Nikon Buckmaster or Bushnell Elite 3200 for Knight KP1

beckham · January 9, 2010, 09:43 AM

I just purchase a Knight KP1. I have barrels for 50 cal and 270. I will need two new scopes and don’t want to spend more than 225 on each. I want one that has good low light as muzzle loading season in Missouri is late December. I am leaning toward the Nikon as they have a limited lifetime warranty and Bushnell only has one year. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

mikejonestkd · January 9, 2010, 10:34 AM

Bushnell elite scopes have a " "No Questions Asked One Year Warranty ELITE Replacement Policy" (This offer is limited to one original purchase refund per address. For additional information about this offer, please contact Customer Service) " AND a " Limited Lifetime Warranty ".

Source: http://www.bushnell.com/resources/warranty-information/

The elite 3200 is a great hunting scope and is very well made. Rainguard is a deal maker if it ever rains where you hunt.

DiscoRacing · January 9, 2010, 10:36 AM

I have both... and the bushnell is more clear at longer range (400yds in this case).

beckham · January 9, 2010, 11:03 AM

Thanks, I missed the warranty information on the Elite 3200. On its web page it only lists the "No Questions Asked" one-year replacement (U.S. only). Has anyone used the Firefly edition?

5whiskey · January 9, 2010, 09:53 PM

I've never used a nikon rifle scope, but I am a huge fan of their other optics/camaras. I can personally vouche for Bushnell Elites, though. Fine rifle scopes for the money.

5R milspec · January 9, 2010, 10:14 PM

hate to tell you this but NIKON has a LIFETIME Warranty.and I have one on my rifel and it has very good glass.even tracks good.

beckham · January 11, 2010, 08:45 AM

One scope down. Picked up a Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x40 (55046) at Dick’s Sporting Goods last night for $209 (1/2 price).

January 9, 2010, 09:43 AM	#1
beckham Member Join Date: March 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 34	Nikon Buckmaster or Bushnell Elite 3200 for Knight KP1 I just purchase a Knight KP1. I have barrels for 50 cal and 270. I will need two new scopes and don’t want to spend more than 225 on each. I want one that has good low light as muzzle loading season in Missouri is late December. I am leaning toward the Nikon as they have a limited lifetime warranty and Bushnell only has one year. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

January 9, 2010, 10:34 AM	#2
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,717	Bushnell elite scopes have a " "No Questions Asked One Year Warranty ELITE Replacement Policy" (This offer is limited to one original purchase refund per address. For additional information about this offer, please contact Customer Service) " AND a " Limited Lifetime Warranty ". Source: http://www.bushnell.com/resources/warranty-information/ The elite 3200 is a great hunting scope and is very well made. Rainguard is a deal maker if it ever rains where you hunt. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

January 9, 2010, 10:14 PM	#6
5R milspec Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 360	nikon scopes hate to tell you this but NIKON has a LIFETIME Warranty.and I have one on my rifel and it has very good glass.even tracks good.

January 9, 2010, 10:36 AM	#3
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	I have both... and the bushnell is more clear at longer range (400yds in this case).

January 9, 2010, 11:03 AM	#4
beckham Member Join Date: March 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 34	Thanks, I missed the warranty information on the Elite 3200. On its web page it only lists the "No Questions Asked" one-year replacement (U.S. only). Has anyone used the Firefly edition?

January 9, 2010, 09:53 PM	#5
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,657	I've never used a nikon rifle scope, but I am a huge fan of their other optics/camaras. I can personally vouche for Bushnell Elites, though. Fine rifle scopes for the money.

January 11, 2010, 08:45 AM	#7
beckham Member Join Date: March 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 34	One scope down. Picked up a Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x40 (55046) at Dick’s Sporting Goods last night for $209 (1/2 price).