Need scope for 450 Bushmaster

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   Going to OH for first time for whitetail and buying a new Ruger 450 Bushmaster rifle to comply with the straight wall regs in the state. It'll be a woods/fields hunting setting. 
Question is for what type of budget $250+/- scope to get. I'm leaning towards a 3x9 but also have an unmounted 2.5x10 Bushnell 4200 at the house. I was trying to decide between something new that was a bit lighter or if I should just stick the 4200 on it. I was leaning towards the Leupold Freedom 3x9 but wanted a more informed opinion. 

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Duckbutter100 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics GrassHopper Joined: August/15/2018 Location: Inwood Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote Duckbutter100 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Need scope for 450 Bushmaster Posted: August/15/2018 at 14:55
	Going to OH for first time for whitetail and buying a new Ruger 450 Bushmaster rifle to comply with the straight wall regs in the state. It'll be a woods/fields hunting setting. Question is for what type of budget $250+/- scope to get. I'm leaning towards a 3x9 but also have an unmounted 2.5x10 Bushnell 4200 at the house. I was trying to decide between something new that was a bit lighter or if I should just stick the 4200 on it. I was leaning towards the Leupold Freedom 3x9 but wanted a more informed opinion.

SVT_Tactical Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List TEAM SWFA - Admin Chief Sackscratch Joined: December/17/2009 Location: NorthCackalacky Status: Offline Points: 30240	Post Options Post Reply Quote SVT_Tactical Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August/15/2018 at 15:08
	I'd spend the money on ammo and put the bushnell on it.
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SVT_Tactical Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List TEAM SWFA - Admin Chief Sackscratch Joined: December/17/2009 Location: NorthCackalacky Status: Offline Points: 30240	Post Options Post Reply Quote SVT_Tactical Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August/15/2018 at 15:08
	The 450 bushmaster is a cool round. had it in an AR for a while. similar trajectory as a 30-30 and about the same effective range.
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tahqua Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MODERATOR Have You Driven A Ford Lately? Joined: March/27/2006 Location: Michigan, USA Status: Offline Points: 8505	Post Options Post Reply Quote tahqua Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August/15/2018 at 18:19
	I agree, the 4200 is solid scope and not so sure a Freedom would be any better. Southern Michigan has a similar straight walled case restriction and the .450 is really hot here.
	Doug

Scrumbag Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Master Joined: October/22/2013 Location: London, UK Status: Offline Points: 1706	Post Options Post Reply Quote Scrumbag Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August/16/2018 at 04:40
	Well, you could always try the Bushnell and if you don't like it get something else? Whatever you choose, happy hunting! Scrummy
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Duckbutter100 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics GrassHopper Joined: August/15/2018 Location: Inwood Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote Duckbutter100 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August/16/2018 at 08:48
	I appreciate the insight. I have a few of the 4200's I bought back when they were on sale years ago. I do like them optically but thought something a bit lighter might be better. Basically I was hoping to get a solid excuse to buy something new since I do have other rifles I could top with the Bushnell.

supertool73 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics God Superstool Joined: January/03/2008 Status: Offline Points: 11069	Post Options Post Reply Quote supertool73 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August/16/2018 at 09:15
	I have a couple of those 4200s. They are a great scope optically and just work well. I don't think you will find anything better in your budget range. If you want light and amazing save up for a Swaro 3-9x36. I have one on an AR and it is outstanding. $700, but wow its a great little scope. I have not personally seen one but the Vortex Razor 1.5-8x32 is really talked up as well. Its on sale at SWFA for $500. It weights 13ish ozs.
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Scrumbag Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Master Joined: October/22/2013 Location: London, UK Status: Offline Points: 1706	Post Options Post Reply Quote Scrumbag Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August/17/2018 at 04:38
	I like those little 3-9x36 Swaro scopes so much, I have 2 of them!
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