Another 300 RUM ??? for Newbie

[shooters]

I must admit, at times I'm a sucker for television ads.... are the Huskemaw scopes a decent dependable scope with good glass, or would I just be waisting my time and/or money???

 

[MontanaRifleman]

The Huskemaw is a relatively new product. There is a write up on it in the technicle articles section. I might be wrong, but I dont think it is made with near the same standards as the NF. NF scopes are built to very demanding specs using the highest grade materials and are battlefield proven. Is all that necessary for a hunting scope? It sure gives me the warm fuzzy when I'm carrying mine. I just dont know to what specs the Huskemaw is built amd how well it will take pounding from a 300 RUM amd how well it will hold up to a hard fall on a mountainside and how many seasons the turrets will track reliably. I would sooner buy a Clearidge or Vortex for $650-$700 before buying a Huskemaw for $1150. The BDC turrets are great for some applications, but like I said earlier they have limitations. If anything about your load changes, your scope is usless for LR until you get a new turret and you can not put an MOA turret on it because the clicks are not MOA. I would never get a Huskemaw. I have to ask the BOTW guys, why should I buy a Huskemaw for $1150 vs buying a Clearidge for $650 and putting a BDC turret on it for another $75 and having a back up MOA turret, just in case? I dont think they can answer that question.

 

[shooters]

Well, that settles the Huskemaw option. I read the article/write up on the Husk. Like you said, stick with something that has been proven over and over. I've been scanning the net and yup, no decent prices on the NF. Oh well I guess. NF it is. What would be the optimal bases/rings to use as well. I've been using Burris Dual Doves in the past. Heard Leupold doesn't have the greatest, but again I'm not all that knowledgeable on the difference between the two.

 

[MontanaRifleman]

I have a NF 20 MOA base with the alloy rings. That set up runs about $270. I've reaed about a lot of guys using the EGW base for $40. There are a lot of ring options incuding the ones in Len's LRH gear shop here. those rings are not comaptible with an anti-cant bubble level top ring. To the best of my knowledge, only the NF are. It is possible to attach a level to the tube, but then it's a little moer clutter and weight. I plan on getting the EGW base and TPS rings form the LRH gear shop on my Sendero 25-06, unless I can get a good deal on some good rings in the mean time. I have an extra top ring that I could use as the bottom ring to attach an anti-cant level to the tube. The NF alloy rings are stronger than the aluminum TPS rings, but with the 25-06 i dont think that'a an issue. I'm not sure about mounting them on a cannon like the RUM. You could ask Len and see what he thinks. I'm sure they are warranteed. there are a lot of options available. You should do a search opn rings and bases. You will want to consider an ADI or ACI also if you're going to be doing any uphill or downhill shooting. Once you have a good pet load worked out, you can gat a BDC turret. I would say they are great out to 600-700 yds and farther if you have no atmospheric and temp changes. I plan to get one for antelope hunting where my shots are flat, and the elevation doesnt change.

 

[Chas1]

NF rings come in 5 heights. Steel or Ultralite will work on 300 rum, The Ultralites are CNC machined 7075-T6 hard aluminum. They are pricey.

 

[shooters]

NF rings come in 5 heights. Steel or Ultralite will work on 300 rum, The Ultralites are CNC machined 7075-T6 hard aluminum. They are pricey.

Is there a paticular height that most choose for the NF scope? Don't really have the ability to try them all out. Is it just a personal preference or are they to match people's cheak weld position's? I did take a look and noticed there were quite a few heights to choose from. I would imagine to keep the weight down a little, the Ultralite would probably be a little better choice. $152 bucks. Ya, a bit pricey!

 

[Chas1]

some scopes have wider objectives, one might have a 30mm objective or one might have a 56mm objective. As an example, a lower ring on a 30mm scope let's say gives you the clearance you need so the scope doesn't touch the barrel whereas that same hieght ring on a 56mm scope would not be high enough to clear the barrel. I try to get the scope as close as possible to the barrel within reason particularly on heavy recoiling rifles. There's really no standard it depends on rifle, scope and shooter's preference.

 

[MontanaRifleman]

Agreed with Chas. Try to get the scope as close to the barrel as possible with enough room to put a cover on it. Low rings in NF work for my 5.5-22x50 on a Sendero contour.

 

[shooters]

Agreed with Chas. Try to get the scope as close to the barrel as possible with enough room to put a cover on it. Low rings in NF work for my 5.5-22x50 on a Sendero contour.

Thanks. I had the Low Pro Leupold on my first RUM in a 50 Obj. I deff agree on keeping the scope as low as possible on a high recoil gun. Little easier to control recoil when your head is tucked down and tight. Thanks guys.

 

[Hired Gun]

You will love the Sendero in 300 RUM. I'm in the process of putting a 300 RUM Sendero together for a newbie friend.

 

[shooters]

You will love the Sendero in 300 RUM. I'm in the process of putting a 300 RUM Sendero together for a newbie friend.

I already am. Did really like the feel of the stock at first, but I do now. Tryn to break it in for the past week. Feel like all I've been doing is cleaning it. Lol

 

[300R]

I went with NF 20 moa base and NF steel rings for my sendero if you use a 50mm scope ,you want to get the .885 height in the rings they mount nice and low.

 

[Chas1]

shooters, good point about low on the scope to keep head tucked down and tight. In addition mounting the scope low also makes it easier on your scope on heavy recoiling rifles...with or w/o brake makes no differnece...mount low.

 

[john g duvall]

Sorry for the ignorance here. I'm an archer by heart and a newbie, but the long range shooting is so much fun, so please forgive my questions. Any help would be great. I recently sold my 300 RUM with the Winchester Action.... yuk. It did shoot great though. It was equipped with a break from Kirby and a Leupold VX7L 4.5-14X50 Boone & Crockett and shooting 200gr Accubonds. Here is where I need the help. I'm stuck with the 300 RUM. I love that caliber. Everyone prefers something different so.... I am getting ready to purchase another 300 RUM in the Sendero SF2 with the H.S stalk, fluted barrel and adjustable trigger.

Is the extra cash for this Sendero any better than just a normal REM 300 in stainless?

I realize there is a weight difference between the two due to the fluted bull barrel, but that doesn't bother me. I just want a little more accuracy and later down the road, would like Kirby to true the REM action. Only a 20 mile drive. LOL. Just can't afford to have one built all at once.
Next question.

What scope???

I am very confident out to 500 yards (drop in the hat to most of you), but would like to start shooting some of the Chucks and some paper out to a little further distance. Like to some day work my way to a 1000 yards. (some day) So, with that caliber and the intent to hunt with the rifle as well, what scope do I attach to the rifle? I've been reading thread after thread and just became more confused. S&B, Nightforce, Leupold, Huskemaw, etc... I liked the Leupold VX7, but it had a limit of 600 yards. Also not sure I want to get into the whole MOA... really confuses me. Can't seem to understand it. People make these scopes seem so easy to operate. Just turn the dial and shoot. Ha Ha. I'm lost. So if you could please spend a few min to answer my questions, it would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

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