Nightforce Precision Benchrest 8-32x56mm F2 Riflescope
- Rifle Scope
- 56 mm
- Hunting
- Aluminum
A well-regarded precision scope for glass clarity and turret repeatability, worth the price if long-range accuracy is the priority and you've confirmed sourcing details that matter to you.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.4★ across 8 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
8 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 359 rifle scopes we track - how the scorecard works · full rifle scopes data report. Confidence: limited - limited rating history.Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Benchrest and long-range shooters get an 8-32x56mm second focal plane scope here, built around a 30mm tube, an NP-R2 illuminated reticle and 1/8 MOA click turrets for fine elevation and windage control. It ships with a sunshade, lens covers and a cleaning kit for precision-shooting setups.
At 4.4 stars from eight reviews, buyers consistently praise the glass clarity and turret feel more than any other single feature. One reviewer disputes the Made in USA labeling, reporting a Japan-made unit; that claim comes from a single buyer and isn't something we can confirm independently, but it's worth checking before you buy if country of origin matters to you.
- 8-32x magnification, 56mm objective
- 1/8 MOA true-click turrets
- NP-R2 illuminated reticle
- Parallax adjustable 25 yards to infinity
Who it's for
Suits benchrest and long-range shooters who already know they want true 1/8 MOA tracking and are willing to pay Nightforce pricing for it. Casual hunters who don't need 32x magnification or a 56mm objective will find it heavier and pricier than necessary.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who sighted in magnum calibers like .338 Lapua praised the clarity and responsive turret adjustments, and several called the glass and turret quality the best they'd used across multiple scope brands. One buyer noted the illumination only becomes visibly useful from level 5 upward on the dial. A separate reviewer disputed the Made in USA marketing, saying their unit was made in Japan and that they would not buy another Nightforce product over it.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Praised repeatedly for glass clarity
- 1/8 MOA turrets described as precise and repeatable
- Handled magnum-caliber sight-in with strong low-light performance
- Illumination barely visible below level 5
- One buyer disputes the Made in USA claim
- Premium price point
Performance notes
The parallax adjustment runs from 25 yards to infinity via the adjustable objective, and turrets click in true .125 MOA increments with a coil spring plunger return for repeatable zero resets. Reviewers sighting in on magnum calibers like .338 Lapua reported responsive, precise adjustments and strong clarity even in overcast light. The illumination system reportedly only becomes clearly visible starting around level 5 of 10, so the lowest brightness settings may be too dim for some conditions.
Specifications
| Brand | Nightforce |
|---|---|
| Model | C112 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 56 mm |
| Item Weight | 2.25 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | item |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | NP-R2 |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | F2 NP-R2 |
| Item Type Name | rifle-scopes |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightforce Precision Benchrest 8-32x56mm F2 RiflescopeThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 8 | 2.7 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Nightforce C112
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What reticle does the Nightforce C112 use?
It ships with the NP-R2 reticle, which uses 2 MOA elevation and 5 MOA windage increments for holdover and range estimation.
Is the Nightforce C112 first or second focal plane?
Second focal plane (SFP), so reticle subtensions are calibrated at a specific magnification rather than scaling with zoom.
Was the Nightforce Precision Benchrest scope made in the USA?
Nightforce markets its scopes as Made in the USA, but one reviewer reported receiving a unit marked as made in Japan, so it's worth confirming before purchase.