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edelsite 02-01-2008 04:28 AM

browning scopes
 
I see advertisements that the Browning line of scopes is made by Bushnell and are close in quality to the elite 3200 line. Before I buy one unseen via mailorder, can someone who owns one give me thier opinion on them?

Thanks

johnnybravoo77 02-01-2008 06:44 AM

RE: browning scopes
 
All the reviews I have read are great! They seem to be based on the 3200, but have some features of the 4200. They do not come w/ rainguard. For the price , I'm sure you wont be disappointed. Get it quick because I hear Browning has discontinued these scopes.

oldelkhunter 02-01-2008 07:56 AM

RE: browning scopes
 

All the reviews I have read are great! They seem to be based on the 3200, but have some features of the 4200. They do not come w/ rainguard. For the price , I'm sure you wont be disappointed. Get it quick because I hear Browning has discontinued these scopes

+1 get them while you can

edelsite 02-01-2008 10:30 AM

RE: browning scopes
 
You're right, that's why I'm looking at buying one because they're on clearance at several places online.

Nolehoe 02-01-2008 10:51 AM

RE: browning scopes
 
Me too, I've been leaning towards a buckmaster but $129 for a quality 3-9x40 is hard to pass up.

Nolehoe 02-01-2008 10:52 AM

RE: browning scopes
 
anybody know what kind of warranty they have?

edelsite 02-02-2008 04:59 PM

RE: browning scopes
 
I've been wondering the same thing...guess it doesn't matter now...I just ordered one last night from Natchez, along with an elite 2-7x32 and a 2-6x32 elite pistol scope. My wife is going to kill me!

kdvollmer 02-03-2008 01:11 AM

RE: browning scopes
 
They have stopped making them for a reason. Not sure what it is for sure, but generally it's because it isn't selling. Things generally don't sell because they are not well made. I would use caution. Browning makes fine firearms, but I am hesitant to use a scope with their name on it. If you want a scope, stick to a company that makes scopes.
just my $.02


Good Luck


johnnybravoo77 02-03-2008 10:01 AM

RE: browning scopes
 
The Browning scopes are made by Bushnell.

oldelkhunter 02-03-2008 10:16 AM

RE: browning scopes
 

They have stopped making them for a reason. Not sure what it is for sure, but generally it's because it isn't selling. Things generally don't sell because they are not well made.
They didn't sell because People are leary of buying branded products like this. The Browning scope is a mix of 3200 and 4200 Bushnell and is a fine scope..for the price they are selling for you can buy 2 of them for the price of most medium scopes. I am sure Bushnell will warranty them.

boss400 02-04-2008 04:45 PM

RE: browning scopes
 
Hey guys

i got one on my bar and it works great,when i got it i compared it side by side with nikon monark ,leop vII, zess conquest and when i looked through each the browning was the clearest of them all. the scopes are made on the 3200 frame and have the fully multi coat lens of the 4200 with out rainguard the warranty is limited life time like bushnell. for the money it the best buy in thatquality group. i like the clearness at close range it is clear at 10ft as it is at 100 yds the others were blurry at close range

edelsite 02-06-2008 03:31 PM

RE: browning scopes
 
Now you're making me want to buy several before they're no longer available.

Jeff Ovington 02-07-2008 06:00 AM

RE: browning scopes
 

ORIGINAL: edelsite

Now you're making me want to buy several before they're no longer available.
Buy several, once they are no longer available to the public,
you may get some returnback by selling privately..

edelsite 02-07-2008 05:47 PM

RE: browning scopes
 
Hi Boss400,

Are your Browning scopes clear edge to edge with no distortion? I recieved mine today and I'm actually not that impressed with it because it's got a lot of edge distortion compared to the two elite 3200's that I bought along with it. It's also slightly blurry at 9x.It could be that I got a slightly defective one, or maybe it has a slight glass imperfection. If your's have edge distortion, then maybe it's just the way they're made.


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