RE: Bushnell scopes vs. the competition
The Elite 4200's are pretty nice. Personally, I would buy a Monarch from SWFA or Midway USA. The 3x9x40's are on sale for around $220-230. That's the best price I've seen on these, even cheaper than eBay.
I have 4 Monarchs and will probably buy one more at that price. My buddy just sold a Vari-X III and replaced it with a Monarch. I've made a believer out of him.