what is your opinion and why?
#2
RE: what is your opinion and why?
I chose the burris because I have been hearing alot of QC issues about the rifleman and vx-1. I was torn between the Bushnell and Burris a few weeks ago but chose the Burris because you can get the ballistiplex reticale and its build very rugged.
#3
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ponce de Leon Florida USA
Posts: 10,079
RE: what is your opinion and why?
Bushnell 3200. I bought a 4200 for my grandson's .270 and if I were buying a new setup for myself that is what I would get. The 4200 can still be bought for about $250 or so American (e-bay), don't know how that converts. In addition to the Rainguard feature they also offer rebates/special offers with the purchase.
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Garfield NJ USA
Posts: 3,067
RE: what is your opinion and why?
I have a Rifleman on my 7600 in 35 Whelen, it was given to me as a gift so I'm using it. I have had no problems with it, is it a VX II by no means but when considering price point vs quality I'd say go with the 3200.
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Clermont Florida U.S.
Posts: 4,970
RE: what is your opinion and why?
I'd rate the 3200 Bushy and the Burris FFII as pretty close. Either would suffice. The Rainguard feature on the 3200 is very functional so I'd lean in that direction. I'm not a fan of the low Leuppy's (Rifleman or I).
#7
RE: what is your opinion and why?
I have a Rifleman on my 270 7600, works very well. I think it really depends on your eyes. Any one of those scopes, with my eyes anyway, will take me right to legal shooting time, its the other features that sell me. What I really like about Leupolds is their non-critical eye relief. Theoretically, you should put your cheek in the same spot every time you put your gun up, but you know that theoretically gets thrown out of the window a lot of times when you are out hunting. If you are forced to shoot from an awkward position, you want to have the full field of view when you try to look through your scope no matter if your cheek is in exactly the right spot on the stock, this is why I like Leupold scopes.
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,519
RE: what is your opinion and why?
I have a 3x9x40mm Burris Fullfield II and a Leupold VX-I in the same size. As you can probably tell from my previous posts I haven't had the best experiences with the Leupold. It's okay but not worth the money imo. I took the Leupold off my 30-06 and put the Burris on and am much happier. It's amazing how clear the Burris is. Just a great scope so far. I've only had it on for one hunting season though but so far I love it.
The Leupold I kept as a spare and ended up putting it on the Remington Genesis muzzle loader I got. It's not the worst scope I've used but it's been sent in for repair 2 times in the less than 2 years I've owned it. I bought it brand new btw. I also like the crosshairs in the Burris way more and just like the Burris way more so I'd go with that.
The Leupold I kept as a spare and ended up putting it on the Remington Genesis muzzle loader I got. It's not the worst scope I've used but it's been sent in for repair 2 times in the less than 2 years I've owned it. I bought it brand new btw. I also like the crosshairs in the Burris way more and just like the Burris way more so I'd go with that.