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  1. 02-03-2009, 04:34 PM #1
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    Bushnell vs. MTC

    Does anyone have direct experience of the Legend 5-15 x 40 and the Mamba 4-16? I'm particularly interested in the reticle - which one has the thickest crosshairs, for example? And which retains best parallax and focus down to 20yards? I'm looking for one with thin 'hairs and would like something suitable for targets at 20 yards and farther! Both scopes are fairly similar price-wise. Any thoughts appreciated!
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    Sorry!!!

    Sorry!!!! Just realised that I shouldn't have asked a question on this part of the forum. My mistake. I'll post the question elsewhere. Please don't ban me!!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by severnsider View Post
    Does anyone have direct experience of the Legend 5-15 x 40 and the Mamba 4-16? I'm particularly interested in the reticle - which one has the thickest crosshairs, for example? And which retains best parallax and focus down to 20yards? I'm looking for one with thin 'hairs and would like something suitable for targets at 20 yards and farther! Both scopes are fairly similar price-wise. Any thoughts appreciated!
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    MTC Mamba has much finer reticle. The legend is thick and the mildots are large so if 'fine' is your ideal then the MTC will be the option.
    I have had and looked through both.

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    Thanks, Si - I had a feeling that the MTC had a finer reticle. Thanks for your help.
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    No prob mate. Good luck with the purchase.
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    Quote Originally Posted by severnsider View Post
    Thanks, Si - I had a feeling that the MTC had a finer reticle. Thanks for your help.
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    Does that matter? What sort of target are you aiming at? Paper punching or hunting I wouldn't have thought it would have made much difference?
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    It matters to some and I can understand why.
    For target shooters aiming at small bull at a range of 50m+ the mildots can obscure the target and make it difficult to ensure you are exactly centred. I found this at 60m shooting small bulls on targets. In the field in a hunting situation considering the kill zone it wont be a problem.
    For me, the Bushnell Legend does exactly what I want.

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  8. 24-04-2009, 05:46 PM #8
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    i am a big fan of The Legend ,i always come back to my Legends as the quality is for me the best .
    now i need a Legend with a side focus when they get round to it .
    second is the Pentax Lightseeker and Gameseeker ranges ,love these too
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  9. 24-04-2009, 08:44 PM #9
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    I recently bought an EV2 Mk II & have fitted a Legend to it. I too am a fan of Bushnell scopes & this one is excellent. Very good quality for a not too silly price.

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    I am another real big fan of the Legend. Just got one from the Sportsman Gun Centre for £139.99 delivered. Bargain.
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  11. 27-04-2009, 09:28 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy_J View Post
    I am another real big fan of the Legend. Just got one from the Sportsman Gun Centre for £139.99 delivered. Bargain.
    That is an amazing price. I have paid £130 for mine 'mint used' on the bbs. Just shows how the scope market in the UK is getting more competitive.
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  12. 27-04-2009, 06:16 PM #12
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    They are grey imports from Sportsman Gun Centre, so i'm told.

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  13. 27-04-2009, 06:35 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by cinstone View Post
    They are grey imports from Sportsman Gun Centre, so i'm told.

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    Well if its a grey import it differs not from my other one that I purchased from Uttings many years ago. Same box, same paperwork etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cinstone View Post
    They are grey imports from Sportsman Gun Centre, so i'm told.

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    Just received one from them (good service too - received a phone call to confirm when to be delivered) with UK warranty cards.
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    Good review for the money the legend is a very capable scope, with PA it is great for gallery rifle.

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