Hunting scope spec chart

[looch]

I've been researching a scope for a hunting rifle and in the process compiled this list of specifications. The scopes are listed by price from lowest to highest** - but I did not feel it appropriate to include the specific pricing information.

My criteria changed while I was researching and ended up being: decent glass, reasonably light, smaller eyepiece diameter, and under $500. That cut it down to 4 and although the right side of my brain was screaming at me, I let the spreadsheet make the decision and ended up with a discontinued Bushnell Elite 4200.

** I could not get pricing info for the last 2 (Docter and Artemis) so they are at the bottom.

 

[AP]

I dont know anyone who hasn't been very pleased after purchasing a 4200

 

[cyclops666]

What, no Leupolds?

 

[canoetrpr]

I'm sure you will be happy with your choice. One that does belong on your list is the older Zeiss 3-9x 40mm model. I have one and it is real nice. One of the harder ones to beat for the price I think and there were some good discounts on them recently.

 

[looch]

Hmm - out of stock on the 4200, back to the chart. Canoetrpr - you have a lead on an older Conquest? I couldn't find any.

 

[canoetrpr]

Dang! Wrong link. 4 scopes used to have them

 

[canoetrpr]

This will come out to just over your budget. It is the 50mm objective.

http://www.4scopes.com/zeiss/riflescopes/conquest/zss-5214809920.html

 

[looch]

Really don't want to go bigger than 42 on the objective. Looks like it's between the Terra 3x and the SII Big Sky.

 

[canoetrpr]

Yeah, I'm with you. 50mm is a large objective. Just found out that they discontinued the 3-9x40mm.

I've heard amazing things about those Sightron's. I'm looking for a 4-16x myself and they don't seem to have one in SIII. I might get the SII as well. Not Euro glass but I hear pretty awesome glass for the price.

Drop Jerry a line at Mystic. Very nice guy. Never purchased from him but I intend to some day.

 

[Alleycat]

Dante lists the 3x9 4200 Bushnell for $209.77 after $50 mail in rebate...pretty good deal for a scope that was $400 not that long ago...

 

[snoopycda]

What, no Leupolds?

yea! I love the Vari X II 3X9X40. Inexpensive (relatively) tough, bright, eye relief, what more do you need? ###y?

 

[looch]

Dante lists the 3x9 4200 Bushnell for $209.77 after $50 mail in rebate...pretty good deal for a scope that was $400 not that long ago...

"Our goal is uncompromising customer satisfaction delivered with genuine courtesy and professionalism."

rrriiiiight.

 

[Alleycat]

"Our goal is uncompromising customer satisfaction delivered with genuine courtesy and professionalism."

rrriiiiight.

No? Never dealt with them...

 

[looch]

No? Never dealt with them...

Think Seinfeld, soup.

I found a 3-9x40 Conquest here in QC. Unfortunately, that means 14.975% tax, though.

 

[canoetrpr]

I'd bite the bullet on that one looch. I hate the HST as well but you won't be disappointed in that scope. What is it going for?

 

[looch]

499 tax in and free shipping (about 434 before tax).

 

[canoetrpr]

You're going to be thrilled with that scope.

 

[Alleycat]

Think Seinfeld, soup.

I found a 3-9x40 Conquest here in QC. Unfortunately, that means 14.975% tax, though.

NO! Scope for you! Hahahaha
Anyway, that's a good deal on a conquest! Ummmm, any more?

 

[looch]

The store is Latulippe. Got it today.