I also have a Bushnell Banner "Dusk To Dawn" scope on my Encore 209x50. It is the 3x9x40 and has about 3.5" of eye relief. I have used it with 150 grain loads pushing a 300 grain sabot without any problems. I have also had it mounted on my slug gun for 2 seasons. I think it is a great scope for the money. I think I paid around $80 for it. The optics are clear and I have not babied it. It works well enough for me to shoot 1/2" groups at 100 yards. Check out my thread.

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