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Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? #18821 02/14/2007 6:57 AM
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What's the opinion of those that heve tried them?
Time to find a new scope for he new 7mm-08.
I was thinking of another Weaver 2.5-7, but read a couple of good reviews on the Bushnell.
Any recomendations for the best place to shop for scopes?


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Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: Vance in AK.] #18822 02/14/2007 8:53 AM
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Vance,

These scopes are excellent. Try www.theopticzone.com

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Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: Vance in AK.] #18823 02/14/2007 9:59 AM
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Here ya go, BRUNOSHOOTERS.COM. Best scope prices I've found yet. Got 2 of my Trophy 2x6's there for my Contender, one for my .22LR Match barrel, another for my 6.5 JDJ barrel. No complaints here!

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Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: Vance in AK.] #18824 02/14/2007 11:48 AM
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They are tough little scopes. I have one on a 14" 45-70 and run some stout loads through her without any problems.

Just use mounts that have been lapped and you'll be fine.

Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: keyman] #18825 02/14/2007 6:24 PM
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Here ya go, BRUNOSHOOTERS.COM.




It would appear that they only have the Elite 3200 series now.


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Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: Vance in AK.] #18826 02/14/2007 6:44 PM
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So far I have seen the best prices from Natchez Shooters Supplies. They have the Burris 4x pistol scope on sale right now for $159.95. Item #F01BU200235

A buddy of mine has a Bushnell 2x-6x on a 7-30 Waters contender w/muzzle break. So far no issues after ten plus years.

Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: Vance in AK.] #18827 02/14/2007 11:23 PM
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vance,these are good scopes for the money.i killed several deer and a turkey with this scope on my 257 encore.the next season i put it on a 10" 7-08 and killed another deer with no problem.closest shot was 150 yds.,longest shot...240 yds....jim257


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Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: jim257] #18828 02/15/2007 1:19 AM
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Thanks for al the help guys.
Looks like I'll be ordering one in the morning.

Another question.
Can anyone tell me what rings I'll need with this scope on my Encore? High, med, or low (doubt the low)? I know it will vary by brand.
Anybody tried these?
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=348587
They are "Millett 1" Angle-Loc Vertical Split Weaver-Style Rings".
Price seems too good to be true.


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"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: Vance in AK.] #18829 02/15/2007 1:34 AM
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You may not need a high ring for the scope bell, but I like high rings for a couple of reasons. There is more room to get your thumb on the hammer without the need for those damb extensions. A higher ring also adds a few yards to your bottom-dead-zero range by increasing the arc to the apex of the trajectory (+3" over line of sight), which makes the -3" progress further out. FWIW, Rod.


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Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: s4s4u] #18830 02/15/2007 7:15 PM
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Thanks for all the help guys.

I ordered the matte blue 2-6 & Warne rings from Midway this morning.
Bullets & brass were supposed to ship from Midsouth yesterday.
Ernie already sent me some dies.

Hopefully by this time next week I'll be oooohing & aaaaaahing over how sweet she shoots.


Vance in AK.

Matthew 6:33
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: Vance in AK.] #18831 02/15/2007 10:01 PM
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I have two of them very good scope.I slipped down a snow covered mountain and dropped my contender on the way down.This was the 2nd day of the hunt.I figured i would have to use the backup gun.The front bell was (and still is) bent pretty good but it was still on zero.I shot a muledeer buck two days later no problem.

Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: Vance in AK.] #18832 02/16/2007 5:09 AM
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i was not impressed with mine at all. and returned it after shooting the gun only 20 times with it.

now i have a leupold

Re: Bushnell Trophy 2-6x scopes? [Re: twitchytrigger] #18833 02/16/2007 3:05 PM
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Comparing the Leupold 2.5x8 with the Bushnell trophy 2x6 is hardly fair considering the price difference. The 2x6 Elite 3200 has one advantage over many scopes in that the eye relief is basically constant across the power range and I wouldn't hesitate to put the 3200 on any thing. I had one on my 416 Taylor for a while before opting for more X's and went to the Leupold.


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