Bushnell Elite Scopes vs. Leuopold VX or Vari-X
12-01-2002, 03:02 PM
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Bushnell Elite Scopes vs. Leuopold VX or Vari-X
Anybody have any experience with both Bushnell Elite 3200 or 4200 scopes AND Leuopold VX or Vari-X scopes? Comparisons, likes, and dislikes would be great.
12-01-2002, 03:53 PM
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RE: Bushnell Elite Scopes vs. Leuopold VX or Vari-X
I have used 3000's,3200's and 4000's,4200's and vari x ii's and vari x iii's.I have never had a problem with any of them but believe the bushnells to be possibly brighter.I also believe the bushnells to be a much better buy as they are priced quite a bit lower than the leupolds.
12-01-2002, 06:08 PM
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RE: Bushnell Elite Scopes vs. Leuopold VX or Vari-X
I have had the XII and XIII, now I own the elite 3200 in 50mm. I like the elite much more than the leupold. It's hard to fog the elite and thats important when hunting in cold wheather. The only way I foged it was when I put my mouth right against the lens sitting in the stand in 25 degree wheather and it steemed for just a second and went right away. Also it's much brighter. I like it.
12-01-2002, 09:11 PM
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RE: Bushnell Elite Scopes vs. Leuopold VX or Vari-X
Speaking from experience....
I have a 4200 Elite 1.5 to 6 on a Ruger Express 77 Mk11 300 Win Mag.
I have a Leupold VX 111 1.5 to 5 on a Win M. 70 7mm.08.
I have a Leupold VX 111 2.5 to 8 on a Win M. 70 300 WSM.
Bushnell is a bit brighter and Rainguard definitely works well.
Bushnell has shorter eye relief and is bigger & heavier.
Leupold has excellent eye relief and is compact & light.
Leupold does not have anti fog or rain sheeting.
Both have equally good warranties.
The Bushnell was an experiment with me and although I like it OK, I'll probably not buy another because of the eye relief and size. The VX111 is my preference. I've never had a problem with it fogging or with so much rain on the lense I couldn't site. I love the compactness, the eye relief, the ruggedness.
If $$$$$$ is a big part of the decision go with the Bushnel Elite, you'll never be unhappy with this scope. gg.
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Edited by - goodguy on 12/01/2002 22:13:09
I have a 4200 Elite 1.5 to 6 on a Ruger Express 77 Mk11 300 Win Mag.
I have a Leupold VX 111 1.5 to 5 on a Win M. 70 7mm.08.
I have a Leupold VX 111 2.5 to 8 on a Win M. 70 300 WSM.
Bushnell is a bit brighter and Rainguard definitely works well.
Bushnell has shorter eye relief and is bigger & heavier.
Leupold has excellent eye relief and is compact & light.
Leupold does not have anti fog or rain sheeting.
Both have equally good warranties.
The Bushnell was an experiment with me and although I like it OK, I'll probably not buy another because of the eye relief and size. The VX111 is my preference. I've never had a problem with it fogging or with so much rain on the lense I couldn't site. I love the compactness, the eye relief, the ruggedness.
If $$$$$$ is a big part of the decision go with the Bushnel Elite, you'll never be unhappy with this scope. gg.
"When I was born I was so surprised I couldn't talk for a year and a half"
Edited by - goodguy on 12/01/2002 22:13:09
12-04-2002, 08:33 AM
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RE: Bushnell Elite Scopes vs. Leuopold VX or Vari-X
lance...I "HAD" a 3200 on a .300 Weatherby. Shot about 30 rounds through it and the crosshairs broke!! I thought it was a quality scope...WRONG! I sent it back to Bushnell 3 months ago and I'm still waiting! This is my first and last Bushnell,I always used Leupold and never had any problems. Ziess Conquest is a great scope,I think I'll give it a try on my .300...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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12-04-2002, 06:44 PM
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RE: Bushnell Elite Scopes vs. Leuopold VX or Vari-X
I have a 3200 5 x 15 x 50 on my .300 RUM and haven't had any problems with it. I've shot this rifle a lot because I'm always "fiddling" with my bullets. I do own one Leupold scope, but it isn't a fancy one so there really isn't any comparison. If I ever replace my 3200, it will be with the 4200 series that MR300WM is using. The biggest drawback is their mass. They are a bit bulky.
12-04-2002, 07:51 PM
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RE: Bushnell Elite Scopes vs. Leuopold VX or Vari-X
For 600 smacks I would look at either a 4200, Zeiss Conquest, Burris Signature Series or Loopy Varix III(although it might be out of that price range, not sure?).
Let your eye and situation dictate what you like.
Let your eye and situation dictate what you like.