Thanks for all the support, guys. We pushed the Huskemaw product hard with good results. The scope platform was developed to utilize the BDC/Windage technology I developed and have a patent application in process. Basically, incorporating windage hold values on your custom BDC.
You will see several more shots on the Long Range Pursuit program that feature Huskemaws on the Gunwerks Long Range Shooting Systems. Just like all of the material generated in the last five years for Best of the West features a Gunwerks Shooting System. User video submissions at longrangepursuit.com will probably show shots from all type of rifles and scopes.
As an Engineer, I recognized the differences between the NF and Huskemaw scope. I never claimed HO was better than a NF, only that the compensation system I designed was ideal for most hunting situations, and the Huskemaw scope offered excellent performance for the price.
Things like one piece tube on the NF vs two piece on the Huskemaw. The 1/3 MOA limitation was implemented to get 20 MOA per turn, the hardened bronze parts couldn't handle the finer clicks to get 1/4 MOA per turn. The NF has a steel insert, so wear is not an issue for 1/4 MOA clicks. Because of internal design the NF also has significantly more travel available. Just go through the list, like springs, cemented lenses, and fitted lens cells and you can point out major differences (not to mention quality control).
In the past, the Huskemaw was my product. I wanted to make it the best. Lets just say that there were limitations in what we could do. I'm not a partner anymore, and now I have access to a company that has the capability and inclination to build and thoroughly test the toughest scope on the planet. Nightforce's Quality Assurance program has to be the most stringent in the industry. Frankly, it makes our shooting systems a better value for our customers.
Does that mean the HO wasn't all that we said? Absolutely not. It still features my compensation system, and I hear they are trying to make quality improvements like cemented lenses. Good for them.
However, to support existing customers, we will offer rifle customers a $1000 upgrade to the G7 configuration that includes a full inspection, cleaning, and re-shooting for drop data.
We are very pleased to be working with Nightforce. Jeff, Kyle and the rest of the crew are our kind of people.