Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24x40

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Anyone have any experience with this Scope? I was thinking it might be a good choice for a .222 Varmint/Paper puncher.
 
I wasn't to impressed with the field of view for one, the scope is way longer then it really needs to be also. it depends on what cross hair you get on that scope as well, the duplex recticle is awefully heavy for fine target accousition, can't say for the mil dot however. Its tough and will stand up to all you can throw at it, but its wouldn't be my first choice.
 
yodave said:
I wasn't to impressed with the field of view for one, the scope is way longer then it really needs to be also. it depends on what cross hair you get on that scope as well, the duplex recticle is awefully heavy for fine target accousition, can't say for the mil dot however. Its tough and will stand up to all you can throw at it, but its wouldn't be my first choice.
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What would be your first choice?
 
It is a good quality scope made in Japan by Light Optical Works (LOW). Compare it to similar featured Weavers, and Sightron. All made in Japan. Weavers are also made by LOW.
 
depends on if your taking it out for varmints at different ranges or just shooting paper. If your just shooting at the range then go fixed power in the magnification that you want, I tend to go as low as 36 and as high as 50.

6-18 leopold has a finer duplex and or a 1/8th minute dot and to me was twice as clear as the bushnell and not to far off the same price. the lower power will give you a lot more field of view in the varmint field

I am using pretty much either weaver or zeiss now but still have a couple leupolds power bumped to 48 power, one has a 3x magnifier on it but 60 is impossable to shoot lol.
 
yodave said:
depends on if your taking it out for varmints at different ranges or just shooting paper. If your just shooting at the range then go fixed power in the magnification that you want, I tend to go as low as 36 and as high as 50.

6-18 leopold has a finer duplex and or a 1/8th minute dot and to me was twice as clear as the bushnell and not to far off the same price. the lower power will give you a lot more field of view in the varmint field

I am using pretty much either weaver or zeiss now but still have a couple leupolds power bumped to 48 power, one has a 3x magnifier on it but 60 is impossable to shoot lol.
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Weaver? What do they have to offer?

Why is it that so many new Scopes have objective lenses over 50mm? I don't really need that much light gathering ability. It is getting rather hard to find a nice 40mm variable anymore.
 
Target scope series, T10, T12, T24, T36, are you set on variable power? if not a T10 would probably serve you well.

Your going to by a variable scope and chance are your going to leave it on the max setting, most do. If you go to a fixed scope you have one less feature to go haywire on you in the future.

I am again going to guess that you want a AO for parallel free shooting at vaying distances, again not the best if your out in a field shooting critters but you get used to it if need be
 
I've got a 4-16x50 4200 on my .243 barrel and I love it. I don't like anything over that as I get just too much bounce when using a bipod which I do alot. Higher power is fine off a bench but doesn't work for me in field use. I also like the standard duplex for hunting, I'm not a big fan of mil-dot or fine duplex except for target shooting. I have a 4-16x40 4200 on my 7mm Rem Mag barrel, I guess it's pretty obvious that I like them.
Kim
 
I have a 4200 6-24x40 and I am very happy with it. I researched scopes before I made my purchase and these scopes are very good value for money. The only criticism I have of the scope is that it has limited adjustment so if you are planning on shooting long range get a base or scope rings with built in elevation. That said I have looked through scopes that cost twice as much and there was some difference but not enough to justify the higher cost.

The scope is mounted on a Remington 700 .308 and I can see the bullet holes at 300 yards.
 
I have a bushnell 4200 1.5-6 and also a Bushnell 6500 2.5-16x50 Mil

I love them both. The rainguard coating is awesome. I can shoot it wet, foggy or snow just brushed off.

The I would get the tactical turrets. With the 6500 they are pseudo tactical with scope cap covers on them.
 
I have a couple of the 4200 elite tactical 6-24x50 and I also have a leopould and a S&B and here's my thoughts. Bushnell is a great optic, maybe not the best but certainly worth the money you pay for them. The customer service was kind of crappy for awhile, but I think they have sorted that out. If you don't have a huge budget, bushnell is money well spent. For what your planning to mount it on, it's more optic than you will need.
 
I had one on a .22-250 Ai

Good scope, not a bad scope. Not a super great scope.

Probably more scope than your limited skills are able to deal with though, so I am sure you will be able to use it well, and I am sure it will work well for you.
 
I have the 4200 in 4-16x40 and the 8-32x40. I think these scopes are great value for money. Some decent deals come up on the EE from time to time. The glass is good, adjustment is positive and repeatable. They have limited adjustment if you want to shoot way, way out there but this is easily overcome with a canted base or ring inserts. Some find the recticle heavy. Its noticeable but not a real problems for me.

I agree with Gatehouse, its a good but not a great scope.
You pay a fair bit more for better IMHO.
 
I have the 4200 6-24x with the mi-dot. They are phenomenal scopes for the money. Consensus says that there are definitely better scopes out there, but not many that you will be paying less than $600-800. I have had absolutely no issues with any of my 3200's and now that I have delved into the 4200's I see no difference.
 
Gatehouse said:
I had one on a .22-250 Ai

Good scope, not a bad scope. Not a super great scope.

Probably more scope than your limited skills are able to deal with though, so I am sure you will be able to use it well, and I am sure it will work well for you.
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My "limited skills" tell me your trolling again.
 
As most have said above. Good glass, good tracking, limited adjustment. Used off the EE yields good bang for the buck. If you were to buy new I think the Sightron SllB merits some attention. The 6-24X42 will give you 60 min of elevation vs 26 min. It is lighter and shorter. I haven't used an SllB but have absolutely no complaints with their Sllls. Pretty much the same glass/coatings I think. Tube size is the main difference. I have dealt with Sightron for warranty issues as well and have to say the service through the Canadian Distributor (Hirsch Precision) was PHENOMENAL. Right now with a $75 dollar rebate from Sightron you would be very close to the cost of the 4200.

On edit: as a matter of fact if you'd like an excellent condition B&L 6-24X40 shoot me a P.M. and I'll pick up a Sightron:)
 
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