Model 32-5154M (Matte Finish) 5-15x40mm
I've had this scope in hand for a pretty good while prior to
writing this report and have had it on several rifles of
varying recoil levels from heavy to light to practically
noneexistant in the .22 rimfires. It has worked well in all.
Optics are bright and clear which I have come to expect from
Bushnell in their Elite series scopes This one was a
replacement for an Elite 3200 4-12 AO which was defective
when received. Yes it happens with all brands from time to
time but Laura was quick to ship me a replacement and was
happy to change it to a 5-15 as I decided I wanted more
power. It started out on a Ruger Model 1B in 6 MM Remington
and now sits on a super accurate Browning Model 1885 Low Wall
in .243. While on this rifle I decided to do the "around the
clock" test on it to see how well the adjustments tracked and
how accurate they were.
The test consisted of shooting groups on a target with five
one inch black target squares. One is centered on the 8.5" x
11" target sheet. Two are above center square by 3" and
left/rigt of it by 2" and two are below it by the same
amounts. I started with gun shooting to point of aim at 100
yards and then moved the cross hairs 8 clicks left and 12
clicks up and group was well centered on the upper left
square. I then moved 16 clicks right and group was well
centered on upper right square, down 24 clicks and it was
centered on the lower right square. Then over left by 16
clicks groups was centered on lower left square. I then moved
it up 12 clicks and right 8 clicks and it was again centered
on the center square when I had started out. This proved to
my satisfaction there was no back lash or hesitation in the
adjustments and they were very precisely 1/4" as stated at
100 yards.
When mounted on the .22 LR rifle it was easy to see the .22
bullet holes even in the black at 100 yards. I've not had a
chance to do any long range shooting with it but that is why
it was placed on the LW .243 as I was planning to attend a
shoot in GA where targets were to be from 400-900 yards off
but the event had to be canceled due to the work schedule of
the shoot organizer so that planned test fell thru. Still
I've used this scope quite a long time and for a variety of
guns and shooting and am confident I know what it will do. If
you have need of a scope in this general power range (most of
the competitor's products are 4.5-14) then this is one
excellent choice for you.
The Bushnell Elite Series of scopes carries a life time
warranty. Here is what Chris Lalik wrote to me regarding the
Elite warranty.
"Our Elite riflescope warranty requires no proof of purchase
or handling fee and is good forever. On our Elite riflesopes
we also have a "No Questions Asked 1 year warranty" which
says that a consumer can return an Elite for ANY reason & get
their money back. Our electronic sights have 2-year
warranties. Also, for reference, our customer service line is
(800)423-3537."
That's a pretty strong warranty and I think should be equal
to or superior to any in the industry. It says a lot about
how strongly Bushnell believes in their Elite line of scopes
and the ones I've tested so far certainly justify that
feeling on their part. I have come to feel that the Bushnell
scopes are as good as any and better than most. For rifles
they have become the scope of choice for me. This scope and
the entire Bushnell Elite 3200/4200 line gets an enthusiastic
thumbs up
from me and the Graybeard Seal of Approval for
Excellence.
Like all scopes in the Bushnell Elite Line it is fully
multicoated and also has the exclusive Bushnell Rainguard
finish on the outer lens. Of this Rainguard finish Bushnell
has this to say:
"Our exclusive hydrophobic (water-repellent) coating on which
condensation from exposure to rain, fog or snow forms in much
smaller droplets than on standard coatings. Smaller droplets
scatter less light which results in increased light
transmission and a much clearer sight picture. Now, the
hunter won't miss the shot of a lifetime because he
accidentally breathes on his eyepiece while aiming."
Product Specifications:
Model 32-5154M
Finish Matte
Features/Selection Adjustable Objective.
Sunshade. Parallax Setting: 10yd - Infinity. Semi-Target
Turrets. Ideal Varmint, Long-Range Big Game Scope.
Actual Magnification 5x-15x
Obj. Lens Aperature (mm) 40
Field of View 21/7@5x 7x2.3@15x
Weight (oz/g) 19/539
Length (in/mm) 14.5/368.3
Eye Relief (in/mm) 4/102@5x 3.5/89@15x
Exit Pupil (mm) 9-2.7
Click Value in@100yds mm@100m .25/7
Adj Range in@100 yds m@100m 50/1.4
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