Reviews & Ratings for Bushnell 4-12x40 Rifle Scope Matte Rifle Scope — 45 reviews — Page 1

is the bushnell banner the replacement scope for the sports view thanks

I can believe the scope I received passed quality control. So, obviously Bushnell isn’t a high end brand or anything but I expect at least okay functionality. The scope was going to sit on a .243 deer rifle, took it to the range to sight in and it just plain out performed terribly. No matter how much adjustments were made, the clarity was off and glass was smokey. My FAVORITE part of this scope is how it is mounted perfectly straight...and the reticle is twisted to the side. Seriously...it’s just so bad. I went ahead and ordered a Vortex in its place and am happy with that.
The Bushnell will join the line of targets down range next time out.

This scope is good the x hair didnt break on my 375 HH Magnum, best of all its not made in China. I owned this scope fer thee years shoot around 500 round of 375 HH Magnum, the scope still hold zero, it clarity is superior to the more expensive chinese scopes my freinds own.

I picked up a Bushnell Sportview 4x12x40 rifle scope used at a gun show. The adjustment ring was stuck but for the price it was worth it. Ended up sending it back to Bushnell who reconditioned it under warranty, the only cost was for shipping to and from the factory. Currently have it on a Marlin Model 60 .22 rifle and it works just fine. It's not even close to a high end scope and doesn't belong on the heavier recoil center fires, it's made for lighter recoil. The fact that Bushnell repaired it for free even though I wasn't the original purchaser is a plus. Since it appears this model has been discontinued I'll be looking for them used at gun shows and flea markets.

I bought my first Bushnell Banner 4-12x40 A.O. Scope back in 1985. It is still on the Remington 700 ADL .270 rifle that it was purchased for. Have bought 4 since that time. They are mounted on the following rifles. Remington 700 BDL .270, Ruger American .270, Mosin Nagant Tula 7.62x54R, and my buddies Remington 700 ADL .270. They are all used for deer hunting in the hills of West Virginia. I have made clean kills with them from 25 to 380 yds. That latter is the furthest shot I’ve ever taken as most shot scenarios in the hills where I hunt do not require super long shots. My main go to gun is the 700 BDL. It has endured many falls and drops on the slick terrain of the W.V. hills. It has even been knocked over onto concrete while leaning against a picnic table. It holds zero to the extent that in the 20 years that I have owned it it has required no more than 1-2 clicks on the adjustment knobs to bring back to a 100 yd. zero even after the spills. (My 100yd. groups by the way are around 1.5” - 2” with factory corelokts in all but the Mosin Nagant which is closer to 3” with Prvi but I attribute that to the gun not the scope.) Most years it doesn’t even get checked. It is a great dusk scope as 80% of all my kills have been in the last 30 minutes of regulation hunting times, which is a half hour before sunset where I hunt. My buddies 700 ADL has even taken a Colorado elk at 280 yds with this scope. With the performance I have had I can not justify spending 5 or 6 times the amount ...
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I own two of these....they work fine. Glass is clear, focus on both eyepiece for reticle and the Adj Obj. work. This is a scope that will serve you well under average normal circumstances etc. I have these mounted on a Ruger 10/22, .22LR, heavy bbl. take down, and a Marlin 783 ,.22 WMR....they perform well. The overall construction is good but you need to be realistic....if you think that a $50-100$ scope is going to give you the performance of a Leupold Mark 6...you are sadly living in denial and should seek professional help. So many people write reviews on their "low" end scope, as if they spent big $$$ on it....complaining that it does not perform like a high end professional model. This scope will do anything you need done on a .22 lr or light caliber rifle provided it is not subject to extreme or harsh conditions or abuse.. If you are going in harms way or the hunt of a lifetime...you need to up your game.!

No complaints here. Mounted on a Sweedish mauser Started out at 25 yds it took 3 shots to bring it on zero,at 50 yds made 1 adjustment at 100 yds made 2 adjustments. Clarity of scope is great,windage and elevation was dead on. I like the objective lens adjustments. If I ever need another scope this is the one I will buy.

great scope for the money. very clear in low light situations. will be purchasing another very soon. small enough for a compact rifle. good eye relief also have it mounted on a 300 Winchester magnum. All and all i would recommend it to anyone.

Put this on my Uncle's T-Bolt several years ago. Long enough ago that it was an $80 scope at the time. Really a nice little low end scope. Not too long, fairly clear, good magnification. Worked out well on that rifle which is a pretty lightweight gun to begin with. Not too gaudy or oversized. Balanced out well. If you want a tight target scope with fine crosshairs, then you're going to need to pay the piper and drop a few bills on it. This has a nice hunting reticle and focuses well. Wouldn't hesitate to throw one on a deer or squirrel rifle.

Nice scope for the money. It is clear and bright in low light. Just what I wanted for a squirrel hunting scope.
Mounted it in Burris Rings on an old good shooting Mossberg 22. 5 shots to get it zeroed just right. Come September it will be
put to good use in the Squirrel woods.