Author Topic: Anyone tried this Bushnell Elite handgun scope? (Read 1112 times)

Anthropas · « **on:** December 15, 2004, 08:18:09 AM »

Hi all,

I'm going to be in the market for a new handgun scope fairly soon and wondered if anyone has had any experience with this Bushnell Elite 3200 handgun scope? If so, please post your comments and experiences. I have their 5-15x50mm AO rifle scope and love it, so I'm looking to try them again, but would appreciate any thoughts or alternatives.

http://www.bushnell.com/products/riflescopes/specs/32-2632m.html

Thanks!

Questor · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2004, 09:37:43 AM »

Mine are Leupold and Burris, but that Bushnell is very highly regarded with handgun hunters.

PDM1 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2004, 01:10:08 PM »

I use one for IHMSA silhouette on a contender with a 14" 7tcu barrel. I think it rivals more expensive scopes (Leupold) at a lower price. It always returns to zero.

Paul

mr.frosty · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2004, 01:42:47 PM »

I have a Bushnell Elite on my 300WSM and plan on getting one for my
480 SRH soon.

HappyHunter · « **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2004, 01:55:10 AM »

I have two Elite 3200 handgun scopes, both on Encore 15 inch barrels. Never a problem. The consistent eye relief is great as you change powers.

Fred

longwinters · « **Reply #5 on:** December 17, 2004, 11:12:06 AM »

I had one on my Contender 7-30 Waters. It worked great! I really found no faults with it at all. I would not hesitate to get another one if I had another pistol.

Long

Sgtshultzy1 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2004, 01:42:03 PM »

I love the Bushnell scopes..the rainguard works great. I did not however like the handgun version. The reason I didnt is because I found that in hunting situations, you dont always have the luxury of a constant eye relief or distance of your head from the scope. I find that the Leupold and Burris scopes suited me better because they have a more variable eye relief range.

I will say however that I use the Elites on all of my long arms.

One scope I would definitely look at now however is Nikons variable handgun scope. A buddy has the fixed 2x Nikon scope on his 454 Casull and that scope is the clearest and brightest I have ever used. If the quality of the new variable is the same as the fixed version, I wouldnt hesitate to get one.

tnwill · « **Reply #7 on:** December 25, 2004, 06:03:25 AM »

I have one mounted on my 358JDJ. Is very clear, like the constant eye relief, and has never shifted POI. For the money, they are hard to beat.

Tacoma · « **Reply #8 on:** December 26, 2004, 01:22:29 PM »

I'm actually in the market for one ( 2-6x32) right now. Who has the best prices?

HappyHunter · « **Reply #9 on:** December 26, 2004, 05:14:44 PM »

I have purchased two from these guys in the past:

http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/handgun1.htm

Good luck,

Fred

Tacoma · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2004, 11:48:34 AM »

Thanks HH, That's a better price than I have found on the 3200 anywhere to date.