HB Scope Choice

[tonys]

I have a HB Savage and looking for a scope to put on it. I have narrowed it down to the Bushnell Elite 4200. I hunt in upstate NY where shots are rarely over 100 yds. Should I go with the 1.5-6 or the 2.5-10.
Thanks

 

[Doohan]

Hard choice! 2.5 - 10 will do everything!!! But if you dont go past 100 dys, I might stick with the 1.5-6..

 

[Anonymous]

I have a HB Savage and looking for a scope to put on it. I have narrowed it down to the Bushnell Elite 4200. I hunt in upstate NY where shots are rarely over 100 yds. Should I go with the 1.5-6 or the 2.5-10.
Thanks

I have both scopes, and both are outstanding.

The 10X will help you more on paper than the 2.5 X will hurt you in the field.

 

[dwhunter]

While your pick would not be mine, it's totally a personel choice. Good luck with whatever you go with. But while your looking, take a look at a Zeiss Conquest 3.5 x 10-44mm. It has more constant eye relief, bigger objective and cost about the same.

 

[jcchartboy]

I hunt the same general land in New York. I find I keep my scopes on at least 3x in most hunting situations including stalking. I also agree with Randy that you will like the higher magnification for testing loads and target shooting. I would definetely go with the 2.5-10x.


Here is my HB with a Conquest 3-9x40

 

[Anonymous]

But while your looking, take a look at a Zeiss Conquest 3.5 x 10-44mm. It has more constant eye relief, bigger objective and cost about the same.

Costs the same where?

 

[jcchartboy]

Cheapest 3.5-10x44 Conquest I could find is 525$.

Cheapest Bushnell Elite 2.5-10 I could find is 399$

The does make the Bushnell a full 25% cheaper.

 

[dwhunter]

But while your looking, take a look at a Zeiss Conquest 3.5 x 10-44mm. It has more constant eye relief, bigger objective and cost about the same.

Costs the same where?

Ebay. I've bought two for $356 each. :wink:

For buying online try http://www.theopticzone.com/

The Bushnell is $335 with free shipping.

 

[MCee67]

I have the 4x16 on mine HB....mainly because most of the stands i hunt i can shoot a LONG ways if needed. If i am hunting some swamps or thicker areas, i use my regular MLII with a smaller scope. Still afraid of getting a dreaded scratch on the HB . :wink:

 

[MCee67]

oops,mine is also the bushnell 4200 50mm

 

[Nic_58]

Here is my HB with a Conquest 3-9x40

That's the same scope I have on my 10ML-II. 8) I like it for the constant 4" eye relief, excellent glass and the Z-Plex reticle that really stands out! A perfect scope for the Savage IMO! But to be honest, I have never owned a Bushnell Elite scope so I can't pass any judgement on them. :wink:

 

[smokit]

durham outdoor supply .com -2.5x10x40 elite 4200-$337.00 with free shipping.

 

[jcchartboy]

I bought that Conquest 3-9x40 for 325$ brand new on Ebay.

 

[big6x6]

Here is my HB with a Conquest 3-9x40

PERSONALLY.....
I had ten times rather pay a little extra and have the Conquest than either of the Bushnells.

 

[Doohan]

.... for the love of GOD man!! :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

That's my favorite Chuck Hill pic-- proof that he just ain't right. oke:

 

[Corncob]

I believe that stack of stuff would fill the Chuck Truck.

 

[Anonymous]

I have a HB Savage and looking for a scope to put on it. I have narrowed it down to the Bushnell Elite 4200. I hunt in upstate NY where shots are rarely over 100 yds. Should I go with the 1.5-6 or the 2.5-10.
Thanks

Since it is already narrowed down-- go with the 2.5 x 10. :wink:

 

[schoolmaster]

I was stuck with a similar porblem. My solution was to get a quick detachable mount and set up two scopes complete with rings. I used a 1.5x6 nikon monarch gold and a 4x12 leupold VXII. That way I have the best of both worlds for target and hunting.

 

[dwhunter]

Here is my HB with a Conquest 3-9x40

PERSONALLY.....
I had ten times rather pay a little extra and have the Conquest than either of the Bushnells.

Amen! :applause: