Nightforce just released a limited run of 300 of these. This should get the clone builders all worked up!
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Nightforce C538 NXS 2.5-10x24
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I'm never giving up my OG NF X24 w/ the hollow mildots, old zero stop, and non-PTL mag ring....
FWIW Optics Planet has the for backorder: $1950.00 delivery by Dec 2024.
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Still love mine from 8-10 years ago.
NightForce NXS 2.5-10x24 Zerostop Rifle Scope
Shop NightForce NXS 2.5-10x24 Zerostop Rifle Scope | 5 Star Rating on 6 Reviews for NightForce NXS 2.5-10x24 Zerostop Rifle Scope + Free Shipping over $49.
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Still love mine from 8-10 years ago.
where did they announce it? I know they are supposed to announce something on instagram today but nothing as of yet. I was secretly hoping they would update the optic to compete with Leupold's 2-10.
Mile High and Sport Optics got ‘em also, but only Mile High shows in stock at the time of this post.
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Nightforce: NXS, 2.5-10x24, SFP, MIL-R
Nightforce's NXS 2.5-10x24 is one of the most versatile, practical all-a round riflescope configurations.
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Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x24 F2 Mil-R
Special Production Run - Limited Quantities Now In-Stock Nightforce Optics Quick Reviewmagnification range: 2.5X to 10Xscope weight: 17 ouncesscope length: 9.9 incheseye relief: 3.7 inchesscope finish: matte blacktube size: 30mm
Was hoping they'd have something to compete with the Leupold 2-10, but I guess not. Good for the cloners I suppose.
A refresh with FFP (Mil-R works kind of alright at 2.5x) and adjustable parallax would be a dream come true. But at the 2.5-10x range, they are only minor wants.
One of my favorite optics as is.
One of my favorite optics as is.
Euro Optic will allow me to backorder as well. Either one worth it over the other?FWIW Optics Planet has the for backorder: $1950.00 delivery by Dec 2024.
NightForce NXS 2.5-10x24 Zerostop Rifle Scope
Shop NightForce NXS 2.5-10x24 Zerostop Rifle Scope | 5 Star Rating on 6 Reviews for NightForce NXS 2.5-10x24 Zerostop Rifle Scope + Free Shipping over $49.
Still love mine from 8-10 years ago.
I would have loved it to be FFP with a christmas tree reticle. I think it would have been this year's best optic if so. But I'll take the standard SFP MIL-R. I wonder if they did any upgrades to this release.
Hopefully it's a pilot to gauge public interest. If they all sold within a day, maybe they give it a closer look to either bring it back or to update it and create a newer edition.
Does anyone remember how many were in the last limited batch they did? It felt like they remained in stock for quite awhile... At least I couldn't believe they were still in stock when I picked mine up in 2017.
I would love a 2-10x ATACR as long as the packaging of the NXS didn't get butchered too badly and give me Mil-R. With how badly the 4-20x is packaged, I wouldn't be surprised with them releasing a 13" 28oz 2-10x beast out of confusion.
I would love a 2-10x ATACR as long as the packaging of the NXS didn't get butchered too badly and give me Mil-R. With how badly the 4-20x is packaged, I wouldn't be surprised with them releasing a 13" 28oz 2-10x beast out of confusion.
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Nightforce has always made terrific optics. The NF NXS 2.5-10x24 was the very best in its class when introduced over 20 years ago. It's still a very desirable optic for clone builders - perhaps THE most.
But, there are more capable choices available to us today. Example: For the same MRSP, you can get a first focal plane Nightforce NX8 2.5-20x50 with a cool grid reticle. But, it just won't be "right" on your SPR or Recce clone.
But, there are more capable choices available to us today. Example: For the same MRSP, you can get a first focal plane Nightforce NX8 2.5-20x50 with a cool grid reticle. But, it just won't be "right" on your SPR or Recce clone.
As someone that loves a good NF and still has 2 of them on my go-to rifles, NF can disappoint...
Focusing only on the x24, the experience is less than stellar at 10x compared to its x32 or x42 counterparts with regards to eyebox or if light is low. It forces you to learn how to get on your gun consistently in my experience, or back off the mag when in suboptimal positions. Opening up the criteria and looking at a similar price bracket, MSTN nailed it in that there are a lot of capable options with the only trade-off being weight and length.
With that said, I will probably never sell my x24 unless I am getting rabid cloner money for it. Freaking love it and I dont even have a SPR or Recce.
I think my X42 has better color and brightness compared to the X24 but I prefer the image through the X24 in daylight. For my eyes it's flatter and doesn't have a fishbowl effect my X42's would sometimes exhibit. I also preferred the open mildots compared to the MIL-R because sometimes I'd lose the MIL-R in some backgrounds being as thin as it is.
When there were no 1-6x or 1-8x optics the X24 was a worthwhile option for carbines that needed more mag in a small package. Today's 1-8x and 1-10x optics are the spiritual successors to the 2.5-10x24 IMO.
When there were no 1-6x or 1-8x optics the X24 was a worthwhile option for carbines that needed more mag in a small package. Today's 1-8x and 1-10x optics are the spiritual successors to the 2.5-10x24 IMO.
I have an original 24mm mildot and a 32mm NP-R2. I have switched then back and forth on my mod0, and after this last rebarrel I put the 32mm back on. I find it easier to shoot. I get less parallax at 500+, reticle is easier for holds (though I love the hollow mildots), mag adjustment is smoother, and overall easier to use away from the bench. It is longer and maybe a little heavier, but the steel NF or Badger rings make the 24mm heavy as Fuck for a light optic.
I’m not a glass snob. If I can see it to shoot, good enough. That said, the 32mm appears brighter with better contrast.
I’m not a glass snob. If I can see it to shoot, good enough. That said, the 32mm appears brighter with better contrast.
The NXS 2.5-10x32 and 2.5-10x42 were each successive improvements.
But, the DOD in its inimitable fashion had already given the 2.5-10x24 NSN status. So, if in uniform, that's what you were going to get, unless open funds for outside purchase were available. Hence, the NXS 2.5-10x24 is the ultimate choice for clone builders.
But, the DOD in its inimitable fashion had already given the 2.5-10x24 NSN status. So, if in uniform, that's what you were going to get, unless open funds for outside purchase were available. Hence, the NXS 2.5-10x24 is the ultimate choice for clone builders.
I have used these scopes since they first came out. Probably owned 15 or more of them.
Not the scope for the optics freak.
I find the compact size, light weight and overall features are perfect for my use. I don’t use them for cloning or style. I use them because I’ve never found a scope this size and weight that out performs it.
Not the scope for the optics freak.
I find the compact size, light weight and overall features are perfect for my use. I don’t use them for cloning or style. I use them because I’ve never found a scope this size and weight that out performs it.
What barrel and gas block is that? Love that it looks similar to a mk11 mod 0 but what appears to be in a small frame 556.
Nobody other than cloners would want one. They did a run like this back in the day also. Why waste production resources on low demand sku ?
I owned a few of them almost a decade ago.
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