Bushnell Elite 3200, Nikon Buckmaster, or Vortex Diamondback.

[kamloopshunter]

I am looking for a new scope.
I can't afford a Ziess, Swaro, Leica, etc so in this 250 category what is the best option. If there are others you prefer can you tell me? Or one for 300 that is in a completely different league.

I am going to put this on a 338 wm with Boss. I don't know if the recoil will be a big factor or if the eye relief should be above 3.5" I want a 3x9. I want a BDC or maybe milidot reticle. I heard Nikons are really bright but can't take a lot of abuse? Is Vortex a pretty good brand- they have lifetime guar.

Thanks guys.

[KB90]

We've got a couple nikon buckmasters BDC.
One is on a 30-06. The other on a 338.
Love the scopes, they've been great for us.

We've also got a couple Bushnell 3200 DOA
One is on a 300wm. The other on a 7mm.
Love the scopes, they've been great for us.


Either way you can't go wrong, find the best price and go with it.

[BromBones]

Check out the new Redfield Revolution scopes, made by Leupold, same warranty service which is done in Alberta. Fits your price range.

I have a 2-7x33 and it is a good scope. Decent glass, holds zero, and the adjustments when sighting in are 'true', no taking 2 or 3 shots for it to settle.

I think it's the best value for a scope in that $$ range. Even if other brands are on par with quality, it's got them beat with the best scope warranty in the business.

[coach]

Check out the new Redfield Revolution scopes, made by Leupold, same warranty service which is done in Alberta. Fits your price range.

I have a 2-7x33 and it is a good scope. Decent glass, holds zero, and the adjustments when sighting in are 'true', no taking 2 or 3 shots for it to settle.



I think it's the best value for a scope in that $$ range. Even if other brands are on par with quality, it's got them beat with the best scope warranty in the business.


I agree. I've got two now and just ordered two more. Great value for the money. Clarity is very good and the eye relief is excellent. I would recommend the 3-9x40 or 4-12X40 and the accurange reticle for your 338.

http://redfield.com/riflescopes/

[BromBones]

^^

I was gonna mention the eye relief but forgot :) It's as good as any Leupold scope I own in that aspect.

[pappy]

I had a bushnell 3200 3x9x40 on my savage 116 in 338 win mag, I sold the gun with the scope. It never lost zero once I bought the scope brand new and in the paper work that came with it said they tested these scopes for 10000 shots with a 375 h&h. It never picked up as much light as the other scopes I had but it was very reliable, unlike my vortex.

[Everett]

There is a Nikon monarch for sale on hbc currently for $165 because its silver best bang for the buck I have seen in a long time. Nikon Monarchs are in my opinion the equivelent of a leupold vx3
http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?62265-Nikon-Monarch-3x9x40&highlight=nikon
I personaly have a vari x II ultra light 3x9x33 that I am going to unload if you like silver. PM if your interested

[seanfalloy]

There is a Nikon monarch for sale on hbc currently for $165 because its silver best bang for the buck I have seen in a long time. Nikon Monarchs are in my opinion the equivelent of a leupold vx3
http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?62265-Nikon-Monarch-3x9x40&highlight=nikon
...

I picked that up the other day. I guess he didnt take down the post. That said I am really impressed with the glass. I havent mounted it yet but if it holds up then i may be a nikon convert. I already shoot their DLSRs so i can see why they have no problems with the glass. As for mechanics and abuse only time will tell but the guy i bought it off of said it was perfect he just upgraded to a turret style

[Everett]

I have several Nikons and they are top notch scopes. That was a smoking deal considered buying it myself but I currently have two scopes with no homes so managed to restrain myself. I am consider the monarch to be equal to the vx3 line mayby better congrats on your new scope.

[tuffteddyb]

i really like my bushnell 3200's,have 2 of them.
would consider the redfields also,been thinking of putting one on my 338wm,the 4 to 12.
right now i have a burris on it and i really like it,but think a lil more power might be nice.

[TyTy]

vortex, worth the warrantey alone IMO

[kamloopshunter]

Thanks guys for all the quick responses. I have had a few Bushnells offered to me on this site but am still looking at these options. Anybody have any experience with the firefly reticles?

[BromBones]

The FF reticle is very thick. Not the greatest for precision, but fairly quick to get on target.

[.330 Dakota]

A buddy of mine has a new Redfield, they are mostly based off the old Vari-X 11 models and work great and are a very good value at $225 ish

[M.Dean]

I've got the Bushnell 4200 on a T3 300 Win Mag, great scope for the price, takes a shit kicking and still shoots dead on!

[kamloopshunter]

4200s are nice but a little more expensive, right?

[M.Dean]

4200s are nice but a little more expensive, right? Yes, there a bit more, but I'm not real sure how much?

[Singleshotneeded]

Kamloops, the 4200's are excellent scopes, good glass, and well built. The Rainguard can be a hunt saver
if it starts raining heavily. Wholesale Sports has the 4200 in 3-9X40 for $250.

[ryanb]

Bushnell elite scopes are decent enough quality, but don't have great eye relief. I would look at alternatives.

[Barracuda]

you only need big eye relief if you mount your scope improperly (too low) or you have poor shooting form.

[kamloopshunter]

i found an interesting review on this

http://www.opticsthoughts.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=29:qinexpensive-scopeq-comparison&catid=4:rifle-scope-reviews&Itemid=4

[Pioneerman]

I had the 3200 on both my 300 mag and my 416 mag for many years , never had a single problem and recoil was never a issue, so if the 416 wasn't going to shake it apart you don't need to worry .