Nightforce NX6 3-18×50 SFP
One Scope. Every Hunting Situation.
The NX6 3-18×50 SFP was designed for shooters wanting a single optic capable of handling almost every hunting scenario imaginable.
Whether you’re:
- Hunting Sambar in the Victorian High Country
- Chasing Red Deer in open alpine country
- Calling foxes at dawn
- Hunting pigs in thick scrub
- Building a premium crossover hunting rifle
the NX6 3-18×50 offers the perfect balance of field performance, magnification and portability.
The Perfect Magnification Range
Many experienced hunters consider:
3-18x
to be the sweet spot for an all-purpose hunting scope.
At 3x
Benefits include:
✔ Fast target acquisition
✔ Wide field of view
✔ Ideal for timber hunting
✔ Easy tracking of moving animals
✔ Excellent situational awareness
At 18x
Benefits include:
✔ Precise shot placement
✔ Long-range capability
✔ Better game evaluation
✔ Improved target observation
✔ Enhanced confidence on difficult shots
The 3-18x range allows the NX6 to cover almost every hunting scenario without compromise.
Why Choose the SFP Version?
The Second Focal Plane version is purpose-built for hunters.
Benefits include:
✔ Constant reticle size
✔ Easy-to-see aiming point
✔ Faster low-light acquisition
✔ Traditional hunting scope feel
✔ Cleaner sight picture
Because the reticle remains the same visual size at all magnifications, it remains highly visible during dawn and dusk hunting conditions.
Premium Hunting Reticle Options
The NX6 SFP is available with hunting-focused reticles including:
MOARâ„¢
Ideal for:
✔ Precision hunting
✔ Occasional long-range shooting
✔ Open-country hunting
✔ Recreational target shooting
4A-i
Ideal for:
✔ Traditional hunting
✔ Low-light conditions
✔ Fast target acquisition
✔ Timber hunting
Both reticles provide excellent visibility without excessive clutter.
DigIllumâ„¢ Illumination
Nightforce’s renowned:
DigIllumâ„¢ System
provides:
✔ Visible centre illumination
✔ Enhanced low-light aiming
✔ Improved contrast
✔ Better reticle visibility against dark backgrounds
✔ Exceptional dawn and dusk performance
Particularly useful during legal shooting light when game animals are most active.
New FieldSetâ„¢ Turret System
The NX6 incorporates the new:
FieldSetâ„¢ Elevation Turret
Designed specifically for hunters.
Benefits include:
✔ Fast zeroing
✔ Tool-free adjustment
✔ Secure field operation
✔ Reliable tracking
✔ Simplified turret management
The turret can also be configured with optional custom ballistic dials for shooters wanting dial-to-distance capability.
Outstanding Optical Performance
The NX6 uses premium ED glass and advanced optical coatings to deliver:
✔ Excellent edge-to-edge clarity
✔ High contrast image quality
✔ Outstanding colour fidelity
✔ Superior low-light performance
✔ Exceptional detail resolution
The 50mm objective lens further enhances twilight performance, making it particularly attractive for deer hunters.
Lightweight for Its Capability
Despite offering 18x magnification and a 50mm objective lens, the NX6 remains remarkably portable.
Specifications
- Weight: 26.7oz (757g)
- Length: 13.4″ (340mm)
- Tube Diameter: 30mm
- Eye Relief: 3.5″ (89mm)
This makes it an excellent choice for mountain rifles and lightweight custom hunting builds.
Side Parallax Adjustment
The NX6 features:
Side Focus Adjustment
Allowing precise parallax correction from:
11 yards (10m) to Infinity
Benefits include:
✔ Sharper image quality
✔ Improved precision
✔ Better long-range capability
✔ Enhanced target identification
Built to Nightforce Standards
Like every Nightforce optic, the NX6 is designed to withstand:
✔ Heavy recoil
✔ Extreme temperatures
✔ Harsh weather
✔ Rough transport
✔ Demanding field use
Nightforce scopes have earned a reputation for reliability in some of the toughest hunting environments in the world.
Key Features
✔ 3-18x magnification range
✔ Second Focal Plane reticle
✔ MOAR™ and 4A-i reticle options
✔ DigIllum™ illumination
✔ FieldSet™ elevation turret
✔ Premium ED glass
✔ Side focus adjustment
✔ 50mm objective lens
✔ Lightweight 757g design
✔ 30mm main tube
✔ Excellent low-light performance
✔ Legendary Nightforce durability
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 3-18x |
| Objective Lens | 50mm |
| Focal Plane | Second Focal Plane |
| Tube Diameter | 30mm |
| Weight | 26.7oz (757g) |
| Length | 13.4″ (340mm) |
| Eye Relief | 3.5″ (89mm) |
| Elevation Travel | 100 MOA |
| Windage Travel | 80 MOA |
| Parallax | 11yds to Infinity |
| Illumination | DigIllumâ„¢ |
| Turret System | FieldSetâ„¢ |
| Objective Diameter | 50mm |
Ideal For
Hunting
✔ Sambar Deer
✔ Red Deer
✔ Fallow Deer
✔ Pig Hunting
✔ Fox Control
✔ Mountain Hunting
✔ Open Country Hunting
Rifle Platforms
✔ Proof Research Elevation
✔ Tikka T3x
✔ Remington 700
✔ Zermatt Origin
✔ Terminus Zeus
✔ Custom Hunting Rifles
Shooting Applications
✔ Long-range hunting
✔ Recreational precision shooting
✔ Property management
✔ General-purpose hunting
What’s in the Box
• Nightforce NX6 3-18×50 SFP Riflescope
• Power Throw Lever
• Documentation
• FieldSet™ Turret System
• BDC Dial Voucher (where applicable)
Why Buy From Delta Tactical
At Delta Tactical we specialise in premium hunting optics and long-range shooting equipment.
When you purchase from us you receive:
✔ Genuine Nightforce products
✔ Expert optic selection advice
✔ Professional mounting recommendations
✔ Fast Australian shipping
✔ Local after-sales support
✔ Real-world hunting experience
Comparison Table: NX6 3-18×50 SFP vs NX6 2-12×42 SFP vs NX8 2.5-20×50
| Feature | NX6 3-18×50 SFP | NX6 2-12×42 SFP | NX8 2.5-20×50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnification | 3-18x | 2-12x | 2.5-20x |
| Objective Lens | 50mm | 42mm | 50mm |
| Weight | 757g | 652g | 802g |
| Low-Light Performance | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent |
| Mountain Hunting | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good |
| Long-Range Hunting | Excellent | Very Good | Outstanding |
| Timber Hunting | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good |
| Reticle Simplicity | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Overall Versatility | Outstanding | Excellent | Outstanding |
Buyer’s Guide: Which NX6 Hunting Scope is Right for You?
Choose the NX6 3-18×50 SFP if:
✔ You want one scope for all hunting applications
✔ You regularly hunt both timber and open country
✔ You occasionally shoot beyond 500m
✔ You prioritise low-light performance
✔ You want maximum versatility
Choose the NX6 2-12×42 SFP if:
✔ You prefer a lighter rifle
✔ Most shots are inside 400m
✔ Mountain hunting is your primary focus
The NX6 3-18×50 SFP fills a unique niche in the market, combining the simplicity and speed of a traditional hunting scope with the optical quality, ruggedness and precision that Nightforce is famous for. It is likely to become one of the most popular premium hunting scopes in Australia.






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