Optics considerations for the 450 Bushmaster?

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Re: Optics considerations for the 450 Bushmaster?

Postby Texas Sheepdawg » Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:46 am

FirstNation wrote:IMO, the .223 easily has an effective range at least 3 times further than the .450.

IMPO, the 5.56/223 can be very effective on Texas Whitetails.
In the hands of a skilled shooter, and the proper ammunition, the
5.56/223 placed in the right spot, the smaller bodied deer don't stand
a chance. But I would probably not shoot an Indiana whitetail or
a Colorado Muley with a 5.56/223. Most S. Texas Whitetails are
a bit on the scrawny side with some nice racks. And I know a few
guys who have put plenty of hog and deer on the table with this
Cartridge.
Here in Tx we can hunt deer with centerfire 22 caliber.
But I would rather use the 450 Bushmaster or something
In a .27 caliber or higher for Deer.
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Re: Optics considerations for the 450 Bushmaster?

Postby Jim in Houston » Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:11 pm

Thanks Texas Sheepdog. I obviously need more experience hunting deer.
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Re: Optics considerations for the 450 Bushmaster?

Postby Texas Sheepdawg » Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:33 pm

Jim in Houston wrote:Thanks Texas Sheepdog. I obviously need more experience hunting deer.

I am very excited about the 450B and deer hunting!
And just an FYI, if I set OUT to deer hunt, it's gonna be at
Least a 7mm Rem Mag, 30-06, 30-30, or the 450 Bushmaster.
It would have to be special circumstances for me to use
a 5.56/223.
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Re: Optics considerations for the 450 Bushmaster?

Postby srd66 » Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:24 am

DVOR.com has the Ultimate Slam scopes for $225 = 3-9x40mm and $210 = 2-7x33mm with only $9 shipping. Sale Ends 10:00am 1/26/11cst!
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Re: Optics considerations for the 450 Bushmaster?

Postby Listkeeper » Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:59 pm

I bought a Bushnell Red Dot Scope 1x32 (Trophy) at a gun show in almost-new condition (still in box, no obvious signs of wear). The glass shattered on the 7th round out of the Thumper. I was honest with the company and told them I was not the original owner. They would not repair or replace it, but did offer me a discount on a new one.

I have about 50 rounds through on the new one (same model) and no problems. My brother was shooting 6 inch groups (standing!) at the range at 100 yrds. I can't do that - yet.
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Re: Optics considerations for the 450 Bushmaster?

Postby Texas Sheepdawg » Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:52 pm

Listkeeper wrote:I bought a Bushnell Red Dot Scope 1x32 (Trophy) at a gun show in almost-new condition (still in box, no obvious signs of wear). The glass shattered on the 7th round out of the Thumper. I was honest with the company and told them I was not the original owner. They would not repair or replace it, but did offer me a discount on a new one.

I have about 50 rounds through on the new one (same model) and no problems. My brother was shooting 6 inch groups (standing!) at the range at 100 yrds. I can't do that - yet.


I have had extremely bad luck with Bushnell. I eventually replaced
All of them with Simmons and have had no problems. My thumper
Has a Nikko Stirling and my 5.56 XM15 has a pine ridge.
No more bushnells for me.
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Re: Optics considerations for the 450 Bushmaster?

Postby Hoot » Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:05 am

Texas Sheepdawg wrote:I have had extremely bad luck with Bushnell. I eventually replaced
All of them with Simmons and have had no problems. My thumper
Has a Nikko Stirling and my 5.56 XM15 has a pine ridge.
No more bushnells for me.


The only Bushnells of noteworthy performance in my hands are the Elite 4200 line. Bausch & Lomb descendants. Also, the Yardage Pro I got to try (but not keep) was pretty cool, but pricey.

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Re: Optics considerations for the 450 Bushmaster?

Postby wildcatter » Wed Jan 26, 2011 12:06 pm

Good point Hoot, you guys need to keep in mind that Bushnell is just like most of the scope makers, in that, they all seem to have different quality lines, for different quality needs and Bushnell's best, is the best..t
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Re: Optics considerations for the 450 Bushmaster?

Postby thatguy » Thu Jan 27, 2011 7:57 pm

Listkeeper wrote:I bought a Bushnell Red Dot Scope 1x32 (Trophy) at a gun show in almost-new condition (still in box, no obvious signs of wear). The glass shattered on the 7th round out of the Thumper. I was honest with the company and told them I was not the original owner. They would not repair or replace it, but did offer me a discount on a new one.

I have about 50 rounds through on the new one (same model) and no problems. My brother was shooting 6 inch groups (standing!) at the range at 100 yrds. I can't do that - yet.


Was this the one that looks similar to the trijocon?

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Re: Optics considerations for the 450 Bushmaster?

Postby Jim in Houston » Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:45 am

Midway is currently running a sale on Bushnells, including the 4200 elite line - http://www.midwayusa.com/Promotion/defa ... =102427040.
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