I recently topped my 300RUM with a new NightForce NX8 4-32x50 F2 C641 scope and have started load development. The scope is great but sometimes the illuminated reticle automatically turns on after the rifle is fired… during the recoil process. I can simply turn it off but it got to the point where it was distracting and just plain annoying. I ended up pulling the battery and honestly don't use illumination very often, but it's sure nice to have when needed in the field. I contacted NF and they said I can ship the scope back to them. I found some old threads where guys have seemingly fixed this on their own with other NF models. Wondering if anyone has experienced this recently with a NX8 and if anyone has been able to fix it on their own? I have some hunts lined up here over the next few months so if it has to go back to NF, it won't be until early 2024. Any feedback is appreciated, thanks!
NightForce NX8 Illumination Turned on by Recoil… any fixes?
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My NX8 2.5-20 F1 has done this as well on top of my lightweight 30N. It did it about 3-4 times in a row at one shooting session, then stopped. No idea why. Would love to hear from others if there is a fix?
I agree on it being very distracting and annoying. Mine actually was red a couple of times and green a couple of times.
I agree on it being very distracting and annoying. Mine actually was red a couple of times and green a couple of times.
Rick Richard
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The 300 NMI I owned did the same thing. I just learned to live with it
Same thing has happened to me!
With an NX8?
With an NX8?
Rick Richard
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Yes
jbur13
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Never happened to me yet.
I did find this... scroll about halfway through the thread...
Rifle Scopes - nightforce NXS illumination knob--FIXED
Has any one had the illumination turn on in their scope while shooting. Mine has loosened up to the point that it turns on by the third shot and I have to keep turning it back off. Just wondering if they is an easy adjustment to make as I dont want to send it in.
www.snipershide.com
Has anybody tried this?
Thanks. I printed that off. Out of the 3 NX8's I have, only the one does this. It's on a lightweight 30 Nosler and doesn't do it all of the time. It obviously has to do with heavier recoil. The ones on my 7 SAUM and 338 Reaper (good brake and heavier) haven't done this.I did find this... scroll about halfway through the thread...
Rifle Scopes - nightforce NXS illumination knob--FIXED
Has any one had the illumination turn on in their scope while shooting. Mine has loosened up to the point that it turns on by the third shot and I have to keep turning it back off. Just wondering if they is an easy adjustment to make as I dont want to send it in.
Has anybody tried this?
Let me know if you attempt the repair and if it works. Thanks.
If it starts acting up again, I will try this. I've put about 20 rounds through it since and it hasn't done it again. Hopefully it fixed itself!
