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Posted: 3/14/2014 10:41:26 AM EDT
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We wanted to give ARFCOM a look at Sightmark's new Wolfhound series of prismatic sights.
Prototypes were debuted at SHOT this year and as we are nearing production we thought you guys might like a preview. The Wolfhound will be available in a 3x or 6x version, the 6x having an accessory rail on top. The reticle is a .223 BDC reticle for 55 & 62 gr with ranging based on the width of a silhouette The body is 6061 aluminum with a durable rubber cover and each unit is IP68 waterproof and dustproof. MSRP will be 419.99 for the 3x and 479.99 for the 6x 3x 
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6x kill flash 
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Illuminated red and green reticle 
Let us know if you have any questions, concerns of would like to see certain photos. if y'all like seeing new products before they launch, we have a FFP Japanese 1-6 I can snag some photos of as well 
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Yes, I want to see that 1-6, specs would me nice too. :)
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We wanted to give ARFCOM a look at Sightmark's new Wolfhound series of prismatic sights. Prototypes were debuted at SHOT this year and as we are nearing production we thought you guys might like a preview. The Wolfhound will be available in a 3x or 6x version, the 6x having an accessory rail on top. The reticle is a .223 BDC reticle for 55 & 62 gr with ranging based on the width of a silhouette The body is 6061 aluminum with a durable rubber cover and each unit is IP68 waterproof and dustproof. MSRP will be 419.99 for the 3x and 479.99 for the 6x 3x <a href="http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/Sellmark-Marketing/media/DSC_0317_zps223fa8da.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o596/Sellmark-Marketing/DSC_0317_zps223fa8da.jpg</a> 3x <a href="http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/Sellmark-Marketing/media/DSC_0319_zps46277800.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o596/Sellmark-Marketing/DSC_0319_zps46277800.jpg</a> 6x <a href="http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/Sellmark-Marketing/media/DSC_0320_zpsbcc3ae56.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o596/Sellmark-Marketing/DSC_0320_zpsbcc3ae56.jpg</a> 6x kill flash <a href="http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/Sellmark-Marketing/media/DSC_0322_zps0e8bea6e.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o596/Sellmark-Marketing/DSC_0322_zps0e8bea6e.jpg</a> Side by side <a href="http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/Sellmark-Marketing/media/DSC_0331_zpsfb366304.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o596/Sellmark-Marketing/DSC_0331_zpsfb366304.jpg</a> Illuminated red and green reticle <a href="http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/Sellmark-Marketing/media/DSC_0337_zpsa403487c.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o596/Sellmark-Marketing/DSC_0337_zpsa403487c.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/Sellmark-Marketing/media/DSC_0339_zps8eeb8f0b.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o596/Sellmark-Marketing/DSC_0339_zps8eeb8f0b.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/Sellmark-Marketing/media/DSC_0343_zps871a9de4.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o596/Sellmark-Marketing/DSC_0343_zps871a9de4.jpg</a> Let us know if you have any questions, concerns of would like to see certain photos. if y'all like seeing new products before they launch, we have a FFP Japanese 1-6 I can snag some photos of as well
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A suggestion: modify the reticle so that one side has the averaged holdovers for 55 and 62gr projectiles while the other side has averaged holdovers for 77gr .223 and 147gr .308 projectiles. The width of the holdover starting from the vertical line should subtend either 18" or 0.5m for ranging purposes. Lastly, add dots or hashes on the horizontal plane 0.5mil center to center to the 6x reticle. This serves for windage, leading, and ranging purposes. Turning the rifle and scope sideways will allow the mil scale to range the height of an object as an added bonus (I learned this from Koshkin's article on Stadia vs. Scale reticles on opticthoughts.com)
This would provide value to shooters who stock up on surplus for range fodder and buy or handload heavier target loads. It moves this product into a second market segment of .308 shooters. And it provides a second ranging method to the higher power scope where it is better suited. |
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One huge issue most manufacturers forget...................................
What spec did you use for the 55gr and 62 gr muzzle velocity? Almost EVERY rifle these will be put on are running 16" barrels. Not even close to the "listed" velocity that the military gets from the 20" ones. Big difference when you need drop to be correct. |
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The Wolfhounds are manufactured in China. They are designed and quality checked in Texas and will still be covered by the Sightmark Limited Lifetime Warranty. We are still expecting to get them in between May and June. The bdc's were calculated out of a 16" barrel.
Here's some more specs: 3x 6x As far as the Japanese scopes, they are also on track and should be arriving in July. |
| I want one of these so bad I literally have this thread setup as a tab that opens when I start my browser, will even doing one of them youtube review thingies when it arrives - could be well timed for the end of winter here so it may be tested on goats that are still wearing their winter phase coats! |
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The 3x and 6x mount and body are an extruded, single-piece of aluminum. So it’s not possible to swap mounts. Future models we’ll consider this for improving the products. I'm torn between ordering this as soon as it comes to test and do a mini review or just wait and see if you guys eventually come out with one that accepts ACOG type mounts. For what it's worth, I've never really considered buying any Sightmark products until I got a feel for your Ultra shot M-spec. |
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