Side shot test on my Huben

[randy_68]

picked up a used Sideshot system last week and got it mounted on my Huben K1 .22 . I installed it on Aim Sports Alpha 6 4.5-27×50 that seems to be all the rage lately. It is actually a really nice scope and very clear. Works perfect for my needs.

Anyway, I had to work this morning so I took my Huben with me and set up the side shot. When I opened the back door to our receiving area there were 6 starlings sitting on the antenna. I grabbed my gun and got lined up before they flew off and I managed to nail one. This Huben is shooting 18 gr JSB at 940 fps and the shot was only 18 yards. My scope was on 10 power and I didn't have time to dial it back as I was afraid they would fly off before I could get lined up. Shot was taken leaning on door frame. I think i need to install a bipod to help eliminate the shakiness.

https://youtu.be/6jJvvYBxhoo

 

[Spartan]

Good stuff! Love my side shot. Actually just ordered an extra set of rings for it to mount on my one inch scopes as well.

 

[Bob_O]

Wow.....nice and clear!!

 

[qball]

Wow.....nice and clear!!

Not bad for a 250 dollar scope! 

 

[Odoyle]

Focus! Focus! Focus!

 

[Skydivingmiami]

Adjust your paralex to improve the pic

 

[Odoyle]

Wow.....nice and clear!!

Not bad for a 250 dollar scope!

Yes and you even said the Alpha 6 is clearer than the Element Helix.

 

[randy_68]

Wow guys , you must not know how to read. I said I just installed it and had an opportunity to shoot a starling. I didnt take time to adjust as they fly off as soon as they see you so it was done in a hurry. 

The scope is very clear and yes I needed to adjust parralax

Sorry , I'm not a professional!

 

[harrymoreland]

I doubt the Starling noticed the Parallax could have been sharper .

thanks randy

 

[Bob_O]

Randy 

The parallax was perfect.

What phone are you using? If Android, theres an app called Open Camera that is perfect for scope cam. It let's you lock focus on the reticle amongst other very handy features.

Its free with no ads.

 

[markT]

Nice shot!! I was trained to shoot prairie dogs starting with the longest dog as to not educate the other dogs or let them see their friend die.. Seems like all the guys that shoot here seem to shoot the middle bird.. Not being critical at all, it just seems interesting... Birds are probably way smarter than prairie dogs and piece it together anyway..

How do you like the Huben?

 

[orion]

Wow guys , you must not know how to read. I said I just installed it and had an opportunity to shoot a starling. I didnt take time to adjust as they fly off as soon as they see you so it was done in a hurry. 

The scope is very clear and yes I needed to adjust parralax

Sorry , I'm not a professional!

As Bob mentioned, this is not a parallax issue, you see on the clip how at the end when the scope is aiming to the sky the camera is focusing on the reticle and you see a beautiful image, what was happening here is autofocus on the camera, when the camera sees a bird is focusing the bird and the reticle is out of focus.

Follow Bob's suggestion because with that app you can use manual focus and lock it down so your reticle is always in focus.

Nice video, thanks for sharing

 

[randy_68]

Bob , thanks for clarifying. 

I'll try the open camera app and see how it goes. I think i used it a long time ago on another phone. And yes this is an android Galaxy S9. I noticed my crosshairs were going in and out of focus so hopefully that app will take care of that.

I appreciate the helpful tips and it will give me something to work on.