By: David Fofi

David Fofi — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:14:35 +0000

Note: I was in the market for a new scope. I looked at the SIII & Bushnell 4200. I flipped a coin to make my decision, Bush 4200 won, mistake. I looked at the 4200 Tactical 6-24×50 last year. The one I had in my hands had 3 large Turrets Knobs, with white marking on the Turrets and scope frame. Since that time, they had changed to a small side focus knob which was ok but had etched OD green numbers on the Turrets knobs and tube. When I got home and opened the box I was surprised to see the change. I called Bushnell and asked if there was a code on the box which stated what scope had OD Green or white etching or did they stop making the 4200 with white numbers/hash marks. The technician I spoke with seemed to be a little annoyed with me asking that question and directed me to go back to the store and have them open all the boxes to see if they could find one in white. In addition I asked him what was the right inch pounds 15 or 20. He replied, call the manufacturer of the rings and ask them and hungup. I called the store and told them what the Tech. told me to/wit they said return the scope for a refund. Turrets Style to me is 50% of what I look for in addition to quality. The 4200 was a 6-24-x50 30mm tube with mildot reticle which were great. The body seemed to be tuff and the overall length would be fine on my 204. But clairty seems to fall off after 22 1/2 powder, not much but noticeable, it wouldn’t pose a problem though. All in All it’s a great scope and would have probably kept it if it wasn’t for the OD Green marking and the Techs attitude. I’ve been a life time Bushnell customer, owning 30 plus Bushnell scopes. I showed the 4200 to over 20 other guys. The first thing out of their mouths was, what’s up with the OD Green numbers. I guess it’s time for change. My grandsons, Sons & myself are going to try the SIII, they had great write up’s. I’ll have to come up with about $150.00 more. The only down fall or bad thing I heard about the SIII line is the Main Body / 30mm Tube is a litte thinner and will dent easy if bumped. I have read this on the net, but again, about 70% of the stuff you read isn’t true anyhow, you need to be carefull what you read. I stick with sites like WESTERN Shooter, AccurateShooter Ext. The funny thing about all of this is, I’m 58 this march and in all the years of owning Bushnell Scopes, I never had to call them until now and they were disrespectful at that. Well it’s their loss, I myself will be scoping my 204, 22-250, 308 & 300 Win. They all tote Bushnells which I bought back in the late 70’s but will be coming off soon to be replace with SIII in addition to my Son & Grand children also needing scopes. I’m not rich by no means so I hope Sightron keeps the prices down so we poor people could afford a good quality scope. By the way, good article it made me make up my mind. I was sitting here looking at the 4200 sitting on the kitchen table thinking how much money I spent on it and not liking it due to the OD green numbers, hard to see in dim light, not good for Coyote hunting.

By: Dennis Selfridge

Dennis Selfridge — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:48:03 +0000

I’ve got three of the SIII 6-24x50s – two LRDs, and one LRMD. I’d have ordered another LRMD, but they’re currently out of stock at my usual distributor. Also have the 8-32×56 LRD, and couldn’t be happier with all four of them – that is, unless Sightron would start to offer reticles with finer mil-hashmarks instead of just the mildot.

By: Matt Doherty

Matt Doherty — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:10:07 +0000

wow $800.00 is about what the same leupold cost. As much as I despise Luepold I think I would take it over the lesser known name. Also American made.

By: Jason Baney

Jason Baney — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:14:41 +0000

Mark,

The rings are from Glen Seekins at http://www.seekinsprecision.com His stuff is great!

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:22:20 +0000

Who makes those rings in the picture of the rifle?

By: bwgdog

bwgdog — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:15:26 +0000