Redfield/Bushnell/Prostaff scope inquiries.

Well for anyone interested I bought a Bushnell 3200. You guys were right, its the only one that met my specific needs.

Cabella's is having a wicked sale on Prostaff's for anyone that is in the market for one.
 
(Bushnell has a 1 year guarantee on the Elite models. If you don't like it, send it back for a refund. ...But they don't cover shipping, taxes, or anything other than actual purchase price, up to MSRP. So, you're still out some of your hard earned money, if it doesn't work out.)
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But they do have a lifetime warranty which is available to any owner, not just the original purchaser.

I have an Elite 4200 6-24x50 mil-dot/mil-turret illuminated FFP reticle. I've been very satisfied with it. I can dial up 24 MOA of elevation and dial it back down....with the POI right where it should be. Sorry you didn't like yours.
 
I know this is an older thread, but I was scope shopping myself.

I was very impressed with the Redfield Revelution. It was very bright and clear. The only thing I didn't care for was the knobs.

I ended up buying the new ProStaff. It too was impressive and seemed to be as clear and as bright as the Monarch which was twice as expensive. I compared it to almost every scope here in Wichita. It seemed like the best bang for the buck. The knobs were improved over last years model and it seemed brighter. The sale on last years model was excellent, but after seeing the 2011 models. I had to have the newer one.:)
 
ProStaff all the way for me.

ProStaff all the way for me. Brilliant glass and great robust engineering. I don't like adjustable parallax and on other scopes with it, had nothing but problems. My groups halved in size when I finally switched to the fixed parallax ProStaffs.

Also, someone mentioned that Nikon upgraded their glass and clicks— I never heard of that. They have all been fully coated camera glass as far as I have been able to ascertain. I originally tried them when they first came out, because local stores raved about their clarity and function.

-SS-
 
Im a Nikon guy myself, the Prostaff will hold with no issues but since you want turrets and a mil dot may I suggest another 50 dollars for a Buckmasters, they are the best buy you can get, I have 2 of them and 4 Prostaffs at the moment
 
I really like my new Redfield 2-7x33 scope. I just sent it back to them to change the parallax distance on it. I am putting it on my BP rifle.
 
I have no experience with the Redfields... but I feel like Leupold is just taking advantage of the companies history to sell new scopes that probably aren't as good.

Bushnell is not a bad brand, I've used other optics which perform better in similar price categories.

I think Nikon is a very good bang for buck scope, they just sometimes are lacking with internal adjustment.
 
I have the Redfield, it is a nice clear scope but I would hate to have to manipulate the turrets all day long.

I recommend a Weaver 3-10x40 Tactical. Same quality turrets as the Bushnell Elite 3200, but with the added ability to dial down the magnification if needed for mirage or close shots.

Jimro
 
They're all nice scopes. Based on your origonal guestion about positive/ repeatable clicks at those distances not one of them will do that, don't kid yourself. There's a reason Niteforces, Leupold tactical, and March's cost what they do and it's nowhere near $250. You have 2 basic choices, spend $ on a quality optic or learn to hold off.
 
Well like I said guys, I got the Bushnell 3200 and I shot at 200 yards, then dialed it 80 click to shoot at 600 yards and it was on target. Its not crystal clear at 600 yards, but thats not what I wanted. I wanted repeatability. the clarity is passable and if fine for what I use it for. I can read the numbers on the 600 yard targets with it, so its good enough.

Like I said, I wanted repeatability more than anything and for $200 it is the perfect scope for me.
 
As I have said, I have two Nikon ProStaff 4-12x40mm - one nikoplex reticle one BDC reticle.

Both were great amazing value at around $165- just great scopes for .22LR rifles.

maybe not .308 Win deer sniper rifle scopes or people shooters but hey- what I wield them for they're great! Not the fanciest, not the most tacticool.

But definitely not lo qual, not a joke, ad awesome!
 
Get the Bushnell 3200 or save a few more dollars and buy a 4200. Of the ones you listed, this one will do the best for you.

The Redfield is a Leupold VXII clone from my understanding and while a decent piece of glass isn't top notch.

As for Nikon, if you gave me a brand new one, any grade, I'd sell the thing. Yeah, they have a wonderful warranty, but what good is a warranty when your scope fails and the target is missed or goes running off in the woods. I had constant problems from the Nikon(s) that I had, costing me missed game and zeroing problems on my rifle. Not to mention precious time lost and frustration for the little time I have to enjoy my pursuits.

As for the more complex reticles on any of the cheaper scopes, you won't achieve true readings with any of them, they're reference points and gimmicks to get people jacked up about buying a "tactical" scope.
 
Have two Redfields, one a 3-9x40mm (Duplex) the other a 4-12x40mm (Accu-Range) and I'm pleased with both. No, they aren't as clear as my Leupold VX3 or Ziess Conquest scopes in low-light conditions, but they work just fine for most circumstances. At a significant price savings I might add.
 
So you're claiming that you need a Nikon scope (over a Redfield or any other scope?) to shoot further than fifty yards? :confused: Where did you come up with this bit of folk lore?
 
Yeah, get a Nikon. That way while you're waiting on the Warranty Center to get around to either repairing the hunk of junk or replacing it, you can listen to the hunting stories your buddies tell.
 
no man the rifle scope was ok the comment I made about passed 50 yds is because I use to oen the redfield spotting scope and that was like looking blurie at 100 yards that why.I would go with a name to get a CLEAR VIEW.
 
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