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Old September 29, 2008, 09:24 PM   #1
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Scope for Weatherby Vanguard 7mm Rem Mag

I just got a Weatherby Vanguard chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. It came with a Bushnell Banner 4x12 40 scope. I also have a Simmons Pro Plus 50 4x12 50mm scope. I have read more positives about the Simmons than the Bushnell. What scope of the two would be the best in your opinion?
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Old October 10, 2008, 12:43 PM   #2
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Old October 10, 2008, 12:45 PM   #3
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"Simmons - Bushnell. What scope of the two would be the best in your opinion?"

Well, it wouldn't be the Simmons. Some Banners hold up, many don't. Their 3200/4200 series are good scopes.
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Old October 10, 2008, 01:14 PM   #4
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I've got an Elite 3200 on mine. Holds up well, and the Rainguard feature really does work as advertised.

The Banner is garbage. Had one and it fell apart on a Savage 30-06 in one range session. The Simmons is likewise garbage.
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Old October 10, 2008, 06:57 PM   #5
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The lowest level Bushell scope that is any good is the Trophy. For the recoil of a 7mm mag, I would step up to at least the 3200. In a Simmons brand, the ONLY decent scope they sell is the Aetec.
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Old October 10, 2008, 10:06 PM   #6
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anyone ever try a nikon scope? i was looking at cabelas online and i liked the BDC retical. it seemed like a good idea kinda like a mildot scope.
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