Leupold VXI or Bushnell 3200?

[Max-4]

I am looking for a 3-9X40 scope to put on top of a 30-06 bolt action rifle. I need it for hunting big game, and I wanna spend around $200-$250 Cdn. Which scope is better the Bushnell or Leupold? Is there a better 3-9X40 in this price range that I am overlooking?

 

[powder monkey]

For the price the 3200 are a very decent scope.IMO they are a better deal than the VXI. Should work well on 30/06.

 

[Grtwhthntr]

I have a Bushnell 3200 3-9x40 on my 30-06 bolt and it is great. I also have a Leupold VXI 3-9x40 on my 25-06, great also but if I was buying another it would be the Bushnell.

 

[Gunnutz]

Burris FFII

 

[BigDuke86]

I have the 3200 3-9x40 on my 30-06 and imo you couldn't get better new for the price.

 

[billyc]

Personally I've had 3200's and they are decent scopes but I feel the Leupold is better. I currently have a VX1 on a muzzleloader and it is clearer and is a lot brighter in low light conditions then any 3200 I've ever owned. Also there is more eye relief with the leupold. I believe leupold weighs a little less as well.
If it were me I would say Leupold all the way. Bought my last one from a dealer off the board and the price was great and fast shipping

 

[srt4u2nv]

I like the 3200 but accuracy plus in Peterborough has Burris Fullfiled II scopes on sale for $199.

 

[Danny Boy]

3200

As much as I like Leupold scopes I have to say the 3200 is a better value. At the $200-$300 range, RainGuard is unmatched.

I got caught in rain, snow and freezing rain a few times, RainGuard works really well. Although I haven't tried my VXIIIs under the same conditions, I doubt if they would perform as well.

 

[gopherxs]

nikon buckmaster superior glass for the price

 

[Max-4]

So is there a walk away favourite as far as quality and performance is concerned?

Bushnell 3200
Leupold VXI
Burris Fullfield II
Nikon Buckmaster

Rank them in order of quality please.

 

[blargon]

Rank them in order of quality please.

Bushnell 3200 made in Japan - 2nd
Leupold VXI made in ??, assembled in US 1st
Burris Fullfield IImade in phillipines 3rd
Nikon Buckmaster - made in phillipines4th

 

[stubblejumper]

My choice would be the 3200.

 

[Gunnutz]

1. Burris FFII
2. Bushnell 3200 - maybe should be # 1; only looked through a few but they were (to my eye) not quite the equal of the Burris.
3. Nikon
4. Leupold - quality not quite as good as above.

My thoughts; yours may differ

 

[EvilDezel]

another vote for the 3200 3X9 40. have one on my Weatherby vanguard .270win. works great and rainguard is second to none.

 

[chappy]

the 3200 are good but i like leupolds waurenty better than the rest. burris are returned to us for waurety and busnell can take for ever where leopolds are returned in about a week.

 

[kinggeorge168]

check out the bushell Legend 3-9x50mm, very nice scope under $200. I had one on my .243

 

[superd222]

Bushnell 3200

I prefer the eye relief on Bushnell scopes over the Leupolds.

Rainguard is a big bonus too.

My vote goes to the 3200 as #1 choice - no other picks...

 

[sksavenger]

I have a 3200 fixed 10 on my 300WSM and i love it but i just put a 3-9 3200 on my 300 RUM and it lasted just past sighting it in.

 

[shermdog]

Vortex Diamondback....great scopes....vortex makes very nice optics. But if its between leupold and bushnell I would go with the elite 3200. Actually they sell 3-9x40 4200's alot cheaper than other 4200 models, usually around 300, I would spend the extra and get a 4200, they are great scopes, blow a vx-II clean outta the water and give the vx-III a decent run for their money!