Bushnell 3500 vs. Leupold VX3
Have been tossing around lightweight scope options for .270win and/or .300 wsm rifle setup.
Was pretty sold on either the Leupold
VX3 3.5-10x40 12.6 oz
VX3 4.5-14x40 13.0 oz
VX3 4.5-14x40 15.1 oz side focus/30mm model
Came across the Bushnell Elite 3500
4-12x40 13oz
How would Bushnell compare to Leupold vx3 in quality?
I think if I went with the 4.5-14x I'd want the side focus which adds weight.
This would be a western rifle setup, mule deer, elk, etc...
I think I'd prefer 12x or 14x out west over 10x, but I'm not closed to the idea of a 10x.
I had a 2-7x on an older rifle and upgraded to a 14x leupold and really enjoyed the improvement, however I think if I had a 9 or 10x scope on it originally I might not have ever changed?
Thoughts, suggestions, advice?
Thanks!