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Topic: Bushnell Elite eye relief ???
Posted By: tpcollins
Subject: Bushnell Elite eye relief ???
Date Posted: March/24/2009 at 17:27
I can't find any eye relief data on the 15-45x60, 20-60x70, or the 20-60x80 Elite spotters - if the older Bausch & Lomb 15-45x60 has a short eye reilf, I assume the other Elite offerings are a bit short for eyeglass wearers too? Thanks.



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Posted By: lucznik
Date Posted: March/24/2009 at 22:21
The 60mm and 70mm scopes use totally different eyepieces than the 80mm models so; your assumption would not necessarily hold true.

The 80mm Elite is listed as having 18mm of ER.

The 60mm Elite is listed as having 15mm of ER. 

I am quite sure these measurements were taken at their lowest respective magnifications as I know for a fact that neither scope maintains a constant level of ER throughout their magnification ranges.

I don't know about the 70mm model, but I would guess that it is more similar to the 60mm Elite as they at least appear to be using identical eyepieces.



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Posted By: tpcollins
Date Posted: March/25/2009 at 14:27
Thanks lucznick, I couldn't find any eye relief info on the websites I checked. I know you have the 20-60x80 Elite, and you stated you've used it on a car window mount, but at nearly 3 pounds and 17" is it really as big as it sounds?  That would seem like a monster to tote around. Thanks.  


Posted By: lucznik
Date Posted: March/25/2009 at 18:11
Originally posted by tpcollins tpcollins wrote:

...but at nearly 3 pounds and 17" is it really as big as it sounds?  That would seem like a monster to tote around.  
Yes, it really is as big and as heavy as it sounds.  I do not "tote around" this scope.  It is used from my home or when I am in a vehicle, at a base camp, etc. where I don't have to do very much walking. 
 
For "toting around" I have a Leupold 15-30x50 Golden Ring Compact. 
 
Between the two I have pretty much every contingency covered.  I would like to get the 22x WA eyepiece for the Elite which I think would provide better digiscoping results, but they are hard to find and I don't have any money right now anyway.  


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Posted By: JGRaider
Date Posted: March/26/2009 at 11:03
lucznik, does this particular elite (80mm) accept any 1.25mm eyepiece?  Thanks.


Posted By: lucznik
Date Posted: March/26/2009 at 14:53
No, it does not.  If it did, that would solve all my "problems."
 
The 80mm Elite only accepts propietary Bushnell (or B&L) branded eyepieces.  There are 3 that are "available." 
  1. The 20-60x eyepiece that comes with the scope
  2. A 22x WA eyepiece
  3. A 30x WA eyepiece

These last two are very difficult to find.  I'm not even totally sure if Bushnell is still producing them.



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