Bushnell 3200 or the 4200??

CK_32 · March 4, 2010, 01:39 PM

Question: Should I buy the Bushnell 3200 tac. 5-15x or the 4200 tac. 6-24x?

This scope is to hold me over for a while just until I get enough to get
the A5 stock and some extra goodies and bump up to better glass.

Now since its a temp scope to hold me over for a year or two is the 4200
really worth that extra cash? Iv done a fair amount of research on the 3200
but i kinda figured the 24x and a little bigger front glass would make it a little
better of a investment. Because again if my main glass goes down ill be
reverting back to this one for a little while..

So should I just save the extra $75-$150 on the 3200 or just spend that
little extra and get the 4200.

Application: Target/paper shooting 200-850+ yds
Remington 700 SPS tac .308 WIN

CK_32 · March 5, 2010, 03:21 PM

I meant $175-$250 difference

Microgunner · March 5, 2010, 03:23 PM

I own both and the 4200 is a marked upgrade. Worth the extra dough IMO.

CK_32 · March 5, 2010, 07:36 PM

Alright cool thanks for the help on that.

CK_32 · March 6, 2010, 01:01 AM

Do you shoot anywhere around 1000??

The only thing that bothers me about the 4200 is the 50 MOA range of
adjustment while the 3200 has a full rang of 100 MOA.... I wanna know how it
fairs iv read it barley makes it out past the 900 yard mark with a 20 MOA base.

Microgunner · March 6, 2010, 08:36 AM

I can't even imagine shooting 1000yrds. 200yrds is
more like it for me.

E.J.W. · March 10, 2010, 10:20 AM

microgunner,
I sent you a PM about your scopes.
Thanks
E.

5whiskey · March 10, 2010, 01:33 PM

Yeah, the adjustment range IS a big plus for the 3200.

Plus, if you're going to upgrade to even better in 1 or 2 years, the 3200 elite is plenty serviceable if you want to save some dough. The only thing is if you buy the 4200, you may not want to upgrade after shooting it awhile. That'll save even more dough

CK_32 · March 10, 2010, 02:38 PM

Alright thanks for your replys guys.. Ill probably just end up going with the 3200
I think that will do for me.

March 4, 2010, 01:39 PM	#1
CK_32 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2009 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 450	Bushnell 3200 or the 4200?? Question: Should I buy the Bushnell 3200 tac. 5-15x or the 4200 tac. 6-24x? This scope is to hold me over for a while just until I get enough to get the A5 stock and some extra goodies and bump up to better glass. Now since its a temp scope to hold me over for a year or two is the 4200 really worth that extra cash? Iv done a fair amount of research on the 3200 but i kinda figured the 24x and a little bigger front glass would make it a little better of a investment. Because again if my main glass goes down ill be reverting back to this one for a little while.. So should I just save the extra $75-$150 on the 3200 or just spend that little extra and get the 4200. Application: Target/paper shooting 200-850+ yds Remington 700 SPS tac .308 WIN __________________ Bullet placement over bullet wastement

March 5, 2010, 03:21 PM	#2
CK_32 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2009 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 450	I meant $175-$250 difference __________________ Bullet placement over bullet wastement

March 5, 2010, 03:23 PM	#3
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	I own both and the 4200 is a marked upgrade. Worth the extra dough IMO. __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

March 5, 2010, 07:36 PM	#4
CK_32 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2009 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 450	Alright cool thanks for the help on that. __________________ Bullet placement over bullet wastement

March 6, 2010, 01:01 AM	#5
CK_32 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2009 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 450	Do you shoot anywhere around 1000?? The only thing that bothers me about the 4200 is the 50 MOA range of adjustment while the 3200 has a full rang of 100 MOA.... I wanna know how it fairs iv read it barley makes it out past the 900 yard mark with a 20 MOA base. __________________ Bullet placement over bullet wastement Last edited by CK_32; March 6, 2010 at 01:09 AM.

March 6, 2010, 08:36 AM	#6
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	I can't even imagine shooting 1000yrds. 200yrds is more like it for me. __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

March 10, 2010, 10:20 AM	#7
E.J.W. Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2008 Location: New York Posts: 171	PM sent microgunner, I sent you a PM about your scopes. Thanks E. __________________ You can let things happen to you -or- you can make things happen for you

March 10, 2010, 01:33 PM	#8
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,652	Yeah, the adjustment range IS a big plus for the 3200. Plus, if you're going to upgrade to even better in 1 or 2 years, the 3200 elite is plenty serviceable if you want to save some dough. The only thing is if you buy the 4200, you may not want to upgrade after shooting it awhile. That'll save even more dough

March 10, 2010, 02:38 PM	#9
CK_32 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2009 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 450	Alright thanks for your replys guys.. Ill probably just end up going with the 3200 I think that will do for me. __________________ Bullet placement over bullet wastement