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Q&A for NightForce NX8 Rifle Scope, 2.5-20x50mm, 30mm Tube, First Focal Plane — 11 Questions & 12 Answers

Name NightForce NX8 Rifle Scope, 2.5-20x50mm, 30mm Tube, First Focal Plane (4.9)
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Jack jr, member, from GA, United States, asked on November 14, 2021

What size Nightforce X-Treme Duty Ultralite Unimount Scope Mount should be used with this optic when mounting on a flat 1913 pic rail on my AR10?

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on November 24, 2021

I would recomend using the 1.5"high Unimount for your AR10.

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Tom Larson, member, from NC, United States, asked on June 27, 2026

If the battery dies, is the reticle still hunt-able (useable)?

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on July 01, 2026

Yes, our reticles are engraved. The illumination is just for low light situations.

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Daniel, guest, from OH, United States, asked on February 15, 2026

Does the factory demo scope come with a factory warranty?

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on February 19, 2026

The Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to any demo Nightforce optic and is transferable.

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Duane Sherman, member, from CA, United States, asked on November 11, 2025

Does this scope have a 0 stop feature?

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on November 19, 2025

Yes it does, most of our optics with exposed elevation turrets have some form of zerostop now.

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carson, member, from CA, United States, asked on May 28, 2024

what height mount would you recommend on a flat 1913 Picatinny rail on a Desert tech MDRX if looking @ the NF ultra mount the 1.54 or the 1.93 Height?

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on November 27, 2024

The 1.54" Ultramount would be recommended unless you need to mount above some sort of laser aiming or ranging device.

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Bob Mansfield, guest, from MI, United States, asked on December 05, 2021

Are custom made turrets available? If so how can I facilitate acquisition? Does the 20x have more elevation adjustment than the 32x?

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on December 15, 2021

Nightforce Optics does not manufacture custom dials. However, Kenton Industries does (https://kentonindustries.com/). Yes, the NX8 2.5-20x50 has 110 MOA of elevation adjustment while the NX8 4-32x50 has 90 MOA of elevation adjustment.

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Sean, member, from NY, United States, asked on May 01, 2021

Does this come with lens covers?

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on July 07, 2021

Yes it comes with flip covers for both objective and eyepiece ends.

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Michael, guest, from OH, United States, asked on July 16, 2020

Does it the reticle illuminate in red and green? And are there brightness settings?

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Answered by Kevin, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 11, 2020

It can be illuminated in green or red and there are 5 brightness intensity settings.

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JT, guest, from AR, United States, asked on July 07, 2020

In what country is this scope manufactured?

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Answered by Kevin, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 11, 2020

The factory headquarters is located in Orofino, Idaho.

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Ironwulf, guest, from MS, United States, asked on June 22, 2020

what is digillum! can the illumination be raised and lowered with a dial! are there moa markings on the windage turret?

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Answered by Kevin, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 11, 2020

DigIllum refers to the technology that Nightforce uses for their illumination and Illumination control. There are markings on the windage turret but are not marked in as much detail as the elevation turret.

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