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Question for USED Glass, Leupod, Bushnell, Vortex
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<blockquote data-quote="Scot E" data-source="post: 608807" data-attributes="member: 10832"><p>Well, Leupold and Vortex are going to cover any warranty issues even if you buy used. I don't think Bushnell will. I really like Bushnell scopes but even if you buy new their warranty service can be suspect at times and great at others. If it were me I would probably x out the Bushnell if buying used. Either that or make sure you double verify what their policy is and maybe even get it in writing. </p><p></p><p>Vortex makes great optics but I don't have personal experience with their Viper line. </p><p></p><p>Not a big Leupold fan but they make good products. </p><p></p><p>Not trying to make this more confusing but I personally don't like 6x+ on the low end of the power range. If you are like me and you are going to shoot animals if they are close, even though we love to shoot LR, then you need to be sure you have a wide enough field of view to cover those close running or timber type shots. Also only going to 800 yards or so you sure don't need 20x on the top end either. Maybe this is your preference and that is fine, just thinking you may be able to save some cash and get a smaller, lighter, cheaper scope. </p><p></p><p>I have a SWFA SS 3-9x40 that I shoot out that far all the time with no issues. It has excellent target turrets with an excellent reputation for repeatability, a nice MIL reticle as a bonus and very nice glass. New you are less than the Leupold you are looking at. </p><p></p><p>Just a thought. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Scot E.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scot E, post: 608807, member: 10832"] Well, Leupold and Vortex are going to cover any warranty issues even if you buy used. I don't think Bushnell will. I really like Bushnell scopes but even if you buy new their warranty service can be suspect at times and great at others. If it were me I would probably x out the Bushnell if buying used. Either that or make sure you double verify what their policy is and maybe even get it in writing. Vortex makes great optics but I don't have personal experience with their Viper line. Not a big Leupold fan but they make good products. Not trying to make this more confusing but I personally don't like 6x+ on the low end of the power range. If you are like me and you are going to shoot animals if they are close, even though we love to shoot LR, then you need to be sure you have a wide enough field of view to cover those close running or timber type shots. Also only going to 800 yards or so you sure don't need 20x on the top end either. Maybe this is your preference and that is fine, just thinking you may be able to save some cash and get a smaller, lighter, cheaper scope. I have a SWFA SS 3-9x40 that I shoot out that far all the time with no issues. It has excellent target turrets with an excellent reputation for repeatability, a nice MIL reticle as a bonus and very nice glass. New you are less than the Leupold you are looking at. Just a thought. Scot E. [/QUOTE]
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