A good hunting riflescope proves itself at dusk, when game breaks cover and the light runs low: high twilight performance, an image sharp to the edge and a housing that takes recoil and weather. That is why NOBLEX builds families like the NZ6 and NZ8 – from the compact driven-hunt scope to the bright 8-56 for the long-range high seat. Which model suits you depends on your type of hunting, shooting distance and light conditions.
What magnification do you need for hunting?
That depends on your type of hunting and the typical shooting distance. A 3-12x50 is the classic all-rounder for the high seat and stalking, covering short to medium distances. A 1-6x24 or 2-12x50 plays to its strengths on the driven hunt and in mixed terrain, because at low magnification you keep a wide field of view. For the long mountain high seat you reach for higher magnification with a 50 or 56 mm objective, which gathers enough light even at dusk.
What matters with reticles and twilight performance?
Light transmission, objective diameter and a finely adjustable illuminated reticle are decisive. A large objective and a high-quality multi-coating boost twilight performance, so you can identify game safely for longer. The flicker-free 100 Hz illuminated reticle from NOBLEX sets your aiming point off clearly even in low light, without washing out the game, and adjusts steplessly to the light conditions.
These criteria count before you buy
- Magnification & objective: 3-12x50 as the all-rounder, 1-6x24 for the driven hunt, 8-56 for the long-range high seat.
- Reticle & illumination: 100 Hz illuminated reticle for a steady dot at dusk.
- Reticle plane: 2nd focal plane (SFP) keeps the reticle consistently fine – the standard for hunting.
- Parallax & adjustment: bring focus and point of impact together at longer distances.
- Sealing: shockproof, waterproof and fog-free for many years in the field.
Which reticle suits hunting?
For hunting, a clear, medium-fine reticle in the second focal plane (SFP) has proven itself: it stays the same size across the whole zoom range and does not cover the game. A central illuminated dot brings calm at dusk, while reticles with fine subdivisions are meant more for judging and holding over at distance.
What is the difference between NZ6 and NZ8?
The NZ6 family offers 6x zoom and very good value for money for classic field use. The NZ8 family has 8x zoom and therefore more reserve between low and high magnification – handy when one optic has to cover everything from the driven hunt to the long-range high seat. Both are available with a 100 Hz illuminated reticle and bright objectives up to 56 mm.
Why a riflescope from NOBLEX?
NOBLEX stands in the tradition of Zeiss, Docter and Analytik Jena and bundles over 150 years of optics know-how. Development takes place in Eisfeld in Thuringia, tested to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 – for clear images and workmanship that keeps up with everyday life in the field. Using the filters you choose by magnification, objective diameter, reticle and focal plane, quickly narrowing down from all-rounder to specialist – new or as a checked pre-owned scope.