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Bushnell R3 and R5 Scopes
Rick67:
These came out this year; kinda behind the radar.
The illuminated DOA reticle with a floating center dot on the R5 looks really nice:
https://www.bushnell.com/scopes/new-riflescopes/r5-4-12x40-riflescope-with-illuminated-doa-lrh800-reticle/BU-R5-41240S25.html
Various models models for each series; AO or SF or non; multiple reticle selection; reasonable price point, just scroll down:
https://www.bushnell.com/scopes/new-riflescopes/
They're most probably made in SoKor or the PRC; I hope it's the former, like the Engage when they first came out. Clear scope, that one, but not a fan of the Deploy MOA reticle with its too closely-spaced unnumbered hashes.
Going back, I like it that they have adapted the Elite's black B logo, giving it more class instead of the cartoonish bright white insignia scope manufacturers seem to prefer. The inscriptions also seem subdued, akin to Burris's bronze-like coloring, which looks very nice in person. I could be mistaken about their (Bushnell's) lettering though, but it seems to be not white at all. I remember Nikon coming out with their Black Series years ago; they looked so elegant with their grey lettering 👍...I'm all for form and function, and most often, people don't like it when I criticize (or critique) something, lol!
Rick67:
Today, Natchez sent me a response to my inquiry regarding the R5’s provenance—-they’re the only one who replied despite me sending emails to several vendors including Bushnell who doesn’t even answer phone calls ::)
So, the R5 (did not ask about the R3 ‘cuz I’m not interested, lol!) hails from South Korea, which is a good thing 👍
Rick67:
I ordered the R5 4-12x40, about $250 including tax, version today :-* So from January 2024 to this very day, I’ve spent no more than $310 on AG-related stuff, so I don’t feel too bad ???
Ah, to repeat, I like it that it’s not made in the PRC but South Korea, and, again, I also relish the fact that it has dark prints instead of the gaudy white most manufacturers prefer to emblazon their products with ::)
I think it’s a handsome scope with simple and elegant lines.
Oh, the illuminated reticle with a floating center dot is really my deciding factor on this one, me having owned 2 SWFA scopes with the MOA reticle equipped with a floating center dot; SWFA’s is extremely small though but ideal for very long range shots. To add, I was also seriously looking at the Burris Fullfield lV 4-16x50 with the Creedmore reticle, but it’s Chinese in manufacture and has too big a head for a 1” tube, although it does have better magnification and warranty——and cheaper by $50 if you know where to look…I’ll most probably buy one though before the year ends, hmm 🤔
So, I know most of you have tried floating dots, but to those who haven’t, they’re wonderful for aiming at bull’s eyes and are superior to the fine and simple crosshair, at least for me :-*
Note: reticles on the R5 are etched.
Yogi:
Are they springer rated?
-Y
Rick67:
--- Quote from: Yogi on October 14, 2024, 04:38:18 PM ---Are they springer rated?
-Y
--- End quote ---
I have no idea, Yogi sir, but I was going to ask Bushnell that but they never answered my calls nor emails ???
I even asked them on YouTube with the same results :P
The Burris Fullfield lV I mentioned here though appears to be rated for springers; saw a member having that scope atop his HW97—-and they have warranty like Vortex’s 👍
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