Nightforce Benchrest

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Nightforce Competition

Nightforce Benchrest

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Nightforce Competition

Nightforce Benchrest

The Nightforce Benchrest NF 12-42x56mm F2 hunting gun scope features 56mm multi-coated lenses that provide superior resolution for discerning fine details at extreme distances. With an adjustable objective for parallax adjustments from 25 yards to infinity, this scope ensures precision at various ranges. Target turrets are calibrated in true .125 MOA (1/8 click) values, allowing for easy re-indexing to zero after sighting in. Equipped with a coil spring plunger return system, it maximizes tracking accuracy. The eyepiece enables fast reticle focusing, while the glass-etched illuminated reticle offers optimum image contrast in different lighting conditions. This scope is ideal for serious shooters seeking exceptional performance and reliability.

Nightforce Competition

The Nightforce Competition 15-55x52 scope offers exceptional resolving power through its advanced ED glass and superior lens coatings, ensuring outstanding clarity across its entire magnification range. Weighing just 27.8 ounces, it is 24% lighter than the 12-42 x 56 Benchrest scope, enhancing maneuverability without sacrificing performance. This scope features a side parallax adjustment turret for precise focus from 25 yards to infinity, essential for minimizing optical distortion. Hi-Speed windage and elevation adjustments of .125 MOA come standard with ZeroStop, providing positive and repeatable adjustments over a lifetime of use. The non-illuminated DDR-2 reticle offers maximum precision for competitive shooters, making this scope an ideal choice for serious target applications.

Basic Details

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Nightforce BenchrestNightforceBlackNP-R2 Reticle - .125 MOA TurretsHunting2.2 PoundsGlass
Nightforce CompetitionNightforceBlackModern SportingHunting27.87 OuncesGlass

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Nightforce Benchrest12-42x25 yards to infinity
Nightforce Competition15-55x25 yards to infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Nightforce Benchrest3.0 in3.5:12.9 - 0.9 degreeNo
Nightforce Competition3.5 inches3.7:1‎8.1 DegreesNo

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Nightforce Benchrest30mm30mm56mm
Nightforce Competition30mm30mm52mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Nightforce BenchrestRifleRimdle
Nightforce CompetitionHandgun‎Cantilever Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Nightforce BenchrestNP-R2100 MOA
Nightforce Competition‎DDR-2100 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Nightforce BenchrestYesYesYes
Nightforce CompetitionYesYesYes

Accessories & Warranty

IncludesWarranty
Nightforce BenchrestLens Covers, Cleaning Fob/ Cleaning Cloth, Multi-Tool, Stickers, Owners Manual, and SunshadeLimited lifetime warranty
Nightforce Competition‎Includes Screw In Lens Covers, Cleaning Fob/Cleaning Cloth, Multi-Tool, Stickers, Owners Manual & SunshadeLimited lifetime warranty

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