I’ve missed the ability to shoot deer, hit deer & the buck of a lifetime using cheap scopes on an accurate rifle. I am out early & late over 90 degrees & well below zero in steep brushy territory. A Bushnell Banner is a complete piece of crap in my opinion although so killed lots of deer with one before the reticle fell apart.
Once I had a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x 40 on my rifle those problems just went away. At less than $400 it solved lots of problems 20+ years ago. I’ve bought budget scopes but they don’t make it on my hunting rifles & missed squirrels never bother me like missed deer.
If you think a Banner is the right tool I’d suggest you invest in a Burris FF2 for a better more reliable scope for not much money. It’s your tool & $$$ but sometimes a little more money spent keeps you from having regrets for years.
