Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics A Good Affordable 3x9x40

Yep, so like I said, the prices are all over the place. I've always managed to find them in the neighborhood of $131.00-$160.00 in recent years though. One of the best deals in rifle scopes we've had for years... I believe when I bought my first FFII with ballistic plex that was the first year they offered that reticle in the FFII. That's been one of the best rifle scopes I've had. Its been on 9 different rifles and its always held zero. Didn't matter if it was on a 300wby, 375, or 223 rem.. it always worked very well..

That was for a USA made scope.

Question: Would a reliable, American made 3-9x40 be a success if it sold for $400 in today's market?

It's just appalling how those greedy American factory workers think they should be paid enough so they can live in a house and drive a car to work. American goods would be so much more competitively priced if they'd just get used to living in grass huts and riding a jackass to work.

Isn’t that what Leupold is attempting to do?

@ BSA1917Hunter

How’s your luck been with the reticle subtensions?

Agree. Nice scope.

I think they’re made in Japan by Light Optical Works (LOW) one of the top optics houses anywhere. I believe LOW makes some high end, expensive stuff.

DF

Attempting is the word here.

Those Bushnells had a bit shorter eye relief than some prefer.

And they’ve been making a 3-9x40 for how long???

The click stop, multi coated VX-2 were fairly recent.

I guess it’s time for me to get my eyes checked.The glass in the FF2 just doesn’t do it for me...

The 2X10 Tract Toric will get it done for you

I just ordered a FF II from Doug. Can't go wrong for $160 shipped.

That's true. But not short enough to cause an issue. I have several, none on really nasty kickers.

I have'em on .270, 358 Win, .223, .45 Colt (Marlin Cowboy rilfe) and 45-70. Even on the 45-70, no problem. But that stock fits really well and I have no issues getting whacked by the scope even with full house loads.

The glass is really good, about as good as a VX-3 or VX-3i. But, I've never had to send one back for any reason. They track well, hold zero and seem to be pretty tough.

IMO, the 3200 series isn't in the same league with 4200/4500's.

DF

In Canada the 3000 were exactly half the price of the 4000. A 3500 3x9x40 was $230 and a 4200 2.5x10x40 $460. Canadian dollars, Leupold and Burris were both more expensive in Canada, even allowing for exchange rate than Bushnell.

You will like it Bob!

Hopefully they work out great for everyone.

Remember when the 4200s cleared out at $125 and we all went googoo over them until they were gone? I ended up deciding I didn't like them and sold 'em off.

Hope you made a profit. Don’t think you’ll find many these days at that price.

I kept mine. What didn’t you like about them?

DF

Deer missing SOBs! LOL