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We have 4 Firefly 3200 2-7x32. 2 on 7mm-08, 1 on a 260 and 1 on a OptimaV2 muzzleloader. They stay set. Unlike most I really like the 3 step reticle. It’s very fast to pick up and the center wires are fine enough for me. Matter of fact it makes the glow factor redundant. I’ve never seen the need for the glow even past legal shooting time, and the glass gets no complaint for our usage.
Eye relief drops off quickly at the low setting. So much that 2X is never used. Just shy of 3X is the lowest setting used. I like the Firefly even without the illumination feature also. Great hunting reticle. They find hair quickly. I was able to get on a buck that chased a doe past the ladder I was in at about 10 feet. I caught up to him at about 10 yards with the reticle very viewable.
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I have a couple of the older 3200’s and have been happy with them. I thought my 4-12 one had bit the dust, but it was the stock starting to rub the barrel after 18 years of being free floated, go figure. Anyways, I have a new 2.5-10 4500 Elite and the 1.5-4 4500 as well. I really like them, and they are clear scopes and I would recommend them for the price range.
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Ive had a couple or three of the Elite 4200s over the years and while decent they've been bypassed by better, glass for less money in recent years I'm curious, which newer scopes do you consider to have better glass (and also be cheaper)?
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Ive had a couple or three of the Elite 4200s over the years and while decent they've been bypassed by better, glass for less money in recent years I'm curious, which newer scopes do you consider to have better glass (and also be cheaper)? Yeah, id like to hear that answer to
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Me also.
I've got a bunch of them and really enjoy them. I sold a couple of 4200 3x9s and sure wish I would have kept one.
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Me also.
I've got a bunch of them and really enjoy them. I sold a couple of 4200 3x9s and sure wish I would have kept one. the Jap 4200's were a steal
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I have 2 3200 2x7 Firefly one on a 760 06 , the other on a 7600 35 Whelen very reliable scopes hold zero and work well.
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Big fan of the 4200 series and own several. The 1.5-6x36 & the 2.5-10x40 are sleepers for hunting scopes.
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How's the customer service. I have 3200 that gave up recently. --- Mel
The only thing I'm an expert at is my own opinion, and I have plenty of those!
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I am going to try out the 2-10x40 on a thumper I own. They are made in Korea per the latest. Let us know how it works for you. I haven't seen any reviews on the new S Korean made Elite scopes. I bought one that was advertised as made in Korea, but it's marked China right on the scope!!!
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Forgot to mention, I've got several Japan mfg Elites and they are great scopes for the money.
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How's the customer service. I have 3200 that gave up recently. --- Mel For me, excellent.
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I am going to try out the 2-10x40 on a thumper I own. They are made in Korea per the latest. Let us know how it works for you. I haven't seen any reviews on the new S Korean made Elite scopes. I bought one that was advertised as made in Korea, but it's marked China right on the scope!!! Let me see if i understand this correctly.....You bought a new Elite 4500 4X and it has Made in China on the scope?....Love to see a pic of that.  ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/CyowdbR.png)
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Ive had a couple or three of the Elite 4200s over the years and while decent they've been bypassed by better, glass for less money in recent years I'm curious, which newer scopes do you consider to have better glass (and also be cheaper)? That answer doesnt exist
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I am going to try out the 2-10x40 on a thumper I own. They are made in Korea per the latest. Let us know how it works for you. I haven't seen any reviews on the new S Korean made Elite scopes. I bought one that was advertised as made in Korea, but it's marked China right on the scope!!! Let me see if i understand this correctly.....You bought a new Elite 4500 4X and it has Made in China on the scope?....Love to see a pic of that. mines stamped japan
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I am going to try out the 2-10x40 on a thumper I own. They are made in Korea per the latest. You might check out the ER before you put it on a thumper. It's not too generous.
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I have a model 94 angle eject slated to get that scope this year.
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I have a model 94 angle eject slated to get that scope this year. A 3200 would be a good choice, IMO.
Hunt with Class and Classics
Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray
Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”
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I am going to try out the 2-10x40 on a thumper I own. They are made in Korea per the latest. Let us know how it works for you. I haven't seen any reviews on the new S Korean made Elite scopes. I bought one that was advertised as made in Korea, but it's marked China right on the scope!!! Let me see if i understand this correctly.....You bought a new Elite 4500 4X and it has Made in China on the scope?....Love to see a pic of that. mines stamped japan You have an Elite 4500 4X scope made in Japan?...because that is what i mentioned and to my knowledge, all of the 4500 4X line are made in Korea by Su Optics.
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