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Topic: Bushnell Elite Tactical 5-15x40
Posted By: JimFromTN
Subject: Bushnell Elite Tactical 5-15x40
Date Posted: January/07/2013 at 10:47

Does anyone have any experience with these scopes?  Is it basically a 3200 that has been relabeled?  I got a great deal on a rem 700 in 223 with a 20 inch bull barrel and an HS Precision stock.  I love the rifle but it came with a tasco 36x target scope.  I am going to use the rifle for target shooting and varmints from 0 to 500 yds.  I really want a variable scope with a mildot reticle and exposed target turrets.  I am trying to keep this under $500.




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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: January/07/2013 at 11:10

I'd look at something else,  Glass isn't that great on those, I had the opportunity to use one on a rifle I was traded and promptly traded it away

That said her are some others to look at that will have better glass and better mag ranges for your intended distance.
 
This one is because you said 0yds  Having low end will help you
http://swfa.com/Weaver-15-6x24-Super-Slam-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P40570.aspx">Weaver 1.5-6x24 Super Slam 30mm Rifle Scope http://swfa.com/images/weaver_illum_german4_popup.jpg">Illuminated German #4 http://swfa.com/Weaver-15-6x24-Super-Slam-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P40570.aspx - Weaver 1.5-6x24 Super Slam 30mm Rifle Scope
Stock # - 800375
  • Matte
  • Illuminated German #4
  • 30mm
  • First Focal Plane Reticle
$491.95 
javascript:__doPostBack%28ctl00$wpm$CategoryGrid$ctl04$ProductList$ctl01$Add2Cart$AC,%29">Add Weaver 1.5-6x24 Super Slam 30mm Rifle Scope to Cart
http://swfa.com/Weaver-15-6x24-Super-Slam-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P40570.aspx - More Details »

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I also like this if you could save another $100
http://swfa.com/Vortex-25-10x44-Viper-PST-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P44567.aspx - http://swfa.com/Vortex-25-10x44-Viper-PST-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P44567.aspx
 
then there are some with better mag ranges and better glass than the bushell.
http://swfa.com/Minox-3-15x42-ZA5-Riflescope-P46138.aspx">Minox 3-15x42 ZA5 Riflescope http://swfa.com/images/minox_minoplex_popup.jpg"> http://swfa.com/Minox-3-15x42-ZA5-Riflescope-P46138.aspx - Minox 3-15x42 ZA5 Riflescope
Stock # - 66020
  • Matte
  • Mino-Plex
  • 1"
$499.00 
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Great glass on this one.
 
 
http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-15x42-Super-Slam-Rifle-Scope-P40561.aspx - http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-15x42-Super-Slam-Rifle-Scope-P40561.aspx   - I use this scope on my 223 with excellent results.  I've taken it to 600yds with no issues.  The turret design is among my favorites.  I like having them "lock" down and when you need to adust pull up.
 
 
Then for a bit less these two would be also better than the bushnell IMO -
http://swfa.com/Vortex-4-12x40-Viper-Rifle-Scope-P11230.aspx - http://swfa.com/Vortex-4-12x40-Viper-Rifle-Scope-P11230.aspx
http://swfa.com/Nikon-45-14x40-Buckmaster-Riflescope-P42210.aspx - http://swfa.com/Nikon-45-14x40-Buckmaster-Riflescope-P42210.aspx
 


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Posted By: JimFromTN
Date Posted: January/07/2013 at 12:37
How does the glass of the weaver super slam compare to the vortex viper pst?


Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: January/07/2013 at 12:50
Very close, I've had and used both. 

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Posted By: JimFromTN
Date Posted: January/07/2013 at 14:03
I have heard the Nitrex TR and the Super Slam are the same scope.  I remember you had allot of issues with the Nitrex.  I take it that you have not had the same issues with the Super Slam?


Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: January/07/2013 at 17:30
I did have issues with one, was isolated to that one, got another that was not the same issues, weaver fixed the first and I still use it, have two the weaver and a nitrex

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Posted By: M1Thumb
Date Posted: January/08/2013 at 21:31
How good is the glass on the Minox scopes??

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Geo-spatially speaking you missed :o)


Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: January/09/2013 at 11:49
very very similar to the zeiss conquest lineup.  I have no gripes with mine.

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