Would like to hear some pros and cons on this scope if anyone has been using this scope?
Thanks gents!
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Rifle Scopes Bushnell Elite 6500
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Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
from what i've heard, go the 4200 Elites.
Thats what im mounting on my FLCP-K .308
Whats your reason for owning it? What are you mounting it on? What do you plan to use it for? How often do you shoot? Whats your budget?
No scope expert but would probably help alot to the more knowledgeable guys here to maybe give you some advice.
from what i've heard, go the 4200 Elites.
Thats what im mounting on my FLCP-K .308
Whats your reason for owning it? What are you mounting it on? What do you plan to use it for? How often do you shoot? Whats your budget?
No scope expert but would probably help alot to the more knowledgeable guys here to maybe give you some advice.
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
Thanks... I just wanted to see what guys thought of the quality..
As far as scopes I have NF, USO, Leupold and my tinker is a Burris XTR which is actually a pretty good scope in my humble opinion..
Thanks... I just wanted to see what guys thought of the quality..
As far as scopes I have NF, USO, Leupold and my tinker is a Burris XTR which is actually a pretty good scope in my humble opinion..
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
I think they're fine if you can find a deal. As usual with Bushnell scopes mine gets dim and a bit fuzzy @ 30 power.....but I got it figuring it would be decent at around 24 or so....
I got it for 40% off. I got the MultiX version and decided what I really wanted was the tactical with the large exposed turrets and mildots. I just shipped it in yesterday for even exchange.....can't beat that program.
I think they're fine if you can find a deal. As usual with Bushnell scopes mine gets dim and a bit fuzzy @ 30 power.....but I got it figuring it would be decent at around 24 or so....
I got it for 40% off. I got the MultiX version and decided what I really wanted was the tactical with the large exposed turrets and mildots. I just shipped it in yesterday for even exchange.....can't beat that program.
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
i have the 6500 30x and it does get dim at 30x but for the most part i really like it. I am in the market for a 4200 6x24 ILL now though. I dont't the the 6500 comes in an ILL model.
i have the 6500 30x and it does get dim at 30x but for the most part i really like it. I am in the market for a 4200 6x24 ILL now though. I dont't the the 6500 comes in an ILL model.
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
I have lots of experience with all the mid-priced scopes and the
6500 2x16 and the Burris 3x12 XTR are among the best out there
for price/value--I would love to have USO AND PREMIER etc but
cant afford just yet--have a few IOR's so I am moving up---love the Bushnell and Burris listed above 'cause when I am expecting
250 to 400 yd shots on coyotes and a 50 yd bobcat or 25 yd fox shows up I can still get them in the scope quickly. IMHO Burris
is the new (old) Leopold
I have lots of experience with all the mid-priced scopes and the
6500 2x16 and the Burris 3x12 XTR are among the best out there
for price/value--I would love to have USO AND PREMIER etc but
cant afford just yet--have a few IOR's so I am moving up---love the Bushnell and Burris listed above 'cause when I am expecting
250 to 400 yd shots on coyotes and a 50 yd bobcat or 25 yd fox shows up I can still get them in the scope quickly. IMHO Burris
is the new (old) Leopold
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
I have a Bushnell Elite 6500 30x Tactical (SFP) and I am loving it. So far I have eyed the scope only in broad, desert, afternoon light, facing east. From the lowest power setting to the highest the image is clear and crisp completely to the edge. The side focus and power adjustments are smooth and very operable, even when on the trigger. I mention this because I have a high end scope that requires grasping either feature and torquing the heck out of it to adjust. I could go on about the advantages I have found equitable to my higher end scopes (IOR, NF) but I am not well schooled in the product review writing arts. One of the other biggest advantages I want to highlight is the price. A quick internet search can yield GREAT results, it did for me. On the opposite end, the only possible disadvantage I have found, is the lack of an illuminated reticle. This is not so much an issue for me now or in the foreseeable future use of the optic. Take my opinion for what it is worth, this is a QUALITY scope where the positive features well out weigh the negative.
I have a Bushnell Elite 6500 30x Tactical (SFP) and I am loving it. So far I have eyed the scope only in broad, desert, afternoon light, facing east. From the lowest power setting to the highest the image is clear and crisp completely to the edge. The side focus and power adjustments are smooth and very operable, even when on the trigger. I mention this because I have a high end scope that requires grasping either feature and torquing the heck out of it to adjust. I could go on about the advantages I have found equitable to my higher end scopes (IOR, NF) but I am not well schooled in the product review writing arts. One of the other biggest advantages I want to highlight is the price. A quick internet search can yield GREAT results, it did for me. On the opposite end, the only possible disadvantage I have found, is the lack of an illuminated reticle. This is not so much an issue for me now or in the foreseeable future use of the optic. Take my opinion for what it is worth, this is a QUALITY scope where the positive features well out weigh the negative.
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
I own the 6500 2.5-16X50 with mildot reticle. The glass is very clear like the 4200's. I have used the scope on several rifles for hunting and F/TR class shooting. It tracks dead on with my dope and JBM calculations. I didn't expect this much out of the scope but it has turned out to be a very nice piece of glass.
I own the 6500 2.5-16X50 with mildot reticle. The glass is very clear like the 4200's. I have used the scope on several rifles for hunting and F/TR class shooting. It tracks dead on with my dope and JBM calculations. I didn't expect this much out of the scope but it has turned out to be a very nice piece of glass.
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
I have the 6500 Tactical. It has a fine picture from edge to edge from 4.5 to 30. I used it last year to take a doe at 200 yards at dusk dark. Plus I got it a deal. Local gun shop had it for 500.00 bucks.
I have the 6500 Tactical. It has a fine picture from edge to edge from 4.5 to 30. I used it last year to take a doe at 200 yards at dusk dark. Plus I got it a deal. Local gun shop had it for 500.00 bucks.
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
Thank you gents! Just what I thought.. sometimes the mid level scopes will run next to the high end scopes
Thank you gents! Just what I thought.. sometimes the mid level scopes will run next to the high end scopes
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
I have the 2.5-16X50 mildot and I'm very happy with it. I had a Leupold 6.5-20x50 VXIII Target before this, but I wanted something with a lower bottom end while still retaining a strong upper end magnification. The 6500 fit the bill, and the view is every bit as clear...if not more so.
If you have a Bushnell outlet store in your area, you can score some a good deal on a new OR a refurbished scope, and if you're LE, there's an extra discount.
Eric
I have the 2.5-16X50 mildot and I'm very happy with it. I had a Leupold 6.5-20x50 VXIII Target before this, but I wanted something with a lower bottom end while still retaining a strong upper end magnification. The 6500 fit the bill, and the view is every bit as clear...if not more so.
If you have a Bushnell outlet store in your area, you can score some a good deal on a new OR a refurbished scope, and if you're LE, there's an extra discount.
Eric
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
I have a 6500 Tactical 30x on my 7WSM. It is, IMHO, a very good scope for the money. It has tracked well, been very bright and clear and has stood up to the recoil of some 180 VLD bullets launched at high vel.
Thinking of getting one of the lower mag scopes.
I have a 6500 Tactical 30x on my 7WSM. It is, IMHO, a very good scope for the money. It has tracked well, been very bright and clear and has stood up to the recoil of some 180 VLD bullets launched at high vel.
Thinking of getting one of the lower mag scopes.
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
I willhave to try one out... I tried the Burris and liked it! I actually did well at some shoots out to 1000 yards...
I willhave to try one out... I tried the Burris and liked it! I actually did well at some shoots out to 1000 yards...
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
I have the 30x on my 338 Edge. The picture is fine. It does dim a little at 30x but is still quite clear.
It tracks well. I've taken mine out to 1400 yards.
I have the 30x on my 338 Edge. The picture is fine. It does dim a little at 30x but is still quite clear.
It tracks well. I've taken mine out to 1400 yards.
Re: Bushnell Elite 6500
I have the tactical 30x on a .308 no issues with it, glass is bright and scope works as advertised, good buy for a budget scope.
I have the tactical 30x on a .308 no issues with it, glass is bright and scope works as advertised, good buy for a budget scope.
