An all-round riflescope is the optic for the hunter who doesn't want to rework the rifle for every type of hunt. From the evening stand and stalking to the shot at the far field edge, a variable magnification range covers it all – with a bright image, a finely adjustable illuminated reticle and a housing that shrugs off recoil and weather.
What is an all-round riflescope?
A riflescope with a variable magnification range that makes one rifle fit for many types of hunt. At the low end you get the field of view for the quick shot, at the top the magnification for long distance. That saves you the second optic – one glass that goes from the baited stand to the field edge. NOBLEX draws on more than 150 years of Thuringian optics tradition and development in Eisfeld, in the heritage of Zeiss, Docter and Analytik Jena.
Which features matter in an all-rounder?
A good all-round scope keeps you on target in many situations without slowing you down with its controls. Look for:
- Variable zoom: 2–12x (NZ6) or 2.5–20x and 3–24x (NZ8) cover short to long distances.
- Bright image: good coating and light transmission right into twilight.
- Fine illuminated reticle: for low light and moving game.
- Rugged housing: waterproof and nitrogen-filled against recoil and wet.
- Parallax adjustment: a sharp, distortion-free sight picture even at high magnification.
Which all-rounder suits your hunt?
Depending on your ground and preference, you set different priorities. Anyone who's often in the woods and on driven hunts weights the low end; anyone who often shoots to the far field edge needs headroom at the top:
- NZ6 models (zoom factor 6): compact and light for everyday use.
- NZ8 models (zoom factor 8): more headroom for short and very long distances.
- Models with quick adjustment: grippy turrets for fast tuning in the field.
How do you read the magnification range?
The two numbers give the lowest and highest magnification, for example 2.5–20x. What that means in practice:
- Lower magnification: sets the field of view and speed for the quick shot in the woods.
- Upper magnification: decides how far you can cleanly identify game and shoot.
- Zoom factor: the ratio of the two values – 6 on the NZ6, 8 on the NZ8 – shows the range.
- Objective diameter: a larger objective (e.g. 50 or 56 mm) brings more light in twilight.
Second or first focal plane on an all-rounder?
In the second focal plane (SFP) the reticle stays the same size at every magnification – ideal for classic hunting at normal distances. In the first focal plane (FFP) the reticle grows with the zoom, so holdover points are correct across the whole range – interesting if you often shoot far and use reticle holdovers. Filter by focal plane and reticle type to narrow down your model.
FAQ
For hunters who want to cover changing types of hunt and distances with one optic – from the stand to the driven hunt. Instead of reworking your setup for every situation, you just turn the zoom. Anyone who does almost exclusively a single type of hunt is often better off with a specialised optic.
The zoom factor is the ratio of highest to lowest magnification – so a 2.5–20x has a factor of 8. A higher factor makes the scope more versatile but usually drives price, weight and length up. For most grounds a factor around 6, as in the NZ6 line, is plenty.
In the second focal plane (SFP) the reticle stays the same size at every magnification – ideal for classic hunting at normal distances. In the first focal plane (FFP) the reticle grows with the zoom, so holdover points are correct across the whole range – interesting if you often shoot far and use reticle holdovers.
High-quality all-round riflescopes are waterproof and nitrogen-filled, so they work reliably in rain, frost and the field and don't fog up inside. The nitrogen filling also prevents fogging during sharp temperature changes. The exact figures, such as waterproofing in metres, are in the technical data of each model.
A range around 2–12x or 2.5–20x is the classic compromise: enough field of view at the bottom for the quick shot, enough magnification at the top for the far field edge. If you need more headroom, reach for a 3–24x. For short distances with a lot of movement, a low starting value matters more than the zoom maximum.
The number stands for the zoom factor: NZ6 offers a 6x, NZ8 an 8x magnification range. NZ8 models such as 1–8x, 2.5–20x or 3–24x have more headroom for very short and very long distances, while NZ6 models are usually more compact and lighter. Which line fits depends on your type of hunt.
