Bushnell Elite 4200 4-16x40mm?

hoytinak · February 11, 2007, 08:55 AM

Is this a good scope? I'm looking for a varmint style scope around this price range ($400-500). I've never used a Bushnell so what are your thoughts on them? Do you have any other suggestions on other like scopes in the same price range? Thanks for your help.

mikejonestkd · February 11, 2007, 05:21 PM

I have nothing but good things to say about the 4200 series Bushnell scopes. I would say that they are in the same league as VX-II leupolds and Burris signature line. I must have a half a dozen 4200's and never had a problem with any of them.

For stationary varmint hunting perhaps a 6-24 might be better. For a walk around varmint rifle a 4-16 is about perfect, depending on your terrain.

Bright, excellent quality, clear, and a good value for the money. You will do well with one.

There are many better scopes but you will have to really up the price tag to gain a small amount in terms of brightness and clarity.

Nikon, Burris also make nice scopes in the price range you are looking at.

The VX-II leupold is a great scope and excellent quality. You'll pay a bit more but they are worth it. The top of the line leupolds and german scopes are fantastic but you may have to mortgage the house for one...

hodaka · February 11, 2007, 06:09 PM

I have two 6x24's, one is a 4000 with Bauch and Lomb on the side, and they are very clear and the adjustments work as they should. You could do a lot worse.

The Gamemaster · February 11, 2007, 11:48 PM

They are a very good scope - but if you were going to use them for hunting purposes only - I would use the 3200 and not the 4200.

Only because I am not a big fan of the target knobs sticking out the side of the trunion.

Very clear and very high quality - in my opinion better than a Vari X 3 Leupold..

hoytinak · February 12, 2007, 12:19 AM

thanks for the replys guys....looks like i'm ordering the bushnell 4200

TheOpticZone · February 14, 2007, 07:28 PM

I have to agree the Bushnell Elite 4200's are very nice scopes. Very nice for the money.

punkkin · February 20, 2007, 06:23 PM

I have a 4200 3-9x40 and it's a great scope. I'd recommend them.

LAK Supply · February 28, 2007, 11:12 PM

Great scopes! It is difficult to keep them in stock sometimes. I would also have to give a nod to the Nikon Monarch though; they are another great scope in the same price range.

arizona hunter · March 5, 2007, 03:49 PM

I love my Elites!

Have a 4200 2.5-10x40 on my 30.06, a 3200 4-12 x 40 on my .204 Ruger and arriving this week is a 3200 Firefly 3-9 x 40 for my 6.5 x 55Swede.
Super bright, rugged and the Rainguard is fabulous!

February 11, 2007, 08:55 AM	#1
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	Bushnell Elite 4200 4-16x40mm? Is this a good scope? I'm looking for a varmint style scope around this price range ($400-500). I've never used a Bushnell so what are your thoughts on them? Do you have any other suggestions on other like scopes in the same price range? Thanks for your help.

February 11, 2007, 05:21 PM	#2
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,717	I have nothing but good things to say about the 4200 series Bushnell scopes. I would say that they are in the same league as VX-II leupolds and Burris signature line. I must have a half a dozen 4200's and never had a problem with any of them. For stationary varmint hunting perhaps a 6-24 might be better. For a walk around varmint rifle a 4-16 is about perfect, depending on your terrain. Bright, excellent quality, clear, and a good value for the money. You will do well with one. There are many better scopes but you will have to really up the price tag to gain a small amount in terms of brightness and clarity. Nikon, Burris also make nice scopes in the price range you are looking at. The VX-II leupold is a great scope and excellent quality. You'll pay a bit more but they are worth it. The top of the line leupolds and german scopes are fantastic but you may have to mortgage the house for one... __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

February 11, 2007, 06:09 PM	#3
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	I agree about the Bushnells I have two 6x24's, one is a 4000 with Bauch and Lomb on the side, and they are very clear and the adjustments work as they should. You could do a lot worse.

February 14, 2007, 07:28 PM	#6
TheOpticZone Member Join Date: October 7, 2005 Posts: 21	I have to agree the Bushnell Elite 4200's are very nice scopes. Very nice for the money. __________________ Jon Jackoviak The Optic Zone www.theopticzone.com [email protected]

February 28, 2007, 11:12 PM	#8
LAK Supply Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2006 Location: Wild Wyo Posts: 174	Great scopes! It is difficult to keep them in stock sometimes. I would also have to give a nod to the Nikon Monarch though; they are another great scope in the same price range. __________________ Firearms/Tactical/Shooting Gear: www.laksupply.com Lots of Mags: http://laksupply.com/magazines-mag-kits

February 11, 2007, 11:48 PM	#4
The Gamemaster Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2007 Posts: 135	They are a very good scope - but if you were going to use them for hunting purposes only - I would use the 3200 and not the 4200. Only because I am not a big fan of the target knobs sticking out the side of the trunion. Very clear and very high quality - in my opinion better than a Vari X 3 Leupold..

February 12, 2007, 12:19 AM	#5
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	thanks for the replys guys....looks like i'm ordering the bushnell 4200

February 20, 2007, 06:23 PM	#7
punkkin Member Join Date: February 1, 2006 Posts: 93	I have a 4200 3-9x40 and it's a great scope. I'd recommend them.

March 5, 2007, 03:49 PM	#9
arizona hunter Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2005 Location: phoenix, AZ Posts: 212	I love my Elites! Have a 4200 2.5-10x40 on my 30.06, a 3200 4-12 x 40 on my .204 Ruger and arriving this week is a 3200 Firefly 3-9 x 40 for my 6.5 x 55Swede. Super bright, rugged and the Rainguard is fabulous!