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Questions & Answers
Does this have enclosed turrets (e.g. capped) or exposed turrets (e.g. no cap)? Expert Answer

This scope has exposed turrets.

by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, June 19, 2018
I want MOA dials and mil reticle Manufacturer Answer

We no longer manufacture cross configured optics.

by NightForce, Manufacturer, January 15, 2025
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review
I have both Swarovski and Nightforce on my rifles, they are on the higher end of the price range but in all things in life you do get what you pay for. The clarity, field of view, and the 42mm objective in its high end quality and configuration make...
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Great scopes by Andrew, March 12, 2015
Not sure, but I think I have five Nightforce scopes. No problems with any. Worth the high price. I have a fourteen pound sniper rifle with a on one of the scopes. First thing I said was " there went over two thousand dollars". I took it to t...
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one of the best by Legacy Reviewer, February 10, 2014
great scope, love the reticle, fast shipping thanks optics planet Pros: illumination, lightweight Cons: none
4/6 found this helpful
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Nightforce by Highroller, December 17, 2017
Got a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10-42 scope for my PRI MK12 Mod O build. Great scope you get what you pay for. Quality is top notch on Nightforce. Nxs is a great size for your AR-15. With the Douglas 18 inch match barrel and the Nightforce Nxs 2.5-10-42 usi...
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Awesome scope by Corvette, November 15, 2021
Awesome scope high quality workmanship is excellent I really don't know what else to say they want you to write at least 200 words and I have nothing bad to say about it except for the maybe the price is too much bur you get what you pay for.
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Helpful Positive Review
Used this on a SPR build. the 2.-10x is perfect from 50 yards to 800. No need for more if you're a practicing shooter. True to NF quality, this scope is a work of art you can take mudding with you. But once cry once, get an NF! Pros: Compact, Lei...
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Reticle: Illuminated MIL-R Tube Diameter: 30 mmReticle Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane (SFP) Illumination Color: Green , Red Finish: Matte Color: Black Weight: 20.5 ozAdjustment Click Value: 0.1 Mil RadAdjustment Type: Mil Rad Parallax: 25 yds to infinityIllumination Type: Digillum Included Accessories: Standard Condition: New

Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C461

MPN: C461

UPC: 847362005812

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Product Info for NightForce NXS 2.5-10x42mm Compact Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP)

The NightForce 2.5-10x42 NXS Compact Rifle Scope is even better than its predecessor - enhanced with a larger objective lens for more effective low light performance, and upgraded with plenty of new features and improved technology. This light, compact, powerful and versatile Rifle Scope from NightForce is a top-notch performer that will meet and beat your expectations. The NightForce NXS is one of the very few 10x Rifle Scopes on the market with adjustable parallax, ranging from 25 yards to infinity. The NightForce 2.5-10x42mm NXS Compact Rifle Scope is available with multiple reticle options - all illuminated. The adjustable brightness setting lets the scope range from dim to bright for use in a variety of settings, and you can switch between green and red reticle illumination. Multiple intensities of reticle illumination - invisible to the naked eye - are designed specifically for use with Night Vision devices. The NightForce NXS Compact 2.5-10x42 Rifle Scope features a Power Throw Lever (PTL), which allows instant magnification changes in a fraction of a second - an ideal option for hunters or tactical users who need to change settings while wearing gloves. The Rifle Scope arrives with a flush insert, which you can easily replace with the threaded PTL knob. Like so many Nightforce features, the PTL is included on the NightForce Compact 2.5-10x42 Scope at no extra cost.image

Specifications for NightForce NXS 2.5-10x42mm Compact Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP):

Manufacturer: NightForce
Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
Magnification: 2.5 - 10 x
Reticle: Illuminated MIL-R
Tube Diameter: 30 mm
Reticle Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
Exit Pupil: 4.4 - 15.5 mm
Illumination Color: Green, Red
Finish: Matte
Field of View, Linear: 11 - 44 ft at 100 yds
Eye Relief: 3.5 in
Color: Black
Weight: 20.5 oz
Adjustment Click Value: 0.1 Mil Rad
Length: 11.9 in
Adjustment Type: Mil Rad
Parallax: 25 yds to infinity
Illumination Type: Digillum
Adjustment Range: 100 MOA
Included Accessories: Standard
Magnification Type: Variable
Condition: New
Gun Type: Rifle

Features of NightForce NXS 2.5-10x42mm Compact Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP):

  • Optimal low-light performance thanks to larger 42mm objective;
  • Side parallax adjustment;
  • Lightweight;
  • Power Throw Lever for instant magnification change;
  • Night vision compatible settings;
  • Great for Hog and Predator Hunting

Package Contents:

  • NightForce NXS 2.5-10x42mm Compact Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP)
  • Rubber Lens Covers
  • Cleaning Fob/Cleaning Cloth
  • Multi-Tool
  • Power Throw Lever
  • Stickers
  • Owners ManualNightForce NXS 2.5-10x42mm Compact Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP)

NightForce NXS 2.5-10x42mm Compact Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • NightForce 2.5-10x42mm NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated MIL-R Reticle, Black, C461 , MPN: C461 , UPC: 847362005812 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C461

NightForce NXS 2.5-10x42mm Compact Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • Demo, NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated IHR Reticle, Black, C460 , MPN: C460-DEMO , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C460-DEMO
  • DEMO, NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated MOAR Reticle, Black, C458 , MPN: C458-DEMO , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C458-DEMO
  • Factory DEMO, NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated MOAR Reticle, Black, C459 , MPN: C459-DEMO , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C459A-DEMO
  • Open Box, Dealer Demo, NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated MOAR Reticle, Black, C459 , MPN: C459-DMO , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C459A-DMO
  • DEMO, NightForce 2.5-10x42mm NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated MIL-R Reticle, Black, C461 , MPN: C461-DEMO , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C461-DEMO
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle, Black, C479 , MPN: C479 , UPC: 847362006062 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C479
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, IHR Reticle, Black, C502 , MPN: C502 , UPC: 847362006796 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C502
  • Demo, NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle, Black, C488 , MPN: C488-DEMO , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C488A-DEMO
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated ZeroStop and IHR Reticle, Black, C483 , MPN: C483 , UPC: 847362006109 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C483A
  • Open Box, Dealer Demo, NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated MOAR Reticle, Black, C458 , MPN: C458-DMO , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C458A-DMO
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle, Black, C488 , MPN: C488 , UPC: 847362006154 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C488A
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated IHR Reticle, Black, C460 , MPN: C460 , UPC: 847362005805 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C460
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated MV Reticle, Black, C481 , MPN: C481 , UPC: 847362006086 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C481
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated LV Reticle, Black, C480 , MPN: C480 , UPC: 847362006079 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C480
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated MOAR Reticle, Black, C459 , MPN: C459 , UPC: 847362005799 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C459A
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated HV Reticle, Black, C482 , MPN: C482 , UPC: 847362006093 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C482
  • Factory DEMO, NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated MOAR Reticle, Black, C458 , MPN: C458-DEMO , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C458A-DEMO
  • Factory DEMO, NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated ZeroStop and LV Reticle, Black, C484 , MPN: C484-DEMO , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C484-DEMO
  • NightForce 2.5-10x42mm NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated MOAR Reticle, Black, C458 , MPN: C458 , UPC: 847362005782 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C458
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle, Black, C487 , MPN: C487 , UPC: 847362006147 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C487
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated ZeroStop and HV Reticle, Black, C486 , MPN: C486 , UPC: 847362006130 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C486
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated ZeroStop and LV Reticle, Black, C484 , MPN: C484 , UPC: 847362006116 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C484
  • NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated ZeroStop and MV Reticle, Black, C485 , MPN: C485 , UPC: 847362006123 , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C485
  • Open Box, Dealer Demo, NightForce NXS Compact Rifle Scope, 2.5-10x42mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle, Black, C488 , MPN: C488-DMO , Code: NF-RS-NXS42-C488-DMO
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