Author Topic: Bushnell Scopechief (Read 1965 times)

quickdtoo · « **on:** May 29, 2004, 11:10:31 AM »

Anyone know much about the taiwan or philippine built Bushnell Scopechiefs? I have read that the Scopechief is an excellent scope, and thought they were built in japan. The one I looked at has taiwan on the scope and Philippines on the box. :?

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** May 29, 2004, 12:05:28 PM »

I have tested the entire Bushnell product line from Elite 4200 to the lowest priced and can honestly say I think each and every one is a super buy in their price range. Even the lowest priced ones are better than what the best was 15 years or so ago optically and while I've not abused them they seem mechanically sound and solid as well. All tracked well and were repeatable. I'd not be afraid to use any of the Bushnell scope line and think of them first these days when buying new scopes.

GB

quickdtoo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 29, 2004, 12:23:39 PM »

Thanks for the reply. I was under the impression that the scopechief was only built in japan, but apparently they were built elsewhere before the line was dropped. Where would you place this verson of scopechief in quality compared to the current line? Thanks.....Tim

jeff223 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2004, 01:04:59 PM »

i have a Scopecheif 6.5-20 power and i got it when Bushnell was clearing them out.i called Bushnell and talked to a customer service man before i bought it.he said at one time the Scopecheif was their top of the line scope and it compairs to the 3200s.i do know this also,its the best $199.00 scope i have ever seen and i should of bought 1 or 2 more of them when i had the chance

Mattkc · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2004, 01:58:31 PM »

I loved my old Scopechief 3x9 however a few months ago it was damaged from a fall. I sent it in to Bushnell for repair and I got a letter stating the scopechief was discontiued and they no long repair them. I tried to find a replacement a gunshows but nobody had any. I checked E-Bay and 3x9 Scopechiefs were going for $100+. Thats a lot for a used scope with no lifetime warranty that you can't get fixed.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2004, 03:51:30 PM »

Quote from: jeff223

i have a Scopecheif 6.5-20 power and i got it when Bushnell was clearing them out.i called Bushnell and talked to a customer service man before i bought it.he said at one time the Scopecheif was their top of the line scope and it compairs to the 3200s.i do know this also,its the best $199.00 scope i have ever seen and i should of bought 1 or 2 more of them when i had the chance

Jeff, I see D&R has 6-20x40 Scopechiefs in their closeouts for $268, sounds like you got a good deal. Is yours a Japan built or other? The reason I ask is I bought a 2.5-8x40 Scopechief that is made in Japan, but the 6-20 I looked at was built in Taiwan or the philippines. I'm just wondering if the later built scopechiefs are as good as the older units. Going strictly by cost, I would say they definately are since in optics you usually get what you pay for, and sometimes, a bit more.

jeff223 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2004, 09:12:57 AM »

my scope was made in the Philippines and Bushnell said it has a life time warranty.if the scope goes bad they will replace with something.these are a fine scopes for the money but i think i would look into something else if they are going for $285.00 or so.at $199.00 they were a great buy

quickdtoo · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2004, 10:05:41 AM »

I just bought one for $205. The scope says Taiwan but the box has a Philippines label covering the Taiwan on the box so I'm assuming that production changed from Taiwan to the philippines when this one was built. It appears to be a fine scope compared to my others in a higher price range. Thanks

Zachary · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2004, 11:58:29 AM »

Jeff,

That's a sharp looking little rig. What is it? And H&R?

Zachary

quickdtoo · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2004, 12:14:25 PM »

Quote from: Zachary

Jeff,

That's a sharp looking little rig. What is it? And H&R?

Zachary

Zachary, you really need to peek in on the NEF/H&R centerfire board once in a while, one of my favorite hangouts since I got a .223 Ultra Varmint, very similar to Jeff's rifle with the same scope! The link below shows one of the reasons I chose the H&R. The pic is compliments of H&R.

http://www.gun-tests.com/performance/feb97money.html

http://www.hr1871.com/firearms/index.php?cat=4&subcat=22

jeff223 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2004, 12:50:20 PM »

like the man said its a NEF Handi Rifle.i own a number of them along with a 20ga ultraslug barrel and a 10ga turkey gun.ive had good luck with them and they have become my favorite guns.i also have a number of other guns but these singleshots are the ones i hunt with and fool with most of the time.well my Knight Rifle rates right up there too

Zachary · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2004, 03:36:21 PM »

Thanks Tim and Jeff. I'm going to look into this gun a little bit more. I have been told that these guns, while generally very inexpensive, are quite accurate. I think it would be pretty cool in a .17HMR, or even the .223 like you guys have.

Zachary