Bushnell Firefly

[reeler]

Just wanted to get some reviews on the FIREFLY reticle from Bushnell. Anybody got one???? Is it worth the extra $35 or is it just another gimmickie piece of junk?

 

[cessna172]

not sure....

I have a Bushnell 4200 2.5-10 with the firefly. It comes with a little flashlight that is less than useless. A standard aaa maglite, puts out almost no lumens. I use my Petzl 4 led headlamp to shine into the scope for a few minutes just before sunset to energize the crosshairs. Seems to keep them bright for a little less than 10 minutes. Considering that last 5 minutes or so of legal post-sunset time, I suppose the lighted reticle could make a difference. Hasn't for me so far, though.

 

[reeler]

I have a Bushnell 4200 2.5-10 with the firefly. It comes with a little flashlight that is less than useless. A standard aaa maglite, puts out almost no lumens. I use my Petzl 4 led headlamp to shine into the scope for a few minutes just before sunset to energize the crosshairs. Seems to keep them bright for a little less than 10 minutes. Considering that last 5 minutes or so of legal post-sunset time, I suppose the lighted reticle could make a difference. Hasn't for me so far, though.

Wow! Thanks for the feedback. I know I was expecting alot more. I'm in my deer stand at least 30min before day break. I was thinking you could charge it at the vehicle before the walk in and be good to go!

 

[browndusti]

A friend has one, and he complains that the " cross or X" is to course

 

[Why not?]

Mine looked like it was too coarse.........until I shot it. Easily put 250 gr spitzers under an inch in my wife's 358 Win.

Ted

 

[shooter910]

If you hunt and when it gets nearly dark but still legal,like when you have a stand in the woods, the animal is a dark outline your crosshairs are black you see nothing. in the dark situations you don't want bright crosshairs they will blind you, a soft glow is great