rochelle

Ive been looking at the bushnell elites and want to know how they compare to nikon buckmasters,redfield fulfields, and leupold var 11.

Pro-Line

I've always liked Bushnell scopes. They are still good quality scopes. I have no quams about putting a quility bushnell scope on a rifle.

I have a Bushnell Elite 3200 4-12X (about $275) on my 308 norma mag. It's a sweet scope. I like it as well as the Leupold Vari-X II.

Every Bushnell I've ever owned has served its purpose. They've all been crisp and clear. I only had problems with one, and it was an old Banner II.

litework

The Bushnell Elite is a very good scope. I prefer this scope to the three that you mentioned. I actually prefer my Elite to the Nikon Monarch series, as well.

stubblejumper

I would also take the elite over the other three.I have one on a muzzleloader that has performed well in spite of the recoil from 150 gr charges.Several friends also use them on 7mm mags and 338 mags and no problems have appeared.

8mm/06

If somebody likes the Bushnell Elite "as well as" the Leupold Vari-X II , then you'd think the Vari'X II would be the better buy. Considering the price they are asking for each of then, retail-wise, the Leupold
(especially in the gloss finish) is a greater value. But only IF they are of equal quality. I can speak only of the quality of the Leupold scopes, as I've never owned a high-end Bushnell. The Vari-X II Leupold's are a fine scope for the $$.

Edited by - 8mm/06 on 01/31/2002 19:38:52

Pro-Line

8mm, you're right the Leupold's are great scopes. The Bushnell's are just a little less expensive. The Elite's start at about $189 compared to about $250 for the Leupolds. I know the Vari X II is cheaper...because it's being phased out...but they're slowly getting harder to find. Cabelas and several other mail-order places are sold out.

Around here the Vari-X II's are scarce...Better grab em up if you can still find em for under $200! (Shoulda bought a couple when I saw em for $170!)