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[Tokoloshe Safaris]

I am interested in purchasing a nightforce NX8 parallex is factory set at 125m, I would like to have it factory set at about 80m.

Does anyone know if Nightforce will do this and length of time for delvery. Time is important.

Lon

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

I should have added does any know the best QR rings and bases. Sorry, this will be going on a Heym Martini Mauser in .404 J..

Lon

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

I am interested in purchasing a nightforce NX8 parallex is factory set at 125m, I would like to have it factory set at about 80m.

Does anyone know if Nightforce will do this and length of time for delvery. Time is important.

Lon

Hello Lon,

Hey since you are a good guy I called Nightforce customer service for you.
1. NX8 riflescope parallex is indeed factory set at 125m
2. NX8 parallex is NOT adjustable by factory.

I have an NX8 and while you have your reason for asking this question...
A. This is first focal plane scope, F1. The reticle crosshairs and dot increase in thickness as the magnification increases.
B. Because of it being an F1 scope, they are not great target scopes.
C. While not the best for benchrest accuracy due to very thick crosshairs and dot at 8x, they are a great tactical or dangerous "in your face" bad guy/critter optic!
D. For big, angry, in your face critters, I don't think the difference in parallex will matter much. Even with a parallex difference because of hasty rifle mounting in dangerous situations, the accuracy (crosshairs to point of impact) will probably be as good as most double rifles!

The above stated, my NX8 turret caps (model C601 NX8 - 1-8x24mm F1 - FC-MOA - .5 MOA - Capped Elevation) are larger and the overwidth of the turrets is wider than my Nightforce NX 1-4x scopes, and Leupold 1-6x. The width requires the scope be mounted higher for the bolt handle with fingers or palm operating it to clear.

 

[Tex .416]

I should have added does any know the best QR rings and bases. Sorry, this will be going on a Heym Martini Mauser in .404 J..

Lin

I have that rifle in .416 Rigby and also that scope. The tube is too short to mount in typical quick release rings. I am working on how to make a Pic rail attach with quick release. German claw mounts welded to the bottom of the rail are looking like the best/only option so far. Perhaps one of the front mounts that looks like a diving board will work? Interested in hearing if anyone has found a good QR mount for this scope.

Mark,

on this rifle, the bolt handle was hitting a Swaro EE 1 - 6, the NF 1-8 is smaller in diameter at the rear than the Swaro. I have no issue the windage turret on my short action bolt rifle and use it in following wounded critters in our thorn brush.

The scope and especially lit red dot reticle at 1x is outstanding for up close in the brush. The parallax is not an issue. Sure would be nice to find a way to mount it on a magnum length Mauser action.

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

The above stated, my NX8 turret caps (model C601 NX8 - 1-8x24mm F1 - FC-MOA - .5 MOA - Capped Elevation) are larger and the overwidth of the turrets is wider than my Nightforce NX 1-4x scopes, and Leupold 1-6x. The width requires the scope be mounted higher for the bolt handle with fingers or palm operating it to clear.

I was curious if my memory was correct, and it wasn't!

When practicing operating the bolt, in this case of a Winchester Classic CRF Model 70 custom by David Christman with a straight bolt handle in 416 Rem, the knurled windage cap was aggravating my fingertips. That was using an open palm rather than grabbing the bolt knob with my fingers.

Nightforce NX8 1-8x on left, Nightforce NSX 1-4x on right.​

For relative size comparison. Notice the longer tube of the Leupold.

NF NX8 1-8x, NF NSX 1-4x, and Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6x​

I have that rifle in .416 Rigby and also that scope. The tube is too short to mount in typical quick release rings... Perhaps one of the front mounts that looks like a diving board will work?

Mark,

on this rifle, the bolt handle was hitting a Swaro EE 1 - 6, the NF 1-8 is smaller in diameter at the rear than the Swaro. I have no issue the windage turret on my short action bolt rifle and use it in following wounded critters in our thorn brush.

The scope and especially lit red dot reticle at 1x is outstanding for up close in the brush. The parallax is not an issue. Sure would be nice to find a way to mount it on a magnum length Mauser action.

@Tex .416 Below is a photo of my aforementioned Christman Custom M70 with the NX8 1-8x mounted in low Talley rings. It could be mounted a half inch aft for perfect eye relief. As it is mounted, a slight shadow is starting around the outside of the viewing lens. Not anything to worry about on 1x.

When I increase to 8x the shadow grows! No worries since 8x is not a brush magnification. At 4x the scope in present mount is acceptable. That stated, an extended "diving board" front ring would be great!

NF NX8 1-8x mounted in low Talley Rings on Custom M70
Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6x in center with NF NSX 1-4x on top

Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6x mounted on Custom M70
NF NX8 in center, with NF NSX 1-4x on top​