Duty Arms IndexNightforce NX8 1-8x24 vs Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24
Data coverage: Adoption is based on 12 agencies in the Duty Arms Index with a current, sourced rifle optic entry; SWAT / tactical-unit entries are not counted. Counts include only current entries with a public source; agencies not yet in the index, or without a sourced entry for this item, are not counted, so treat shares as a picture of the Duty Arms Index, not of every agency. These counts cover US agencies only; agencies outside the US are not included here (see agencies by country). Data last updated Oct 11, 2026.
Nightforce NX8 1-8x24
Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1
- Agencies (current entry)
- 0
- Share of agencies with a sourced rifle optic
- 0%
Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24
Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24 FFP (EBR-9 MRAD)
- Agencies (current entry)
- 0
- Share of agencies with a sourced rifle optic
- 0%
Maker specs, side by side
Print evaluation memoValues are copied exactly as each maker publishes them, with a numbered source for each; we don't test, convert units or rate anything. “Not published” means the maker's current spec page or manual doesn't list it. Columns are in order of agency count in the index, not preference. Shaded rows differ.
| Version shown | Nightforce NX8 1-8x24Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F110 of 17 fields published | Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24 FFP (EBR-9 MRAD)9 of 17 fields published |
|---|---|---|
| Optical | ||
| TypeRed dot, holographic, prism, LPVO or magnifier, in the maker's words. | Riflescope[1] | Riflescope[2] |
| Magnification | 1-8x[1] | 1-10x[2] |
| Objective / aperture | 24mm[1] | 24 mm[2] |
| Reticle | FC-MOA,FC-MIL[1] | EBR-9 (MRAD)[2] |
| Focal plane | First[1] | First Focal Plane[2] |
| Eye relief | 3.7 in/95 mm[1] | 3.6 in[2] |
| Field of view | 1x: 106.0 ft/35.3 m; 8x: 13.2 ft/4.4 m (@100 yd/m)[1] | 116.0' - 11.7' @100 yds[2] |
| Brightness / illumination settings | Daylight Visible, Externally Adjustable[1] | Not published |
| Night-vision settings | Not published | Not published |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not published | Not published |
| Battery life (maker's stated) | Not published | Not published |
| Mounting | ||
| Mount (as supplied) | Not published | Not published |
| Optical axis / mount height | Not published | Not published |
| Physical | ||
| Length / dimensions | 8.7 in/222 mm[1] | Length 10.1 in; 34mm tube[2] |
| Weight | 17.3 oz/490 g (capped)[1] | 21.5 oz[2] |
| Water rating (maker's stated) | Not published | Not published |
| Price | ||
| Maker list price | Not published | Not published |
| Maker notes | The maker lists overall length 8.7 in/222 mm, 30 mm tube, and field of view 106.0 ft (1x) to 13.2 ft (8x) at 100 yd. | The maker's spec table lists eye relief 3.6", length 10.1", 34mm tube. |
Specs checked against the maker's page on Oct 11, 2026. Makers revise pages; confirm with the manufacturer before purchase. Spotted an error? Send a correction with a source. How we compile specs.
Agency adoption
Nightforce NX8 1-8x24
0 agencies with a current, sourced entry (0% of 12 agencies with a sourced rifle optic).
Not yet in any sourced agency entry; shown for its maker specs.
Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24
0 agencies with a current, sourced entry (0% of 12 agencies with a sourced rifle optic).
Not yet in any sourced agency entry; shown for its maker specs.
Counts are agencies (not officers or units) with a current entry backed by a public source; SWAT / tactical-unit entries are not counted. 12 agencies have any sourced rifle optic in the index.
Notices
Recalls, safety statements and agency actions, dated and linked to the original document. Listed the same way for every maker; facts only, no commentary.
Nightforce NX8 1-8x24
No notices on file.
Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24
No notices on file.
We add notices only with a primary document.
Sources
- [1] NX8 1-8x24mm F1 · Nightforce · accessed Oct 11, 2026 · archive
- [2] Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24 Riflescope · Vortex · accessed Oct 11, 2026 · archive