Reviews & Ratings for NightForce NXS 3.5-15x50mm Tactical Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) — 20 reviews — Page 1

Optics are amazing. Clarity is unparalleled. Mechanics are great. I strongly recommend Nightforce to everyone.

Let's face it, this costs a LOT of money. I used to walk by NightForces at Cabela's and think that you either had to be a bonafide sniper like Chris Kyle or just have a crapload of money to justify it, never doubting that the reputation was well-earned. I have never bought a scope over $500, so this was a huge investment. I wanted a scope that I could hunt with but could also hit beyond 1000 yards. After much research, I settled on this. I mounted it on a Tikka T3 CTR in .308 (exceptionally accurate stock rifle) with some Vortex Precision Rings, because frankly it deserves great hardware. Finally shot my new rig today at the indoor 100 yard range.

The glass is extraordinary. It was SO bright and vivid at 100 even racked out to 15x. After really breaking in my new rifle's barrel, I was able to hit .28 MOA on one of my groups. Insane. The rifle is amazing, but the scope was just exceptional to dial in. The dials are precise and easy to work with. After getting it zeroed, I undid the elevation turret and took it down to the zero stop and it is spot-on. I can't wait to take it to a long range and work the dials.

It is just feels like a tank, totally solid. I saw a video of a NightForce rep throwing a dialed-in scope as far as he could and then re-mounting it and hitting zero right on the mark. I believe it. When you hold one, you can see why. I am so glad I bought this scope. I know I'm going to have it for decades, and I think that's how you have to look at this. Instead of b...
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I own two Vortex scopes (1-6 Razor HD Gen II SFP and 2.5-10 x32 PST FFP) both purchased from Optics Planet. Based on gun mags' reviews (see esp. current review of Nightforce ATACR by Tom Beckstrand in G&A AR-15, 2016 Issue 4 pp106-114) and the reviews on this site by owners, I'm sure my next purchase of a medium to long-range schope will be a Nightforce. The only thing better than a Nightforce (and any other optical or tactical product) is the online site that sells it. My experience with O.P. shows that it has always (for me) stocked the product(s) I've wanted to buy; the online descriptions are comprehensive and clear, the purchasers' reviews are useful; customer service people with whom I've dealt are relatively knowledgeable and always understandable and helpful; the shipping is unbelievable -- not only of reasonable cost (if not FREE) and FAST. The only way delivery could be faster would be if an O.P. employee got on a plane and dropped off the product to my house or office the same day, some 3-4 hours after I've placed my order. Wow, what a company. Why buy anyplace else? IMHO, no reason to buy anwhere else; not locally and pay sales tax; not anywhere else online -- simply because I know and trust O.P. They're well-stocked, well-priced (esp. during one of their many sales), and perhaps most importantly: they'r honest and reliable! (No, I do not work at O.P. and don't have any friends or relatives who work there; I just like to give honest feedback, and criticiz...
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This scope has great glass clarity even to the very edge of the of the field of view with no distortion or loss of brightness. It tracks flawlessly and holds point of aim even under heavy recoil. All in all I would highly recommend it!

I mounted my NF 3.5-15x50 NXS scope, with the MOAR reticle. on a weatherby tactical 308 bolt action rifle and shot it for the first time this weekend in Utah. I broke in both the rifle and the scope. The field of view is excellent. after zeroing the rifle at 100 and then hitting some good groups, I started to go out further, 100 yards at a time. I was easily hitting the 700 yard target. It was very easy to adjust the scope once I figured out my dope. After hitting the 1000 yard target, I decided to just go for it and went after the 1300 yard target. I had to use the full 50 MOA on the turret and then hold another 2 MOA on the reticle, which I was able to do easily. After firing some rounds and figuring out the range and dealing with some wind,I hit the target at 1300 yards! The scope is fantastic. I have another NSX Scope with the MOAR reticle on my LMT 308 and I love the scope.

This was the fourth Nightforce scope I have bought. They are worth the dollars they cost. I hunt and target shoot. You can't ask for better performance than what these scopes are capable of giving! I would recommend them to one and all!

First NightForce scope after using Leupold Mark II/Mark AR's. Very impressive and clear optics. Scope is extremely well built. Most of the reviews don't do NightForce justice. Went with the MIL-R reticle with .01 Mil clicks (C527). I'm glad I went with this reticle, it's very easy to use and again the optics are crystal clear. Haven't had a chance to use the illuminated reticle at this time, but it appears to also be of high quality and very effective in low light situations.

If I had to knit-pick the only things I can think of that would be negative are the price, and the lens covers (can't use traditional flip up style covers), both issues along with the weight are pretty common knowledge.

If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change anything.

I just picked up a Remington 700 for some tactical precision shooting and needed a scope. This is a great scope for my 700 in 308. I have tested it out to 600 yards so far and plan to see what it can do at 1000. Also received great prompt service from optics planet! I would definitely recommend the NF line of scopes as I have two of them (another on a 300 win mag) and love them both. I will continue to use the NF line.

THIS IS MY FIRST NIGHTFORCE SCOPE. IT JUST OOOZES QUALITY!FOR 300+YD SHOTS IT IS EXACTLY WHAT THE DR ORDERD. ITS A LITTLE HEAVY BUT NO DOUBT IT WILL FUNCTION PERFECTLY EVERY TIME I NEED IT!!!THE OPTICS ARE VERY CLEAR WITH INCREDIBLE LIGHT TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH THE LIT RETICLE MAKING THIS SCOPE MY FIRST CHOICE IN LOW LIGHT SITUATIONS.

This is an excellent choice for a long range target shooting rifle, like something chambered in .308. The reticle is VERY fine so there is no obstruction of the target. I am very happy with this scope and love shooting with it.
Pros: well built, sharp reticle, high quality glass
Cons: a little on the heavy side