Reviews & Ratings for Bushnell Yardage Pro 4-12x42 BDC Laser Rangefinder Rifle Scope 204124 — 16 reviews — Page 1

I have this scope on my LR308 and love how easy it was to zero it and the turrets it comes with for Bullet Drop compensation. Lens clarity is clear and eye relief is perfect. Bought it back in July 2014 for $589 w/Free Shipping from Optics Planet and can't believe it's now going for $798.

Not a complaint but would like if Bushnell made a model with more magnification.

Does as advertised really love the versatility. But it won't focus down past 75m. At 25m or 50m either you have the target in focus or the crosshairs but you can't have both. The range finder works well + or - 1m and that's more than accurate enough to dial in to take that critical shot.

I use this scope to predator hunt with and it is an exceptional scope for the money. I have ranged live coyotes in a field as far as 760 yards while running away. I also really like the scan feature that this scope has that constantly "Pings" the target to update range. This is really nice if you have a coyote running away that is about to stop. You can have the bullet corrected and in the air as they come to a stop.

Frankly, I will never own another scope that doesn't have rangefinding built in. It is nice to have it there when needed, and not something else to carry to the stands with me. No need to range everything around me and then remember and guess where my target might be.

It is a 2 step process.
-Press range button. (Correct turret if needed, I don't use that since it is also mildot.)
-Pull trigger.

I do wish it used more common batteries though instead of the CR2s. They will last about 3 days in cold weather of all day hunting.

Never the less, well worth the money.



Pros: Rangefinder is much better than any handheld, Interchanging turret lets you fine tune to your load.
Cons: Optics are a little darker around the top due to range display, about like the blue tinted sunshade on a car windshield at the top. Sometimes will turn on in bright sunlight because of IR receivers.

Pros: See comments.
Cons: None,

MOST LIKELY TO BE BANNED FOR HUNTING IN A STATE YOU LIVE IN. HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, SHOOTER, HANDLOADER. 200 YD ZERO. 600 YARD KILLS ON WOODCHUCKS. KNOW YOUR RIFLE, YOUR LOAD AND WIND DOPING, EXCEEDS THE AR-15 USEABLE RANGE (they get dicey past 600yds) ON YOUR DEER RIFLE, IN THE WOODS OR OPEN, YOU'LL EAT WELL. ZERI IN AT 100 YDS. PLENTY OF EYE RELIEF FOR GLASSES WEARERS. CLEAR, CRISP IMAGES. TURRET ADJUSTMENTS DEPENDABLE.
Pros: FAST, ACCURATE, EXCEEDS .223 RANGE
Cons: PUSH AND HOLD BUTTON FOR RANGE ONE MORE PREP, NOT NEEDED.

Haven't had a chance to use outside yet. At the 50 yard range it worked very well and was right on the exact yardage when tested. Optics were very sharp and clear.
Pros: Very happy with this purchase; clear optics; easy setup
Cons: None

I have had this scope for a year. I use it on a Remington 700 ADL .223 caliber rifle for varmint hunting. The scope holds zero perfectly, I have been in wet weather with no issues, and the range-finding ability seems very accurate and easy to use. The scope only takes about two seconds to get a reading, and it works well even for small objects at a distance (i.e. groundhogs in the grass at 200 plus yards) It mounted quickly and easily and has held with frequent use. The batteries do not seem to last as long as advertised, but are easy to change and I keep a spare with me. I tried using the pre-printed turrets, and are ok, however I strongly recommend using the blank turret that is included in the package and calibrating it to your specific bullet. (i.e. Grain, FPS, and B.C.) The scope does mount a little high (2.25 inches on my rifle), and I needed to purchase a sleeve for the stock to allow for a good cheek weld, however, the high mounting does not seem to have a negative impact on bullet trajectory. The clarity of this scope seems very good for me and is better than the other scopes I use. (both Bushnell Elite 3200).
Pros: holds zero
Cons: none considerable

I haven't shot my gun with it yet. Mounting was easy and the eye relief was fantastic. Socpe is clear and I compare its clarity with Baush & Lomb and Zeiss whic I have used for over thirty years for over thiry years. I will have to await the durability checks. As I have .243s to .378 Weatherbys to try it on.
Pros: Appears to be of good quality

Love it! Love it! Love it! Was shooting a Weatherby Vanguard in 7mm Rem Mag. Mounted perfectly with Weaver 35/36 bases, I purchased online for 4.99 a piece. Went to the club and zeroed it at 100 in three rounds with cheap ammo (all I could find) Remington Express Core Lokt 140 gr. after I boresighted it. I was dead on from the start. I then dropped in the F turret, by turning one screw and removing the old inner turret, then (without spinning the outer turret) I dropped in the 'f'. I then fired once to make sure it was still zeroed and I was. I dropped back to 200 yds and clicked the BDC turret to 200 and fired 3 rounds. I put a 1.5" group on the paper within 1" of bullseye, vertical perfect with just a smidgen of drift. I then clicked to 300 and backed up to 300 yds. I fired 4 rounds and held a 4" group. The vertical was dead on, almost perfect with one round going a half inch low and the others drifting to the right. I attributed this to the blustery cold day (48 degrees) that I chose to zero. 20kts off/on, right on my back, but swirling around since I was on the edge of a field next to a treeline. Then I clicked 400 and moved back to 400 yds. Once again the turret was right on, within 1 inch of vertical perfection. My windage drifted 6 inches to the right, which again I attributed to the wind. I love this. 400 yds is an extremely long distance to shoot a deer, but I would feel very very confidant shooting with this setup out to that far, with perfect co...
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I really like the scope I have two of them and will probably purchase a third one. The first is on a stryker crossbow,works great use the mildots shooting from 25yds to 80 yrd,killed a bunch of deer with this setup.range them find the right dot and shoot. couldnt be simplier
the 2nd one is on a dragonslayer .50 cal air rifle,same setup 25- 80 yrds just use the dots at the range indicated and you've made a hit
the next one will go on a sam yang .45 cal airgun
the only problem I have had is the remote for the rangefinder needs to be in a very small zone near the sensors on the scope and my weapons wont allow mounting in those areas so I have to reachup and use the button on the side of the scope.I havent had it cost me a shot on game yet ,but it would be much nicer to be able to depend on the remote
very clear ,good adjustments ,lots of light gathering.Shame its not illuminated recticle. high dollar but worth it, eleminates the need for a seperate rangfinder when you use xbows or airrifles that drop alot over their useful ranges makes it easy to make every shot count.
Pros: clear, accurate, easy to use
Cons: hard to find mounting position for remote