Nikon Omega vs. Bushy 3200

[trappst]

Need some advice/info here fellas. I'm looking at scopes for a Savage ML I haven't even bought yet. I was pretty much set on the Nikon Omega but the Bushnell Elite 3200 is also interesting.

Both would be 3-9x but I'd prefer the 50mm on the 3200. I'd also like to get the firefly reticle on the 3200. I've looked through and handled a couple Nikon Omegas and they are nice, clear and sharp...just like my other Nikon scopes. I just don't have any experience with the 3200/4200 line.

Scope will be on a Savage 10MLII used for whitetails out to about 150 yards or so.

What do ya think?

[trappst]

Where's the freakin' love? :'(

Anyone have experience with the 3200's w/firefly?

[pa hog]

Nope, but I can get you a good deal on one.. ;D

[Uncle Jack]

Given the choice, I'd go with the Nikon. Having dealt with both "Customer Service" departments over the years, there is no comparison.

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[EFBell]

I have a 4200 with firefly. The glass is very very good! the firefly is about useless in my opinion. It gathers enough light that your way past legal shhoting time before you need the firefly. Save your cash and get a 4200 without the firefly instaed of the 3200 with.

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http://savageshooters.com/index.php?articleview=Bushnell Elite 4200 2.5-10x40mm Firefly Review

[jpdown]

+1 to EF Bell's comments. I've owned all three. Firefly is not needed during legal hunting and will go unused once the novelty wears off. Eye relief is a little less with the 3200 and 4200 compared to the Omega. Rainguard is a great usable feature on the 3200 and 4200. The 4200 has the best optics and excellent tracking. Of the three mentioned, I would recommend the 4200. I doubt you would see any optical benefit to a 50mm objective on a 3-9x scope.

[EFBell]

I think a 4200 is easily the equal or perhaps even better glass wise to a higher end VX2. I have a VX3 that I feel is superior but cost a heck of a lot more too. I only have one nikon prostaff and it's a pretty nice scope for the money but does not really compare to the above. The eye relief is an issue with the 4200 2-1/2-10. They do not compare to the leupolds in that department. I bought the firefly for my 300 WSM for my elk hunt a few years ago and could not get the eye relief to my liking with 180 grain max loads I was really worried about scope eye so I used it on a 250 savage. Currently it is earmarked for my 220F .

[trappst]

Hmmmm......great info fellas! Thanks!

Guess I better take a closer look at the 4200 series. SWFA has the 4200 only $5 more than the Omega but I do like the extra eye relief the Omega offers.

Man, this is a tough one. Might have to find a local store that has both and take a peek.

Thanks again!

*okay, let's throw the Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40 in the mix. I've got a crossfire that's great for the money. The 4200 and the Diamondback seem to be pretty close in specs.....Omega is shorter and has more eye relief.

Ugh, I hate picking out scopes!

[pa hog]

Don't overlook the SII BigSky Sightron 3-9x42's

http://www.sightron.com/index.php?action=view_document&did=1201816362&cat_id=15&id=12

[jpdown]

+1 on the Sightron II Big Sky. Fantastic glass, great tracking, 42mm objective and good eye relief. Better optical quality than the Omega, Bushnell 4200 and Leupold VX-3 that I've owned over the years.