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Bushnell Elite v. Trophy Pistol Scope
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02/09/2018 12:23 AM
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I have the Bushnell Trophy 2-6X32 scope and like it very much. I thought I might like to try the Elite version but I see it is discontinued.
I may try to buy a used one but first I want to ask those who have had both, what are the differences other than price? Is the glass quality much better on the Elite?
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Re: Bushnell Elite v. Trophy Pistol Scope
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02/09/2018 12:47 PM
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45MAN
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NOT SURE WHAT THE DIFFERENCE IS BUT IT IS NOT COSMETIC, PAY THE DIFFERENCE AND GET AN ELITE
"ADAPT OR DIE". I USE ALL CAPS, NOT BECAUSE I AM YELLING, BUT BECAUSE IT IS AN OLD HABIT FROM MY ARMY DAYS, PLUS IT IS EASIER TO TYPE AND READ.
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Re: Bushnell Elite v. Trophy Pistol Scope
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02/09/2018 3:51 PM
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Re: Bushnell Elite v. Trophy Pistol Scope
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02/09/2018 4:25 PM
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wvhitman
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The Elite is made more sturdy and is meant for magnum guns (I have one on a .500 S&W that has held up for 6+ years). The Trophy is for milder recoiling guns. I have a friend using one on a .44 Mag, but I would go a little lower. Mine are on .22s/.357s. They do fine here. Both are great scopes that have excellent eye relief through all powers.
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Re: Bushnell Elite v. Trophy Pistol Scope
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02/09/2018 8:47 PM
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Good to know Doc. My Trophy is on my CVA Scout .243. I better switch it to something milder.
My other scopes are fixed, a Leupold, Nikon and Burris, and I like them all but even though the Bushnell is cheaper it appears brighter and more clear to my eyes.
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Re: Bushnell Elite v. Trophy Pistol Scope
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02/09/2018 8:59 PM
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I plan on using my Trophy on a .243 Scout temperory until I can find a good deal on a Burris, Leopold or Weaver. It will end up on a Ruger .22 Charger.
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Re: Bushnell Elite v. Trophy Pistol Scope
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02/10/2018 1:30 AM
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Duke3026
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Coating on Elite glass is much better,and fixed 20" eye relief. You can see how water beads up on Elite, vs the Trophy. Field of view, isn't great on Elite.
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Re: Bushnell Elite v. Trophy Pistol Scope
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02/10/2018 5:56 AM
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pab1
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On EA Browns site there used to be a diagram showing a cross section of both scopes. I don't recall the specifics but the Elite was definitely beefed up compared to the Trophy. I've never owned a Trophy but have several Elites and have been happy with them.
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: Bushnell Elite v. Trophy Pistol Scope
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02/10/2018 10:21 PM
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Gregg Richter
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Bushnell bought out Bausch & Lomb, the legendary German scope manufacturer, and the Bushnell Elite 3200 is the "original" B&L Elite 3000. It is, as stated, the much superior scope of the two asked about.
I have had and do have both the B&L and the Bushnell and they have held up to .454's and everything else I have put them on.
Spend the extra cash and avoid being "let down" on that big game hunt that you trusted that "trophy" scope with.
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