Author Topic: bushnell 4x12x40 AO sportsman (Read 2613 times)

rms4570hr · « **on:** June 12, 2006, 05:32:38 PM »

How good are the bushnell 4x12x40AO scopes im going to mount one on a H&R ultra 45/70 Gov't barrel.How well does it hold up under recoil.

rms270hr

EVOC ONE · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2006, 01:39:49 AM »

I've had the 4X12X40 AO scope sold at Wal Mart for 2-3 yrs now. Its mounted on a NEF .280. The rifle is zeroed for 200yds. I've never had a problem with the scope and would buy another.

I have a three Bushnell Sportsman models. A 4x32 on a Marlin Mod 60; and two 3X9X40's, one each mounted on a NEF .223 and a NEF Sportster .22 mag. I've never had a problem with either scope.

The Sportsman line is considered below the accepted norm for a reliable rifle scope. I can't say anything bad about them so far and believe the lenses are clearer than any of my Banner's.

EVOC ONE

rms4570hr · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2006, 04:57:47 AM »

Yeah i bought one from a friend should have it next week.Im planning on putting it on a 45/70 Gov't barrel as soon as i get it back from the H&R factory i don't know how bad the recoil will be i have never shot this caliber before but what i have read it can be pretty stiff.hope the scope can hold up under it.

rms270hr

myarmor · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2006, 05:47:03 AM »

The recoil wouldn't be my only concern with putting that scope on the Ol' Gov. Whats the eye relief on that model?
I would be concerned about it once you get to cranking the power up. On 4x it might be ok...maybe.
-Aaron

rms4570hr · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2006, 06:06:09 AM »

Im gonna say around 3.5 on the eye relief but not sure i don't have the scope yet.

rms270hr

greenjeans · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2006, 03:18:58 PM »

I have two of these, but both on H&R rimfires. Have had them both for awhile and have had no problems with either. The AO is accurate. Can't speak to it on a heavy recoiling gun though.