RETICLE DETAIL

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New! Velocity™ 1000
Precise shot placement to 1000 yards with no estimating of holdover is available in Nightforce 3.5-15x and 5.5-22x NXS riflescopes. The  Velocity™ 1000 is clearly marked in 100 yard increments, with 25 yard sub-indicators beyond 400 yards. Windage compensation in 5, 10 and 15  mph increments.

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Velocity™ 600
The ultimate combination of a ballistic and hunting reticle. Precise  shot placement to 600 yards without having to estimate holdover. Windage compensation also marked in 5 and 10 mph increments. Available in  2.5-10x32 NXS Compact scopes. Use our Velocity™ Reticle Calculator to determine which Velocity™ 600 version (LV, MV, HV) is recommended for your rifle and load. It will also give you sight-in  recommendations and allow you to optimize your Nightforce scope and reticle for optimum trajectory and maximum performance to 600 yards.  Note: you must know your bullet weight, its ballistic coefficient (many are included in our database), and the muzzle velocity of your  cartridge.  Download complete data (PDF)

To find out which Velocity™ reticle is appropriate for your rifle/bullet combination, we've created an online calculator which includes a database of the most common factory loads and bullet manufacturers. If you know the muzzle velocity of your cartridge, you can instantly see which reticle is recommended, and compare its trajectory to the standard elevation compensation built into our Velocity™ reticles. It will also give you specific sight-in recommendations, which allow you to optimize your rifle and reticle for optimum trajectory and maximum accuracy from 100 to 1000 yards.

NP-1RR: Varmint, Long-range hunting

The NP-1RR reticle is a ranging reticle, best suited for varmint and long-range applications. This easy-to-use reticle will enhance a shooter’s ranging abilities and long-range accuracy.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

• Easy ranging of the target in the field with no mathematical calculations.
• Quick and accurate compensation for wind drift and bullet drop.

The NP1-RR ranging scale works on the principle of known size of the target in inches. Targets are framed inside the circular elements of the reticle to quickly estimate the range of a target.

Examples:
• Deer average 18–20 inches from brisket to shoulder.
• Coyotes average 18–20 inches in height.
• Fox average 10–12 inches in height.
• Prairie dogs average 9–10 inches standing.

The ranging scale remains effective in the field even with small variances in target size.
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.NP-1: Big game hunting

Available for all Nightforce riflescopes, the NP-1 is designed for tactical, varmint and big game use.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Superior to duplex reticles, this floating three-plex design utilizes all the functional elements of a duplex without unnecessary obstructions of your field of view at the 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock positions. Measured at 22x, a fine crosshair with a .080 M.O.A. subtension extends 4 M.O.A. from center and is bracketed by heavy bars at the 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions. The NP-1 directs your eye to center for quick target acquisition.

Nightforce owners and members of our own staff pick the NP-1 as their preferred reticle for traditional hunting.

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NP-R1: Field tactical, Varmint, Long-range hunting

This is an improved version of the NP-R2, providing the user with 1 MOA measurements on the elevation bar and 2 MOA measurements on the windage bar. This improved reticle design allows the shooter to range easily and accurately.

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NP-2DD: Varmint, 1000 yd benchrest

Field tactical, varmint, big game, light hunting, benchrest and 1,000-yard shooters can benefit from the design of this double-dot reticle.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Favored by two classes of shooter, the NP-2DD is the reticle most preferred for predator hunting in low light conditions. When measured at 22x, tapered horizontal bars reaching 4 M.O.A. from the center and a floating .1875 M.O.A. center dot draw the hunter’s eye to center for quick target acquisition with minimal illumination flare around the center aimpoint. This reticle is also highly functional for benchrest shooters when combined with Nightforce Precision Benchrest models.

A secondary .125 M.O.A. diameter dot is located 4 M.O.A. below center at 22x. This dot is a 500-600 yard holdover point for most flat shooting cartridges. This simple and effective reticle performs in long-range situations while maintaining quick target acquisition capability for short distances.

1,000 yard benchrest competitors prefer the NP-2DD reticle when selecting the 8-32x56 and 12-42x56 models in the Precision Benchrest series for its optimum dot subtension. The unobstructed field-of-view allows the shooter to observe the wind flags to detect a change of condition.

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FC-2: CQB, Hunting

This close range tactical reticle was designed for the 1-4x24 and 2.5-10x24 NXS compact rifle scopes.

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 MIL-DOT:Field tactical

MIL-DOT is designed for field tactical and long-range field applications. Unlike many MIL-DOT reticles, this design features a hollow dot that will not obscure the target. This reticle is designed for fast range estimation and target acquisition in tactical situations.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Developed by the military, the mil-dot reticle allows the sniper to estimate the range to his target. The mil-dot is now the standard reticle found in law enforcement rifle scopes. The term itself, mil-dot, refers to a trigonometric function called milliradian and a dot, which appears as a series of round shaped reference points located on the reticle. Advanced developments at Nightforce have resulted in the creation of a new style of mil-dot reticle. Rather than the solid dots that obscure most of the target, the Nightforce mil-dot reticle consists of see-through round dots which are placed on the vertical and horizontal cross lines that serve as reference points. In addition, all four posts are also see-through. Because both the dots and posts are clear, the target is no longer obscured. As a result, these features enable the sniper to more accurately estimate the range to his target. The dots are spaced precisely 1 mil apart which represents 3.6 inches at 100 yards at specified power. The mil-dot design is etched on precision multi-coated compound glass. This eliminates breakage and misalignment of the reticle. Because of Nightforce’s illumination technology, the glass etched reticle glows red and can be illuminated at different intensities. This flexibility ensures excellent reticle contrast in low light when illuminated or a well-defined black reticle when not illuminated.

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MLR: Field tactical, Long-range hunting

The MLR reticle is ideally suited for field tactical and long-range field applications. This reticle is popular among military operators and law enforcement officers.

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CH-1: Benchrest

The CH-1 reticle is a simple design for benchrest competition and varmint shooting .

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Designed for benchrest competition, the CH-1 reticle is a popular choice for a broad range of benchrest shooters. A subtension of .036 M.O.A. measured at 22x was selected after extensive research by Nightforce to offer competitors a reticle with an optimum subtension best suited for benchrest competition.

The CH-1 provides an unobstructed field-of-view, allowing the shooter to observe the wind flags to detect a change of conditions.

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The CH-2 reticle is an efficient reticle, designed for high power and benchrest competition.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Designed for long-range, high power competition, the CH-2 features a .200 M.O.A. dot on a .030 M.O.A. crosshair when measured at 22x. This .200 M.O.A. dot is calibrated for scored shooting on standard NRA high power competition targets.

This reticle was designed in response to extensive research conducted by Nightforce with the cooperation of the world’s foremost high power competitors. Nightforce is proud the United States Army Marksmanship Unit has chosen the CH-2 over all reticles for high power and benchrest competition.

USAMU’s use of this reticle in 5.5-22x56 NXS demonstrates Nightforce’s achievement in developing the best scope and reticle combination for the elite sport of long-range, high power competition. 

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The CH-3 is a unique reticle, designed for benchrest competition. Only the center dot of the reticle is illuminated.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Designed for benchrest shooting, the CH-3 reticle features an extremely fine crosshair and dot. This fine crosshair and floating dot creates the perfect long-range benchrest reticle to compensate for mirage and wind conditions in 1 M.O.A. increments. Combined with a high magnification and variable power, the CH-3 allows the competition shooter to bracket the bullseye while maintaining a center aim point. Unlike Nightforce’s other illuminated reticles, only the dot is illuminated on the CH-3 reticle.

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NIGHTFORCE VELOCITY™ RETICLES:  A NEW CONCEPT IN SPEED AND ACCURACY.

The best of both worlds.
Professional, military and competition shooters have long appreciated the precision made possible by sophisticated ballistic reticles,  especially at extreme ranges. But, for the hunter - or for any shooter for whom time is of the essence - traditional ballistic reticle designs are  often too complicated, cumbersome, cluttered and slow for effective use in the field.

Not any more.

Fast, foolproof and uncomplicated.
Our Velocity™ reticles solve the basic problems that have historically plagued the hunter when presented with a long shot. Now, there’s no guessing. No difficult calculations. No estimating holdover. No counting elevation adjustments. Once you’ve determined the range to your target, simply choose the appropriate elevation/
windage mark and hold dead on.  They’re up to twice as fast as ordinary ballistic reticles.

Tailored for your rifle and your load.
Some manufacturers tout “one-size-fits-all” ballistic reticle designs  that require you to dial down your magnification (not a good idea when  shooting at longer ranges), in an attempt to match their reticle’s  configuration to your rifle... hardly a recipe for speed or precision.

Our Velocity™ reticles are offered in several ballistic configurations  based upon the bullet weight, bullet BC and muzzle velocity of your  cartridge. Virtually every modern rifle cartridge will mesh extremely well with one of our Velocity™ series, with minimal -- or  no -- point-of-impact deviation from standard.

Our online calculator lets you enter your chosen load’s details, or choose from our extensive database of factory loads. It instantly tells you which Velocity™ reticle is appropriate for your rifle's cartridge, and provides an optimum sight-in distance to maximize your bullet’s  trajectory. Sight in your rifle according to these recommendations, and  you won’t have to worry about holdover again.