i purchased the Huskemaw scope for my .243. i have spent nearly 3 months trying to find a load that my rifle (actually i have tried the scope on 2 different rifles) with fair to poor results. i began to wonder if there is something wrong with my scope when i talked with a guy at the range who had been working for 4 months to get a load to "shoot right" in his custom built .338 with a Huskemaw scope. i am going to try the scope on my .280 this week, a gun i have had for years and know it shoots great. has anyone had any problems with the Huskemaw?
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First, you have to be a little more clear. Are you having trouble matching your load to your custom BDC on your scope? If that is the case, welcome to BDC knobs. That's why they're not a good idea.
You're not going to find too much, if any, information here on that brand of scope. It is not very popular, nay unheard of, in serious shooting circles.
Good Luck
First, you have to be a little more clear. Are you having trouble matching your load to your custom BDC on your scope? If that is the case, welcome to BDC knobs. That's why they're not a good idea.
You're not going to find too much, if any, information here on that brand of scope. It is not very popular, nay unheard of, in serious shooting circles.
Good Luck
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I have heard of them - heard that aren't that great. And I've heard the owner of the company that sells them compare his scope to the very best money can buy.
It seems some stupid show has made these very desirable by the crowd that wants to make an 800 yard shot with no practice, training, or difficulty.
I've also heard the glass is comparable to most good $400 scopes, is that the case?
I have heard of them - heard that aren't that great. And I've heard the owner of the company that sells them compare his scope to the very best money can buy.
It seems some stupid show has made these very desirable by the crowd that wants to make an 800 yard shot with no practice, training, or difficulty.
I've also heard the glass is comparable to most good $400 scopes, is that the case?
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Rcoolaid, $400 scopes? come on, dont give $400 scopes a bad name, more like $100-200 scopes glass.
Rcoolaid, $400 scopes? come on, dont give $400 scopes a bad name, more like $100-200 scopes glass.
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i am having trouble finding a load that will shoot well instead of giving me large groups. i have not even put the BDC turett on yet because i cannot get good data at longer than 200 yards. i thought it was the gun, so i got a different one with the same results, wide patterns, inconsistent groups no matter what handload for factory load i use.
i am having trouble finding a load that will shoot well instead of giving me large groups. i have not even put the BDC turett on yet because i cannot get good data at longer than 200 yards. i thought it was the gun, so i got a different one with the same results, wide patterns, inconsistent groups no matter what handload for factory load i use.
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What do you consider a good group, how many rounds in that group, what distance?
What do you consider a good group, how many rounds in that group, what distance?
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Did the rifle shoot well before the new scope? How is your shooting technique? Are you trying new ammo?
You need to be very methodical when it comes to rifle accuracy. A lot of people get a new combination, and expect it to shoot like all of the rifles you see on the internet. What you don't see is the hours of research and testing that went into that tiny group.
Bad groups can be caused by many things on a rifle. The easy way to tell if it is the scope is to try a different known good scope. If the groups improve, look at the offending scope as the culprit. If not, make sure the rifle is sound. Everything is tight and in working order.
Most of the discussions about Huskemaw scopes involve the BDC and matching a load to the markings on the dial. The problem is this: The turret was engraved with a set velocity, environment, BC, etc. etc. Are you ever going to shoot in the identical conditions that were calibrated to the turret. Not likely. But here is the thing, If your load compares directly with the turret, you will only start to see meaningful changes to bullet impact out past about 600 yards depending on how flat your rifle shoots and how different the environment is. If you do the homework and test in different environmental conditions, you will know what to do to adjust the turret for environmental changes.
Most people rely on a turret and a sales pitch, those in the know, shoot shoot shoot. And use the tools they have to the fullest.
Did the rifle shoot well before the new scope? How is your shooting technique? Are you trying new ammo?
You need to be very methodical when it comes to rifle accuracy. A lot of people get a new combination, and expect it to shoot like all of the rifles you see on the internet. What you don't see is the hours of research and testing that went into that tiny group.
Bad groups can be caused by many things on a rifle. The easy way to tell if it is the scope is to try a different known good scope. If the groups improve, look at the offending scope as the culprit. If not, make sure the rifle is sound. Everything is tight and in working order.
Most of the discussions about Huskemaw scopes involve the BDC and matching a load to the markings on the dial. The problem is this: The turret was engraved with a set velocity, environment, BC, etc. etc. Are you ever going to shoot in the identical conditions that were calibrated to the turret. Not likely. But here is the thing, If your load compares directly with the turret, you will only start to see meaningful changes to bullet impact out past about 600 yards depending on how flat your rifle shoots and how different the environment is. If you do the homework and test in different environmental conditions, you will know what to do to adjust the turret for environmental changes.
Most people rely on a turret and a sales pitch, those in the know, shoot shoot shoot. And use the tools they have to the fullest.
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Recently tuned up a customers factory XCR 300RUM, pillar bedded, 2.5lb stock trig, and cutom brake. He immediately slapped one of these over priced paper weights on it (as a result of the aforementioned TV show) and was shooting astounding 8 inch groups. Of course the first thing to cross his peanut was the gun was jacked so he asks that we take a look at it. Slapped a
NF 8-32 on it and instantly turned that "jacked up rifle" into one that would hold 3/4 MOA. Sorry to hear your having issues but cut your losses and get a real piece of glass.
Recently tuned up a customers factory XCR 300RUM, pillar bedded, 2.5lb stock trig, and cutom brake. He immediately slapped one of these over priced paper weights on it (as a result of the aforementioned TV show) and was shooting astounding 8 inch groups. Of course the first thing to cross his peanut was the gun was jacked so he asks that we take a look at it. Slapped a
NF 8-32 on it and instantly turned that "jacked up rifle" into one that would hold 3/4 MOA. Sorry to hear your having issues but cut your losses and get a real piece of glass.
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If it won't shoot sub-MOA at close range, your bullets aren't suddenly going to get religion around the 500yd marker and move back towards the POA.
If it won't shoot sub-MOA at close range, your bullets aren't suddenly going to get religion around the 500yd marker and move back towards the POA.
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in fairness, i guess, to the scope 2 of the rifles were new but i did not just go shoot them out of the box; cleaned them and then did break-in of cleaning between every shot for 10 shots and then between every 3 shots for about 40-50 rounds. i have put a couple of scopes i know shoot well on those rifles and the "Husky" on a rifle that i have shot for years--will take them to the range tomorrow and see what happens. i will know if the scope is bad and will send it back and get something else.
i think my shooting technique is very good and others have told me it is as well. i shoot a LOT; rifles from .223 to .300 winmag, shotguns from 28 to 10ga, some pistol in .357 and 9mm.
i agree about the turett--why ask me for so many specifics about altitude, barometric pressure, etc. i am shooting at about 4700' at the range but will be hunting at about 3500' and later in the year with different temps and pressures, etc. but i figured that out to 600 yards which is about the maximum i shoot for antelope, it won't matter that much. i think the turett is added 'flower'; if the scope is ok i could shoot it as it is since i have become familar with the bullet drops and how much i need to adjust, etc.
i mount the scopes using a torque wrench so that i know everything is tight
i shot some new handloads but also some ammo i know well....
thanks George,
Carlene
in fairness, i guess, to the scope 2 of the rifles were new but i did not just go shoot them out of the box; cleaned them and then did break-in of cleaning between every shot for 10 shots and then between every 3 shots for about 40-50 rounds. i have put a couple of scopes i know shoot well on those rifles and the "Husky" on a rifle that i have shot for years--will take them to the range tomorrow and see what happens. i will know if the scope is bad and will send it back and get something else.
i think my shooting technique is very good and others have told me it is as well. i shoot a LOT; rifles from .223 to .300 winmag, shotguns from 28 to 10ga, some pistol in .357 and 9mm.
i agree about the turett--why ask me for so many specifics about altitude, barometric pressure, etc. i am shooting at about 4700' at the range but will be hunting at about 3500' and later in the year with different temps and pressures, etc. but i figured that out to 600 yards which is about the maximum i shoot for antelope, it won't matter that much. i think the turett is added 'flower'; if the scope is ok i could shoot it as it is since i have become familar with the bullet drops and how much i need to adjust, etc.
i mount the scopes using a torque wrench so that i know everything is tight
i shot some new handloads but also some ammo i know well....
thanks George,
Carlene
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MTlady: If you decide to sell it and make me one heck of a deal I'd take it off your hannds. I see you're from Montana - I am as well. If it comes to you wanting to sell it - give me a PM.
MTlady: If you decide to sell it and make me one heck of a deal I'd take it off your hannds. I see you're from Montana - I am as well. If it comes to you wanting to sell it - give me a PM.
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Just saw that said show and they were zeroing said scope for long range at give alt-- if that made difference I would have to pack turrets and alt so I could change as I go up and down the Mnt on a given day - No thanxs!!
Just saw that said show and they were zeroing said scope for long range at give alt-- if that made difference I would have to pack turrets and alt so I could change as I go up and down the Mnt on a given day - No thanxs!!
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I just noticed that the owner of Huskemaw is now selling NightForce scopes. The Huske might not be all that great if the owner is peddling something else.
I just noticed that the owner of Huskemaw is now selling NightForce scopes. The Huske might not be all that great if the owner is peddling something else.
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