wacki
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I have a Bushnell 3-9x50mm Banner scope:
http://www.bushnell.com/general/riflescopes_banner_71-3950.cfm
I love the look of the 50mm lens on my Savage 10FP. It simply looks like it belongs. I also like the fact that there is more optic surface area to capture light in dusk/dawn situations. The price is reasonable ($158). But what I'd like is a scope that really allows you to zoom in. Any suggestions? I'll go any brand.
Basically what I'm looking for is a scope that is:
Also, any idea why the 6-18x is 50mm
http://www.shopbushnell.com/product_detail.asp?T1=BSN+716185
but the 6-24x is a smaller 40mm?
http://www.shopbushnell.com/product_detail.asp?T1=BSN+716244
I would think the higher zoom scopes would have bigger lenses. The opposite seems to be the case once you hit the 40mm/50mm range.
http://www.bushnell.com/general/riflescopes_banner_71-3950.cfm
I love the look of the 50mm lens on my Savage 10FP. It simply looks like it belongs. I also like the fact that there is more optic surface area to capture light in dusk/dawn situations. The price is reasonable ($158). But what I'd like is a scope that really allows you to zoom in. Any suggestions? I'll go any brand.
Basically what I'm looking for is a scope that is:
- zoomable
- 50mm dusk/dawn lense
- high power
- reasonably priced - $800 is too high, $150-$300 is easily affordable.
- rugged is better.
Also, any idea why the 6-18x is 50mm
http://www.shopbushnell.com/product_detail.asp?T1=BSN+716185
but the 6-24x is a smaller 40mm?
http://www.shopbushnell.com/product_detail.asp?T1=BSN+716244
I would think the higher zoom scopes would have bigger lenses. The opposite seems to be the case once you hit the 40mm/50mm range.