So I have owned several 4200 scopes and think they are just about the best scopes out there for the money. Time tested since Bausch & Lomb. The new side focus scopes I dont think hold up optically to the front focus. Also the 6500 especially the 4.5-30x doesnt seem to be even close to the optics of the 4200, specifically the 6-24 and 8-32X. I have had 2 6500 4.5-30X's and both were virtually unusable past 20x. Is this a fluke or have others experienced this as well. I contacted Bushnell about the situation and they kept saying how the 6500 glass is better, but I really think they have no clue what they are talking about. The 6500 are being replaced by Bushnell as we speak but I suspect the replacements will have the same issues. Have others experienced the same problems with these new scopes?
Rifle Scopes Bushnell 4200 & 6500
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I've noticed the same thing!
I've noticed the same thing!
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I totally agree. My 10-15 yr old 4200 Bausch & Lomb has beautiful glass. I don't know about the newer ones.
I totally agree. My 10-15 yr old 4200 Bausch & Lomb has beautiful glass. I don't know about the newer ones.
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I purchased a 6500 awhile back. Before mounting the glass I turn it up. The glass on high power was terrible. I think on the setting 18x to 20x was the clearest. After that it went downhill fast. I call Busnell and got a full refund. They wanted to exchange it but I decide aganist it.
I ended up buying a NF. From there I start investing in better glass. Buy Once Cry Once It finally made sense to me after that.
I purchased a 6500 awhile back. Before mounting the glass I turn it up. The glass on high power was terrible. I think on the setting 18x to 20x was the clearest. After that it went downhill fast. I call Busnell and got a full refund. They wanted to exchange it but I decide aganist it.
I ended up buying a NF. From there I start investing in better glass. Buy Once Cry Once It finally made sense to me after that.
Re: Bushnell 4200 & 6500
I can't speak for going over 20x. But my 6500 2.5-16x42 is very clear at 16x. I am extremely happy with it.
I can't speak for going over 20x. But my 6500 2.5-16x42 is very clear at 16x. I am extremely happy with it.
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I just sent a 6500 4.5x30 back also, same problem..loses resolution above 24x. I have a Tactical 4200 6x24 that is very nice though.
Steve in NC
I just sent a 6500 4.5x30 back also, same problem..loses resolution above 24x. I have a Tactical 4200 6x24 that is very nice though.
Steve in NC
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I need to mention that the 0ld 4200 6-24 and 8-32 with regular AO 1inch tube scopes are the ones I'm talking about!
We compared side by side my old 4200 8-32 with a friends new 4200 6-24 30mm side focus,and not exaggerating,My friend wanted to trade me strait across right then.That's much how clearer they are!Now they aren't a super tough tactical grade scope and don't have alot of elevation but they ARE very repeatable and are a bargain for how much they cost.They also have low profile finger adjust knobs with caps that don't stick up so high like most of the Tactical scopes.
Steve
I need to mention that the 0ld 4200 6-24 and 8-32 with regular AO 1inch tube scopes are the ones I'm talking about!
We compared side by side my old 4200 8-32 with a friends new 4200 6-24 30mm side focus,and not exaggerating,My friend wanted to trade me strait across right then.That's much how clearer they are!Now they aren't a super tough tactical grade scope and don't have alot of elevation but they ARE very repeatable and are a bargain for how much they cost.They also have low profile finger adjust knobs with caps that don't stick up so high like most of the Tactical scopes.
Steve
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Received my replacement 6500 from Bushnell. It is still fuzzy at 20X+. IMO Bushnell missed the marked with this scope. I will be sending it back for a refund. Trying to jam so many features in one scope destroyed its optics. I too find the 1" 4200 6-24 and 8-32 scopes to be the best Bushnell has to offer. Even their new side focus models arent as good side by side.
Received my replacement 6500 from Bushnell. It is still fuzzy at 20X+. IMO Bushnell missed the marked with this scope. I will be sending it back for a refund. Trying to jam so many features in one scope destroyed its optics. I too find the 1" 4200 6-24 and 8-32 scopes to be the best Bushnell has to offer. Even their new side focus models arent as good side by side.
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