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    Posted: May/05/2010 at 06:32
Hey Guys, looking at purchasing a Bushnell 4200 in 6-24 X 40.  I've heard some say the mildot and crosshairs are too thick.  I'll be using this rig specificly for Prairie dogs out to 350 yds.  What is your experience?  Thanks
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I don't know if their the same but this is a 4200 6-24x50.
 
6x
 
12x
 
24x
 
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I think you should be fine.  I've looked through one and it is comparable to a vortex crossfire 6-24x50 and I have a crossfire one of my p-dog guns.  Never been too thick for dispatching those rodents.  Mainly used in the 12 - 14x range.
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Thanks Guys, i've had other guys tell me that 14X is all I need for Pdogs.  I wonder...
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BobC, how far is the dish in your pic?
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There are times if I am at the range working on load development that I turn it up higher, but mirage becomes an issue on hot days and 12-14x is about much magnification as a guy can use.
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It's approximately 20 yards.
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Thanks for the info, fellas. I've been looking at that Bushnell as a cheaper alternative to the requisite Leupold for my new Cooper Varminter; the only thing lacking would be some adjustment range with the 1 in. tube vs. the 30mm LR.
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I have three 4200's on my varmint guns and they work great on PD's, but you will want to stay around 12-14X is all you need........
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jay 22/250 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/20/2010 at 07:39
ive had two of the 6x24x50 4200 elite tacitcals and they are very good scopes. the field of view isnt the best. but for the price and optics i lived with that.
 
at very long range the mildots might me abit thick. but guess it depends on how far you like to shoot out to
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote VYD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/26/2010 at 08:12
A true 10x mildot would be a better choice, it's a bit finer for small targets. Have you looked at 6500 Elite 2.5-16x42?
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VDY has it right,I know 'cause I have the 6500
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A little late here, but does anyone know what power the mrad subtension is calibrated for in the Bushnells? I thought i saw 12x on an optic once, but am not sure if these knewer high end models are also.
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Steve - I checked that out the other day - the Bushnell site says 12x for all the Elite MilDots here.
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Thks. That's what i thought. All the Bushhy's i've seen are 12x in the higher magnifications.
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