Rifle Scopes GA Precision: Bushnell Elite Tac. Scope w/ Kestrel Deal

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The lowdown:
Badass deal on Bushnell XRS 2, DMR 2, and DMR2 Pro, each scope also includes a Kestrel Sportsman (w/ Weathervane kit).

The details:

3 models are offered, however -- if you're looking for a different color, reticle or illuminated model, we will offer the same kestrel deal (plus pricing difference and probably an extra week to get it in) -- but you'll have to call or email me (contact details @ bottom)


XRS gen 2, G3 reticle w/ Kestrel sportsman: 1,574.99
http://www.gaprecision.net/…/bushnell-xrs2-kestrel-deal-1.h…

DMR gen 2 PRO, G3 reticle w/ Kestrel Sportsman: 1,399.99
http://www.gaprecision.net/…/bushnell-dmr2-pro-kestrel-deal…

DMR gen 2, G3 reticle w/ Kestrel Sportsman: 1,084.99
http://www.gaprecision.net/…/bushnell-dmr2-kestrel-deal.html

The Kestrel 5700 Sportsman:
  • new and comes with pouch and weather vane kit
  • it is Bluetooth Link style and Con-X compatible.
  • Can be upgraded to Elite model for $190.00 via NK (provides you with more rifle profiles and access to the range card)-- more about the download.
  • read more about the unit here


(will be @ K&M for the PRS match this weekend 24-26), so Email is currently best, and I'll contact you either on Monday or as I have connectivity through the weekend.

I'll have several of the packages @ K&M this weekend for sale.

Ken Lin
Email: [email protected]

816 221 1844 ext 107
 
Already placed an order yesterday! Thanks for doing this awesome deal. Any idea when orders might ship? I’m sure you’re slammed, just curious. Thanks!
 
Update: Recieved the DMR-II and Kestrel I ordered. It appears the packaging for the scope is updated and includes; bikini-scope covers, tools, lens-cloth, 2” sunshade, and a scope coat/cover.

I have the Kestrel on eBay already and it’s up to $350. So that’ll put me at ($1085-$350) a total of: $735 excluding shipping/fees.

Which is a pretty solid deal.
 
Update: Recieved the DMR-II and Kestrel I ordered. It appears the packaging for the scope is updated and includes; bikini-scope covers, tools, lens-cloth, 2” sunshade, and a scope coat/cover.

I have the Kestrel on eBay already and it’s up to $350. So that’ll put me at ($1085-$350) a total of: $735 excluding shipping/fees.

Which is a pretty solid deal.

Yeah, that's the same packaging and accessories that come with the Pro and XRS2, so it makes sense they updated the standard DMR2 to match.
 
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Anyone see the open box sales from bushnell direct? I just got an xrs2 for 1193 shipped including tax.

Is this a buy it now price? I just ordered a j Allen so I hope not but man that seems pretty good
 
No, buy it now like stop what you’re doing and throw your wallet at the computer.

As in don’t be an idiot and pass this up
It was for me.
I paid as much for this xrs2 as I did a few months ago for my dmr2pro that was on sale plus a 20% rebate. Actually just got that 275 buck rebate card in the mail last week.
The gap bundle deal right now makes it about the same price net if you exclude paying for the kestrel, I don’t need a kestrel so that would have been 400 bucks wasted and why I didn’t go for it. This let me get that equivalent value but without the unnecessary extra gear.

Now the tough decision of which scope is gonna have to get replaced.
 
Update: Recieved the DMR-II and Kestrel I ordered. It appears the packaging for the scope is updated and includes; bikini-scope covers, tools, lens-cloth, 2” sunshade, and a scope coat/cover.

I have the Kestrel on eBay already and it’s up to $350. So that’ll put me at ($1085-$350) a total of: $735 excluding shipping/fees.

Which is a pretty solid deal.

That’s a heck of a solid deal. If I knew of someone that would pay $350 shipped for the Kestrel setup, I would order a DMRII or Pro immediately. Hope you enjoy it.
 
I ordered a refurb XRS-II shipped for $1106 yesterday. I didn't need a meter and had great luck with a refurb hunting scope from them last year. You couldn't tell it was even out of the box.
 
Does the included Kestrel have the applied ballistics software?

It's the Sportsman model, so it has a limited version of Applied Ballistics. You can only have 3 rifle/ammo profiles, no custom curves, no range card, one target at a time, and a few other limitations. You can upgrade it to the full AB Elite package for $190 through the NK website. Once you do that, the only difference in the upgraded Kestrel and one bought with AB Elite and Link is the sticker under the display. I have an upgraded Sportsman that I use for PRS, and the upgrade is worth it.
 
Anyone see the open box sales from bushnell direct? I just got an xrs2 for 1193 shipped including tax.

Spife, did you get the H59 or G3? I also can't decide if the illuminated XRS2 model would be a detriment.
 
Spife, did you get the H59 or G3? I also can't decide if the illuminated XRS2 model would be a detriment.
I got the g3. The difference between an illuminated vs non illuminated g3 is that on the illuminated has crosshairs same thickness the entire way and the nonilluminated has a crosshair that’s half the thickness for the first mil each way to provide a more refined aim point. That said I have a version of each already and I don’t mind it either way. Cant help with an h59, thought about trying it but I already know that I like the g3
 
I got the g3. The difference between an illuminated vs non illuminated g3 is that on the illuminated has crosshairs same thickness the entire way and the nonilluminated has a crosshair that’s half the thickness for the first mil each way to provide a more refined aim point. That said I have a version of each already and I don’t mind it either way. Cant help with an h59, thought about trying it but I already know that I like the g3

Thanks. I went ahead and ordered the XRS II illuminated G3.
 
This GAP deal worked out better for me than Bushnell's open box sale. I tried to order one of the open box sale ones yesterday but between Bushnell's E-commerce site and my credit card fraud alerts, I couldn't make it happen direct with Bushnell, even after calling customer service (they can't take these orders over the phone, only internet). Then they sold out the scope I wanted last night. So this morning I emailed Ken (above) at GAP about other models in this deal. He saved the day - Now I'm getting a new scope for basically the same price as the open box one AND I get a Kestrel. Thank you's all around to Ken, GA Precision, Bushnell and Kestrel
 
This GAP deal worked out better for me than Bushnell's open box sale. I tried to order one of the open box sale ones yesterday but between Bushnell's E-commerce site and my credit card fraud alerts, I couldn't make it happen direct with Bushnell, even after calling customer service (they can't take these orders over the phone, only internet). Then they sold out the scope I wanted last night. So this morning I emailed Ken (above) at GAP about other models in this deal. He saved the day - Now I'm getting a new scope for basically the same price as the open box one AND I get a Kestrel. Thank you's all around to Ken, GA Precision, Bushnell and Kestrel

Sounds like you did well!

I ended up with a second XRSII from bushnell. Ordered last night, shipped today.

I was going to get the DMRII PRO for my upcoming 308 build, but it sold out quickly. I have an XRSII already, so I decided to pick up another.
 
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Sounds like you did well!

I ended up with a second XRSII from bushnell. Ordered last night, shipped today.

I was going to get the DMRII PRO for my upcoming 308 build, but it sold out quickly. I have an XRSII already, so I decided to pick up another.

At the prices they were offering them at, you cant go wrong.

I can't wait to get mine from GAP. I asked for the Tremor3 so I have to wait a few days.

I was looking at the Bushnell website, but couldn't find measurements for the scope. Anyone have measurements of how much the bottom of the turret/reticle housing sicks out from the bottom of the tube. I have a set of seekins low rings and it looks like it might be a bit close. I dont have the scope in yet, if it's going to be too short and hit the pic rail, I'll have to swap for some higher rings.
 
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At the prices they were offering them at, you cant go wrong.

I can't wait to get mine from GAP. I asked for the Tremor3 so I have to wait a few days.

I was looking at the Bushnell website, but couldn't find measurements for the scope. Anyone have measurements of how much the bottom of the turret/reticle housing sicks out from the bottom of the tube. I have a set of seekins low rings and it looks like it might be a bit close. I dont have the scope in yet, if it's going to be too short and hit the pic rail, I'll have to swap for some higher rings.

Looks like about .148"
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Got my open box xrs2 in, I cant tell that the scope had ever been used before. The packaging was a bit worn with ratty box corners etc but the scope and everything inside the box looks pristine.

Got my XRS2 (Illum) and likewise my scope appears new. The box is pristine as well. I'm very satisfied and may get in on the DMR II Pro as well...
 
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