Both are pretty rugged, and good quality. The Bushnell looked dimmer at higher magnification bucause that's the nature of the beast. Check them both at the same magnification, although the Bushnell might be marginally brighter due to the 30mm tube.

Check out the Leupold VX-3 or VX-3l as well. If you want to click for elevation make sure that there is sufficient elevation movement. The Leupold VX-3 has 94 MOA, Nightforce has 100 MOA. The Nightforce scopes have a zero stop option, which allows you to return to your zero without you having to count the clicks back down. But, the Nightforce is probably more than what you want to spend.


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