Which would you get?

[jmonarch]

My son is looking for a budget scope for is AR.

He is looking at the 3-12x40 here: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bushnell-reg-AR-Optics-Riflescopes/1580060.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId% 3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dbushnell%2Bar%2B223%26CQ _st%3Db

Which comes with a mount that he doesn't really need.

Or for $10 more, the 4-12x40 AO here: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Vortex-Crossfire-II-Riflescopes/1441169.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId% 3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dvortex%26CQ_st%3Db

I'm thinking the Vortex would be the better of the two. Would you agree?

[TylerV76]

If he's going to use the AO, the layout on the Bushnell is more convenient imo. The turrets on the Bushnell can be a bit stiff and not the greatest feedback though. However I do like that they are exposed. You could I guess leave the caps off the Vortex to achieve the same exposed turrets though. Eye relief is a bit longer on the Vortex and for me I'd rather have the 3.7 on the Bushnell. My Nikon is 4" and I had to move it far forward with a cantilever mount to get the proper eye relief. They will both do the job just fine, the main difference being where the AO is located and which he prefers.

[jmonarch]

Would you estimate that the quality of both is comparable?

[TylerV76]

Ive had one of the bushnells and liked it alot. It was the 3-9. Glass was clear, never had any issues. I sold the rifle it was on. I would have gotten another but found a 1-4 scope worked better for me on an AR and wanted to try the nikon. I havent used a crossfire but Id be willing to bet the quality in that price range is very similar.


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[joepistol]

if he's comparing the 2 scopes, the vortex (that is only $10 more than the bushnell 3-12X advertised) has a 50mm objective lens(!) not 40mm

[Double_Tap]

I can vouch for Vortex lifetime warranty and customer service being second to none.

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[32_d3gr33s]

Don't know what your price is you're looking to spend, but for $120 that bushnell is a steal. I paid full price when it came out and I love mine.

[oldmann1967]

Get a Nikon buckmaster for $100 and be done with it.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nikon-Buckmasters-3-9X40-BDC-Riflescope/45049454

[jmonarch]

Thanks everyone. He ended up getting the Bushnell.