Advice between entry level scopes

[varmintstalker]

Hey guys I just wanna hear a few opinions before I pull the trigger on a used optic. I have the choice between a bushell legend 5-15x42 or a millet buck gold model. Both in the same price range of 400. What are some experiences with these?

 

[silverfoxdj]

I'd go with the Bushnell especially if the warranty is in tact

 

[Magellann]

I don't know anything about your second choice, but I am a fan of the 'Bushnells, the legend is a nice scope, with a lifetime warranty.

 

[varmintstalker]

K thanks. It's going on a 30-06 so there will be lots of recoil. Don't want it to fall apart.

 

[hawkmp9]

Why not order a vortex online with free shipping. Better than both!

 

[bassman]

$400 for a used Legend?

 

[kamlooky]

$400 should be darn close to a new VXII in a 3-9.

 

[Ar180shooter]

The only Bushnell's I'd recommend are the Elite series. An Elite 3500 3-9x40, Vortex Viper 3-9x40, or Leupold VX2 3-9x40 would all be good choices around $400. Skip the high magnification and get a better quality scope with less magnification and features. You will thank yourself in the long run.

 

[shackleford]

I like a scope with generous eye relief. Vortex Crossfire II, Nikon Inline XR, Hawke Endurance and Burris Timberline all have good eye relief and are all less than $400. The Nikon is only 3-9 power, the Burris and Hawke have a 4-12 power and the Vortex has a 6-18 power.

 

[stubblejumper]

I wouldn't own a Millet scope.

 

[varmintstalker]

K what about a vortex crossfire 2 brand new 6-24x50 for $469? Or the crossfire 2 6-18x44 v-Brite

 

[Mystic Precision]

Have a look at the new STAC 3-15 and 4-20... Cost wise right in the ball park that you are looking.. Optics are stunning and I doubt anything even remotely close in this price range.

Clicks on turrets are wonderful clear and precise.

Excited about mounting and shooting this in a few weeks.

Jerry

 

[varmintstalker]

Pm sent jerry

 

[varmintstalker]

I'm still interested on people's opinions on the vortex models. I have a 3-9x50 vbrite on another rifle and a 3-9x40 on a Sks. I'm curious about the higher magnification budget friendly scopes.

 

[nomad 68]

Tell the guy who wants $400 for the legend to shake his head or soak it in something. Contact tradeex and get yourself a new elite 3-9x40 for 300ish taxes in.

 

[MackForce]

I've been going through scopes like bed sheets in the last 2 years.
Listen to the guys who have given you advice on the thread so far.
Leupold, Bushnell Elite, mid range Nikons have been good to me and most recently I've been switching a few to mid range Sightrons with great luck. Watch the EE for deals and check sales from vendors.
Its been my experience that saving money for mid to higher end range scopes pay off.

 

[gasguzzler]

K what about a vortex crossfire 2 brand new 6-24x50 for $469? Or the crossfire 2 6-18x44 v-Brite

I find the higher magnification cross fires junk. Blurry as heck
Have a few of the 4-12x40 on a couple 22s

 

[doc25]

Have a look at the new STAC 3-15 and 4-20... Cost wise right in the ball park that you are looking.. Optics are stunning and I doubt anything even remotely close in this price range.

Clicks on turrets are wonderful clear and precise.

Excited about mounting and shooting this in a few weeks.

Jerry

What "level" is that. S1, s2?