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Old 04-09-2011, 02:41 PM
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Does any one on here use or have shot a gun with a 5-20-50 Huskemaw scope on it.
I am thinking of buying one and putting it on my 270 swm. The thought of being able to shoot a 4" group at 700 yards kind of catches my attention.
I looked through one today and it is very nice. Any feedback greatly appreciated.
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Old 04-09-2011, 02:56 PM
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I looked at one in Corlanes, and I have no plans on ever owning one. Optics wise, it lags behind my Zeiss , Swarovski and Kahles scopes. For the price, I expect better optics.
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Old 04-09-2011, 03:06 PM
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If u want good glass, look at NightForce! Best glass I have ever looked through. There heavy but can take a hit... Go with the NSX,
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Old 04-09-2011, 03:10 PM
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If u want good glass, look at NightForce! Best glass I have ever looked through. There heavy but can take a hit... Go with the NSX,
Take a look through a new Zeiss Diavari with fluoride lenses.

Nightforce scopes are built like tanks, but optically, they are still a bit behind the very best scopes.
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Old 04-09-2011, 03:25 PM
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Elk u should like through my scope! Better then my buddies Swaro 56mm... And that his opinion too.
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Old 04-09-2011, 04:37 PM
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Elk u should like through my scope! Better then my buddies Swaro 56mm... And that his opinion too.
I owned an NXS 3.5-15x50 for a while, I had it mounted on my 308win target rifle. It was strong and tracked very well, but the optics were not equal to my Swarovski, Kahles or Zeiss scopes. I mounted a Zeiss Diavari 6-24x56 on my new 6.5x47 target rifle, and in side by side testing, not one person preferred any Nightforce over the Diavari.
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I looked at one in Corlanes, and I have no plans on ever owning one. Optics wise, it lags behind my Zeiss , Swarovski and Kahles scopes. For the price, I expect better optics.
What would you compare the optics too? Also what would you pay for a Zeiss scope with the same power?
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Old 04-09-2011, 08:35 PM
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What would you compare the optics too? Also what would you pay for a Zeiss scope with the same power?
I would compare the optics to a Zeiss Conquest, a Bushnell 4200, or a Leupold vx3. I would rate the Huskemaw as slightly inferior to all three. I can buy a 6.5-2-x50 Conquest for around $1000 to $1100. A Diavari costs much more, but it is much more scope.
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Old 04-09-2011, 09:52 PM
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I would compare the optics to a Zeiss Conquest, a Bushnell 4200, or a Leupold vx3. I would rate the Huskemaw as slightly inferior to all three. I can buy a 6.5-2-x50 Conquest for around $1000 to $1100. A Diavari costs much more, but it is much more scope.
Thanks, The cost was 1249.00 for the huskemaw, I thought the optics were good but like you said not as good as a Zeiss Diavari. But the price for a new Zeiss Diavari is probally close to 2000.00 i am guessing. I have a 3x9x50 Conquest on my 22-250 and the optics are much better on the huskemaw
i thought. Like you said you get what you pay for. I was hoping someone on here had one, actually surprised that someone doesnt.
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Old 04-09-2011, 10:31 PM
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I have a 3x9x50 Conquest on my 22-250 and the optics are much better on the huskemaw
Were you comparing them at the same magnification?
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Old 04-10-2011, 09:10 AM
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. The thought of being able to shoot a 4" group at 700 yards kind of catches my attention.
Wow. If I would of only known that all I need was a new scope to shoot that kind of group I would of bought it years ago.
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. The thought of being able to shoot a 4" group at 700 yards kind of catches my attention.
Wow. If I would of only known that all I need was a new scope to shoot that kind of group I would of bought it years ago.
I am not sure if there is a hint of sarcasm here or not, hard to tell in "type". There is a lot more involved in shooting a 4 inch 700yrd group. Load development, wind doping, etc. just to name a few. Don't be fooled by marketing, a new fancy scope doesn't make you any better at shooting IMHO. It can give you better points of reference, it can make things look closer and make thing look clearer. The shooting part is still up to the person behind it all.

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I am not sure if there is a hint of sarcasm here or not, hard to tell in "type". There is a lot more involved in shooting a 4 inch 700yrd group. Load development, wind doping, etc. just to name a few. Don't be fooled by marketing, a new fancy scope doesn't make you any better at shooting IMHO. It can give you better points of reference, it can make things look closer and make thing look clearer. The shooting part is still up to the person behind it all.

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Your correct. There was a little sarcasm in my post.
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Your correct. There was a little sarcasm in my post.
I figured as much , but I wouldn't be surprised how many people ACTUALLY feel that way.

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I figured as much , but I wouldn't be surprised how many people ACTUALLY feel that way
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