I compared a vari x III to a elite 3200 today.

[brramer]

First of all I am a leupold diehard.  It is all I own.  Upon reading posts on this board about bushnell I decided to see myself.  I did not look outside at dusk.  I viewed them inside gander mountain.  I personally could not see any difference in the two.  This was last years vari x III.  Not the new vx III.  I was amazed at the clarity and sharpness.  I am also amazed that I can use this scope, IF I buy it, for 1 year and if I don't like it I can send it back for a full refund.  Not bad.

Just my opinion.

Bruce

[jeff223]

i also checked out the Bushnell Elite 3200 at Gander Mountian and i feel they are outstanding.i own a Bushnell Scopecheif 6x20 power scope and i would put  the scopecheif in the same class as the 3200.the scopecheifs are no longer made.the Elite 3200 is a winner in my book and it will be my next scope purchase.

[Super 91]

Is the eye relief on the 3200 comparable to the Vari-x III?  I have a 4200 and think it is a quality scope but the eye relief is a little shorter than I really like.  If I could get the exact same eye relief I would probably go over to the Bushnell line completely.

[RandyWakeman]

Is the eye relief on the 3200 comparable to the Vari-x III

No, there is a bit more on the Vari-X III. The real "honey" (IMO) is the Sightron SII 2.5 x 10 x 32 - - - 3.5 - 3.9" eye relief, about 3-3/4" for most of its true 4X power range.

[simonkenton]

I was in a gun store looking  where a guy was looking at a Bushnell Banner in 6x18. He said they were great scopes and he already had 3 on 3 different rifles. I was impressed at how bright and clear the scope was.
The clerk said, Here, want to see a good scope take a look at the Nikon. He handed me a $180 Nikon.
The cheapo Bushnell was brighter and sharper than the Nikon, no contest.

[Flatland Hunter]

Randy... do you mean 32mm or 42mm?

[Underclocked]

32mm and Whittaker Guns has the best price I've found:

http://www.whittakerguns.com/default.htm

"I do have them in stock and the price is $217.99 plus $5.00 to $7.00 to ship it."  Chris D. Whittaker Phone (270)229-0140

I can't stand it any longer, getting one for the G2.


Item Number:  SII 2.510x32
 
Magnification:  2.5-10x  Object Diameter (mm):  32
 
FOV. Ft. @100Yards:  41.0-10.5
 
Eye Relief (in.):  3.8-3.5   Reticle Type:  Plex
 
Target Knobs:  No   Adjustable Objective;  No
 
Click Value:  1/4  
 
Windage Elevation (in.):  120
 
Weight(oz.):  11.60
 
Finish: Satin Black

[grouse]

32mm and Whittaker Guns has the best price I've found:

http://www.whittakerguns.com/default.htm

"I do have them in stock and the price is $217.99 plus $5.00 to $7.00 to ship it."  Chris D. Whittaker Phone (270)229-0140

I can't stand it any longer, getting one for the G2.

That is a great price--

[Underclocked]

Excellent contribution, grouse.

[grouse]

Excellent contribution, grouse.

UC, I didnt type that?

[Underclocked]

Randy is playing with us.   :grin:   Anyway, I just ordered the scope from Whittakers.

Now I have to wait for it to get here and swap out scopes before shooting the G2 again.   :-)   You don't suppose that rifle will rust away before I get back to the bench?  

I know what you did post - you $@!#$%.   :shock:  :grin:

[grouse]

You don't suppose that rifle will rust away before I get back to the bench?

I sure hope not. :grin:  I think you and Mr.Wakeman, should test
those .410 primers in the G-2 Contender. No need on my end. :lol: