Old Bushnell scope line hierarchy?

[Pizzaman2976]

Hi I recently started getting into discontinued Bushnell scopes and have been lucky enough to grab a few cool ones. I don't know where they compare to the current line-up though. How would you rank the following (all with AO)? Bushnell trophy japan 4 - 12, Legend 5-15 x 40, Elite 4200 4-16 x 50, Sportview/Sportchief/Banner (all Japan), Bushnell AR line. I had a Nitro and Engage earlier but sold them. I thought they were okay, but I wouldn't pay full price for them.

 

[boscoebrea]

 Google Bushnell, there is a post all about the older and newer Bushnell scopes and their rankings and hierarchy.

Back in the day it was Scopechiefs,the Elite was always a top scope,,,,Banner is so so.

You are looking for Japanese glass,, oh the older Legend I like a lot.Stay away from Sportsview.the AR is ok.

Come to think about it I have all of those...my pick is the Elites,people know that so cost is high,the older Legends are great,Banners is as low as I would go,fact is stay away from all the lower line...btw I never pay full price,I buy used most of the time...

 

[Guest]

The 4200 was the top tier scope at one time. They are still a very desirable scope today. Bushnell teamed with B&L started the elite line up with the B&L 3000 & 4000, then came the Elite 3200 & 4200 & the B&L name was dropped. I use to own the 3200 with firefly reticle, had it mounted on a TC 22 K hornet. What a tack driver it was! The very first legend ultra HD series scopes are excellent scopes IMO! Bushnell claimed they have ED glass in that series & by the clarity & resolution I believe they do.

I now own a new legend series 3-9x40 with illuminated dot ret & the new Bushnell prime 3.5-10x36 AO. Both are inexpensive scopes! But with that said, they are both very bright and there is no bleeding in the windage & elavation like alot of scopes in there price range.

 

[baranjhn]

The older Japanese and Korean built Sportviews with A.O. are rated for medium powered springers. They are solid with good glass and accompany older springers (and new ones too) nicely. No bells and whistles though. I usually buy them at pawn shops and gun shows if they can be had for around $30 to $50.