Bushnell Banner 6-24x40

Thud · May 18, 2008, 01:32 PM

I need comments about the use of this scope on a 308 rifle. Good price but is it strong enough? Thanks beforehand, thud.-

Kreyzhorse · May 18, 2008, 04:57 PM

Is it strong enough in power or strong enough to substain a .308 recoil?

Either way, the Banner series are good scopes for the money and you won't have a problem with one. I have a 6 x 18 on my 7mm Rem Mag and it can certainly hold up to the recoil. Very good scope and pulls in huge amount of light at dawn and dusk.

glockman19 · May 19, 2008, 12:37 AM

I'd spend the extra and get one in the Elite 3200 or 4200 series. I think it will take the beating better from the .308

Thud · May 20, 2008, 11:09 AM

Thanks both. I was asking about strong construction, by the way. Regards, THUD.-

ojibweindian · May 20, 2008, 08:41 PM

The only Banner I had didn't make it through 2 boxes of factory 30-06 before giving up the ghost. It's now standing duty as a toy for my kids. Take glockman's advice; pony up the extra dough for a 3200 or 4200.

JP Sarte · May 20, 2008, 10:48 PM

I have owned Banner scopes and one Bushnell 3200. Never had any issues.

JP

mikejonestkd · May 20, 2008, 10:59 PM

I have several banners on .22 rimfires and they are fine for plinking on the range.

For a longer range/ target rifle look at at least a 3200 or a 4200 scope. I have several 4200 6-24x 40s and they are well made, bright and clear.

May 18, 2008, 01:32 PM	#1
Thud Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Posts: 193	Bushnell Banner 6-24x40 I need comments about the use of this scope on a 308 rifle. Good price but is it strong enough? Thanks beforehand, thud.-

May 18, 2008, 04:57 PM	#2
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Is it strong enough in power or strong enough to substain a .308 recoil? Either way, the Banner series are good scopes for the money and you won't have a problem with one. I have a 6 x 18 on my 7mm Rem Mag and it can certainly hold up to the recoil. Very good scope and pulls in huge amount of light at dawn and dusk. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

May 20, 2008, 10:59 PM	#7
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,716	I have several banners on .22 rimfires and they are fine for plinking on the range. For a longer range/ target rifle look at at least a 3200 or a 4200 scope. I have several 4200 6-24x 40s and they are well made, bright and clear. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

May 19, 2008, 12:37 AM	#3
glockman19 Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2007 Posts: 235	I'd spend the extra and get one in the Elite 3200 or 4200 series. I think it will take the beating better from the .308

May 20, 2008, 11:09 AM	#4
Thud Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Posts: 193	Thanks both. I was asking about strong construction, by the way. Regards, THUD.-

May 20, 2008, 08:41 PM	#5
ojibweindian Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2000 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 1,198	The only Banner I had didn't make it through 2 boxes of factory 30-06 before giving up the ghost. It's now standing duty as a toy for my kids. Take glockman's advice; pony up the extra dough for a 3200 or 4200.

May 20, 2008, 10:48 PM	#6
JP Sarte Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 229	I have owned Banner scopes and one Bushnell 3200. Never had any issues. JP