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<blockquote data-quote="bruce_ventura" data-source="post: 791186" data-attributes="member: 34084"><p>I can give you some feedback based on my own evaluation:</p><p></p><p>Redfields: lower than average glare; resolution degrades as you look toward the edge of the field of view; cheap looking graphics. </p><p></p><p>Vortex DB: higher than average glare - better choices exist for a big game hunting scope. </p><p></p><p>Nikon BM: slightly lower than average glare; decent hunting scope; I don't like the Nikon BDC reticle, but some folks do. </p><p></p><p>Bushnell Legend HD: good resolution across the field of view, but higher than average glare - better choices exist. </p><p></p><p>Konus M-30 has also been mentioned. It's been a while since I evaluated them. Glare was higher than average across the line, so I lost interest in that mfr. MudRunner2005 likes his, so glare performance may have improved. I prefer Hawke Sidewinder 30 scopes in that price range because they have low glare, good resolution, and a durable mechanical design. The reticles are great too. Either one seems too heavy for the OP. </p><p></p><p>Trophy scopes, like most Bushnells, are hit and miss. One model will be pretty good, while the next model in the same line sucks. I've noticed that Trophy lenses are not centered well and that makes me suspicious that the mfr cuts other corners too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bruce_ventura, post: 791186, member: 34084"] I can give you some feedback based on my own evaluation: Redfields: lower than average glare; resolution degrades as you look toward the edge of the field of view; cheap looking graphics. Vortex DB: higher than average glare - better choices exist for a big game hunting scope. Nikon BM: slightly lower than average glare; decent hunting scope; I don't like the Nikon BDC reticle, but some folks do. Bushnell Legend HD: good resolution across the field of view, but higher than average glare - better choices exist. Konus M-30 has also been mentioned. It's been a while since I evaluated them. Glare was higher than average across the line, so I lost interest in that mfr. MudRunner2005 likes his, so glare performance may have improved. I prefer Hawke Sidewinder 30 scopes in that price range because they have low glare, good resolution, and a durable mechanical design. The reticles are great too. Either one seems too heavy for the OP. Trophy scopes, like most Bushnells, are hit and miss. One model will be pretty good, while the next model in the same line sucks. I've noticed that Trophy lenses are not centered well and that makes me suspicious that the mfr cuts other corners too. [/QUOTE]
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