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October 20, 2008, 10:59 PM | #1 |
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scope choice - Bushnell / leupold / suggestions
I've narrowed my scope choices down to these two for my Mod 7 , 7mm-08 ,
Going to purchase one or the other on Saturday, How good is the rain guard with the Bushnells ? any other differences worth considering? eye relief with the VX-I is greater but with a 7mm-08 not sure I need to even worry. (very little recoil) would like to hear pros and cons for both. 200.00 is my max I can afford this year so it will be one of these two. VX-I 2-7x33 $199.00 Length: 11.0" Weight: 10.5 oz Eye Relief: 3.8 FOV (ft@100yards): 42.5@2x/17.8@7x BUSHNELL Elite 3200, 2-7x32 $199.00 Length: 11.6" Weight: 12.0 Eye Relief: 3.0 FOV (ft@100yards): 44.6@2x/12.7@7x |
October 20, 2008, 11:04 PM | #2 |
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I wouldnt buy either, I'd look at a Burris Fullfield 2-7 or 3-9. The burris has a much clearer, brighter, and sharper image than Leupold or Bushnell. You can also get one with the ballistic plex. I have three and love every one of them.
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October 20, 2008, 11:10 PM | #3 |
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I'll second the Burris FFII. Best scope for the bucks.
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October 20, 2008, 11:22 PM | #4 |
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Between those two scopes:
Leupold has a wonderful eyebox Bushnell has the better quality lens coatings Glass quality is a toss up Leupold has a full transferable warranty I was once a die hard Leupold fan. I look though and purchased a Bushnell scope recently and I've been impressed. If you are hunting from a stand and shooting deer over bait I'd get the Bushnell. If you are stalk hunting and a snap shot is more likely to happen I'd get the Leupold for it's great eyebox. If you can postpone and save more the VX-II 2-7x33 is worth a little extra scratch (I've seen used ones sell right at your price point). If you can save a little more the Zeiss Conquest is a fantastic scope and used ones go a little more than your price point (although they don't sell used as often.) Bushnell made a clone scope for Browning not too long ago. If you can find one of those you will save a few bucks and get the same scope - 3200 elite.
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October 21, 2008, 08:42 AM | #6 |
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That's good to know DD. Should I assume the Browning coating is of lesser quality?
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October 21, 2008, 11:27 AM | #7 |
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The Browning optical coatings are the same, but the Brownings lack the Bushy's Rainguard moisture repellent lens coating.
Of the two that you listed the 3200 is a bit better scope. But for the same money you can pick up a Nikon Team Primos 3-9x40 from SWFA. The Team Primos are rebadged Monarch UCC and feature the same quality glass and coating found in current Monarchs. It's a much better scope than either of those on the OP's list, and much better than a Burris Fullfield II. Nikon Monarchs and Leupolds have transferable lifetime warranties if purchased as new. Bushnell is I believe lifetime of the original owner. http://www.chuckhawks.com/recommended_riflescopes.htm
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