Re: NF ARMY SPEC F1 Special Release
Guys,
A whole lot of questions are coming up regarding this scope, both here and in private so here is what I have.
NF sent me the PDF that explains it, so here is the details of how they explain the Mil Spec Process :
NOMENCLATURE
MIL-SPEC is engraved on the bottom of the
ri escope saddle and on the side parallax
adjustment.
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
All MIL-SPEC ri escopes endure an external
pressurization test of 40 psi “gauge pressure,”
simulating a depth of 100 feet, to con rm that
they exceed current U.S. military speci cation
requirements by up to 25%.
All MIL-SPEC ri escopes are tested again to
guarantee that they are airtight. This is veri ed by a
secondary external pressure test of 125 psi “gauge
pressure” to simulate a depth of approximately 300
feet. This testing is critical to ensure the integrity of
the internal components against the e ects of rapid
temperature and pressure uctuations encountered
by HALO (High Altitude, Low Opening)-type
troop insertions.
All MIL-SPEC riflescopes undergo twice the amount
of impact testing of a commercial NXS ri escope
to ensure they can withstand abuse from the
battle eld.
All MIL-SPEC ri escopes are 100% inspected both
before and after environmental testing procedures
to ensure consistency, repeatability, and to prove the
integrity of the product at every stage.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Mechanical components on all MIL-SPEC ri escopes
are assembled in a permanent fashion to maintain
product integrity when exposed to extreme shock
and high frequency vibrations, such as full auto- re
and explosive environments such as I.E.D. attacks.
All optical elements are bedded in a proprietary
Mil-Spec bonding agent (no glass-to-metal contact).
Tracking accuracy, reticle tilt, maximum adjustment
range, between-power deviation and adjustment
backlash are all of higher standards on a MIL-SPEC
ri escope. They exceed the strict speci cations
of our commercial NXS product line, and are
held to tolerances unmatched by any other
scope manufacturer.
OPTICAL QUALITY & PERFORMANCE
All MIL-SPEC ri escopes
are built using only
the best optical elements chosen from each lot
received from our lens element suppliers.
All air-to-glass surfaces receive our proprietary
broadband multi-coating, exceeding the toughest
MIL SPEC abrasion test.
Resolution, contrast, color correction and reticle
sub tension are maintained at levels up to 5% higher
than our commercial products.
MIL-SPEC Compact models 1-4x24, 2.5-10x24,
and 2.5-10x32 have illumination settings that allow
compatibility with Night Vision Devices (NVD).
Understand that on any given day even NF employees cannot buy the Mil Spec version of their scopes, so this is really about getting a military issued product and not just a NF with the added engraving on it. The fact these are the same price as the regular NXS is neither here nor there, as once these are gone they are no longer available. The reticle is a standard Mil Dot type but that is the what the Spec calls for, and is not to be confused with getting an MLR2 in an NXS Model... sure it's the same price but not the same product.
As I understand it, even the guys at NF are buying some of these now because you won't see them later. I know I grabbed two for myself.
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