Rifle Scopes Friends' question

[JeffP40]

I have a friend who travels a bit for work. He is in the market for long range optics. Not much of a shooter, but wants to build a decent rifle to reach out there. He has an older 264 which he wants to rebarrel, and is looking at optics choices. He recently saw a NF on consignment at a small shop and was inquiring about it to me the other day. I believe he said it was a 5.5-22. I'm not familiar with NF, don't know which model, but he said online price was about $1800. Of course, he asked about the Huskemaw, and I told him I didn't know who makes it for them, and I doubt the optics are quite up to the price, but I would inquire here for info on a comparison of the two. (I'm thinking there is really no comparison

) He said the NF was priced at $1300, and I'm thinking that should be almost a no-brainer. What say you, first on the price of the NF, l and then any info on the Huskemaw? Thanks, Jeff.

 

[GardDog]

Re: Friends' question

My suggestions: Check out Euro Optics (site sponser) or Bear Basin Outfitters for pricing. It depends on the model options for the ultimate price. MRAD, MOA, Zero Stop, etc. on the 5.5-22 can make the price different.

 

[JeffP40]

Re: Friends' question

Noone wants to give any info on the Husky? I am curious as to it's "real world" equivilents and who makes it.

 

[R.Walters]

Re: Friends' question

huskemaw makes huskemaw optics

 

[Bluejazz]

Re: Friends' question

I had a huskemaw scope on a 7stw before I sold the rifle w/ scope.
I thought the Huskemaw scope was a great scope, tracked perfectly the whole time I owned it. And the ballistic turret was a great feature for me on my hunting rifle.
Since that time,they have had a price increase, which puts them in the ballpark of better scopes for not that much more money.

 

[JeffP40]

Re: Friends' question

I'm surprised they make their own. I'm not surprised they are priced above their quality. I would be interested to see what their Leupold or Nikon equivalent would be. Thanks for the info.