Litehiker
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Last year I bought a Bushnell Elite LRTS for my 6.5 PRC Browning X-Bolt Pro. For long range hunting here in Nevada it was all I wanted in a scope and more - about 4 ounces more at 30 oz. for the illuminated model.
The scope magnification is 4.5 - 18 x 44, FFP, mil/mil turrets & reticle. The reticle is an illuminated G3 small "Xmas tree" reticle great for windage holds W/O fiddling with the turret. It was also available in FDE color W/O illumination. More of these can be found at many retailers. The illuminated version is now scarce.
That G3 illuminated reticle is perfect. Compared to my competition H59 large Xmas tree reticle it is simple and uncluttered yet has enough windage holds for ethical big game shots. The red illumination lights up ALL of the reticle, not just a little center dot as with most other hunting scopes. That is a big help when hunting deer who typically like to forage in shade to avoid the heat of the sun. The lighted red reticle makes it so easy to see in various light backgrounds with 11 brightness settings to match the needed illumination. And on very overcast days it is a necessity you never thought you needed - until you tried it.
But Bushnell, in their marketing wisdom, has seen fit to drop the LRTS from their line. The LRTS was the upgraded replacement for the similar LRHS, a very good long range scope as well.
PLEASE Bushnell, give us back this high quality scope and NOT in a Chinese-made FORGE model. Make it a bit lighter and a bit shorter if possible.
The scope magnification is 4.5 - 18 x 44, FFP, mil/mil turrets & reticle. The reticle is an illuminated G3 small "Xmas tree" reticle great for windage holds W/O fiddling with the turret. It was also available in FDE color W/O illumination. More of these can be found at many retailers. The illuminated version is now scarce.
That G3 illuminated reticle is perfect. Compared to my competition H59 large Xmas tree reticle it is simple and uncluttered yet has enough windage holds for ethical big game shots. The red illumination lights up ALL of the reticle, not just a little center dot as with most other hunting scopes. That is a big help when hunting deer who typically like to forage in shade to avoid the heat of the sun. The lighted red reticle makes it so easy to see in various light backgrounds with 11 brightness settings to match the needed illumination. And on very overcast days it is a necessity you never thought you needed - until you tried it.
But Bushnell, in their marketing wisdom, has seen fit to drop the LRTS from their line. The LRTS was the upgraded replacement for the similar LRHS, a very good long range scope as well.
PLEASE Bushnell, give us back this high quality scope and NOT in a Chinese-made FORGE model. Make it a bit lighter and a bit shorter if possible.
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