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    Posted: October/20/2006 at 10:48

Hi guys I'm new to your site.

  Which of these is a better scope?

 

 

 

Bushnell 6-24x40 Elite 4200 Rifle Scope

  • Matte
  • Mil-Dot
  • 1"
  • Adjustable Objective
  • Free 5" Sun Shade w/ Purchase

 

 

 

 

 

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Nikon 6.5-20x44 Monarch UCC Riflescope
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  • Matte
  • Illuminated Mil-Dot
  • 1"
  • Adjustable Objective
  • Target Knobs
  • Free Nikon Spud w/ Purchase
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Definately the Nikon - not only is it a 44mm objective that will let in more light than the 40mm objective but it is illuminated and on top of that has Target Knobs.  Now the question  - Is this the right scope for your rifle? That can only be answered if you say what you have and how you intend to use it.

The 6.5-20  power range is a fine choice for someone who target shoots on a range and still hunts from a blind or tree stand, It is the wrong choice if you plan to stalk game or stalk enemy combatants - CloseQuartersBattle. As a distant sniper scope it would still be useable but not the norm. A better choice would be one of the Nikon Illuminated Tactical's on Sample List  or a Leupold Mark 4  or the really pricey ones like U.S. Optics Nightforce & S&B.  But as a poormans sniper scope it will work and it has good glass. If you are LE  you will want a true tactical scope due to the liability issues.


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Does the nikon have better glass also?
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Elite 4200 has slightly better glass than Nikon Monarch and would be my choice.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Trinidad Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/20/2006 at 11:42

Hello Shootergirl

 

Welcome to the OT, the 4200 has the best glass and the Burris signature select has the most reticle selections and has the most robust construction . IMO both the Signature Select and the 4200 have better glass than the Monarch.

 

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Thank you both.  Is the side focus on the 4200 worth the extra $ and why is it more?
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If the price is  close I would go with the side focus, if there is a substantial price

difference the AO model is very nice and has been around for a while serving people

very well. Do a little bargain shoping and let us know what you come up with.

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How is the customer service at SWFA?  I don't mind paying a little more if the service is top notch.
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The Customer service is very good, thier shipping is pretty fast.

 

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SWFA is top notch and you won't be disappointed!  I wouldn't hesitate to buy from SWFA!
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The glass in both is so good that you would have to be an optical genuis like Koshkin to be able to tell the difference.   I greatly prefer the Nikon. Buy with confidence from SWFA if there is a problem they will make it right.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Stephanie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/20/2006 at 14:02

Are you referring to the GGG-1192 that you got from us?

 

The TA30 has a longer screw, but the size is the same.. and there is only one in the TA30 and two in the

GGG-1192..I hope that is what you are referring to..

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Hello Shootergirl I too am new to this board, but as of today because of all the friendly people and advice that I have received I purchased a Bushnell 4200 6X24X40 today from SWFA to put on my Rem 700 Sendero 22-250.
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  Good to hear Medic!!!

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Originally posted by medic52 medic52 wrote:

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Welcome to The OT!!!

 

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Originally posted by shootergirl shootergirl wrote:

How is the customer service at SWFA?  I don't mind paying a little more if the service is top notch.

 

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Hello,

 

I guess I'll throw my two cents in praising the Bushnell/Bausch & Lomb Elites.  I have a B&L Elite 4000 6-24x40 AO that was mounted on a Sendero in 7 rem mag and its a nifty piece of glass.  I've since moved that scope to the Savage 12 VLP in 22-250 and bought another B&L Elite 4200 4-16x50 AO which is now on the Sendero.  Both are the same as the Bushnell marquee and both offer pretty decent glass and construction quality for the money.  30% titanium alloy, hand hammered, one piece tubes and thy are pretty rigid, if you ask me.  I wouldn't hesitate buying Nikon scopes, as I'm a fan of their cameras/lenses and they know glass as well, but I've never owned or shot using one.

 

As far as side focus goes, it's probably more tac-ti-cool to have side focus, but for target shooting at static distances, AO is fine. 

 

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