New 8-32x44 Side-Focus Scope from Mueller

[Straight Shooter]

Mueller Optics is releasing a new target/varmint scope next month.  Supposedly, it is comparable to the Burris Black Diamond, but at 1/3 of the price.  Directly from Mueller...

"This new model is currently in production and a release should be sometime in August. I will list all the details of the 8-32 below.  We will list all the details on the website in the next few weeks.

8-32x44 Side Focus
Features include
Fully multi-coated optics
Fine hair with "true" 3/16" target dot on the 2nd focal plane (3/16 @ 100yds on 32x)
One-piece 30mm mounting tube
Side Focus parallax adjustment 10yds-infinity (Yardage wheel markings- 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, infinity)
100% waterproof/fogproof
shockproof construction
Dry-nitrogen filled
Fast Focus eye-piece
1/8 M.O.A. fully exposed (target style) windage and elevation adjustments
Field of View (ft.@ 100yds) 9.3' @ 8x - 2.5' @ 32x
Weight (oz.) 26
Length (in) 16.25"
Eye Relief (in) 3.2"
Exit Pupil (mm) 5.5 @ 8x 1.37 @ 32x
Windage/Elevation Adj. Range (in.@ 100yds) 40" over-all
Mounting length 6.1"
Matte black finish
Includes one Free 3" matching sunshade
MSRP $259.95
Note: This scope is assembled in a China factory that works closely and directly with personnel from a Japanese factory. This scope actually went back to Japan and needed to be approved by a factory in Japan before even being released and sent to Mueller. Any further information is strictly confidential, including the Chinese & Japanese factory names."

When released in August, Mueller is offering a "direct consumer discount sale" for those who are signed up on their website.  I've never owned (but, I've read great reviews) a Mueller scope before, but this might be the perfect scope for my Howa Axiom .223 "dog town" rifle.  I have NO affiliation with Mueller... I just wanted to give you guys and gals a head-up on a possible great deal.

[jeepasaurusrex]

How do you like the Axiom stock? I have been thinking about getting one for mine. 

[Straight Shooter]

How do you like the Axiom stock? I have been thinking about getting one for mine. 

I have the U/L (Ultra Light composite) stock on mine (ordered from Blackhawk when they were $160... I think that they had them mis-marked because the price shot up right after I got mine).  Although the set-up is running about 12 lbs, I really like the configuration of the stock (free-float, adjustable length of pull, etc).  I ordered the 24" heavy-barreled action from Jerry's Sports (thru my FFL dealer) for a little over $300.00 plus fee/shipping.  I was able to put it together (action and stock) for $525.00 delivered... not including the Swift Premier 4.5-14x44 MD that's mounted on it.

[jeepasaurusrex]

Nice.  I have an older 1500 with a heavy barrel. It shoots great. The most accurate rifle I have ever owned. It will out shoot my wife's or my dad's Remington 700s. We shot around 75 rounds one day of hand loads. Trying out different bullets, powder loads, etc. The next day I could hardly move my right arm. That is what got me looking at the Axiom stock.

[AWS]

I've been shooting a Mueller APV for a few years and it's a nice scope.  I saw the info on that scope the otherday on rimfire central, hope to pick one up for my 22lr BR gun and give it a try
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AWS

[Straight Shooter]

Mueller Optics is releasing a new target/varmint scope next month.  Supposedly, it is comparable to the Burris Black Diamond, but at 1/3 of the price.  Directly from Mueller...

"This new model is currently in production and a release should be sometime in August. I will list all the details of the 8-32 below.  We will list all the details on the website in the next few weeks.

8-32x44 Side Focus
Features include
Fully multi-coated optics
Fine hair with "true" 3/16" target dot on the 2nd focal plane (3/16 @ 100yds on 32x)
One-piece 30mm mounting tube
Side Focus parallax adjustment 10yds-infinity (Yardage wheel markings- 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, infinity)
100% waterproof/fogproof
shockproof construction
Dry-nitrogen filled
Fast Focus eye-piece
1/8 M.O.A. fully exposed (target style) windage and elevation adjustments
Field of View (ft.@ 100yds) 9.3' @ 8x - 2.5' @ 32x
Weight (oz.) 26
Length (in) 16.25"
Eye Relief (in) 3.2"
Exit Pupil (mm) 5.5 @ 8x 1.37 @ 32x
Windage/Elevation Adj. Range (in.@ 100yds) 40" over-all
Mounting length 6.1"
Matte black finish
Includes one Free 3" matching sunshade
MSRP $259.95
Note: This scope is assembled in a China factory that works closely and directly with personnel from a Japanese factory. This scope actually went back to Japan and needed to be approved by a factory in Japan before even being released and sent to Mueller. Any further information is strictly confidential, including the Chinese & Japanese factory names."

When released in August, Mueller is offering a "direct consumer discount sale" for those who are signed up on their website.  I've never owned (but, I've read great reviews) a Mueller scope before, but this might be the perfect scope for my Howa Axiom .223 "dog town" rifle.  I have NO affiliation with Mueller... I just wanted to give you guys and gals a head-up on a possible great deal.

Ordered mine yesterday...$199.95 plus shipping for "direct consumer discount sale" participants.  Will give a range report in the near future.

[AWS]

Got my shipping comformation this morning.

AWS

[Straight Shooter]

Got my shipping comformation this morning.

AWS

Awesome.  Got my shipping confirmation also.  Mine is going on heavy-barrelled Howa .223.  Please provide a range report once you've tested it out. 

May get a second one for a future 7mm-08, 6.5 Creedmore or .308 bench-rest rifle.

Thanks