scope help

[reloader243]

I've finally decided that my old eyes need help. I have been shooting with the lesser priced scopes, mostly target and groundhog. I've been pretty happy with the BSA 36X plat target scope, and have had no problems. But I looked through a Elite 4200 8x32x40 yesterday and the Nikon Monarch 6x24x50 and got a real education !! So, I guess it's time to put down the money for the difference. Anybody been actually using either or both ? And if so, your opinions would be deeply appreciated. I am planning on trying to compete at whatever level I am capable of, in long range,prone...F-T/R and which would be the better choice? I'm used to the 36 power scope, but I am also used to the lack of sharpness in the lesser priced scopes. I'm open to any helpful thoughts on this. I narrowed it to these 2 only because they seem to be in my price range,Though I'd love it to be able to afford a Nightforce in the same magnification), and they are the only two I have looked through. HELP !

 

[gbp]

I have not heard any negative comments on the 4200 myself, although I do not own one many people seem more than satisfied with their performance.

 

[Preacher]

Just about everything is better than those BSA's as you found out...
The Monarch, or the Bushnell 4200 is a good scope, but I would rather use a Burris Signature Series or a Black Diamond if I couldn't afford a Nightforce....

 

[50TNT]

Hello Reloader234
I have,5) 4200 Elites,4) 6x24x40 w/dot &,1) 8x32 w/dot.
Best scope for the money has far as clarity, you can find them occasionally between $300 ~ $400.

50TNT

 

[bobinpa]

You may also want to look at Weaver. I had never owned one but I recently bought a 30 BR and it has one on it. It is a CT36 and I was impressed for how nice it was for what they cost. I also own a couple of Elite 4200s. A 4-16 and a 6-24. They are also very bright clear scopes for the money. A friend and I put my 6-24 4200 next to his Leupold,can't remember which model)and we agreed that the 4200 was brighter in low light conditions. I AM NOT SAYING THE 4200 IS "BETTER", just brighter, I really don't know how there adjustments would compare. Just my opinion and I hope it helps you out.
Bob

 

[Tommie]

I cast a second vote for Weaver.