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Rifle Scopes 10x dilemma - Bushnell 3200 tactical or SWFA SS?

Heronion

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So I find myself in need of some decent-quality glass at a low price ($300 or less) and have narrowed it down to a 10x fixed (Don't ask, I like them I guess). I've further narrowed it down to a Bushnell Elite 3200 Tactical 10x40 or an SWFA 10x42 SS.

Most shooting will be done inside of 300 yards, some as close as 50 yards (hunting).

Which do you prefer/choose and why?

Thanks

Heronion
 
Re: 10x dilemma - Bushnell 3200 tactical or SWFA SS?

The SS by a long shot, better glass, better turrets,better warranty,and you can beat the crap out of it and it will still hold it's zero!
 
Re: 10x dilemma - Bushnell 3200 tactical or SWFA SS?

The super sniper is a better scope, but it cost twice as much, still…
 
Re: 10x dilemma - Bushnell 3200 tactical or SWFA SS?

I have the bushnell 10X Mil/Mil ,SS10X42 and SS10X42M. The Bushnell is a good scope for the price but the SS10X in my opinion is a better scope. SS has paralax adjustment,30mm tube,Glass is better in my eyes and the overall construction of the SS looks better/stronger.
If you have the extra $100 I would get the SS if not the Bushnell will do just fine until you can upgrade.
 
Re: 10x dilemma - Bushnell 3200 tactical or SWFA SS?

If you are hunting and expect shots as close as 50 yards you better opt for a variable that will get you down to 2 or 3x.
 
Re: 10x dilemma - Bushnell 3200 tactical or SWFA SS?

+1 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sniper6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the bushnell 10X Mil/Mil ,SS10X42 and SS10X42M. The Bushnell is a good scope for the price but the SS10X in my opinion is a better scope. SS has paralax adjustment,30mm tube,Glass is better in my eyes and the overall construction of the SS looks better/stronger.
If you have the extra $100 I would get the SS if not the Bushnell will do just fine until you can upgrade.</div></div>