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Offline bullcanyon

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Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2012, 11:25:36 AM »
Buy a 40mm. Not enough gain with the 50mm.

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Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2012, 11:30:08 AM »
The 50mm probably won't make any difference unless you get the 30mm (or larger) tubes, not the 1" tubes.

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Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2012, 11:48:40 AM »
the 50mm definately helps, but the only time it helps is in lower light conditions. During the day you probably wont notice.

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Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2012, 11:55:38 AM »
I will always go Leupy myself.  :tup: That being said, I have never used or tested the Bushnell Elite Series.   :dunno:
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Torn on which scope to buy...
« Reply #19 on: May 18, 2012, 12:02:44 PM »
I have a bushnell elite 4-14. It's a nice scope. Bright and sharp.


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Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
« Reply #20 on: May 19, 2012, 11:54:34 AM »
Bushnell Elite 4200 and 6500 absolutely rock the Leupies for the same money.
Having a 6.5x erector gives you a calling scope and reach-out-and-touch-them scope in the same package.
FYI a 30mm tube only provides a greater range of adjustment, not light.
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Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
« Reply #21 on: May 19, 2012, 12:13:47 PM »
man I dont know how I got away with a 4power fixed or 3x9x40 all my life... :chuckle: only one time did I wish I had the 50mm, I could see this great blacktail buck with my binos and the size of his rack,but could not see him through my scope,just not enough light...the leupold is the way I would go for the money,a friend has the bushnell and he loves that..look through a few and decide... :tup:

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Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
« Reply #22 on: May 20, 2012, 08:45:42 PM »
I already have the scope here at home.

There is just something about being able to get it fixed or replaced right now.

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