ORIGINAL: beast44k
That's funny about the Bushnell scope, I hunted with one for many years, and it preformed as well as a Leupold 3x9 I own.
Anyway, I don't plan on shooting at a deerpast 80-90 yrds, unless it's in an open area or field.
I am going to hunt 1st rifle season elk next year and would want to take the muzzleloader.
I'd like the option to shoot 200-250yrds....if I had to.
I've got a short list of either a Leupold, Burris, or Nikon.
If Bushnell had a decent guarantee, I'd go that route.
But if I'm dropping $150 for a get-by-with, it's smarter to spend an extra $100 for a scope if it doesn't hold up, it'll be under warrantee.
I am going hunting in 2008 for Elk in Colorado in 1st Rifle Season also. I bought a Savage 10ML to be able to shoot 200 yards,the Savage will shoot that no problem with a 300g bullet. My bullet of choice right now is the 275g Parker Ballistic Extreme.
The Bushness Elite Series has a lifetime guarantee, they are clear, work ing the rain, sleet and snow and are an excellent scope. I have firefly in one and the other is without it. I don't think you can beat them on price and performance. I think the Nikon beats them on price alone, but with rainguard I think the performance is there with Bushnell. IMO.
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