The is a high-quality scope that features multi-coated optics and a durable, one-piece tube construction. Meant to withstand the rigors of mother nature, the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope is waterproof and shockproof. This means that you can worry more about what’s in your line of sight than about the sustainability of your equipment.In addition to being waterproof and shockproof, the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope is also fogproof. This means that you can take the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope out in the morning and get a clear line of sight. A fast-focus eyepiece and customizable field of view allows you to zoom in on the target in record time. The field of view on the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope is 40 feet at 100 yards with three times magnification.
From 100 yards and nine times magnification the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope gets a more targeted yet precise 14 feet in its field of view.The Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope has an eye relief of 3.3 inches and very manageable dimensions overall. The weight of the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope is just under a pound at 13 ounces. The Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope’s weight shouldn’t pose any additional difficulties to isolating and zooming in on your target even under foggy or less-than-ideal ambient conditions. In addition, since the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope is only 12 inches in length, you should be able to tack on the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope without worrying about rebalancing your sights or missing your target altogether because of logistical issues.Generally, the Bushnell Banner Series of sights prides itself on its proprietary “Dusk and Dawn Brightness” capabilities. A multi-coated lens allows each member of the Bushnell Banner Series of sights to efficiently find its target and zoom in with the proper clarity irrespective of ambient brightness. Other sights without multi-coated optics might struggle to get a clear line of sight in early morning or late night conditions, but the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope is able to power through.A fast-focus eyepiece lets you gain even more clarity than ever before.
The Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope is rendered even more customizable and usable by virtue of the elevation adjustments that you can make on the fly. In addition, the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope includes a fingertip windage that allows for more personal adjustments and greater accuracy. With nine times magnification and features like a waterproof design, the odds of you efficiently finding your target are definitely stacked in your favor.Because of the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope’s durable and lightweight construction, many users recommend its attachment to smaller ballistic weapons. It’s also very affordable priced under $100 and could make an excellent gift or complement to a secondary weapon. The Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope is recommended for hobbyist riflers and more serious marksman alike. Since the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope is nitrogen-filled and protected against the elements, almost anyone can use the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope to his advantage and efficiently home in on the target.Customers are raving that the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope is an excellent value and that it works well under a variety of lighting and weather conditions.
Just as many customers are pleased with the click adjustments that stay faithful to their marketed measurements. Overall, users are pleased with the simplicity and durability of the design, and the fact that the Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 Riflescope is such a great value. Another point of praise was the versatility and ability to be attached to a variety of weapons and used from dawn onward.
If you buy a $60 scope you will get a $60 scope. One gets what they pay for and with the Bushnell Sportsman you're not going to get much.The Legend is likely to be the Bushnell scope offering the best value if you are on a limited budget. With fully multi-coated optics it will be much clearer and brighter than the limited performance of the Sportsman. It is just a much better scope for about twice as much money. If you can spend more, certainly do as it is not a good idea to scrimp on optics.
For $200 you can get a Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40mm (forget the Firefly reticle) or even the heralded Sightron SII 3-9x42mm. If you buy the Bushnell Sportsman it is highly likely you will be disappointed, if you upgrade just a little you are likely to be satisfied. I'm with Jack, I used to have a Bushnell Sportview and I believe this is the same scope. It was one half of the optics (along with Simmons Binos) that cost me the largest buck I've seen to date.
Bushnell Sharpshooter 3-9x40 Scope Manual Instructions
Don't learn a lesson the hard way like I did and save your money and put it towards a better quality scope. Get the best you can afford and the Bushnell Elite is a good scope as is the Simmons AETEC. These are probably the only two scopes I would get from either of these makers. You can also get a Leupold VX-I for under $200 along with many others in that price range that are decent scopes.
I have only shot one Sportsview (Sportchief) scope. It is a fixed 3 power with a 20 1/2 objective and was put on the rifle when it was brand new. It's a pretty cool scope in that it has both crosshairs or post that are selectable with a lever under the windage turret. I haven't had any problems with it so it has been going strong since the '80s on a rifle with a bit of recoil (Marlin 375 Win). I did replace it with a Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5X32, like I have on the rest of my rifles. I did keep the 3X20.5 and it is now providing service on a ranch rifle. It's mounted on my Universal M1 Carbine and is doing an outstand job there.About 4 years ago I wanted a compact low power variable to put on my 444P.
A fellow on the old MarlinTalk recommended a Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5X32. I had a two Banner scopes in use at the time so I spent some time on the and found out that I had a distant in-law who was a distributor for Bushnell and other scopes.I took all that info and made a chart to compare the product line and here it is:Notice that the Sportsman series is not on the chart but I believe the only difference between the Sportsman, Banner, and Trophy series is the country of manufacture and the target retailers. For instance, you will find the Sportsview at Wal-Mart but I doubt the Trophy. That MarlinTalk member also directed me to as having the best prices on Bushnell products. This in-law also confirmed the fact as my retail price through D&R was cheaper than through his cost. They must sell a bunch.
I believe D&R is not allowed to post prices on the top of the line products such as rangefinders, etc. Because they are so low.Anyway, 15 Banners and 1 Scopechief later, I'm still a happy camper.
If your interest is in this scope, spend some time on the web site links above and read through Bushnell's Tech Notes. It might be a little bit of a help if you told us what kind of gun this scope was going on, the caliber also. And the type of conditions you will be hunting under, ie long shots over a green field or powerline, or thick woods hunting where close shots are more common.
Or maybee a combo of both?If money is an issue here are a few scopes I can reccomend from past experience starting from cheapes to most expensive. Also I'll list a few differnt power ranges in case you might be looking for something other than just a 3x9x40$60Bushnell Banner 1.5x4.5I used this scope on a 444 Winchester big bore. Held up to the recoil just fine. Great scope for the money. Good optics, Good reputation with other hunters, (check out any of RanchDog's posts on the matter). Adjustments repeatable and accurate.
Lifetime warrenty and I know from personal experence that Bushnell's customer service is top notch.$129-149Nikon Pro Staff 2x7x32I have this scope mounted on my Marlin 1895GS. Optics are incredibly clear and bright.
Feild of view is great at 2x and has enough power for the longer shots at 7x. Again adjustments are repeatable and accurate. Hasn't shifted POI at all and comes with a lifetime warrenty. I think the Pro Staff series of scopes are one of the better deals going out there.$199Bushnell Elite 3200 3x9x40 with firefly glowing recticleI bought one of these and put it on a BLR. Loved the scope, extremly clear and bright, ect. The firefly crosshairs are realy a nice feature, you just shine a flashlight on them for about a min and they will glow like illuminated crosshairs for about 10-15mins. Unforunatly it started to shift POI, I called Bushnell about it and they told me to send it in and they would give me a new one, or If I had my original reciept, that they would cut me a check for 100% of my purchase price tax and all.
Now that is standing behind your product. I don't know of any other manufacture that offers a 'you'll like it or you money back' on a scope. Thats right, I read their site and you can get your money back within the first year of ownership if you just don't like the scope for whatever reason. Due to the way I was treated, and the quality of their products I always try to reccomend bushnell products to people. And if you have the money their Elite 4200 line of scopes are really some of the best out there.You said you were looking for a basic scope so I'll stop at the $200 mark, but there are better scopes for more money out there. But really I know I could do 100% of my hunting with any of the scopes I listed.
Thanks for all the info, folks.What am I using it for.let's see. This started out as a scope for a project 308 Mauser that I bought for $125 on guntrader. But as I started climbing up the product lines from the basic scope.and learning more, I've decided to get a good scope for another rifle and put the existing bargain scope on the 308.It could go on a 30-06 with up to 200 yard shots likely, 300 yards are possible.Might go on a 45-70 that thumps real hard. I think durability here and less concerned about distance.I have a 30 cal magnum, but it's shooting cloverleafs now with the current SImmons scope.best not to monkey with that one. That's the choice.GI Joes has Bushnell Trophy 3-9x40 at $75. Midway just sent me their flyer and shure enough they have Bushnell Legends for $119.
But, I'm thinking the elite. I have a Bushnell Sportview but it's not on any of my guns anymore, just sitting in a drawer.I don't need high quality optics - heck my eyes are a little blurry already so I'm not going to notice that bit of a difference if the scope is a little blurry around the edges. The clarity of the Busnell Sportview is acceptable for my purposes.I don't need a super bright scope. If it's too dark to shoot then too bad. I don't need to spend a bunch of money to be able to shoot in the twilight. The Bushnell Sportview gathers all the light I need, thank you very much.All I need is to be able to hit my target.
A cheap basic scope that will put a bullet on target is what I'm looking for. My Bushnell Sportview allowed me to do this if my target was at least 8' in diameter. That ain't good enough. The Sportview I have is a piece of junk.I have a $70 Millet 4X32 and a $30 Barska that will stay on target better than that crappy Sportview. I wasted $10 sending it in to Bushnell and they sent it back saying there's nothing wrong with it.Don't waste your $60 on a Bushnell Sportview.
I'm not telling you you have to spend $200 for a scope that will hold a zero. But if you're paying less than that you're taking your chances.