Rifle Scopes Full review of Bushnell HDMR with the G2 reticle

[Ring]

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thats allot of bullets...

 

[steve123]

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I like the ARC G3M3 rings. They've engineered some good ideas. I especially appreciate the double opposing strap wrench design.

Parroting the 20 MOA mount. It enables the scope to be close to optical center for long range use instead of being dialed almost all the way up. When the scope is dialed all the way up the image quality starts to degrade and also probably not the best thing for the scope internals.

With a 0 cant you should have approx 13 mils up elevation left. So around 1100Y for the main crosshair but you can holdover more.

 

[One-Eyed Jack]

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I haven't found the answer to this question: Is the GAP G2 reticle different than the Bushnell G2? If so, how?

 

[762frmafr]

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One and the same. The G2 reticle was designed by George at GAP.

 

[Jdubya45]

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Real nice test and review. Thanks for your time.

 

[McCoy]

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Thanks for the great review should make purchasing decision much easier.

 

[RSR]

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Just got them in. One is on my .338LM and the other on my .308.

 

[JFComfort]

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Great review man, you covered everything! Thank you.

 

[SQUATCH]

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Christ, I am definitely going to have to sell some stuff including my soul but after the video and the write up how could you not. Nice work man!

 

[kamonjj]

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Mine gets here wednesday. I did as well sell some things to help fund my build. Good bye DSLR that was sitting in my closet over a year. Hello, HDMR.

 

[TXCraig1]

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Got my two in last week. Put one on my TRG-42 w/ Badger Max 50 rings and Near base. Have not shot it with the HDMR yet, but damn it looks sweet inside and out.

 

[vman]

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Wow, nice review!

That box test target is massive.

 

[ta2dtrent]

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Nice review. Guess its time for an upgrade

 

[targaflorio]

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I got the shipping notice Friday. should be here tomorrow. This completes a tro of scopes, NF F1 and SWFA 5-20 x 50 HD being the incumbents.

 

[Skigolfmike]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D_TROS</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: slkzic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I plan on mounting one on a GAP built M24 any suggestions on a base and rings? I'm thinking Seekins 34mm Mediums for rings. The rifle already has a M24 mil spec rail and I'm pretty sure there is no cant to it. Generally what would be my max range with this scope on a 0 moa rail?
Thanks. </div></div>

Since I have seen you ask in 2 different spots, I will answer.

Easy answer: Badger 20 MOA base and med rings will make you happy as a can be. Why get a 0 MOA base when you can get 20 MOA more for free (same price)? You will never regret having too much elevation, and with the HDMR, you will have plenty of elevation to reach anywhere. I still have not heard one good reason to not get an elevated base. After a 20 MOA base, you should have approx 15 - 20 mils up left over and 5- 10 mils wasted down elev.

Regards,
DT </div></div>

Actually, that is where I ended up with a 30 MOA base, 12 Mils of wasted down elevation and 22 Mils of up elevation. I think in my case a 45 MOA base would be better. I'd get another 4 Mils of usable.

I'm very happy with my scope so far. Taking it to TVP this weekend to give it a real workout.

 

[Bache Kermooni]

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TXCraig1: I like your pool better ;-)

I now want one for my JP CTR-02 arriving tomorrow. Who has the best price on these? It looks like I missed the group buy thing :-(

 

[D_TROS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: skigolfmike</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D_TROS</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: slkzic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I plan on mounting one on a GAP built M24 any suggestions on a base and rings? I'm thinking Seekins 34mm Mediums for rings. The rifle already has a M24 mil spec rail and I'm pretty sure there is no cant to it. Generally what would be my max range with this scope on a 0 moa rail?
Thanks. </div></div>

Since I have seen you ask in 2 different spots, I will answer.

Easy answer: Badger 20 MOA base and med rings will make you happy as a can be. Why get a 0 MOA base when you can get 20 MOA more for free (same price)? You will never regret having too much elevation, and with the HDMR, you will have plenty of elevation to reach anywhere. I still have not heard one good reason to not get an elevated base. After a 20 MOA base, you should have approx 15 - 20 mils up left over and 5- 10 mils wasted down elev.

Regards,
DT </div></div>

Actually, that is where I ended up with a 30 MOA base, 12 Mils of wasted down elevation and 22 Mils of up elevation. I think in my case a 45 MOA base would be better. I'd get another 4 Mils of usable.

I'm very happy with my scope so far. Taking it to TVP this weekend to give it a real workout. </div></div>

After getting mine mounted up with a 20MOA base, I have 24mil up and 9 mil wasted down. Crazy they so close. Different actions I spose.

Also crazy they advertised 26mil travel, and we both have around 34mils

Good luck trying it out, I love mine so far.

Regards,
DT

 

[frankythefly]

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One of my favorite scopes, Just wish they could get the Turrets like the Night force high-speed ones.

 

[kamonjj]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: frankythefly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">One of my favorite scopes, Just wish they could get the Turrets like the Night force high-speed ones. </div></div>

My thoughts exactly. I really wish I had zero stop.

 

[redirt78]

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Great review.

Does anyone have some through scope pics at different magnifications/ranges?

 

[bkster]

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these are a few pics of the gecko.... tsi named it and hes right


this is 12 pwr...where i do most of my shooting at comps

this is at 21 pwr

and this is the gecko.............. HAHAHA

im runnig an ai mount and a egw 20moa base for a total of 48 moa

i have more range than my 7mm/08 does

thanks to benchmark barrels ,especially jerry, for this barrel
it rocks

 

[redirt78]

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Yeah I'd say that name fits haha. Thanks for the pics. I really like the reticle, look forward to my first mil/mil also.

So with all that built in cant, do you mainly just use the holdovers?

If anyone has a pic at 3-5 power I wouldn't mind seeing that too. I'm at low power a lot early am and late pm. Any pictures outdoors?

 

[sscoyote]

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Good job Steve. Tell the boys at Bushnell you sold another 1(HDMR). Only this 1 will be going on the 1st XP-100 handgun probably. Chuck Mcintosh out of Gillette just built me a 270 SAUM/8T McGowen with McMillan rear grip stock. Oughtta' be just the ticket for sniping coyotes way da' heck out there. Kinda' wish Bushy had a std.-turret system with this reticle though for hunting.

 

[Pointman308]

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How would this scope compare with the SSHD 5x20 since they are both built by the same company?

 

[D_TROS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redirt78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yeah I'd say that name fits haha. Thanks for the pics. I really like the reticle, look forward to my first mil/mil also.

So with all that built in cant, do you mainly just use the holdovers?

If anyone has a pic at 3-5 power I wouldn't mind seeing that too. I'm at low power a lot early am and late pm. Any pictures outdoors?
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The great thing about this scope is the ability to hold or dial, whatever time allows.
Another nice feature to me is the minimal tunneling at low power. I think it tunnels from 3-4 power ant thats all. Very nice.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pointman10-32</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How would this scope compare with the SSHD 5x20 since they are both built by the same company? </div></div>

I Prefer everything about my HDMR over the SS except maybe the rect. (tie) and the fact HDMR has no illum. I dont mind the 5 mil knobs and they have same ele travel. Glas better on the HDMR as are the knobs. Only thing I really dislike about the SS is the location of the paralax knob. Its tough to get to behind the illum.

Regards,
DT

 

[Pointman308]

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This HDMR looks like a great scope, but Im affraid it might look like a fat girl riding a mo-ped on my Savage 10 HS.

 

[redirt78]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bkster</div><div class="ubbcode-body">im runnig an ai mount and a egw 20moa base for a total of 48 moa
</div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redirt78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
So with all that built in cant, do you mainly just use the holdovers?
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I just re read what I asked and it makes no sense. With a lot of built in cant like you're running on the Gecko that lets you use almost all of your turret's elevation travel and makes no difference with the holdover marks... Not sure what I was thinking haha, I'm going to blame it on lack of sleep though.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D_TROS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I Prefer everything about my HDMR over the SS except maybe the rect. (tie) and the fact HDMR has no illum. I dont mind the 5 mil knobs and they have same ele travel. Glas better on the HDMR as are the knobs. Only thing I really dislike about the SS is the location of the paralax knob. Its tough to get to behind the illum.

Regards,
DT </div></div> Good to hear cause I was bummed when I missed out on the SS group buy, then the HDMR G2 came along.

 

[bkster]

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to answer your question redirt

i dial for distance and use the reticle for wind

but i only need 9 mills to a 1000 yds
so it would be possible to use holdovers for a match
i just dont think im ready to hold 4.3 mills and shoot fast
there is no mark to use for orientation on steel

well see im going to try some this weekend ....

 

[BrettSass844]

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Found these pics over on optics talk. I am ordering one next week. Cant wait till more details of the next design are released. A zero stop would be sweet!

 

[Pointman308]

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Okay where do I buy one?

 

[anthony_se]

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Mine just arrived from George

Wow. I'll install and level tomorrow and hope for a reasonably warm day to head to my range to try it out. Boy, does this puppy gather light.

Happy camper here.

 

[BrettSass844]

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seriously! Maybe this is being diplayed in Vegas and planned on being released as we speak... One can hope right...

 

[trukreltrog]

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There is one for sale in the calssifieds right now,,,

 

[BrettSass844]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: copdoc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Mine just arrived from George

Wow. I'll install and level tomorrow and hope for a reasonably warm day to head to my range to try it out. Boy, does this puppy gather light.

Happy camper here. </div></div>

How about some through the scope pics of that reticle. Would love to see it on different mag levels.

 

[Pointman308]

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All the ones I can find only have 5 mils per rev. The one in that picture shows 10 mils per rev.

 

[BrettSass844]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pointman10-32</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All the ones I can find only have 5 mils per rev. The one in that picture shows 10 mils per rev. </div></div>

Some have said there are rumors of a new model. Read the post at the top of page 2 of this thread. That is why I posted these pics. I found those with my google fu looking for more info and reticle pics of this model with 5 mil per rev. Needless to say 10 mil per rev and a zero stop would be nice.

 

[anthony_se]

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Brett,

I'll see what I can put together over the next couple days. I gotta get a really stable rifle vise and a scope leveling device and install kit, so I'll probably have to go up to Cabela's tomorrow to do that. Local gun stores don't stock Wheeler or Tipton or Hyscore (?). Anyways, I'll get to it soon as I get the scope installed.

I'm still ambivalent about not having gotten the H59 from HorusVision, but, I'll give this a try, and if it doesn't work for me, I'll put it up here for sale. Freaking one year warranty from those folks pissed me off.

 

[Pointman308]

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This scope only has a one year warranty? If so F&#$ that!

 

[anthony_se]

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I haven't looked at the paperwork, but it's the HorusVision scope from there site that has the one year warranty. Yeah, that's exactly why I didn't buy it from them. What I don't know is whether or not the HDMR gotten from HorusVision has only a one year warranty. It seems as though it does.

 

[TRAAV]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pointman10-32</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This scope only has a one year warranty? If so F&#$ that! </div></div>
Wrong. They have a lifetime warranty.

 

[anthony_se]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: copdoc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I haven't looked at the paperwork, but it's the HorusVision scope from there site that has the one year warranty. Yeah, that's exactly why I didn't buy it from them. What I don't know is whether or not the HDMR gotten from HorusVision has only a one year warranty. It seems as though it does.

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Just checked the papers from George's HDMR and it is indeed a life-time, transferrable warranty from Bushnell.

 

[BrettSass844]

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That is good to know. Bushy needs to update their website with their new scopes.

Thats what Im looking for in some pics is how big the reticle gets at different mags, outside against some targets would be sweet. Either way im taking the plundge and getting one. My first mil/mil optic. Had big plans for a USO but hospital bills have me by the balls!!! lol

We should possibly consider starting a new thread on HDMR pics and info or something similar. I dont want to offend the OP and get off topic from his review anymore than we already have. I appreciate his time invested in the testing that he shared with us. Just think others should be able to see it as well without being cluttered with other shit.

 

[Pointman308]

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Thanks for clarifying that. That would have been a real let down on what seems to be an awesome scope. I have asked this in other circles, but how is this going to stack up to the SSHD 5x20x50mm.

 

[anthony_se]

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yeah, I got worried there for a bit too

One beautiful optic. Affirmative on the need for Bushnell to update their site. I have no experience with the SS scope, so I can't comment

 

[redirt78]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BrettSass844</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How about some through the scope pics of that reticle. Would love to see it on different mag levels.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BrettSass844</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We should possibly consider starting a new thread on HDMR pics and info or something similar. I dont want to offend the OP and get off topic from his review anymore than we already have. I appreciate his time invested in the testing that he shared with us. Just think others should be able to see it as well without being cluttered with other shit. </div></div>

I started one.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'">HDMR GAP G2 THROUGH SCOPE PICS</span> <-- Link

If anyone has pics to add you can post there ^

 

[redirt78]

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^ Added some mil measurements to the reticle pics with ARPredator's help ^

 

[Ring]

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for a 34mm tube, its kinda low on the adjustment....

 

[***Ronin***]

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ahh man... am i the last in line to get this very fine optic.

Looking forward to it...

 

[salmonaxe]

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Very cool. It took watching the video to realize that those big holes in the target are actually wood screws attaching your target to it's backer. At first glance it looked like your box test was all over the place. Then when I saw the size of the target in the video I was like, "Oh wait.", and looked at the pics again. Just barely can make out those holes on each of the black dots.

Looks like it tracked really good!