Bushnell Banner 2 Review - Serious deer hunting scope at a bargain price

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  • Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024

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  • @chriscosby2459
    @chriscosby2459 2 года назад +9

    I bought one of these for a Savage .22lr several years ago. Works great for small game hunting. I can't justify spending more for a scope than I did for the rifle, especially on a .22lr.

  • @2017Toy
    @2017Toy 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for the review I would like to see budget Scopes and guns reviewed more often

  • @clayp520
    @clayp520 Месяц назад

    Bought 2 of these because of your review. Couldn't be happier. Thanks.

  • @cheetoz6902
    @cheetoz6902 Год назад +1

    Just found your channel and am a sub for life. I like bushnell but have gotten away from the. For the past 15 years or so . Glad to see a serious review with knowledge Of optics done on their series of newer scopes. I appreciate your dedication to making sure every aspect of each scope is seen. I have some Steiner's,vortex and a vector that I truly love . I know it's a much lower class than the previous but it is far my favorite . It's a older 2.5x15x56 and I tell you I would put that glass against the Steiner anytime. I can see no difference in the 2. Vortex series do not come close. Meaning diamondback and crossfire 1 and 2. But I can say that the engage 50mm is a really nice optic and the elite surpasses the vector and that's hard for me to say. I'm nobody when it comes to optics but BUSHNELL has a new customer once again. I plan on buying 3 elites by years end . Just waiting on specs and using one in field first. My buddy bought the elite 6500 4.5x30x50 and that is the best optic I've ever looked through period. I'm looking to put one on a 338 lapua but dont know how well it handles recoil. But anyway thank you for your vids keep up the good work

  • @MINIHAHA1
    @MINIHAHA1 2 года назад +1

    Another great video. I just purchased Savage a is II in the 350 legend and this scope is what came with it. Can't beat it for the money. Thanks for posting

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +1

      Savage was wise to sell an xp package with this scope. The Weaver scope was fine, but this is better.

    • @aaronb6303
      @aaronb6303 2 года назад +1

      Put it on my radical 350 AR. I feel its better than a vortex crossfire 2

  • @dansaver8247
    @dansaver8247 2 года назад +2

    I have an old Banner 2, 3-9, made in Japan, standard crosshair, glossy black (like BLM likes), nice and clear.

  • @gregmcb5305
    @gregmcb5305 2 года назад +6

    I got this because of you a while ago! It’s been great as my first scope Although I use it for target practice atm, soon tho I want to take it wild-boar hunting. I use an aea challenger .357 air rifle shoots a 160gr at like 900fps, I use powder coated lead atm but I’m working on some pure tin powder coated for hunting soon, although they probably won’t be as accurate. Rn I can get a 4in group at 75ft so I need to be able to get like a 3in at 100ft before I feel comfortable I think, so I need allot more practice.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +1

      Nice! You've set a good challenge for yourself. I've only tried the big air rifles once. Talk about needing to read your wind!

  • @gdubbsmotolife9713
    @gdubbsmotolife9713 2 года назад +1

    I picked up a Banner 2 in 4-12x40 a while ago to put on my Savage .17HMR. Love it for what it is. Decent glass and great reticle for varmints. And you can dial in your reticle for bullet drop per your cartridge with their app, just like SR says, and it works very well. Only issues for me is it has a pretty small eyebox and the edges are a tiny bit fuzzy at 12x, but you can get used to it. Still very usable for what I'm doing and holds zero perfectly.

  • @MrThomass281
    @MrThomass281 2 года назад +1

    I had a Bushnell Banner fixed 4x. It was on a shotgun, 30-30 lever action, AR-15, and finally an Ak-47 (which killed it). It was a great value for about $75 from Bass Pro back in 2001. Banner 2 looks like another good budget scope. Thanks for the review.

  • @jerrybobteasdale
    @jerrybobteasdale Год назад

    I just bought a Savage 110 in 6.5 CM with a Bushnell Banner installed. This video was helpful.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  Год назад

      What targets or animals do you have in mind for yours?

  • @christopherworkman6143
    @christopherworkman6143 Год назад

    As a fairly new hunter, the bullet drop reticle coupled with the Bushnell Ballistics app makes it easy to know where to aim.
    Now if I can just get used to the recoil of my .270 rifle and find somewhere to hunt in November, I might get a deer.

  • @eddiejennejr4342
    @eddiejennejr4342 2 года назад +1

    You can use a half inch strip of black gorilla tape or what we in the military call 100 mile an hour tape; to wrap around the fast focus and scope housing to keep it from turning basically typing it in place I’ve been doing this for years and years and years works great.

  • @ronws2007
    @ronws2007 2 года назад +1

    The advantage of a scope like this is the low cost, low weight, and field of view. Put it on a 308 and center for 200 yards (almost 2 inches high at 100 yards.) Then you can just aim like a red dot. However, if you think you are shooting past 200 yards, then it might be worth truing the reticle for the hash marks. Maybe the first one below is now 325 yards, for example.
    I like FFP scopes, myself but this is a great scope to get started with.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +1

      That's how I used to zero all my scopes. You're right; it works well for practical distances.

  • @Hungrybird474
    @Hungrybird474 2 года назад

    I put one on a savage .22 semi auto . Walmart special scope and rifle under $300 . “ the Walmart special “ so many have these setups in higher calibers on a savage or Ruger . I have some of the older Bushnell scopes when they were shiny and they still work on an M1 a1 30.06 . I have their binoculars form the 80 s ! Still decent , solid . I do like Leopold and Nikon and vortex but Bushnell s have always been in my armory . Set it @ 100 yds on full power x9 and then the ballistics app does the rest . Actually there’s a card in the scope box with the .22 info on it

  • @markk3948
    @markk3948 2 года назад

    Hey what a great video one of the best reviews I've seen. I'm just wondering if you are familiar with the Sig Sauer Buckmasters Rifle Scope. If so which in you opinion is a better scope? Thanks

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад

      I haven't looked through one yet, but I would expect good things. Sig is working with some very good glass.

    • @markk3948
      @markk3948 2 года назад

      @@SocialRegressive thanks so much fir your reply:)

  • @ericmonahan6580
    @ericmonahan6580 2 года назад +3

    I have a older (circa 1999) Banner Dusk to Dawn 4-12x40 AO that I bought at K-Mart as an interim scope for my Ruger Light Rifle 223. I have never bothered to upgrade as it has never let me down. It has killed deer, woodchucks,coyote and fox. Two years ago I fell and dropped it right on the scope putting a nice scar on the front bell. I figured it was done for and planned on replacing it going as far as ordering a replacement Nikon. A trip to range just because I had to know how bad it was and I was shocked to find it still dead on. Since then I’ve put 86 rounds out of it without needing adjustment.
    I also have a pair of 10x42? Banner Binoculars I bought on clearance at wal mart that stay in my truck. They are pretty tough too.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing your story! That's a tough little machine.

  • @bryantjones8039
    @bryantjones8039 Год назад +1

    Thank you for video. I'm in the market for a new scope under $200. What's the least scope between the Bushnell Banner ll 3x9x50 or the Vortex 3x9x50 or 4x12x44 and why? Thank you in advance.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  Год назад +1

      The Banner 2 is the winner for me; its image clarity and low-light performance are better than the Vortex. Better than both, though, is the Bushnell Prime 3-9x40mm. You can usually find it below $200.

    • @bryantjones8039
      @bryantjones8039 Год назад +1

      @@SocialRegressive Thank you'll very much for tanking time to reply. I truly appreciate your advice!

  • @f64ecc
    @f64ecc Год назад

    OK. Bought one of these scopes from Cabelas-less than $75.00 delivered. Went to range to do some load development and made the following discovery: the scope was unpredictable. It would respond to adjustments but would then mysteriously drift to a new setting six inches away from the original adjustment. It did better with small adjustments followed by a few rounds to help settle presumably the erector assembly. I’ve read that this is typical behavior for many scopes, you have to shoot them in, get them more or less stable, and then don’t mess with them again. I ran out out of patience and returned the scope to Cabelas. Your mileage may vary.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  Год назад

      Thanks for letting us know, Ed. This sounds like how these sorts of scopes used to behave. I hope this didn't happen to many of the new Banners.

  • @mikewest712
    @mikewest712 Год назад +1

    Stinker about the 100 yard parallax. I was about to buy one for a 10/22 that will be shot a 50 yards. I like the idea of putting a center-fire scope on a rimfire. They seem a little better than designated rimfire scope.

  • @MrNpc81
    @MrNpc81 2 года назад

    I put one of these on an AR. It previously had a 4.5-14 Burris but the Banner 2 is a featherweight by comparison.

  • @ryanking4506
    @ryanking4506 2 года назад +1

    I got bushnell Banner 2 on a .350 legend I was curious cause I can’t find where to look but cover to lens I was wanting to put push open flip cover what sizes for both ends on the scope

  • @michaelallen2221
    @michaelallen2221 2 месяца назад

    Im abt to put on a cheap new rem 700. In 30-06. Can i use these rings that came with it? And any recomendations wld be great. Hey there from canada!

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 месяца назад +1

      Howdy from Oklahoma, Michael! Yes, you should be able to use these rings. You should check out my videos on the subject. It's an easy job, but there are certain things that must be precisely in place.

    • @michaelallen2221
      @michaelallen2221 2 месяца назад

      @@SocialRegressive thanks so much for your reply buddy. You americans sure do know your guns. Sad to see yoir country and my country going to crap eh. I hope stuff turns around soon

  • @derrickhenggeler1777
    @derrickhenggeler1777 2 года назад

    You CAN re-zero the turret of the banner loosen the screws on top and for the wind it is friction lock when tightened. You just loosen and turn to zero and tighten back up!! Then if you know the math you can take it out to range! Don't on 6.5creed 243win, and than put it on my 22-250 all out to 800yards except the 22-250 that I only took out to 750yards at the time of the 22-250 got the banner I had a razor g2 on my savage modle 10T. I know you like the savage..

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +1

      Thanks, Derrick! I had wondered, but didn't want to mess it up.

  • @Govedo-v8d
    @Govedo-v8d Год назад

    This is a nice scope, but two things - this unit doesn't have the parallax adjustment on the front - mine does. Also, the one I have is illuminated which helps me a lot. $150 at sportsmans w. and -18x50 magnification - RB6185BS12

  • @greggmccallum7976
    @greggmccallum7976 2 месяца назад

    How are the new Bushnell elite scopes?

  • @jacko0900
    @jacko0900 Год назад

    Currently this package is $245 in Australia. you guys get it so good State side !

  • @Surferjo
    @Surferjo 2 года назад +1

    what's the BIGGEST (308,6.5,6.8) cal you can put it on?

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +2

      They make no guarantees, but it should be able to handle at least the lesser magnums based on anecdotal evidence I've been hearing.

  • @paulharveu526
    @paulharveu526 2 года назад +1

    How does it compare to a Vortex Vanquish 3-9×40 or a Crossfire II?

    • @mott1992
      @mott1992 2 года назад +1

      I would take the Bushnell Banner 2 over the Vortex Crossfire II. I had a Crossfire II and sold it to a friend. I bought this as a backup scope and honestly, it’s just as good as the Crossfire II at half the price. The Banner 2 even comes with rings and a protective scope cover. The one thing you get with the Vortex is the unbeatable warranty, but honestly I’d still go with the Banner 2 for the price.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +2

      I haven't tried the Vanquish yet. But the image through the Banner 2 is superior to the Crossfires. Crossfire tracking seems to be good.

  • @johnweaver8470
    @johnweaver8470 2 года назад

    I recently bought a used Remington woodsmaster rifle with a Bushnell banner scope that is marked made in Japan maybe it's where they were made in the past?

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +1

      Yup! The older banner scopes were made in Japan, then the Philippines, then China. Yours should be a solid performer.

  • @mikecollins8241
    @mikecollins8241 2 года назад +1

    I would love to see you do a video on ACTUALLY dial in the DOA reticle, starting from the apps recommendations, then fine tuning/ field verifying.

  • @Hammerback0
    @Hammerback0 2 года назад

    Good daddy. Way to come in there and let your daughter show her skills. 👌
    Be sure to tell her you got lots of compliments. 🤣

  • @georgebailey5328
    @georgebailey5328 2 года назад

    Your opinion on Arken Ep5 against Athlon helos / Midas tac?
    Glass clarity. I’m a newb in 50,s … learning to shoot distance for fun
    Thanks for your help

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад

      I have a Helos on the way soon for testing. I'll be able to report back sometime in early March I hope. As for the Arken, I only have an SH4. It's quite good for the money, but you have to watch each individual scope. My first one was not quite right.

    • @Hungrybird474
      @Hungrybird474 2 года назад

      So right . Each scope can be slightly different . Arken makes a good scope but they’re not cheap right ? Like $100 for a 100 yd scope is a deal for the average shooter . Anything past 2-300 yds is a serious shooter imo and more people talk about it than actually do it , lol. I love shooting a ways and hearing a good ping . Makes a better shooter and a rangefinder has made all the difference , no more guessing but if ur hunting without a rangefinder on the plains ur gonna be guessing , lol.

  • @bradbo3
    @bradbo3 2 года назад

    Nothing wrong with Bushnell….ive had some over the years that were a bit cheap…but worked.

  • @tacticalrabbit308
    @tacticalrabbit308 2 года назад

    Who's thumb is that , that has a black thumbnail? Good video,I'm having to use Ruger rings for my scopes

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +1

      Do you have an M77? Great rifles. And yeah, my daughter painted my nails. 🥰

    • @tacticalrabbit308
      @tacticalrabbit308 2 года назад

      @@SocialRegressive yes it is an M77MK2 rifle ,and I could see those painted nail in a few of your videos and thought you had hit your thumb or something.

  • @approachingtarget.4503
    @approachingtarget.4503 2 года назад

    Just took mine off. Put it on the .22. Not enough for larger calibers and long range

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад

      10-4. When I'm stepping back to longer distances I want a 30mm tube at least.

  • @Jeff_Seely
    @Jeff_Seely 2 года назад +2

    You can do far far worse and spend close to $300. That's the great thing about Bushnell. They're large enough company to nail down good engineering and manufacturing processes at an affordable price. They have always run a really nice ship! And they're high-end Scopes will make you drool 🤣

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +1

      👍And we'll take a look through those in the next few videos!

    • @Jeff_Seely
      @Jeff_Seely 2 года назад

      They are featured rich and gorgeous and every bit is good as Steiner, us optics, and Night Force. Almost always a great value!

  • @Randanator65
    @Randanator65 Месяц назад

    Just got one for a staggering 32 bucks on clearance I'm a happy camper

  • @nimaamini9488
    @nimaamini9488 Год назад

    thanks for the review
    can i use this scope on kral N11?

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  Год назад

      Great question. Springer air rifles are rough on scopes, and I haven't tested this one under something with forward momentum. I can vouch for the Bushnell Prime scopes, and there are also the Falcon scopes like the M18+.

  • @michaelgray2571
    @michaelgray2571 2 года назад +2

    I have a banner 2 and a trophy both 3-9x40. The trophy is about 40 dollars more and is a substantially crisper image

  • @Hammerback0
    @Hammerback0 2 года назад

    Sorry if I missed it, but did it come with those rings? And are they decent?

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад

      It comes with medium-height 4-hole aluminum rings that look fine. I put on these other Weaver Skeletonized High rings for my test rig.

    • @Ira88881
      @Ira88881 2 года назад

      @@SocialRegressive Rings are no good for 5/8” wide Weaver rails. Too wide.
      Waiting today for high rails to arrive to fit my Henry 22 wmr with peep through to allow me to still use my iron sights, and no other choice:
      The hammer on these Henry lever guns force you to use high rings. Almost touches the scope otherwise.

  • @alabamaoutdoors4468
    @alabamaoutdoors4468 2 года назад

    Have 2 of them one on 233 other on 308 , have a cv life 4/16/44 on 22lr - CHINA. Scope Is my favorite

  • @markk9794
    @markk9794 2 года назад +1

    Do the neighbors ever call the police when you place targets on backstops on the public sidewalk? In my blue town, I would expect a SWAT team to show up.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +6

      By now everyone's used to my shenanigans. I take pictures of my rifles in the front yard for my video thumbnails. 🤪 It's nice to live in the reddest city in the reddest district in the reddest state.

  • @mott1992
    @mott1992 2 года назад +1

    I bought this scope as a backup to my Leupold VX-Freedom. Holy crap this scope is amazing for the price. The glass is crystal clear, super lightweight, durable, and decent eye relief. My $300 Leupold is certainly much better, but it’s also 3x the price! For $90, Bushnell has really outdone the competition. I’d really like to try out the extended eye relief version.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад

      Now I need to try the VX-Freedom. We used to run a 4-12x40mm VX-II, and it was a solid scope for the money.

    • @mott1992
      @mott1992 2 года назад

      @@SocialRegressive I'll basically never buy anything other than a VX-Freedom for my primary scopes. Seriously they perform like $1000 scope and are only $300. The Bushnell makes an excellent backup or something to throw on a .22.

  • @stevenhall9349
    @stevenhall9349 Год назад

    Do they make them in TV view , can’t find them anymore

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  Год назад

      Are you referring to the wide view models? I think they stopped making those about 10 years ago. 🤔

  • @nathanmurtoff99
    @nathanmurtoff99 2 года назад

    Have you gotten to demo the Elite 4500 series?

  • @8kigana
    @8kigana Месяц назад

    They are going for $60.00 at my walmart right now

  • @austinhutton387
    @austinhutton387 7 месяцев назад

    Y’all figure this bushnell would be good mounted on a ar 223?

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  7 месяцев назад

      I haven't personally tested a banner 2 on an AR. For a few bucks more, though, the Prime can definitely handle it.

  • @drdes9609
    @drdes9609 2 года назад

    Only thing I don’t like about bushnell is they are usually second focal plane scopes. Amazing for the price but I like ffp better. I’m gonna buy the nitro spotting scope though.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +1

      Do you prefer MOA? Or MRAD? The Nitro FFP models are pretty rad, but I think the 3-12x44mm model is only MOA now.

    • @drdes9609
      @drdes9609 2 года назад +1

      @@SocialRegressive I like moa personally I have both moa and mil scopes. It’s just easier for me to calculate moa in my head for some reason. I think a lot of long range guys prefer Mil. I just enjoy shooting and hunting so moa for me works.

  • @fordraven5884
    @fordraven5884 Год назад

    The latest Simmons scope

  • @JimmyHinton
    @JimmyHinton Год назад

    Don't let the rifle fall the table at the range. This is the second scope after I had it replaced by warranty. The first one the crosshair broke and Bushnell replaced it.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  Год назад +1

      That's cool that they replaced it. I didn't know they covered drops.

    • @JimmyHinton
      @JimmyHinton Год назад

      @SocialRegressive the one I had replaced was the one it had the broken crosshair. The second one I'm going to give it a try to see if Bushnell will cover it.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  Год назад +1

      Ahhhh, gotcha.

    • @JimmyHinton
      @JimmyHinton Год назад

      @SocialRegressive I have a Remington 870 12 Guage that used to have a scope on it. It has the choke barrel, and the recoil was brutal on it. It never knocked the sights scope off where wouldn't hit anything. It always stayed sighted in at a 100 yards.

  • @Logjam5
    @Logjam5 6 месяцев назад

    Good review.

  • @myfamily8581
    @myfamily8581 2 года назад

    Love the social regressive!

  • @erichandyauto
    @erichandyauto Год назад

    I have an issue with my new out of the box Banner 2 3-9x40. The top elevation turret cap seems to be too short. The elevation turret grabs the inside of the turret cap and I can feel and hear it clicking when tightening the cap down. I'm waiting for Bushnell's reply. Is anyone else seeing this problem?

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  Год назад

      Thanks for letting us all know. It sounds like you might be missing a rubber washer. I'll be interested to hear what bushnell says.

  • @antinormality
    @antinormality 2 года назад +2

    I suspect nearly every pew pew owner has a Bushnell 3-9x40 in their arsenal.

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +1

      I think it's the standard issue for the 30-06 propped in the corner of every Okie house.

  • @davidbryant2948
    @davidbryant2948 2 года назад

    Good reviews...I'd like to test that against the Sig Sauer buck master

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад

      Me, too. I've only gotten to look through a couple of Sigs and I've been impressed so far.

    • @davidbryant2948
      @davidbryant2948 2 года назад

      @@SocialRegressive buck master not as good as the whiskey line. Just my opinion.

  • @kevinhullinger8743
    @kevinhullinger8743 4 месяца назад

    Thank you!

  • @michaelJ415
    @michaelJ415 Год назад

    No 350 legend ballistic info
    No 20 ga sabot either, 22lr,556,308 some 6 mms that it
    App is a Joke to use, Bushnell basically blew me off on this, my buddies he bought, turrets moved under the cap

  • @BearInThePhillipines
    @BearInThePhillipines 2 года назад

    Good review good scope great price

  • @AbcXyz-rn2lz
    @AbcXyz-rn2lz 29 дней назад

    App doesn't support many ammo profiles

  • @jdmbraceyourself695
    @jdmbraceyourself695 2 года назад

    Great video

  • @Iterss69
    @Iterss69 9 месяцев назад

    I keep seeing people using this for 22s but I need a scope under 200 for a 308

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  9 месяцев назад

      This should work fine. Check out the Prime, too. It's even better.

    • @Iterss69
      @Iterss69 9 месяцев назад

      @@SocialRegressive Ok, thanks

  • @sethWilson243
    @sethWilson243 Год назад

    Can I put this on a 22lr rifle?

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  Год назад

      Sure 'nuff! But keep in mind that it will have a fixed parallax at 100 yards. You can still see object closer than that, but you will need to be careful making precision shots. The crosshair will "wander" if your eye is off-center.

    • @sethWilson243
      @sethWilson243 Год назад

      @@SocialRegressive ok thanks i appreciate it👍

  • @alabamaoutdoors4468
    @alabamaoutdoors4468 2 года назад

    Eye relief is short for hard recoiling guns , the old banner had more eye relief

    • @SocialRegressive
      @SocialRegressive  2 года назад +1

      They make an EER version as well, but that's a 6" eye relief. 😬

  • @terrell48
    @terrell48 2 года назад

    banner is not thier low end it is actually a decent scope a DNA’s a lifetime warranty

  • @bigracer3867
    @bigracer3867 2 года назад

    Scope like this one doesn’t need lockable adjustment parallax is 100 yds. So no point.

  • @ЯнаКудрявцева-ы8ь

    super

  • @f64ecc
    @f64ecc Год назад

    Please note that rifles with scopes mounted higher above the bore shoot flatter. Just run the numbers to prove this.

  • @aslanbosnakoglu8240
    @aslanbosnakoglu8240 Год назад

    you dont need a scope for hunting deer. if its that far away you are not supposed to shoot at it!