browning scopes

edelsite · 02-01-2008, 04:28 AM

I see advertisements that the Browning line of scopes is made by Bushnell and are close in quality to the elite 3200 line. Before I buy one unseen via mailorder, can someone who owns one give me thier opinion on them?

Thanks

johnnybravoo77 · 02-01-2008, 06:44 AM

All the reviews I have read are great! They seem to be based on the 3200, but have some features of the 4200. They do not come w/ rainguard. For the price , I'm sure you wont be disappointed. Get it quick because I hear Browning has discontinued these scopes.

oldelkhunter · 02-01-2008, 07:56 AM

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All the reviews I have read are great! They seem to be based on the 3200, but have some features of the 4200. They do not come w/ rainguard. For the price , I'm sure you wont be disappointed. Get it quick because I hear Browning has discontinued these scopes

+1 get them while you can

edelsite · 02-01-2008, 10:30 AM

You're right, that's why I'm looking at buying one because they're on clearance at several places online.

Nolehoe · 02-01-2008, 10:51 AM

Me too, I've been leaning towards a buckmaster but $129 for a quality 3-9x40 is hard to pass up.

Nolehoe · 02-01-2008, 10:52 AM

anybody know what kind of warranty they have?

edelsite · 02-02-2008, 04:59 PM

I've been wondering the same thing...guess it doesn't matter now...I just ordered one last night from Natchez, along with an elite 2-7x32 and a 2-6x32 elite pistol scope. My wife is going to kill me!

kdvollmer · 02-03-2008, 01:11 AM

They have stopped making them for a reason. Not sure what it is for sure, but generally it's because it isn't selling. Things generally don't sell because they are not well made. I would use caution. Browning makes fine firearms, but I am hesitant to use a scope with their name on it. If you want a scope, stick to a company that makes scopes.
just my $.02

Good Luck

johnnybravoo77 · 02-03-2008, 10:01 AM

The Browning scopes are made by Bushnell.

oldelkhunter · 02-03-2008, 10:16 AM

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They have stopped making them for a reason. Not sure what it is for sure, but generally it's because it isn't selling. Things generally don't sell because they are not well made.

They didn't sell because People are leary of buying branded products like this. The Browning scope is a mix of 3200 and 4200 Bushnell and is a fine scope..for the price they are selling for you can buy 2 of them for the price of most medium scopes. I am sure Bushnell will warranty them.