5.5-22 x 50 NXS Originally developed for the U.S. military’s extreme long range shooting and hard target interdiction, both 5.5-22 Nightforce models provide a broad magnification range, four inches of eye relief and 100 MOA of elevation travel. These characteristics have proven highly appropriate for the .50 BMG, allowing shooters to accurately reach to 2000 yards and beyond. It retains a slim profile and is easily adaptable to a wide range of mounting systems. The superb resolution at high magnification also opens an entirely new world of extended range for the accomplished marksman.
“I purchased a Nightforce 5.5-22 x 56 in 2001. I used it to put 12,500 shots through two .50 BMGs. I fired another 4000 shots with it on an AR10. Then, I mounted it on a 14.5/114mm Russian (570 gr. of powder propelling a 1000 gr. bullet at 3300 fps) and fired 970 rounds. Most scopes break within one to ten shots on the Russian…not the Nightforce.
Then I used it for another 47 rounds through a 25mm Hotchkiss, 3000 through a Barrett M90, and 6000 rounds from a Savage M250.
“After six years and all this punishment, the zero settings on the 5.5-22 have never changed and it still works perfectly.
“Nightforce is the best I have ever used.”
—Kent A. Lomont Manufacturer and dealer of machine guns and destructive devices
Below: the .50 BMG (top) compared to the 14.5/114 Russian.
5.5-22 x 56 NXS The ultimate long range scope. Its 56mm objective lens provides maximum clarity and resolution across the entire magnification range. The most advanced field tactical scopes ever produced, the wide magnification factor of our 5.5-22 series allows precision accuracy at the longest ranges, yet at 5.5 power remains highly effective for shots at close ranges. Nightforce was the first company committed to perfecting extreme magnification variable power scopes. Our years of experience perfecting long-range optics is evident in every scope we build.
Military & law enforcement Long-range hunting
SPECIFICATIONS
5.5-22x50 NXS
5.5-22x56 NXS
Magnification:
5.5-22x
5.5-22x
Objective Diameter:
50mm
56mm
Exit Pupil Diameter:
9.1mm @ 5.5x 2.36mm @ 22x
10.2mm @ 5.5x 2.5mm @ 22x
Field Of View:
17.5ft @ 5.5x 4.7ft @ 22x
17.5ft @ 5.5x 4.7ft @ 22x
Eye Relief:
3.7in (95mm)
3.9in (99mm)
Internal Adjustment Range:
100moa elev. 60moa wind.
100moa elev. 60moa wind.
Click Value:
.250moa
.250moa
Tube Diameter:
30mm (1.18in)
30mm (1.18in)
Ocular Diameter:
36mm
36mm
Mounting Length:
6.6in
6.6in.
Weight:
31oz
32oz
Overall Length:
15.1in
15.2in
Reticles:
All NP Reticles, CH-1, CH-2, CH-3, MLR, Mil-Dot
All NP Reticles, CH-1, CH-2, CH-3, MLR, Mil-Dot
Mil-Radian target turrets are an option on Nightforce 5.5-22 NXS scopes. These provide precise Mil-Radian angular units of measure for both windage and elevation, an ideal interface with our Mil-Dot or MLR reticles. Adjustments are calibrated in 0.1 mil. click values and 5.0 mil. per revolution, allowing an easy return to zero.
