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Bushnell makes
several tactical
models including this
1-6.5x24mm, which
shows off the GDI mount
a little more clearly.
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Shorter than most tactical offerings,
the scope is a bit on the heavy side.
Called the Elite DMR 3.5-21x50mm,
it can be ordered in either a front or
rear focal plane model and in either
1/4 MOA or .1 mil adjustments on
the windage and elevation dials. To
The Scope Jacob reviewed has a normal
Mil-Dot reticle (above). Three other reticle
models are available, including this somewhat
more complicated one (below). The tick
marks on the horizontal hash marks indicate
approximately 5 mph wind increments. Using
ballistic software, the marks will work for any
bullet at any velocity.
set the zero, the top is removed and
repositioned to zero. Shown in the
handbook is a hex screw used to do
that, but the model sent to me uses a
coin or flat-head screwdriver.
Unusual is the act of making click
adjustments. Before any clicks can be
made, the top of the turret must be
lifted. This failsafe feature allows the
shooter to ensure a range setting is not
inadvertently changed. I often carry a
tactical rifle with the rifle across my
chest, held to my body with a sling. I
have had a couple of instances where
the turrets, not protected by a cap, have
rotated without my knowledge until a
miss on an easy target resulted. Some
manufacturers avert this problem with
the use of caps. The problem there is
the time it takes to remove them to
make an elevation or windage change,
something done constantly with a
tactical scope. The second problem
with such caps is I tend to lose them.
Others do not provide caps and leave
the turrets exposed. The Bushnell
overcomes these problems with their
turret design.
One thing I disagreed with in the
small pamphlet is that with the rear
focal plane reticle, ranging is only
accurate at the power stated for the
subtension given at 100 yards or
meters. One of the important things
about a rear focal plane is you can
change the ranging amount by varying
power. Once learned, that gives you
great flexibility. They did allude to
that, but left the reader wondering
what they might be talking about.
The Bushnell tactical models
come as well with illumination if
so desired and is set rearward of
the power ring, rotated 45 degrees
counter clockwise. Likewise, several
other reticles are available. The one
I like is the DMR 3.5-21x50mm –
G2DMR, which breaks the Mil-Dots
into hashmarks in a Christmas tree
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