Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 vs Nightforce SHV 4-14x50 F1
Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 is a 1-8×24 FFP on a 30 mm tube with MOA turrets; Nightforce SHV 4-14x50 F1 is a 4-14×50 FFP on a 30 mm tube with MRAD turrets. The Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 is lighter by 12.4 oz. The Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 has more elevation travel, 100 MOA to 89.4 MOA in the same unit. At its top magnification the Nightforce SHV 4-14x50 F1 keeps a 3.6 mm exit pupil against 3 mm for the Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 — estimated from the layout, not measured. On our last catalog check the Nightforce SHV 4-14x50 F1 listed for about $710 less.
| Spec | NightforceNightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1 | NightforceNightforce SHV 4-14x50 F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$2,000 | ~$1,290 |
| Magnification | 1-8× | 4-14× |
| Objective lens | 24 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal plane | FFP | FFP |
| Reticle | FC-MOA | Mil-XT |
| Illuminated | Yes | Yes |
| Turret unit | MOA | MRAD |
| Per click | 0.5 MOA (0.52″ at 100 yd) | 0.1 MRAD (0.36″ at 100 yd) |
| Elevation travel | 100 MOA (≈29.1 MRAD) | 26 MRAD (≈89.4 MOA) |
| Windage travel | 100 MOA | 20 MRAD |
| Zero stop | Yes | Yes |
| Turrets | Exposed | Exposed |
| Parallax | Fixed 137 yd | Side focus from 25 yd |
| Eye relief | 3.7″ | 3.1″ |
| Field of view | 106–13.2 ft at 100 yd | 25.1–7.4 ft at 100 yd |
| Tube | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Length | 8.7″ | 14.8″ |
| Weight | 17.6 oz | 30 oz |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty (transferable; electronics 3 years) | Limited Lifetime Warranty (transferable; electronics 3 years) |
| Exit pupilest. | 24–3 mm (1×–8×) | 12.5–3.6 mm (4×–14×) |
| Twilight factorest. | 13.9 at 8× | 26.5 at 14× |
| Zoom ratioest. | 8× | 3.5× |
| Where to buy | Nightforce → | Nightforce → |
Tinted rows are where these two differ. Rows marked est. are computed, not published.
Exit pupil and twilight factor are computed from the published magnification and objective diameter, not measured. Real exit pupil is also capped by the erector at low magnification, and coatings and glass quality move low-light performance in ways the formula cannot see — read these as comparisons between layouts, not verdicts on scopes.