For you Savage fans

warrenb said:
Mystic, I'd like to put you on the spot.

So are you personally giving up the Bushnells, for the Sightrons. :)
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Bushnell has its place (as do other scopes), I still have my 6-24X 40 AO 4200. Its smaller and lighter than these Sightrons and is more suited for hunting. The optics are also up there with Nightforce and other top brands, its an exceptional scope, but also lacks adjustment (where the mildot comes in). I prefer lots of adjustment but I know Jerry uses the mildots on these scopes and can get out past 1000 no problem. As for the tactical 4200 it doesn't even come close to the AO version and is miles behind the Sightron. But for a long-range/tactical scope its the best value for your money in my opinion. I don't think there is a better long-range scope on the market for under $2000, maybe even $3000, but I can't say because my experience only goes as far as Nightforce ($2000+/-)....Remember, this is my personal opinion and I got there from owning and testing many scopes. If you can somehow get your hands on one of these SIII's I believe you will be pleasantly surprised. Be aware there is an older version if the SIII, I only have experience with the new line-up. From what I've heard the old ones are good but not as good as the new ones.
 
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warrenb said:
Mystic, I'd like to put you on the spot.

So are you personally giving up the Bushnells, for the Sightrons. :)
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Depends.

For field shooting, varminting and LR plinking/hunting, the Sightron definitely gets the nod. The clarity and resolution PLUS being much brighter (and I used to think the ELite AO's were near the top of the heap) makes them hard to beat. Add in the massive amounts of elevation adjustment and going to a mile is quite possible using any common flat shooter.

On my Savage tactical 223, I am testing the new SII SS side focus 6.5X20. 60mins of elev/windage in a 1" tube. had to give it a try. The optics at 20X has the same clarity, etc as the SIII but more edge distortion at 6.5.

Not a problem for close range shooting but very obvious when looking at 1000yds. But then why would you use this scope at 6.5X at 1000yds?

At 20X, edge to edge clarity is superb.

Tracking has been spot on too. 20mins per revolution - nice.

Here is one of the best parts of this line of scopes, you can see through mirage very very well. When the image goes quite murky with the Elite 4200 AO and NF, the Sightrons see the object much clearer.

This is a huge bonus for anyone using this during the warmer months - like trying pick out a PD on a light brown background. Around here, mirage is so bad, you can loose a 2" black dot on your target at 350yds. with the Sightron, the target is still visible and easily engaged.

for F class, I will stay with my Elites for now BECAUSE I want to see the mirage. However, with the black on black target now being used, having the extra clarity and resolution to pick up the scoring circles could be a game changer.

I am waiting for the upcoming 40X scope to see what features they add.

For LR shooting, the extra clarity of the Sightrons should make spotting those small puffs of dust easier. The view equals some very pricey spotting scopes.

Sounds like a lot of hype from someone selling these but I sell these because I am thrilled with their performance. I likely brought in the first SIII LR 6x24 into Canada as I was just so curious. After being blown away, I decided to look into selling them.

For the money, there is nothing on the market that comes close and I have had the pleasure of comparing and using a pretty diverse range of scopes.

Jerry
 
Thanks for the answers guys. I really like my 4200 AOs, but then again I have very little experience. I don't even shoot long range, yet.

I'm always glad to learn.
 
Offer valid in the U.S.A. only.

That is from the sightron site... Just my personal opinion.. but a company who won't honor a $50 mail in rebate for Canadians is a company who is going to be a night mare to deal with on warranty from our stand point.. But that is just my 2 cents..
 
Promo's are kept within a country mostly for the potential for tax liability.

Each country has weird laws when it comes to prizes and sending a 'prize or rebate' into another taxation jurisdiction can cause the parent company alot of annoyance.

Bushnell, Rem and other companies do the same thing. There are promotions in Canada that the US don't share and vice versa.

Sightron is based in the US only so handles all warranty work internationally through the US.

Jerry
 
Glad your Shilen is working for you, mlebler. Mine in 7-08 is shooting no better than the factory tube in 3 shot groups. Oviously in groups of 5 or more the heavier after-market barrel is more stable. I will try more loads etc. but for now I'm quite underwhelmed with the whole thing.
 
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