NightForce Scopes are among the finest Rifle Scopes produced in the world today! NightForce Riflescopes are built to the most exacting specifications, utilizing the latest manufacturing technology and standing up to the most rigorous testing in the rifle optics industry. Extreme commitment to the highest standards of quality, and refusing to take shortcuts are what give NightForce Riflescopes the highly desirable, but rarely achieved combination of being extremely precise AND incredibly durable.
So what makes NightForce Scopes different? In order for scopes to survive the rigorous testing that NightForce puts them through, industry standard manufacturing practices simply won't cut it. NightForce tests their scopes in saltwater, sand, dust, mud and extreme temperatures. NightForce rifle scopes are submerged in a pressure tank equal to being put 100 feet below water for 24 hours, demonstrating complete waterproof properties. Temperature stability is demonstrated by freezing NightForce scopes to -80 degrees, then heating them back up to 250 degrees within an hour! The scope function is tested at both high and low temperatures. NightForce scopes are subjected to 1250 G (both positive and negative forces) for recoil testing. So what does it take to survive all that abuse? How about 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum alloy tubing that is 2-3 times thicker than industry standard scopes. How about titanium beta erector springs that posses 3-4 times the pressure of other rifle scope springs; never fatiguing over time and maintaining 100 percent 1/4 M.O.A. repeatability through the complete adjustment range. The list of innovations used in the manufacture of NightForce scopes could go on and on, but the bottom line is that a NightForce precision rifle scope will survive practically anything you put it through.
Yes they do! While different branches use a variety of optics, NightForce is one of the more popular brands used by different sections of the military. Specifically, the NightForce ATACR line of rifle scopes are often used by military marksmen, as they high-tech LPVOs are extremely clear and accurate. These scopes are also used by law enforcement, including the Secret Service.
While it is possible to change the reticle on your NightForce scope, you must send the scope to the NightForce factory and pay for them to change it. Trying to change the reticle on your own can seriously damage the optic and is not recommended.
No, NightForce does not have any night vision rifle scopes. However, many of their scopes are night vision compatible. For example, the NightForce ATACAR has multiple reticle illumination settings, allowing you to reduce the brightness so that it is visible and useful when wearing night vision goggles.
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