PRECISION OPTICS FOR PRECISION SHOOTING Glass-etched illuminated reticles are standard with every Sand, dust, mud, heat and cold are a few of the environmental Nightforce scope. challenges every Nightforce scope faces in its development. Every aspect is thoroughly tested, proven, and tested again before we build a fi nal You cannot buy a higher quality rifl escope. product. Anything you can infl ict upon a scope, you can be certain we’ve already done it fi rst. That’s a strong claim, without a doubt. But, it’s a claim we can prove. And our customers do prove it…every The terms “rugged” and day, under some of the harshest, most unforgiving conditions on earth. “precision optics” are usually not compatible. Any optical We didn’t start building scopes and expect people to fi nd uses for instrument built to highly them. Instead, we looked at real-world needs. Needs that were not The spring that maintains exacting tolerances and absolute being met by other optics. And created, from the ground up, the pressure on our elevation and alignment is by its very nature a ultimate precision instrument for the intended application. windage adjustments spends delicate device. You can tell the difference the moment you pick one up. And if you two weeks in a polishing Not so with Nightforce. could look inside a Nightforce scope, the differences would be even tumbler before going into a The design of our scopes is Turret adjustments are made more obvious. Nightforce scope, to assure unique within the industry, with specially treated hardened Fortunately, just looking through one will tell you just about there are no rough spots or allowing us to combine optics metals, and advanced dry everything you need to know. burrs to interfere with perfectly of extraordinary precision with fi lm lubricants and surface- smooth operation. It is made of construction that will withstand hardened brass silicone bronze pure titanium, the only known repeated recoil from the largest are used to ensure a lifetime metal in the world that can be calibers, extreme shock and of wear resistance and reliable repeatedly compressed and severe temperature changes. performance. This combination All air-to-glass surfaces Every lens in a Nightforce scope held in place, even for years, is not the easiest way to build receive our proprietary is matched and aligned by hand without developing fatigue or a scope. It is, however, the best broadband multi-coating; perfectly to its partners. This “memory.” This guarantees zero way to build a scope…providing a applied to tolerances of 1/4 technique, called optical indexing, loss of integrity, zero loss of lifetime of repeatable accuracy. wave deposition or .000005 yields the highest possible optical repeatability. It is many times inches, exceeding the toughest performance. Because it takes time more expensive than comparable Lenses are painstakingly bedded Mil-Spec abrasion test. You will and considerable expertise, many springs found in most scopes. We machine the screw that with our own proprietary Mil-Spec see the difference in low- manufacturers don't bother. We've But, we are not concerned with controls elevation adjustments formulation. Unlike methods light situations. done it this way since the beginning. a few dollars. We are concerned to an unbelievable 110 threads with building the best rifl escope. used by most other scope per inch. It is so precise that it manufacturers, with our bedding must be mated to its receiver by process there is no glass-to- hand. Why go to so much trouble? metal contact that can result in Because we consider backlash breakage, stress or misalignment clearance of more than 1/30 over time. Our process is 100% the thickness of a human hair permanent, guaranteeing perfect unacceptable. optical alignment for as long as you own your Nightforce scope. A scope’s objective lens Nightforce tubes are machined determines resolution, light from solid bar stock 6061-T6 transmission and exit pupil size. To aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, The optical elements within an maximize these attributes, every not extruded or formed like those NXS scope are hand-bedded with Nightforce objective lens assembly found on lesser scopes. They our own proprietary Mil-Spec the optical elements in any utilizes a multi-element design like are two to three times thicker than bonding agent, then cured at 160o direction, under any circumstance. those found in the highest quality other rifl escopes. This means less F for 24 hours. Lenses are further This permanent bonding assures telescopes. Our lens system overall stress, greater thermal secured with O-rings and machined a lifetime of uncompromising focuses light rays more precisely stability, a consistent zero and a metal lock rings, both fore and aft. performance and reliability, for exceptional image clarity and virtually impervious shield for the This zero-tolerance lens securing confi rmed with front and side impact color accuracy. precision optics within. method prevents any movement of testing on every scope we build. WHAT SOME COMPANIES CALL CLOSE TOLERANCES WE CALL INTOLERABLE. 2 3 NFUSA_Cat_BdyNov08.indd 2-3 12/16/08 11:36:16 AM Mil-Radian target turrets are an option on Nightforce 3.5-15 NXS scopes. These provide precise Mil-Radian angular units of measure for 3.5-15 x 50 NXS both windage and elevation, an ideal interface Military & law enforcement Originally developed for use on military small arms, the with our Mil-Dot or MLR reticles. Adjustments are Long-range hunting 3.5-15x50 NXS allows a lower mounting profi le. calibrated in 0.1 mil. click values and 5.0 mil. per A practical magnifi cation range and large fi eld of view revolution, allowing an easy return to zero. make it an invaluable scope for professionals and serious hunters as well. A full 110 MOA of internal adjustment make both 3.5-15 models extremely versatile in the fi eld and applicable to a wide range of applications. CREATED FOR PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES DEPEND ON THEIR SCOPE. The hole you see in the well-used Nightforce 3.5-15x50 NXS scope at right was made by an enemy 7.62x39 round fi red at a U.S. soldier. The bullet completely penetrated the erector tube—the heart of the scope's optical system. We’re happy to report that the Our scopes are subjected soldier was not injured, and the only to abuse during product casualty is the scope's magnifi cation development that would quickly ring, frozen on 15x. Its focus, tracking, destroy lesser optics. Pre- and all other functions work just fi ne. It production scopes are tested in a holds point of aim like new. pressure tank simulating 100 feet of water for 24 hours, ensuring The soldier wrapped the scope in duct absolute waterproof integrity. We tape to keep out sand and dirt, and test thermal stability by freezing used it without a problem for the next them to -80o F, then heating them three days, completing his mission. to 200o F within a one-hour period. We receive many stories like this. Function is checked at both Because Nightforce rifl escopes are temperature extremes. Recoil and used in active theatres by most of the 3.5-15 x 56 NXS impact are tested at 1,250 Gs for elite special forces worldwide, they are both positive and negative forces. subjected to—and survive—the most The top choice for law enforcement snipers. A large brutal conditions imaginable. objective lens increases resolution and exit pupil size for Before it is shipped to a customer, quicker target acquisition and optimal light performance in every scope is completely We won't say they're bulletproof. twilight conditions…an especially useful confi guration for inspected and checked at over There is at least one soldier, however, tactical teams that may not have a dedicated night vision 70 different points. A battery of who would argue otherwise. scope. This superior optical design also benefi ts hunters tests, including forward impact, and sport shooters who want a scope to perform in the side impact, tracking accuracy shadows. It offers a full 110 MOA of adjustment and a practical and resolution integrity. These are magnifi cation range. A large fi eld of view allows the shooter to Military & law enforcement but a few of the steps we take to recover quickly from recoil for a second shot. Long-range hunting insure absolute quality before any scope leaves our facility. Whatever you think you might do to your scope, chances are we’ve already done it. 4 5 NFUSA_Cat_BdyNov08.indd 4-5 12/16/08 11:36:22 AM 5.5-22 x 50 NXS Military & law enforcement Originally developed for the U.S. military’s extreme long Long-range hunting range shooting and hard target interdiction, both 5.5-22 Nightforce models provide a broad magnifi cation range, four inches of eye relief and 100 MOA of elevation travel. These characteristics have proven highly appropriate for the .50 Once again, using Nightforce scopes, the USAMU BMG, allowing shooters to accurately reach to 2000 yards Service Rifl e Team cleaned house at the 2008 and beyond. It retains a slim profi le and is easily adaptable Interservice Highpower Championships and 2008 NRA to a wide range of mounting systems. The superb resolution Long Range Championships: at high magnifi cation also opens an entirely new world of • First, second and third place/600 yard Division B Mil-Radian target turrets are an option on extended range for the accomplished marksman. (any rifl e, any sight), including a new match record Nightforce 5.5-22 NXS scopes.