to firefly or not to firefly, that is the question!

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$220 for a non-firefly scope and $270 for a firefly scope. is the extra $40 worth the firefly feature? should note that the firefly equipped model also seems to have Bushnell's 'Rainguard'.

what say have you?

edit - if it's important, the specs are 3-9x40mm.
 
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srt4u2nv said:
yes get the fire fly and both will have rainguard
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aside from the obvious aid that the Firefly feature will provide in twilight and dusk, does it give anything else? and I didn't know if the cheaper model came with Rainguard as it's not mentioned in the description like it is with the more expensive (no doubt a marketing ploy!).
 
I've had a 4200 2.5-10 on my rifle for the past couple of years. The little light it came with to charge it up is less than useless. I use my headlamp to charge it up for a little while before sundown. The crosshairs stay brightly lit for less than 5 minutes, they are just bright enough to see them for a half hour or so later. Not sure if the feature is worth it or not. I've yet to shoot at an animal using this scope in very low light conditions, but suspect the Firefly feature would not make much difference. I kind of wonder if my fumbling around with a bright light just at dusk might have a more measurable effect on my night vision than anything else.
 
I have two 3200 2X7's, one with Firefly, one without. Havent had the opportunity to test the Firefly feature... One noticeable difference, the Firefly reticle is much coarser, at least in the outer portion of the duplex. Its so thick its distracting.
 
cosmic said:
I have two 3200 2X7's, one with Firefly, one without. Havent had the opportunity to test the Firefly feature... One noticeable difference, the Firefly reticle is much coarser, at least in the outer portion of the duplex. Its so thick its distracting.
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A buddy of mine had one and couldn't wait to get rid of it after 1 season. I prefer a fine duplex myself.
 
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