The highest magnification riflescope we make, the 12-42×56 provides optical resolution comparable to the highest quality spotting scopes and unsurpassed clarity across the entire magnification range. The 56mm objective is specifically designed for optimum resolution under all conditions—its resolution outstanding even at the highest magnification. In the past, accomplished long-range shooters could only wish for a scope equal to the capability of modern flat- shooting calibers. The question now becomes, does your rifle measure up to the NXS™ 12-42x56?

SPECIFICATIONS 12-42x56 NXS™
Magnification: 12-42x
Objective Diameter: 56mm
Exit Pupil Diameter: 4.7mm @ 12x
1.3 mm @ 42x
Field Of View: 8.2ft @ 12x 2.4ft @ 42x
2.5m @ 12x 0.7m @ 42x
@100 Yards/100 Meters
Eye Relief: 3.8in (98mm)
Internal Adjustment Range: 45MOA elev. 35MOA wind.
12.3Mil elev. 9.5Mil wind.
Click Value: .125/.250moa
Tube Diameter: 30mm (1.18in)
Ocular Diameter: 36mm
Mounting Length: 6.9in
Weight: 34oz
Overall Length: 16.1in
Reticles: NP-R1, NP-R2, NP-2DD, CH2, MLR, MIL-DOT
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Calibrated Ranging Power 22x

CH-2™ (Discontinued)

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Designed for long-range, high-power competition. .200 MOA dot on a .036 MOA crosshair(at 22x). Dot is calibrated for scored shooting on NRA high-power targets. The choice of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. Limited availability.

MIL-DOT

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Available In

  • NXS 2.5-10x32
  • NXS 2.5-10x42
  • NXS 3.5-15x50
  • NXS 5.5-22x50
  • NXS 5.5-22x56
  • NXS 8-32x56

See-through dots and posts do not obscure target, allowing for more precise estimation of range. 1 MIL spacing between dots (3.6″ at 100 yards).<br>

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MLR™ Reticle (Discontinued)

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.5 mil and 1 mil divisions allow for multiple zeroes, holdover, holdunder and windage adjustments without touching elevation or windage knobs. Excellent for range estimation.

NP-2DD™ Reticle

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Available In

  • Benchrest 12-42x56
  • Benchrest 8-32x56
  • NXS 8-32x56
Unobstructed field of view and precise MOA reference markings serve the predator hunter and benchrest competitor equally well. Simple and effective at close and long ranges.

NP-R1™ Reticle (Discontinued)

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1 MOA elevation spacing and 2 MOA windage spacing are ideal for precision long range shooting, benchrest and all-around use. The fine reticle subtensions are effective for rangefinding objects of various sizes. NP-R1 reticles in Nightforce 5.5-22x, 8-32x and 12-42x NXS models show 20 MOA scale below centerline (at left). In the 3.5-15x, an additional 10 MOA scale below center is indicated on the reticle.

NP-R2™ Reticle

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Available In

  • Benchrest 12-42x56
  • Benchrest 8-32x56
2 MOA elevation and 5 MOA windage increments allow for multiple zero and hold points along with accurate rangefinding. Excellent for long-range applications including big game hunting. NP-R2 reticles in Nightforce 5.5-22x NXS, 8-32x and 12-42x NXS and Benchrest models show 20 MOA scale below centerline (at left). In the 3.5-15x, an additional 10 MOA scale below center is indicated on the reticle.