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Bushnell Forge scopes #14325445 11/30/19
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OP NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,235 Henderson, NV	Midway has these on sale for what looks like pretty good prices. Like a 3-18x50mm side focus FFP for $539. Anyone have any experience with these? Let's Go Brandon! FJB

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Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14326728 11/30/19
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OP NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,235 Henderson, NV	No love for the Forge scopes? Let's Go Brandon! FJB

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14326752 11/30/19
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Pahntr760 Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,910	They look decent enough. Locking, zero-stop turrets. But 30 oz and a wonky reticle make them a "No" from me. BTW, $439 0 EuroOptic.

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14327089 12/01/19
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KEVIN_JAY Campfire Regular K Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,000 COAST OF MAINE	Have one of the nitro on the way. $180 off, $60 rebate, I figured for $100 I would check it out.

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14327107 12/01/19
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hangunnr Campfire Regular H Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,065 IN	Been playing with one of the Forge 2.5-15 with their Deploy MOA reticle on my rimfire fun gun. Have only shot it to 100yds. The tracking is spot on. The turret adjustments are crisp, not NXS crisp but better then what my SHV has. The locking turrets and zero stop are solid and simple. The image is clear all the way to the edge. Absolutely no complaints so far.

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Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14327171 12/01/19
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sdgunslinger Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,007 Gary , SD USA	where are they made ?

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14327551 12/01/19
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hangunnr Campfire Regular H Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,065 IN	China of course.....

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14327567 12/01/19
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Calvin Campfire Ranger C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,420	Can we officially say that the scope market has been thoroughly flooded with chicom scopes?

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14327598 12/01/19
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hangunnr Campfire Regular H Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,065 IN	No question about it....

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes sdgunslinger #14327642 12/01/19
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cumminscowboy Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,108	Originally Posted by hangunnr China of course..... Originally Posted by sdgunslinger where are they made ? Korea I believe, not China, still its yet to be proven if they live up to the LOW made Japanese scopes bushNell sold for years

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Re: Bushnell Forge scopes cumminscowboy #14327701 12/01/19
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hangunnr Campfire Regular H Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,065 IN	Originally Posted by cumminscowboy Korea I believe, not China, still its yet to be proven if they live up to the LOW made Japanese scopes bushNell sold for years Is that what you believe? Better call the Koreans and let them know they mis marked my scope.....

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14327714 12/01/19
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keith Campfire Tracker K Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 7,197	I have a 5-27 Forge that I really like.

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14327717 12/01/19
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WYcoyote Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,748 Kane WY	Just had a 3-12x40 Bushnell Prime delivered, says made in Korea. Haven't mounted it yet, it's going on either a 17 WSM or a 243 Ruger Tang 77. Seems well made, substantial construction, good glass, and a nice fairly heavy duplex style reticle (Leupold take note). Side parallax, capped windage turret, 6 different elevation turret dials (not the best selection but could be customized) and a cap. To be honest I had no idea this scope existed, but for the application, I thought I'd roll the dice. https://www.bushnell.com/holiday/sale/prime-riflescopes-3-12x40-multi-turret/ Last edited by WYcoyote; 12/01/19. Reason: Photo added

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes hangunnr #14327757 12/01/19
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cumminscowboy Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,108	Originally Posted by hangunnr Originally Posted by cumminscowboy Korea I believe, not China, still its yet to be proven if they live up to the LOW made Japanese scopes bushNell sold for years Is that what you believe? Better call the Koreans and let them know they mis marked my scope..... Well learn something everyday, the answer as to where they are made, that is a good question better check first

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes WYcoyote #14327802 12/01/19
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hangunnr Campfire Regular H Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,065 IN	Well to be fair the topic at hand is Bushnells Forge line not the Prime.

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14327841 12/01/19
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hangunnr Campfire Regular H Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,065 IN	Was quite surprised to see what came with this Forge scope. Came with a soft cover, cleaning cloth, adjustment tools, 3” sunshade and a set of fore and aft flip up covers.

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes hangunnr #14327879 12/01/19
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WYcoyote Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,748 Kane WY	Originally Posted by hangunnr Well to be fair the topic at hand is Bushnells Forge line not the Prime. My humblest apologies to you sir.

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes WYcoyote #14328283 12/01/19
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hangunnr Campfire Regular H Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,065 IN	No worries, enjoy your scope.

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes Pahntr760 #14328406 12/01/19
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OP NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,235 Henderson, NV	Originally Posted by Pahntr760 They look decent enough. Locking, zero-stop turrets. But 30 oz and a wonky reticle make them a "No" from me. BTW, $439 0 EuroOptic. Thanks for the tip on Euro Optic Pahntr760. The 3x-18x-50mm Forge only weighs 1.3 oz. more than the 4.5x-18x-44mm LRTS, so for the price point difference that's not a deal killer for me. Now.... SWFA 3-15 or the Forge 3-18? ....first world problems. Let's Go Brandon! FJB

Re: Bushnell Forge scopes NVhntr #14328994 12/01/19
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sdgunslinger Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,007 Gary , SD USA	are any of the Bushnells still made in Japan ?

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