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I just bought a Savage Axis LH .308Win rifle. I am thinking about getting a Bushnell 3200 Elite 3x9x40 type of scope for the gun. I have this scope on my 270 Weatherby and it seems OK. I also have a Bushnell Scope Chief 3x9x40 on another rifle. This gun is just a deer hunting rifle, range less than 300 yards.

I don't know a lot about scopes but don't want a bottom of the line scope. I don't trust them. I don't think I want to buy a used scope either.

Looking for feedback on a good scope in the $300-400 range. Is it worth it to go state side for a scope? I'm thinking the 3x9x40 size range is OK for normal use. I have good binoculars.
 
I like the redfield scopes, I think they're a lot of scope for the price. Had the 3-9 on my old elk rifle and then put in on wife's 7-08. Recently splurged and bought a leupold vx1 with the LR reticle for my new to me elk rifle. Really like the reticle, it's bang on and the scope seems nice. I just have a bushnell banner on my 30-06 and I hunt with that more than anything though.

While I've never had trouble with a bushnell scope I went with the redfield/leupold as they're lifetime warranty and at least mostly made in Oregon. (couldn't find a Cdn made scope, figure US is next best).
 
Nothing wrong with the Elite. I have three of them. If you don't want to go too deep,take a look at the nikon pro staff. Bought one to try on a muzzle loader and really solid for the money spent.I have Leupold vx II's that I am really pleased with as well. Lastly,I have a Burris full field 2 on a .270 for the past 10 years and very pleased.
 
I've just had a different idea. What if I took the Elite 3200 off the Weatherby Mark V Deluxe 270 Weatherby Mag and put that scope on my new rifle and bought a better scope for the 270? The 270 is a better long range rifle than the .308Win will ever be. Another question, thinking of buying a rifle bore sighter, what should I buy? Want one that will do from .22 to .45ACP. I like the one from England on e-bay but shipping is a #####.
 
rustynut1 said:
I've just had a different idea. What if I took the Elite 3200 off the Weatherby Mark V Deluxe 270 Weatherby Mag and put that scope on my new rifle and bought a better scope for the 270? The 270 is a better long range rifle than the .308Win will ever be. Another question, thinking of buying a rifle bore sighter, what should I buy? Want one that will do from .22 to .45ACP. I like the one from England on e-bay but shipping is a #####.
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You could splurge a little and step up to something like a 3.5-10x Leupold for the Weatherby without feeling guilty.

As for the bore sighter, I'd buy a package of targets and a range membership. Bore sighting can be done as easily as putting the rifle in a rest and aiming it out the window at a stop sign and then adjusting the dials until the crosshairs and the image through the bore look to be in the same general place. It's just a ballpark thing.
 
I have the 2.5-10 Bushnell Elites 4200's on all my rifles, even the .22's. They give a wider field of view than the Leupolds and very comparable in clearity. They take a lot of abuse and still stay on target. If there was a better scope that could do all that and was less expensive, I'd have them. Good luck in your quest.
 
retoxtony said:
Please dont buy one of those. Absolute junk. Search for them on here and you'll find very poor reviews.

Nothing wrong with a 3200 Bushnell. In your price range I'd go with that or the Redfield revenge for a 308.
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I have not used the Revenge, but the Revolution is a great scope for the money. Redfield or Leupold would be my choice depending on your budget as I prefer the smaller profile. The Bushnells have a large eyepiece that I just don't like the look of.

+1 on the Nikon review above. Good glass for the money, but also large eyepiece like the bushys.

PS I currently have a 2-7 Revolution and a 2.5-10 Monarch for sale!
 
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For strictly hunting , at the ranges the 308 Win is good for,you will be well served with a 6x36 Leupold with LR dots or CDS dial in case you get a range finder sometime. This combination will be good to ~500 yards and looses nothing up close.
 
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