Why isn't this scope more popular?

**No Bananas** · 05-30-10, 09:29

I hear a lot of folks talking about the need for a 1-8x type scope. This one does that (well, it's 1.25). It has a long 6" eye relief, but it's supposed to be constant. It also has a standard plex type reticle, no illumination, and no BDC. So, I'm guessing that those missing elements are keeping it from popularity. I'd be willing to give it a go, provided the eye relief was constant throughout zoom.

http://swfa.com/Bushnell-125-8x32-El...pe-P13138.aspx

**C4IGrant** · 05-30-10, 09:39

Originally Posted by No Bananas

I hear a lot of folks talking about the need for a 1-8x type scope. This one does that (well, it's 1.25). It has a long 6" eye relief, but it's supposed to be constant. It also has a standard plex type reticle, no illumination, and no BDC. So, I'm guessing that those missing elements are keeping it from popularity. I'd be willing to give it a go, provided the eye relief was constant throughout zoom.

http://swfa.com/Bushnell-125-8x32-El...pe-P13138.aspx

I am guessing the quality of the scope (components) and the glass is also keeping folks away.

C4

**No Bananas** · 05-30-10, 09:42

Do continue. I don't know, but I thought Bushnell 4200/6500 Elite was good stuff.

**Artos** · 05-30-10, 10:05

Bushnell is not known for top shelf glass...their market is lower to middle end.

**C4IGrant** · 05-30-10, 10:12

Originally Posted by No Bananas

Do continue. I don't know, but I thought Bushnell 4200/6500 Elite was good stuff.

The elite is the best one they make.

Still would not be my first or second choice though.

C4

**No Bananas** · 05-30-10, 12:09

Sadly, a medium priced optic is what I can afford for my project. I want to save $$$ to spend on a long range optic/project, which is next. This is a medium range optic/set up so the magnification of this scope seemed optimal. I'm also considering a Burris XTR 1-4 (which is really stretching the budget), or a Leupold 2.5-8x VXIII. Something around the $400 price range is optimal. I know, I know, my choices are limited and my expectations should be, too. My personal preference is an optic wil minimal or no eye relief variance.

**ryan** · 05-30-10, 12:23

Why not a Leupold VX-2 1-4x20?

**kmrtnsn** · 05-30-10, 12:31

I have the XTR-14, 1-4x scope, PM me if you have any questions. I am planning up a bolt rifle build and am leaning to the Burris XTR 4-16-50 for that. The Burris LE direct program is tough to beat if it applies.

**C4IGrant** · 05-30-10, 13:19

Originally Posted by No Bananas

Sadly, a medium priced optic is what I can afford for my project. I want to save $$$ to spend on a long range optic/project, which is next. This is a medium range optic/set up so the magnification of this scope seemed optimal. I'm also considering a Burris XTR 1-4 (which is really stretching the budget), or a Leupold 2.5-8x VXIII. Something around the $400 price range is optimal. I know, I know, my choices are limited and my expectations should be, too. My personal preference is an optic wil minimal or no eye relief variance.

The XTR would be a better choice I think.

Personally, I would save a little more money and look at Vortex.

C4