Many consider the Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 to be the ultimate long range scope. It’s 56mm objective lens provides maximum clarity and resolution across the entire magnification range. This advanced field tactical scope has a wide magnification factor that allows precision accuracy at the longest ranges yet is highly effective for shots at close ranges. The design of this scope exudes ruggedness and that is exactly what it is. With 100 MOA of elevation travel and 20 MOA or 10 mils of travel per turret revolution respectively per turret version, no target will be out of range of this scope. Optional Nightforce Zero Stop elevation turret and standard illuminated reticle compliment the side parallax adjustment rounding out the most popular rifle scope Nightforce has yet produced. So whether you are a long range hunter or a tactical shooter, this rifle scope will be all that you will ever need.
The new Velocity 1000
Precise shot placement to 1000 yards with no estimating of holdover. The Velocity 1000 Reticle is clearly marked in 100 yard increments, with 25 yard sub-indicators beyond 400 yards. Windage compensation in 5, 10 and 15 mph increments.
| Version of Reticle | MOA Drop at 1000 Yards (With 200 yard zero) | Cartridge | Bullet Brand | Bullet Weight (gr) and Profile | Load’s Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
| HV .5 | 24.0 | 270 WIN | HORNADY | SST 140 | 3090 |
| HV .5 | 24.0 | 300 WSM | WINCHESTER | BAL SILVER TIP 180 | 3010 |
| HV .5 | 24.0 | 270 WIN | FEDERAL | TROPHY BOND 130 | 3200 |
| HV .5 | 24.0 | 7 REM MAG | HORNADY | SST 154 | 3000 |
| HV .5 | 24.0 | 300 WIN MAG | SIERRA | SMK 190 | 2998 |
| HV .5 | 24.0 | 260 REM | LAPUA | SCENAR 123 | 2950 |
| HV .5 | 24.0 | 7 REM MAG | SIERRA | GAMEKING 175 | 2942 |
| HV .5 | 24.0 | 280 REM | HORNADY | A-MAX 162 | 2870 |
| HV .5 | 24.0 | 300 WSM | HORNADY | SST 165 | 3100 |
| HV .5 | 24.0 | 338 RUM | NOSLER | ACCUBOND 250 | 2960 |