US Optics or Nightforce Scopes: Who Won The War?

Even if you hope to save money on a rifle scope, you should give some serious thought to investing in this MR-10 Mil GAP FFP Illuminated Reticle 1.8-10x37mm, which is one of the more affordable rifle telescopes manufactured by the company. 

It has the same erector knob found on the more expensive scopes, but this knob lets you click through 90 times per revolution. With 12 settings to choose from in its illumination feature, you can always see your prey with the clarity that you need.

Easy to attach to your rifle, it has several dials on the top and sides that work with features like a reticle that can display sub tensions and other details.

The bulletproof design of it also features a 30mm tube, and it has a front focal point construction for better clarity.

LR-17 Mil GAP

No matter how far you walk or climb on a hunting trip, you’ll be glad you packed this LR-17 Mil GAP FFP Illuminated Reticle 3.2-17x44mm, which has an elevation knob that helps you adjust for the current elevation. 

This knob offers an impressive 110 clicks with each revolution too. Made from anodized metal, it is rugged enough for using in the rain or the snow and is bulletproof.

A red illumination feature actually illuminates the area directly in front of you where you want to shoot to help you see that animal clearly, and this feature has 12 different intensity settings.

It also has a focal plane construction that lets you magnify at different settings without the view becoming blurry.

Nightforce 5-25x56

If you need the best of the best and want to invest, the best model for you is the 5-25×56 ATACR Series. This is easily the top choice from the manufacturer because it is an enhanced telescope that will come in handy as you hunt in bright conditions as well as in the middle of the night. 

Designed to mimic the telescopes used by the military, it will help you shoot cleanly every time.

An illuminated reticle that allows you to zoom in and out is just one of the top features of it. You’ll also love the the side and top knobs that let you make the adjustments you need while still keeping your eye on a target.

The model features a 34mm tube that is larger than those available on other models.

Nightforce 8-32x56 NXS

Designed for use on rifles of different sizes, this 8-32×56 NXS is so easy to install that you might use it with all the guns in your collection. 

It has a matte black finish rather than the glossy finish used on other models to keep light from reflecting off your rifle and letting others see you. It comes with a 30mm tube that uses hard metal for added safety.

One of its best features is its zero stop turrets that let you move the scope back to its factory settings and go back to a zero setting on those features after moving to a new location.

It also has an illuminated reticle that is useful when hunting at night and in lower light conditions.

Nightforce 12-42x56mm

Are you tired of using a telescope that has so many knobs and buttons that you never know quite what to do? Models like that are ones that you toss in your closet or gun case and never use, but the simple design of the 12-42x56mm BR Benchrest Series may make it your go to hunting telescope.

This is a type of long range telescope that works best at greater distances, and even calls it an ultra long range model because it works at distances that other models cannot handle.

Its adjustable objective lets you zoom in so closely on a target 25 yards away that you’ll feel like the target is feet in front of you, but it can work at distances of more than 100 yards too.

It has zero turrets for switching back to zero settings after making adjustments or taking a shot.

Nightforce SHV 5-20x56mm

Though you might assume that cheaper scopes aren’t as useful as the more expensive models, this SHV 5-20x56mm is one of the cheapest ones on the market but will still meet all your needs when hunting.

Instead of providing you with an illuminated reticle, this company gives you a more standard reticle that does not offer any light, which makes it one of the best telescopes for daytime hunting.

With an eye relief of more than three-inches, it can also reduce stress and fatigue in your eyes and face.

Weighing just over 30-ounces and coming in a compact shape, it won’t add a lot of weight to your rifle and won’t get in your way either.

It comes with several internal adjustments too that you can use based on your current elevation and the wind whipping around you.

Nightforce 5-20x56 SHV 

Another inexpensive rifle scope from this company that is suitable for hunting during different times of the day is this 5-20×56 SHV. Despite its low price, it comes with an illuminated reticle with multiple settings and two settings for adjusting it based on wind conditions and elevation.

With its zero set turrets, you can easily return to zero on all settings before taking another shot.

Eye relief is important because the closer you sit to the telescope, the more pressure you put on your eyes, but this SHV model has an eye relief of more than three-inches that reduces the strain you put on your eyes.

At just 6.5-inches long and just over 30-ounces in weight, it will give you complete access to your rifle and won’t weigh you down.