Rifle Scopes bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

[KUDA]

Hey all, I need some input on a scope, I found a good deal on a bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 for about $325
I am looking to put a scope on a 5r

would this be a good option for it?
the 5r is a 308
the scope has the mil-dot
any input would be awesome!

 

[BobinNC]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

The Bushy 6-24x40mm has only 26 MOA of total Elevation adjustment. It would not be the scope to buy if you have any thoughts of long range shooting. With a the normal 20 MOA base, you would not be able to zero it @ 100 Yds.

For about the same money you could get a Bushnell 3200 5-15x40mm Tactical Mildot, and get 50 MOA of adjustment, for example.

Bob

 

[KUDA]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

would it do for 300 yds?

 

[BobinNC]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

Yes, it would get out to 500 yds or so.

 

[KUDA]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

Bob, I'm a newbie to the long range toys,
I was also looking at the Vortex pst,6-25x50,any thoughts on it? quit abit more money though I will also be looking for a good set of rings.. I don't intend to be shooting anymore than 300yds though

Kuda

 

[BobinNC]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

Yes, the Vortex PST looks very promising, if and when they start delivery of them. Unless you have a specific need for the 6-24x (benchrest/known distance target), consider something more in the 4-16 range. It's a tad more versatile, IMHO.

Bob

 

[KUDA]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

why will the 4200 not zero @100?

 

[BobinNC]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

It will not zero @ 100 yds, if you use the normal LR 20 MOA base. If you use a flat base (0 MOA) then it will zero @ 100 yds.

Here's the base math:

Bushnell 6-24x40MM = 26 MOA of adjustment. Which means 13 MOA up and 13 MOA down adjustment. Add a 20 MOA base, and you have 26 MOA UP adjustment and 0 MOA of down adjustment. A canted base takes from the down adjustment, and adds it to the up adjustment. But you cannot have more than the 26 MOA your scope started with.

But if you start with a scope that has say 50 moa of adjustment: You have 25 up and 25 down. Add a 20 MOA base, and you now have 45 MOA up and 5 MOA down. Such a set-up will allow you to get to 1K yds, and zero @ 100 yds.

Bob

 

[Rafael]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

He said it would not zero at 100 with a 20MOA base.
With a standard base the scope would likely zero near the center of its elevation adjustment range. If the scope only has 26MOA of total adjustment range, this would be 20MOA away from "center" and the scope can only move half of its total adjustment range which is 13MOA.

Get it?

If one intends to dial elevation adjustments, this scope will severely limit the ability to get both a 100 yard zero and adjust for long range shots. This is a poor choice for a 308 unless one is shooting no more than a few hundred yards.

 

[Rafael]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

Sorry, Bob. I was too slow.

 

[jrbet83]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobinNC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It will not zero @ 100 yds, if you use the normal LR 20 MOA base. If you use a flat base (0 MOA) then it will zero @ 100 yds.

Here's the base math:

Bushnell 6-24x40MM = 26 MOA of adjustment. Which means 13 MOA up and 13 MOA down adjustment. Add a 20 MOA base, and you have 26 MOA UP adjustment and 0 MOA of down adjustment. A canted base takes from the down adjustment, and adds it to the up adjustment. But you cannot have more than the 26 MOA your scope started with.

But if you start with a scope that has say 50 moa of adjustment: You have 25 up and 25 down. Add a 20 MOA base, and you now have 45 MOA up and 5 MOA down. Such a set-up will allow you to get to 1K yds, and zero @ 100 yds.

Bob </div></div>

I must live in some different dimension, because mine zero's just fine at 100 with a 20MOA

 

[RobertB]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

What is the difference on the 3200's and the 4200's?

 

[BobinNC]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrbet83</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobinNC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It will not zero @ 100 yds, if you use the normal LR 20 MOA base. If you use a flat base (0 MOA) then it will zero @ 100 yds.

Here's the base math:

Bushnell 6-24x40MM = 26 MOA of adjustment. Which means 13 MOA up and 13 MOA down adjustment. Add a 20 MOA base, and you have 26 MOA UP adjustment and 0 MOA of down adjustment. A canted base takes from the down adjustment, and adds it to the up adjustment. But you cannot have more than the 26 MOA your scope started with.

But if you start with a scope that has say 50 moa of adjustment: You have 25 up and 25 down. Add a 20 MOA base, and you now have 45 MOA up and 5 MOA down. Such a set-up will allow you to get to 1K yds, and zero @ 100 yds.

Bob </div></div>

I must live in some different dimension, because mine zero's just fine at 100 with a 20MOA </div></div>

Not an different dimension, but different scopes I think. The Bushnell 4200 Tactical 6-24x50mm (30 MM tube) has around 50 MOA of adjustment. The Bushnell 4200 Mildot 6-24x40mm has a 1" tube and 26 MOA of adjustment.

The OP was speaking of the 6-24x40mm with a 1" tube. Not sure which you own.......

Bob

 

[pryzer]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

I have the 4200 6-24x40 paralaxe. I am starting to wonder if it's something wrong since it won't zero @ 100 yards. With a standard 0 MOA mount it will not zero, always shoots under the crosshair.

Something wrong with the scope, or should i be like this?

Lars

 

[1shot2kill]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobertB</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the difference on the 3200's and the 4200's? </div></div>

3200 scopes have 3x magnification 3x9 4x12 6x18
4200 scopes have 4x magnification 3x12 4x16 6x24

 

[Kalman]

Re: bushnell elite 4200 6-24x40 on a 5r

The 3200s aren't fully coated, in other words not all of the leans have the coatings only some of them.