a bushnell banner 6-18-50mm new is that good scope

ryncam16 · 09-20-2005, 04:46 PM

is that a good price for that scope and is it a good scvope its got liftime warrenty and it is only 90.00 is it worth it and is it a nice scope

StrutnBPS · 09-20-2005, 07:35 PM

I would not go with a 6-18 unless you are shooting 300+ shots.

If you hunt in conditions where the avg. shot is 100yds a little more, a little less. I would go with a 3-9 or something like that. Most deer hunters have no need for a 6-18 scope. Remebmer that a 3-9 wiill also gather more light.

stubblejumper · 09-20-2005, 07:44 PM

That would be a terrible choice for a big game scope.Far too much magnification for close range shooting.For varmint shootingit would be a decent scope.

trailer · 09-20-2005, 08:36 PM

The 6-18 is not a good choice if it will be used for big game but will do the job for varmint.

thndrchiken · 09-21-2005, 05:52 AM

I have this scope on my Savage 112 223 AI, for the price you can't beat it. Like has been said match the scope to the application.

James B · 09-21-2005, 06:08 AM

LOOK FOR THE SAME MODEL IN A 3X9X40 AND YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD BIG GAME SCOPE.

okcmco · 09-22-2005, 06:06 PM

I have this scope in 3x9x40. It is alot of scope for70 bucks. Every time I have fired at game, I had it on 3 power. You could save some money by buying the 3x9 whcih is a HUNTING SCOPE. Anything that goes past 12 power on the top would be a VARMINT SCOPE.
I don't believ any hunter in the USA needs a 50mm objective.
btw I got this scope from Bushnell. I had bought an old banner used and it broke. Bushnell replaced it witht the current one which is much better. Free of charge. okcmco

heeze gutshot shortee · 09-22-2005, 07:16 PM

Iv a bushnell banner dusk to dawn 1.5-4.5x33 No problems, good scope in low light conditions Waterproof , shockproof, fogproof..And a great warranty. why so much magnification as asked? ARE YOU SHOOTING DEER OR DEER TICKS....just funnin witcha....................... good hunting 2 ya

CanWoodsman · 09-23-2005, 03:56 PM

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ORIGINAL: heeze gutshot shortee

Iv a bushnell banner dusk to dawn 1.5-4.5x33 No problems, good scope in low light conditions Waterproof , shockproof, fogproof..And a great warranty. why so much magnification as asked? ARE YOU SHOOTING DEER OR DEER TICKS....just funnin witcha....................... good hunting 2 ya

I could not agree more. A low power varible is the best choice for big game. Much larger field of view for the close in shots (fast shooting)and still plenty of powerfor the longer shots (where you have the time to aim carefully). 4 power at 400 yards is like iron sights at 100 yards. Either should be good to hit a 9" x 12" vital area if you & your rifle can do its part.