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Re: Bushnell vs. Nikon scopes
« Reply #15 on: September 29, 2008, 08:13:02 AM »
I would go with the Bushnell, You saw the results last year. The 50mm Obj makes all the differance in low light.
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Re: Bushnell vs. Nikon scopes
« Reply #16 on: September 29, 2008, 08:40:49 AM »
another guy saying ditch the 50mm.

peek around and you will find 3-9x40 elite 4200's for 200-250bux. there is no tougher scope made. I have several of them, infact, on all my "hunting" rifles this is pretty much what I am swapping out to. long range is a different story, but if ou are gonna shoot 450ish or less it is hard to beat for the $$

I whole heartidly agree.  This is a fantastic option and gonna give you the most bang for the buck out there.  Fantastic scope!!  No need for the 50 mm if you are looking to save $.  Probably no need anyway.

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Re: Bushnell vs. Nikon scopes
« Reply #17 on: September 29, 2008, 12:07:14 PM »
Nikon. Think it is the Primos series that used to be the old Monarch line, just renamed. A Nikon Monarch blows a Leupold VX I (which was suggested) away, not even a close comparison.

As was also stated, I'd stay away from the 50mm lens as a simple 40mm will do what you need and more.

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Re: Bushnell vs. Nikon scopes
« Reply #18 on: September 29, 2008, 12:15:32 PM »
I looked at Leupold, Burris and Nikon when I was in the market for a 223 scope earlier this year.  The 3-9x40 Buckmasters Matte BDC  was the clearest and least expensive, so I bought it, and love it.

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Re: Bushnell vs. Nikon scopes
« Reply #19 on: September 29, 2008, 03:44:16 PM »
another vote for Bushnell 4200 for $250 or Nikon Team Primos for $199.
Blows Leupy away.
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Re: Bushnell vs. Nikon scopes
« Reply #20 on: October 21, 2008, 05:03:30 PM »
Leupold vxII or the vxI. Also look at the Burris scopes. They are also well made.  :twocents:
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Re: Bushnell vs. Nikon scopes
« Reply #21 on: October 22, 2008, 01:04:34 PM »
I was looking to buy a new scope for a varmit gun. went to Cabels in ID, i compared the optics on bushy 3200, leupy I and II and Nikon pro-staff and buckmaster. I ended up buying a 4.5 x 14,40obj buckmaster for 290.00 and love it. I was not happy with the optics on the 2 Leupys at all. also i was told by the guy at cabels that they are using chines glass in those models. dont know if thats true but the glass was inferior to the nikons . just my opinion!
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Re: Bushnell vs. Nikon scopes
« Reply #22 on: October 22, 2008, 07:55:54 PM »
Well guys, I went with a Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x50, with the FF reticle.  I got it brand new off ebay for 200.00 shipped. My brother has already mounted it on my Sako, and it took 7 rounds to put 3 rounds under a quarter at 100 yds. and he says it is clearer and brighter than his 4200.  I will let you know how it works out in the field after I get out there to God's country next week.
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