Britsh bulldog,
Hello, I can't answer for a nightforce scope but, I use a leupold 3.5x10x50 illmildot on a Tika 17rem. I can't remember a time that I have used the lighted retical with the red spot light. For me to use the illum it is very early or very late with no other light source. If I had to do it again I would save my money on the illum.
buzzsaw