New Nightforce NX8 line of riflescopes and the new ATACR 1-8x24 F1
Nightforce Optics has announced two news for 2018: the new Nightforce ATACR 1-8x24 F1 and the all new Nightforce NX8 line of 8x riflescopes
The new Nightforce ATACR 1-8x24 F riflescope
Nightforce Optics announced on December 15th the launch of two new entries in their vast line of finely crafted and durable riflescopes.
To be on display at the Nightforce Optics booth (#20449) at the SHOT Show 2018 in Las Vegas (NV) , the new ATACR 1-8x24 F1 is engineered and built as the ultimate low-power variable riflescope, while the NX8 1-8x24 F1 is the first entry in a soon-to-be-launched completely new category of optics in the Nightforce line.
Both new products offer the state-of-the-art quality and unparalleled versatility that sport shooters, hunters, military operators and law enforcement professionals worldwide have come to expect from the Nightforce brand, and will undoubtedly set the new standard for short-to-mid-range optics for years to come.
Nightforce ATACR 1-8x24 F1
The new Nightforce ATACR 1-8x24 F riflescope
The latest entry in Nightforce's ATACR - Advanced Tactical Riflescope line, in a 1-8 power with a 24mm objective lens: the ATACR 1-8x24 F1 is engineered and built as the ultimate low-power variable riflescope.
It features a Nightforce intelligent first focal plane reticle, pristine ED glass, bright daylight illumination, and is presented in a lightweight, compact package.
«We originally designed the Nightforce ATACR first focal plane riflescopes for our military customers,», said Nightforce Director of Sales and Marketing, Gordon Myers.
«They remain the foundation for our MilSpec riflescopes to this day. ATACR optics are well-received by long range shooters, because we combine battle-proven ruggedness with high quality optics and functionality. Our new ATACR 1-8x24 F1 incorporates all the advantages of the ATACR family in one of the most compact and adaptable 1-8 power optics available in the marketplace today.»
The new Nightforce ATACR 1-8x24 F riflescope
Measuring a mere 10 inches in length and weighing 21 ounces, the ATACR 1-8x24 F1 is rich with standard mission-critical features including a daylight-visible, center red dot for rapid engagements, and multi-coated ED glass that furnishes superb light transmission, brilliant images, and exceptional color contrast.
The 8x zoom helps locate, identify, and engage targets at maximum effective ranges while the low-profile, true .1 Mil-Radian adjustments are capped to prevent accidental adjustment.
The new Nightforce ATACR 1-8x24 F riflescope
This riflescope's bomb-proof reliability, extremely low-profile adjustments, and this model's intelligent FC-DM reticle , is robust enough to partner up with any designated marksman or competitor.
The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the Nightforce ATACR 1-8x24 F1 riflescope has been set at $2,800 for the U.S. market; no word on export availability yet.
Nightforce ATACR 1-8x24 F1 - Specifications
The new Nightforce ATACR 1-8x24 F riflescope
- Focal plane: First
- Objective outer diameter: 34 mm
- Field of view @100 yards/100 meters 1x: 96.1 ft | 29.3 m
- Field of view @100 yards/100 meters 8x: 13.1 ft | 4 m
- Eye relief: 3.74" | 95 mm
- Internal adjustment range (Mil): e: 30 | w: 30
- Click value: .1 MIL-RADIAN
- Parallax adjustment: Fixed at 125 m
- Tube diameter: 1.34"/34 mm
- Eyepiece outer diameter: 46 mm
- Overall length (in/mm): 10.08/256
- Weight (oz/g): 21/595
- Mounting length (in/mm): 5.67/144
- PTL (Power Throw Lever): Standard
- Reticles available: FC-DM™
- Illumination: Daylight visible, externally adjustable
- Elevation feature: Capped, finger-adjustable
- Covers: Tenebraex® included
Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1
The new Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 riflescope
The Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 is the first unveiled member of the state-of-the-art Nightforce NX8 series – built upon the legendary NXS family of riflescopes , well-known for their robustness and battle-proven design.
Specifically designed for short-to-medium-range shooting, the compact NX8 1-8x24 F1 riflescope delivers trusted Nightforce performance to virtually any rifle platform, and boasts true 1x capability.
« Constructing such a small riflescope to surpass the performance of most larger scopes entails a solid commitment to innovation and optical technology,» said Nightforce Director of Sales and Marketing, Gordon Myers.
« The compact NX8 1-8x24 F1 has true 1x magnification and a daylight visible reticle with multiple brightness settings, it is versatile enough to use at close ranges, plus, has extraordinary capability at far reaching distances,» added North America Sales Manager, Alan Stilwell. « The NX8 1-8x24 F1 conserves valuable real estate on your rifle at only 8.75 inches in length, and weighs just 17 ounces.»
The new Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 riflescope
As targets increase in distance, the intelligent FC-MIL or FC-MOA first focal plane reticle options provide precise hold points.
For those preferring to dial for long shots, the turrets feature Nightforce ZeroStop elevation-adjustable technology with windage limiter, allowing for a rapid return to absolute zero regardless of any previous elevation adjustments.
Adjustments are a true .2 Mil-Radian or .50 MOA. And, to aid in fast magnification adjustments, the Power Throw Lever (PTL) is included.
The new Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 riflescope
Offering other high-quality features such as a two-piece looking diopter, a 30 mm body tube for superior strength and maximum adjustment range, and a capped windage adjustment turret, the compact and lightweight Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 adds flexibility to your shooting options with fast target acquisition at a variety of distances.
The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the U.S. market has been set at $1,750; no information concerning export availability and pricing has been disclosed so far.
Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 - Specifications
The new Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 riflescope
- Focal plane: First
- Objective outer diameter: 30 mm
- Exit pupil diameter: 1x: 7.9 mm | 8x: 3 mm
- Field of view @ 100 yards/100 meters: 1x: 106 ft. | 1x: 32 m
- Eye relief: 3.75" | 95.3 mm
- Internal adjustment range for MOA: e: 100 | w: 100
- Internal adjustment range for MIL-RADIAN: e: 30 | w: 30
- Click value: .5 MOA | .2 MIL-RADIAN
- Parallax adjustment: Fixed at 125 m
- Tube diameter: 1.18"/30 mm
- Eyepiece outer diameter: 40 mm
- Overall length (in/mm): 8.75/222
- Weight (oz/g): 17/482
- Mounting length (in/mm): 5.7/144
- PTL (Power Throw Lever): Standard
- Reticles available: FC-MOA™/FC-MIL™
- Illumination: Daylight visible, externally adjustable
- Elevation Feature: ZeroStop®
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