huskemaw scopes/other similar?

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so id like to get into long range shooting once im out of school in the spring. i watch the best of the west every chance i get and thoughs guys are always pluging there huskemaw scopes.

im not sure if there worth the 1200 bux they wont for them?
does any one out there use one?

i love the idea of the turrets and how easy there are to adjust rather then stuggling to look threw a reticle with tones of lines and numbers blocking your vew...

are there any other scopes out that that have a turret style adjustment?
price will also have a large effect on what i get. i already have an great rifle to put it on that cost me around $1200 so i dont wont to spend much more then that on the scope.


any advise would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
 
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=438031&highlight=Huskemaw

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=467521&highlight=Huskemaw

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=414641&highlight=Huskemaw

I have never used one so I can not say. If I was you I would save my money and buy a Zeiss Conquest, Leupold Mark 4, Nightforce...... That has an MOA based turret. Save up some more money and get a Swarovski or Leica range finder and a good hand held ballistic computer.

The problem with turrets set up for a load is they only work for the load in the exact conditions of the day the load was tested. Ambient conditions play a factor on bullet trajectories and powder burn rates which will need to be accounted for at long ranges. If you go with an MOA turret the world is your Oyster.
 
jr.fish said:
so id like to get into long range shooting once im out of school in the spring. i watch the best of the west every chance i get and thoughs guys are always pluging there huskemaw scopes.

im not sure if there worth the 1200 bux they wont for them?
does any one out there use one?

i love the idea of the turrets and how easy there are to adjust rather then stuggling to look threw a reticle with tones of lines and numbers blocking your vew...

are there any other scopes out that that have a turret style adjustment?
price will also have a large effect on what i get. i already have an great rifle to put it on that cost me around $1200 so i dont wont to spend much more then that on the scope.


any advise would be greatly appreciated.thanks
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1) Stay in school.

2) Use spellcheck on your resume.

3) Buy a Leupold CDS.
 
1) Stay in school.

2) Use spellcheck on your resume.

3) Buy a Leupold CDS.
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1)i plan to...thanks
2)il admit spelling aint my thing. im the hands on type. but i didnt know i was being marked on my question?
3)can some one thats not a piece of shi* tell me what model of scopes i can get with CDS? the mark 4???
 
Well - People will dismiss you as being "immature" if you cant get the spelling and grammar together - life's a ##### sometimes. FWIW - Long range shooting and ballistics requires a pretty good foundation in math - something that Wild TV doesnt teach you. The CDS setup is specific to one calibre and one load - not so great if you shoot more than one rifle. Having minute adjustable "target" turrets gives you a lot more flexibility, at far less cost - assuming you can handle the math.
CDS style systems have been around for a long time. I have an old Bushnell Scopechief with a bullet drop compensator (BDC) system for the turrets. It has a series of marked drums that can be inserted into the turret - you pick the one that matches the ballistics of your rifle. You can pick one of these up for about 2 months worth of allowance money.
 
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jr.fish said:
1)i plan to...thanks
2)il admit spelling aint my thing. im the hands on type. but i didnt know i was being marked on my question?
3)can some one thats not a piece of shi* tell me what model of scopes i can get with CDS? the mark 4???
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You asked for any advice.;)

The VX3 3.5-10x40mm CDS will work fine, unless you are looking to punch small groups at 1000 yds, then you might want more magnification. They run around $700.

Leupold VX3 3-5-10x40mm-cds
 
Are you setting up the rifle for long-range shooting exlusively, or is this an all-around hunting rifle that will be capable of long-range shooting? If it's a big-game hunting rifle, then you're going to want to watch your weight and size.

For a hunting rifle, I'd personally go with a Burris FFII Tactical 3-9x40 or a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 with MOA turrets installed (you have to send the scope to Zeiss to have the turrets installed). Another option would be a Bushnell 3200 Tactical 5-15x40. A Vortex Viper would be a good choice, too, and these scopes have impressed me ever since I started using them. The Viper PST would be the specialized long-range type of scope you are looking for if you're setting up an exclusive long-range rifle, and is larger and weighs more than the other options. These are all more modestly priced options, and if you really want to get a great LR scope, you should get a S&B or NF. Both of these scopes are tough as nails, track properly for long-range adjustments, and are clear and bright, with the edge going to the S&B. They are also big and heavy, and not meant for a lightweight rifle.

The most important thing for shooting long range will be a GOOD range finder (I would personally grab the Zeiss PRF, and 2nd choice would be the Leica 1200 or 1600. If you can afford it, the Steiner RF is getting rave reciews, and the Vectronix units are military-employed, and are the best), a GOOD ballistic calculator like Ballistic:FTE for the iPhone or Exbal for the Palm, and an accurate rifle with a scope that is consistent and reliable with regards to holding zero and tracking its adjustments accurately. Once you've got these tools in place, it's just a matter of practicing a LOT. The most important thing you'll have to practice will be judging the effect of the wind, as well as other atmostpheric conditions.

In reality, it's uncommon to shoot beyond 300 yards when hunting big game. I've got my primary rifles set up to shoot out to 650 yards on game, but I rarely have to shoot an animal farther than 250 yards. This year I shot my sheep at 400 yards even, but that's a rarity. The only way you'll be taking long shots very often is if you back peddle after spotting game! :D

PS. PLEASE do not buy a Huskemaw. I've not used one personally, but I've heard a lot of guys complain about the CS, that the company just wants your money, and then leaves you high and dry if your scope needs service. It's an overpriced product, IMO, for what you get.
 
jr.fish said:
so id like to get into long range shooting once im out of school in the spring. i watch the best of the west every chance i get and thoughs guys are always pluging there huskemaw scopes.

im not sure if there worth the 1200 bux they wont for them?
does any one out there use one?

i love the idea of the turrets and how easy there are to adjust rather then stuggling to look threw a reticle with tones of lines and numbers blocking your vew...

are there any other scopes out that that have a turret style adjustment?
price will also have a large effect on what i get. i already have an great rifle to put it on that cost me around $1200 so i dont wont to spend much more then that on the scope.


any advise would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
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1st mistake believeing anything shown on T.V. is real.
I find it hard to swallow the BOTW guys highly endorsing unknown brands..First it was Huskemaw, now they are rating King Optics scopes as worthwhile, what a joke!! Check out the thread in optics regarding King Optics, someone posted a video clip where King was raved about.:puke:

If serious LR shooting is the desire get known equipment that not only really does work but has someone besides a T.V. show selling and pushing it.

Nightforce, Leupold, Sightron, Vortex are some of the more respected names in shooting. None of them need a T.V. show that only highlights the decent shots to sell their products.

Less T.V. and more range time is the answer to real long range shooting.
 
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