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    Posted: June/19/2010 at 12:49
Im looking for a rifle scope to put on my Savage 16 in a .270WSM. I've narrowed it down to these two. Both are comparable in price, however Im hearing differing opinions as to which to buy.

Please discuss, I know that the 3200 is a solid scope, but I dont know much about the Aetec.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote stork23raz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/19/2010 at 12:56
What model of the 3200 are you looking at? The rainguard on the Bushnell alot of times tends to push people toward them when they are compared with other scopes of similar price and quality. I dont know much about the simmons scopes tho. 
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more specifically, this Bushnell

and this Aetec




Edited by RifleDude - June/19/2010 at 15:04
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I had an early Aetec and it was o.k. (not great). IMO, the Bushy 3200 would be a better choice if only because of the Rainguard feature. 
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can anyone explain  the rain guard feature to me?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lucytuma Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/19/2010 at 14:12
The 3200 hands down is a better scope in all regards, other than maybe price.
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 NOT GOOD to be posting our competition,Eric. OT rule #3:

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Don't forget the free fleece pullover as stated above!

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Also I used an Elite 3200 10X for a while and even tested it out in nasty weather once....If your looking for a scope under $500 that has a coating that helps combat fog and moisture drops the Elites are the only option in my book.... It can mean the difference in a shot and a lost trophy!
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 NOT GOOD to be posting our competition,Eric. OT rule #3:

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Eric, this forum is provided for our use by SWFA, an optics retailer.  Not only is it a violation of the forum rules you agreed to when you registered your account, but it's bad form to use SWFA's bandwidth to link to their competitors.
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I apologize, I wasn't thinking and just threw up a quick link. My bad
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Originally posted by Erick55 Erick55 wrote:

can anyone explain  the rain guard feature to me?
 
  Here ya go Eric:
 

Exclusive to Bushnell optics, RainGuard® HD is a revolutionary, patented water-repellent coating which scatters droplets from rain, sleet, snow and condensation – even from your own breath – so you have a clear view of your target and the crosshairs no matter what the conditions.

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