Rifle Scopes Bushnell Elite 3-12

[ColtSAA.45]

I have the opportunity to purchase a lightly used Bushnell elite 3-12 for under $500. Is this scope still a good buy despite being discontinued and a bit dated? I’ve shot Bushnell elites before and was impressed with the glass quality and the overall build. From old reviews it seems that the ffp reticle is too small at low magnification to be visible in low light situations. Is this an actual concern? This will be going on a coyote/varmint rifle. As such, I’m looking for a moderately priced optic with good durability and build quality.

This is a link to euro optic’s page for the exact discontinued model: https://www.eurooptic.com/BU-ET3124FG-Bushnell-Elite-Tactical-3-12x44-Black-Matte-G2MD.aspx

 

[Basher]

The original Elite models are still solid optics, but I wouldn’t pay $500 for one personally. I’d maybe consider paying $400 for one if it met some specific need that only that model would fill, but for $500 there are other, more modern, optics that offer significant improvements, IMO.

 

[Gohring65]

It’s a definite concern. I’m done messing with ffp scopes without illumination. I’m not sure why scope companies thought it was a good idea to put out scopes like that.
Especially hunting setups.

 

[bobke]

If it was an LRTSi, I’d pay $500 in a minute. For that particular model, agree $400ish would be more appropriate. I have the LRTSi, for reference. Sad they’ve seen it to discontinue a model line that punched well above its weight class.

 

[ColtSAA.45]

Thanks for the info! I’ll keep trying to hunt something else down