Bushnell scopes

irish murphy · 02-01-2008, 07:53 PM

I have had a Bushnell 1.5/4x20 on my 300wm for six months now,it has handled it so far.I bought a bushnell dusk and dawn 3/9x40 with illuminated recticle to put on my howa 222.But im not tempted to stick it on my 22/250.It has an old weaver fixed 10 power on it.What bushnells are you people using and what calibres are they handling?

two-70 · 02-01-2008, 07:57 PM

the 3200 elite and the 4200 elite are built to withstand heavy recoil, was repeatedly tested on a powerful magnum rifle , i believe it tells on their site, i have always used the cheaper bushnells and no problems with them but never had anything bigger than a 308 to use it on, i have a Leupold now

lefty o · 02-01-2008, 10:25 PM

the elites are high quality scopes, the cheaper bushnells are hit or miss.

ArkansasHunter · 02-01-2008, 10:31 PM

One of the common Bushnell scopes around here is the Sportsman series.
They are in stock at Wal Mart year round. The 3X9-40mm is $59.84

pball942 · 02-01-2008, 10:53 PM

Have Banner series 50mm sitting in a box. Had it on a 7mm Rem mag. But sold the rifle kept the scope. Means I need to gat another rifle. I used in low light (dawn & dusk) worked good. I know there are better ones out there, but this one works (worked) for me.

Midas · 02-01-2008, 11:06 PM

I have a Bushnell Sportsman 3-9x40 on a Howa 1500 .338 Win Mag, and a Bushnell Trophy 4-12x40 on a Howa 1500 .308, both scopes have performed flawlessly, at the range, and in the field.

dave375hh · 02-02-2008, 04:08 AM

I've had 14-15 bushnells over the years and never had to send one back for repair. Right now I have 3 Banners, Two Trophy 4-12X40 on two HB heavily modified 10-22's. Two Elite 3200, a 2.5-10X40 on a 308, and a 2-6X32 pistol scope on a S&W .44mag. One Elite 4200 1.5-6X38 on a .375HH. Like I've said I have had excellent luck with all of the Bushnells, but now that the wallet's in better shape I'll buy more of the 4200's they're super nice.

irish murphy · 02-02-2008, 04:31 AM

Im glad the sportsman and dusk & dawn are working well for a you fellas.I dont own a 3200 or 4200.I have a sportsman and D&D.

SwedeSteve · 02-02-2008, 05:48 AM

They sell .50 BMG's with 3200's on them and guarantee the scopes.

varmit_slayer · 02-02-2008, 11:41 AM

the paralax on my 2-7x banner sucks. It is on a .17 hmr and the reticle moves like crazy when I move from side to side.

rasterman77 · 02-02-2008, 04:31 PM

I have a couple Bushnell Trophy 3-9x40, great scope even on the .300 mag but have upgraded to the 4200 Elite for the "rainguard"... awesome!
Chuck doesn't have an article on D&D or Sportsman but these articles give a little insight to the company and thier optics
SCOPES AND SPORT OPTICS - Scope and Optical Sight Articles and Reviews

billy · 02-02-2008, 05:56 PM

ive got a sportsman reddot on an AK.
it's perfect for that application.

270wsm · 02-02-2008, 06:03 PM

I have the Bushnell Legend on both of my Win.model 70's.Both rifles are WSM's.One in .270 and the other in.300.The legend by Bushnell is a great scope.It handles the recoil just fine.

Dale · 02-02-2008, 08:40 PM

I have two Trophy and one 4200 Elite Bushnells.

I can't say if they are the best...great...mediocre or otherwise as everyone must evaluate for themselves.

I know mine has suited me with no problems so far.

gerry303ca · 02-10-2008, 04:47 PM

I would stay away from the cheaper models if you can afford better. I have sent several back for repairs with no trouble and was satisfied with the service but that was quit a few years ago. I recommend Trophy or better in the Bushnell line, preferrably the Elite line.

02-01-2008, 07:53 PM	#1
irish murphy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra,Australia Posts: 1,028 Blog Entries: 5	Bushnell scopes I have had a Bushnell 1.5/4x20 on my 300wm for six months now,it has handled it so far.I bought a bushnell dusk and dawn 3/9x40 with illuminated recticle to put on my howa 222.But im not tempted to stick it on my 22/250.It has an old weaver fixed 10 power on it.What bushnells are you people using and what calibres are they handling?

02-01-2008, 07:57 PM	#2
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	the 3200 elite and the 4200 elite are built to withstand heavy recoil, was repeatedly tested on a powerful magnum rifle , i believe it tells on their site, i have always used the cheaper bushnells and no problems with them but never had anything bigger than a 308 to use it on, i have a Leupold now __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

02-01-2008, 11:06 PM	#6
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,806 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	I have a Bushnell Sportsman 3-9x40 on a Howa 1500 .338 Win Mag, and a Bushnell Trophy 4-12x40 on a Howa 1500 .308, both scopes have performed flawlessly, at the range, and in the field. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

02-02-2008, 04:08 AM	#7
dave375hh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 587	I've had 14-15 bushnells over the years and never had to send one back for repair. Right now I have 3 Banners, Two Trophy 4-12X40 on two HB heavily modified 10-22's. Two Elite 3200, a 2.5-10X40 on a 308, and a 2-6X32 pistol scope on a S&W .44mag. One Elite 4200 1.5-6X38 on a .375HH. Like I've said I have had excellent luck with all of the Bushnells, but now that the wallet's in better shape I'll buy more of the 4200's they're super nice. __________________ Dave 375 H&H

02-02-2008, 05:48 AM	#9
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,372 Images: 1	They sell .50 BMG's with 3200's on them and guarantee the scopes. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

02-01-2008, 10:25 PM	#3
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,806	the elites are high quality scopes, the cheaper bushnells are hit or miss.

02-01-2008, 10:31 PM	#4
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,699	One of the common Bushnell scopes around here is the Sportsman series. They are in stock at Wal Mart year round. The 3X9-40mm is $59.84

02-01-2008, 10:53 PM	#5
pball942 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 256	Have Banner series 50mm sitting in a box. Had it on a 7mm Rem mag. But sold the rifle kept the scope. Means I need to gat another rifle. I used in low light (dawn & dusk) worked good. I know there are better ones out there, but this one works (worked) for me.

02-02-2008, 04:31 AM	#8
irish murphy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra,Australia Posts: 1,028 Blog Entries: 5	Im glad the sportsman and dusk & dawn are working well for a you fellas.I dont own a 3200 or 4200.I have a sportsman and D&D.

02-02-2008, 11:41 AM	#10
varmit_slayer Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 74	the paralax on my 2-7x banner sucks. It is on a .17 hmr and the reticle moves like crazy when I move from side to side.

02-02-2008, 04:31 PM	#11
rasterman77 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 298	I have a couple Bushnell Trophy 3-9x40, great scope even on the .300 mag but have upgraded to the 4200 Elite for the "rainguard"... awesome! Chuck doesn't have an article on D&D or Sportsman but these articles give a little insight to the company and thier optics SCOPES AND SPORT OPTICS - Scope and Optical Sight Articles and Reviews __________________ 2 things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, I'm not sure about the former. Einstein

02-02-2008, 05:56 PM	#12
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,155 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	ive got a sportsman reddot on an AK. it's perfect for that application. __________________

02-02-2008, 06:03 PM	#13
270wsm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 326 Images: 2	love the Bushnells I have the Bushnell Legend on both of my Win.model 70's.Both rifles are WSM's.One in .270 and the other in.300.The legend by Bushnell is a great scope.It handles the recoil just fine. Last edited by 270wsm; 02-02-2008 at 06:05 PM. Reason: left out the main part of the answer

02-02-2008, 08:40 PM	#14
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	I have two Trophy and one 4200 Elite Bushnells. I can't say if they are the best...great...mediocre or otherwise as everyone must evaluate for themselves. I know mine has suited me with no problems so far. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

02-10-2008, 04:47 PM	#15
gerry303ca Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 36	I would stay away from the cheaper models if you can afford better. I have sent several back for repairs with no trouble and was satisfied with the service but that was quit a few years ago. I recommend Trophy or better in the Bushnell line, preferrably the Elite line.