Help with scope choice!

[Kilo Charlie]

I'm torn between a Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 and a Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40. They both look like good scopes, and the price difference is about $35. I've hemmed and hawed over this decision. Cheapskate that I am, I'm finally going to buy at least one moderately good scope.
Both scopes weigh about the same, both appear to be built tough. The Burris has the edge in toughness, I think, but I've heard good things about Bushnell's Rain-Guard system.
The rifle, FWIW, is an A-Bolt in .280 which has survived 15 years of an old Made-in-Japan Tasco 3-9X32. Time to dress the old girl up a bit. All replies appreciated. K.C.

 

[Amphibious]

never used the burris, but VERY happy with my 3200 3-9x40mm

 

[BwanaDave]

Ive got two fullfield II's and am really happy with them.

 

[todbartell]

Ive owned both, and Id go with the Elite 3200
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[Cletus]

never used the burris, but VERY happy with my 3200 3-9x40mm

Exactly ditto here for that one. 3 of us have put the same scope on our rifles in the last 2 years and all love them. HOPE AND PRAY there is no need for it, but not sure on the Burris warranty, but have only heard that Bushnell's warranty is fairly decent!

 

[Cletus]

never used the burris, but VERY happy with my 3200 3-9x40mm

Exactly ditto here for that one. 3 of us have put the same scope on our rifles in the last 2 years and all love them. HOPE AND PRAY there is no need for it, but not sure on the Burris warranty, but have only heard that Bushnell's warranty is fairly decent!

 

[SuperCub]

AFAIK, Burris does not do warranty work in Canada.

I vote for the 3200. I have one and like it.



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[todbartell]

if you look on Ebay, you can get brand new in box Leupold VXII 3-9x40s for $325 canadian to your door.

Id much prefer that over the 3200
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[Billy The Kid]

if you look on Ebay, you can get brand new in box Leupold VXII 3-9x40s for $325 canadian to your door.

Id much prefer that over the 3200
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I would go Leupold as well. I own/have owned quite a few of them and never had a problem with them. Pretty hard to go wrong for $325.00 shipped.

 

[harv3589]

If at all possible try to stretch your dollars out to get a Leupold like Todd said. Their warranty is great, which can't be said for Bushnell.

 

[NAA]

Ive owned both, and Id go with the Elite 3200​

Man, I find myself agreeing with Bartell...

 

[harv3589]

if you look on Ebay, you can get brand new in box Leupold VXII 3-9x40s for $325 canadian to your door.

Id much prefer that over the 3200
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But he did wise up little later on....

 

[stubblejumper]

The elite 3200 is a good scope for the money.

 

[martinbns]

tod's rigth, for what you pay for either the 3200 or the FF you can buy a VX11 on Ebay. It's a nicer scope than either, but I prefer the FF11 to the 3200, more eye relief.

 

[Amphibious]

Picked up my 3-9x40mm 3200 for $220cdn to my door off ebay. pretty hard to beat.

 

[john-brennan]

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if you look on Ebay, you can get brand new in box Leupold VXII 3-9x40s for $325 canadian to your door.

Id much prefer that over the 3200
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I agree with Mark on this one.

 

[true north]

Just make sure it's a VX-11 and not a Vari X-11,if you want to get a leupold. Myself I'd only get a Vari X-111 over a 3200, but each to his own. Leupolds are lighter, Bushnells are brighter

 

[Rackmastr]

Big Leupold fan here, and would go with a VXII 3-9x40.....if not, I'd go with the 3200 as mentioned earlier....

 

[604shooter]

If you can spend a few more bucks, get a Leupold and you'll never have to worry about the optics or the warranty. The latter can't be said for Bushnell or Burris....both of these companies seem to be hit and miss when it comes to warranty work.

 

[UncleWalther]

In terms of quality, they are both good choices. If it were me, I would be concerned about warranty on the Burris.