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Rifle optic evaluation memo: Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 vs Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24

Prepared Oct 11, 2026 from Duty Arms Index; agency data as of Oct 11, 2026. Specs as published by each maker, checked Oct 11, 2026.

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Version comparedNightforce NX8 1-8x24Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 F1Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24 FFP (EBR-9 MRAD)
TypeRiflescope [1]Riflescope [2]
Magnification1-8x [1]1-10x [2]
Objective / aperture24mm [1]24 mm [2]
ReticleFC-MOA,FC-MIL [1]EBR-9 (MRAD) [2]
Focal planeFirst [1]First Focal Plane [2]
Eye relief3.7 in/95 mm [1]3.6 in [2]
Field of view1x: 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 settingsDaylight Visible, Externally Adjustable [1]Not published
Night-vision settingsNot publishedNot published
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Battery life (maker's stated)Not publishedNot published
Mount (as supplied)Not publishedNot published
Optical axis / mount heightNot publishedNot published
Length / dimensions8.7 in/222 mm [1]Length 10.1 in; 34mm tube [2]
Weight17.3 oz/490 g (capped) [1]21.5 oz [2]
Water rating (maker's stated)Not publishedNot published
Maker list priceNot publishedNot published
Agencies issuing (current entry)0 of 12 agencies with a sourced rifle optic0 of 12 agencies with a sourced rifle optic
Most common host weaponNone sourcedNone sourced

Notices

No recalls, safety statements or agency actions on file for either model.

Sources

  1. [1] NX8 1-8x24mm F1. Nightforce. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://www.nightforceoptics.com/riflescopes/nx8/nx8-1-8x24-f1 (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.nightforceoptics.com/riflescopes/nx8/nx8-1-8x24-f1)
  2. [2] Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24 Riflescope. Vortex. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-razor-hd-gen-iii-1-10x24-riflescope.html (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-razor-hd-gen-iii-1-10x24-riflescope.html)

Not a recommendation. Duty Arms Index records what agencies issue and what makers publish; it does not test, rate or endorse equipment. Specs are copied as published by each maker for the version named and can change without notice; output, battery-life and water figures are the maker's own and may use different test conditions. Verify with the manufacturer before purchase or policy decisions. Agency counts cover agencies with a sourced entry in the index, not all US agencies.

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