StillLearnin Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I have been working on one of my rifles lately and it is getting time to buy a scope. I am currently looking at a Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x40 or a Leupold Rifleman 4-12x40. Any input as to which one I should lean towards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: Bushnell Elite 3200 or Leupold Rifleman ? From what I have heard about the rifleman, I would stay away from that scope. Have heard that model bushnell is a good scope, but have not used the 3200. Have a cheaper bushnell on my ml and it has been dropped and been used, and it has held up pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasDeerHunter Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: Bushnell Elite 3200 or Leupold Rifleman ? I am a huge Leupold fan, but I think I would definately stay away from the Rifleman. Try the VX-II or look at some Burris models, I don't know much about the Bushnell Elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: Bushnell Elite 3200 or Leupold Rifleman ? I don't understand why everyone says stay away from the Rifleman. I have one on my Winchester model 70 30-06, and so far it has been a good, dependable scope. According to Leupold, the Rifleman is basically the same scope as the VX-I, It just has one fewer lense coatings. Since they are the same price though, I would go with the VX-I and get the extra lense coating. As far as the Bushnell scope goes, it is probably in the same league as the Rifleman/VX-I. Silver Member #5 ........ Off the porch gang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_RIDGE_RUNNER Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: Bushnell Elite 3200 or Leupold Rifleman ? I have a Bushnell elite 4 - 12 on my 270 and really love that combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminator Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: Bushnell Elite 3200 or Leupold Rifleman ? I own 2 of the Bushnell Elites. They are extremely hard to beat in quality and for $250 you will not find a better scope. I have one on a .308 Win. and one on a 30-06. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: Bushnell Elite 3200 or Leupold Rifleman ? Picking from JUST those two...I'd go with the Elite 3200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: Bushnell Elite 3200 or Leupold Rifleman ? I personally love Leupold scopes. I, however, am a VX-II or VX-III fan, not too impressed on the Rifleman/VX-I scopes from Leupold only because I'm spoiled with the VX-II/VX-III scopes already. But, if I was picking from only the two you listed the Leupold Rifleman hands down would win. I have had the Bushnell Elite on one of our rifles and it didn't impress me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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