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Thanks for the input everyone, I appreciate it.
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I’m selling/sold my new Leupolds - the VX series. I’ve been buying FFII’s and am looking also at Elites and old Leupolds. Though the price on older Leupolds are often too high, in my opinion.
I prefer classic.
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Oh I saw that, but wasn’t in the market then, or now. Have too many idle scopes as it is, and before you say it, no room for more rifles to stick them to! Gotcha. When you're in the market, I'll trade you a duplex one for your Barrett. Straight up. Hey, you said you'd pay extree for it. 
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If you are in Canada, your options are limited. You likely have already checked CGN for used prices. I found them to be silly as much for a used Bushnell 3200 as they were new, very recently.
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Where are those scopes made?
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According to this article, Japan. “Where are Bushnell Elite scopes made? All of Bushnell’s current offering of Elite rifle scopes are made in Japan. The older Elite series, like the 3200, 3500, 4200, 4500, and 6500 scope models, were also manufactured in Japan as well.” https://riflescope-review.com/where-are-bushnell-scopes-made-or-manufactured/Ymmv
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Sightron SII. Big Sky. 3-9x or 3.5-10x.
They don't make them anymore. The Sightron SII Big Sky scope line was a big step up in glass quality over the Sightron SII, and had features from the higher level SIII scope line ( tracking design, and 7 layers of lens coating). They have a lifetime warranty, and were made in Japan. An outstanding scope, with a generous eye relief of 4" to boot, and resettable adjustment knobs.
The reason Sightron discontinued the SII Big Sky series was that it was too close in quality to their premium Sightron SIII series, and took away sales from the SIII.
Sightron SII Big Sky scopes are out there, but not often enough I guess the owners know "the secret." If you see one, grab it fast.
Another fine scope is a Burris Signature series (discontinued). A big step up optically over the very solid Fullfield series.
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Used Zeiss Conquest 3x9x40. Fantastic scope and often go for around $300. I have 3 of them and prefer it over my Leupold VX5 or vortex scopes.
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An older 3-9x40 4200 Elite would fit your needs well and then some. IF you can find one for sale.
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Sightron SII. Big Sky. 3-9x or 3.5-10x.
They don't make them anymore. The Sightron SII Big Sky scope line was a big step up in glass quality over the Sightron SII, and had features from the higher level SIII scope line ( tracking design, and 7 layers of lens coating). They have a lifetime warranty, and were made in Japan. An outstanding scope, with a generous eye relief of 4" to boot, and resettable adjustment knobs.
The reason Sightron discontinued the SII Big Sky series was that it was too close in quality to their premium Sightron SIII series, and took away sales from the SIII.
Sightron SII Big Sky scopes are out there, but not often enough I guess the owners know "the secret." If you see one, grab it fast.
Another fine scope is a Burris Signature series (discontinued). A big step up optically over the very solid Fullfield series. I spoke with Sightron support a while back and they confirmed that the SII Big Sky is basically an SIII with a 1 inch tube. Excellent scopes if you can find one. I got a 3-12x42 off of ebay for $300. Its been a while.
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Burris FF II. No doubt in my mind ^^^^^ This !!!! And Cameraland has them in 3X9 for $159 with Ballistic Plex Reticle Fullfield E1 if you can get one with Std Duplex.
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