same issues with their tl3/origin/other prefits. we knew a while before website updatedI don't doubt they are offering the Mil-XT in the NX8 as there seems to be plenty of evidence that has come forward, and the fact you see it in their catalog is great news, I am curious as to why their website says nothing at all about this scope, not just the reticle but nothing about the scopes period, they obviously need to get a better web admin.
Currently have both sitting in front of me, what would you like to know?Has anybody had an opportunity to compare the 2.5-20 side by side to a Leupold MK5HD 3-18? Really considering the 2.5-20 for a crossover optic.
I was trying to find some video reviews as well and couldn’t find any. It’s weird there’s not a single one on YouTube.Has anyone done a video review on either of the new scopes yet?
I was trying to find some video reviews as well and couldn’t find any. It’s weird there’s not a single one on YouTube.
FinallyJust a heads up for anyone interested, their website has been updated with both new NX8 scopes.
Thank you Vegas. I'm looking hard at this NF for a recently acquired Colt CLT CM6518S.I spent quite a bit of time with mine yesterday. I had it mounted on my KAC LPR. I did a 5X5 with it using Speer 75gr Gold Dots. That’s our duty ammo.
I have spent a couple hundred rounds of time with the scope, and I really like it.
I’ll say the parallax is a bit picky. I just think that’s a by product of an 8X erector in such a short bodied scope. It’s easy to adjust, and brings things in razor sharp, but know it is touchy with parallax.
The scope is so nice, I really struggled with what gun to permanently house it on. I settled on a Aero 6.5CM, as all my KAC’s, and my match rifle (AI) wear ATACR ‘s.
Besides the picky parallax, and as has been mentioned, the somewhat shallow DOF, I find this scope amazing. It’s a FFP US NF. The color, contrast is great. I don’t see any CA. The worst scope I’ve ever seen with CA has been the EoTech Vudu 5-35 US design. It exhibits it badly.
So much that my buddy (a dealer) sent his back to EoTech.
I think this scope shines as a medium to long range semi auto scope. Sure, you could put it on a bolt gun, but I love the short length on a gasser.
That’s where mine is..... for now.
.Just received mine yesterday. 4-32. Once I find time will compare against my ATACR 5-25
That’s what I have.Has anybody used the mil-c one?
I would love to know all about that one.
I am curious how the Mil-C compares in thickness to say the SKMR series from Kahles? I find at times the SKMR is too thin and gets lost with busy backgrounds.That’s what I have.
What can I answer ??
Thanks, this is what I was wanting to see.Nightforce Nx8 2.5-20x50 at the range. Rams at 550 yards on 20x, 10x and 2.5x through cellphone. Going to hookup the phoneskope this weekend.
Just wanted to know how the reticle compares to other FFP mil rets. And how big it is on different mag.That’s what I have.
What can I answer ??
I got my new 4-32 (MIL-C), for anyone else that has this one or the 2.5-20 - do you find the illumination button difficult to work? Mine is pretty bad! I have to press hard several times to get it to come in and it's a PITA to manipulate compared to my 7-35 ATACR.
I was having trouble at first too, but the trick for me was to make sure to push it dead center. If you don't push it in the center, then I'm pretty sure it won't go deep enough.
Have you played with it any in low light say dusk and dawn. My buddy has the NX8 4-32 and we got his side by side with my S&B 5-20 Ultra Short to compare. With both set on 20x I felt like there wasn’t much difference in clarity and color maybe just a slight edge to my Ultra Short. But then we took them out again in the evening and waited for what would be well past legal shooting hours and put both scopes on 10x and was looking them at various objects to see how they the compare. To me and my eyes the NX8 Definitely had the upper hand over low light situations compared to my S&B ultra short and at lest the ones I’ve owned have always excelled in this category. I think Nightforce has a sure winner in both these scope. So much so I’m now contemplating selling my Ultra Short and buying 2 of the NX8’s.Nightforce Nx8 2.5-20x50 at the range. Rams at 550 yards on 20x, 10x and 2.5x through cellphone. Going to hookup the phoneskope this weekend.
Here's some family photos of my new 4-32 with mom and dad...
i was not expecting the size difference between the twoThats awesome and quite the family you have going there. What are your initial impressions of the NX8 and the ATACR now that you have both?