Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics Opinions on the free jacket available when purchasing Bushnell Optics.

I was in the market for a waterproof lightweight hunting jacket. Figured I might as well grab the 3200 2-7x32 natchez had on sale for a great price and get the free jacket. Wanted some feedback on the jacket before I send in my rebate form since I have till the end of Jan. to send it in and I could still return the scope.

How does it compare to hunting jackets in the 150 or less category?

If you are talking about a canvas duck jacket, one of the guys in hunting camp this year had one and really liked it.

I bought 3 of the scopes from Natchez, and consequently ordered 3 jackets. They claim it takes 6 to 8 weeks to process, so I doubt I'll see them before the end of January, but if I do, I'll let you know.

I just figuered for 10 bucks per jacket, I had nothing to lose, I've wasted a lot more money than that on more frivolous things.

If its any thing like the backpack fiasco I had I would not worry about it, I sent my coupon in with a check for $10 for the backpack when they did it, they lost the info, said I didn't send it etc, finally I dug up a canceled check, then they where out of backpacks, then they offered my money back or 2 other things instead finally after nearly a year I got 2 free backpacks, after numerous calls and the runaround

I received my jacket just prior to Christmas. It took about 4-5 weeks from the time I mailed my form. It seems pretty nice, although I have not worn it in the rain yet. I don't own any premium rain gear, so I don't have much basis for comparison. I don't think its breathable.

It's not worth $129, but certainly worth $10 and the time/trouble to submit the form.

No opinion of jacket, but back when they were offering "free" hunting bags with a scope, I got one and figure it is the best "free" item I have ever recieved. Heavy duty and full of pockets. I carry my serious hunting gear (binocs, knifes, shells,etc.) every hunt.

stumpy

Can't say as I've ever seen a jacket that is worth having to buy a Bushnell scope.....

I bought a Bushnell Spotter earlier this year and got the jacket. Pretty decent jacket - I'd say you'd have to spend around $70 to get something comparable at Cabelas etc. Certainly worth sending in the coupon and $10.

Strong words.

I bought 3 holosights that go on the 870's and 11-87's. The box says rainguard. Do you think they qualify?

Looked in on this thread because I am curious what the rain jacket is like. I bought the 2-7x32 Bushnell Firefly on sale from Natchez and thought I might as well go for the jacket also. Just sent the jacket coupon and ten bucks in yesterday.

Haven't got the scope mounted yet but I am a little stunned at how heavy the crosshairs are. I knew it was heavy from pics online, but did not clue into how thick they are. There is a step down and then very fine crosshairs in the center. I suspect that I am gong to like the heavy reticle in poor light, but also know that I would not have bought it if I'd held it in my hand and looked through it first. We'll see how it looks and shoots.

A lesson I keep relearning is to buy optics and many kinds of gear from local dealers where I can hold it, look through it, etc. Exceptions are items I already know, like a Leupold 3-9x40, etc. Return shipping kills any bargain advantages on internet buys if I don't like the item. I'm uneasy about the ethics of trying an item in a local retailer with the intent to order it cheaper online if I like it.

I wanted a low cost scope for predator calling on a .243 carbine, and like the lower profile of the 2-7. Ironically I passed on Doug's Pentax Gameseeker deal much as I'd have liked to buy from him, due to the busy Christmas tree reticle. Now this massive reticle is kind of funny, though I prefer it to the busy multiple lines.

And FWIW, the little flashlight that comes with the Firefly scope was dead on arrival, though I had no interest in it anyway. Mixed bag.

to each his own, I guess. Maybe not everyone feels like (or can afford to) spending four-figures on a scope. And for less than $250, I think a person would be hard pressed to find a better scope than the 4200 Elite 3x9. But opinions vary, I guess.

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As to the topic in question, though, I have receieved one of the 'free' jackets and I was pretty impressed with it. Seems to be a reasonably well-made, light, quiet jacket. Like someone else said, I might not pay $129 for it, but I could see a sporting store asking around a $100. Definitely worth the time and trouble and the $10, that's for sure. I like mine.

Same with that backpack they offered a while back. I had no trouble getting mine and it's a nice pack. In fact I had several people ask about where to get one after seeing mine.

I ordered one of the Bushnell 3200's just to look at & probable give to a relative. I too have a old dislike for Bushnell. Many years ago I returned a Bushnell binocular for repair because it leaked & received a written reply that I shouldn't use in the rain. I framed the letter & posted in my office. When I ran a booking business, also years ago, I always pointed to the letter or sent a copy to customers considering the purchase of a Bushnell product. I guess I cost them a lot of business through the years. All things change & the scope seems to a viable product for the money spent. Don't know if I will ever mount it on a rifle. By all reports the scope holds up well on non-mags. Most of my rifles are mags so I use Zeiss Conquest,Leupold & Swarovski.

You can use the jacket to cover the scope in front of your friends....grin...

I got one of the rain jackets....it worth the $10....nice camo & suede type material...no Gortex.....had to buy a $500 scope though....

just a note, that offer on the jacket expired on dec. 31 2007. maybe they will extend it or offer something else.

Thanks for the feedback everyone, well everyone except Stump . Maybe I'll put a "my other scope is a zeiss" sticker on the firearm the 3200 is on.

The purchase of the optics had to be by December 31. You have until Jan. 31 to send the rebate form in.

I have a couple of the jackets, and they are well worth the $10. It took a month to get mine. I've also received other promotion stuff; the wheeled duffel bag is outstandingly nice. The stuff always came faster than expected.

A Trojan for your Bush?

BMT

If you find a place that makes such stickers, send me the link please, I'll need to order about a dozen, between me and the kids.

Have not received my jackets yet.