I purchased a Bushmaster with an 18" barrel a few months ago that was a special run for a distributor. It is a chrome moly match barrel and chamber, fluted barrel, with a free-floating aluminum handguard. It has a collapsible stock as well. I haven't been completely satisified with the groups, and I don't think it is the rifle's fault, nor the scope, nor just me. I think I didn't match the tool for the job.
I put a TA33 Acog with amber reticle on it just because I wanted one. I am really starting to rethink this decision. 5 and 10 shot groups average about 2 inches at 100 yards with quality handloads and factory ammunition. Not bad, but I just wonder how much better my groups would be if I had a little more magnification and a more precise reticle.
Don't get me wrong, the ACOG is a great scope. The glass is excellent, adjustments are repeatable, and it is one tough dude. But I have a hard time finding a consistent aim point with the chevron. Is the loose nut behind the trigger responsible for the larger-than-desired groups? He is probably a big factor.
But I am wondering if I should look another direction. I was looking at a Bushnell Elite Tactical 6500 with 2.5-16x42. What do you think? Up the magnification or keep the ACOG. From a cost standpoint, I really can't keep both. I'd have to sell the ACOG to get the Bushnell. But I can sell the ACOG for at least what I paid for it 6 months ago. New ones are going for $900ish.
I put a TA33 Acog with amber reticle on it just because I wanted one. I am really starting to rethink this decision. 5 and 10 shot groups average about 2 inches at 100 yards with quality handloads and factory ammunition. Not bad, but I just wonder how much better my groups would be if I had a little more magnification and a more precise reticle.
Don't get me wrong, the ACOG is a great scope. The glass is excellent, adjustments are repeatable, and it is one tough dude. But I have a hard time finding a consistent aim point with the chevron. Is the loose nut behind the trigger responsible for the larger-than-desired groups? He is probably a big factor.
But I am wondering if I should look another direction. I was looking at a Bushnell Elite Tactical 6500 with 2.5-16x42. What do you think? Up the magnification or keep the ACOG. From a cost standpoint, I really can't keep both. I'd have to sell the ACOG to get the Bushnell. But I can sell the ACOG for at least what I paid for it 6 months ago. New ones are going for $900ish.