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Bushnell’s Elite Long-Range Hunter 4.5-18X
Posted by Junior Shooters
By: Andy Fink and Jayse Cathcart (13)
Today, rifle scopes are a huge part of both hunting, and rifle competitions. A good scope can make the difference between having a good day or a bad day. It is also important to know the adjustments on your scope, your reticle, the difference between second focal plane and first focal plane (not a short subject so will be discussed again in a later article) as well as the difference between MOA and MILs (again, not a short subject). Knowing all of this, along with how to read the wind and the distance, and the ballistics of your cartridge will mean you should be able to make your first shot time and time again.
Bushnell’s line of optics is outstanding, and their Elite Long-Range Hunter Scope (LRHS) is awesome. We had the chance to review it and here is how one of our juniors tested and what he thought.
Jayse (13):
The scope I used was a first focal plane that had a G2H reticle. This allows for ranging at any magnification. The turrets adjusted in milliradians. Each click of the turret is adjusted to .1 mils or .36″ at 100 yards. The elevation turret has a RevLimiter zero-stop turret.
I aimed at a certain box then shot. Then I used my reticle as a ruler and measured how far I was from the target. I then made my adjustment shot again to test my adjustment. Once the rifle was zeroed, I conducted two tests. One was called the tall target test, and the other was called the box adjustment drill.
I first did the box adjustment test. I aimed at a box, and I shot twice at that box. Then I aimed at the same box but went 2.5 mils right. I then fired two shots after every adjustment and went 2.5 mils up. Then you go 2.5 mils left then back down 2.5 mils. Each adjustment should have moved 9″. Each adjustment did move between 8-3/4″ and 9-1/4”.
The 2nd test I performed was the tall target test. I had to aim at a little gray diamond. I had to shoot at one point of the diamond then I dialed 9 mils upwards. I fired two shots at the same diamond. This should have moved my impacts 32.4″ but impact adjusted 33.75″.
In conclusion, the scope is a good hunting scope, and I really liked the first focal plane. I the reticle was clear and easy to see, and it was accurate. The weight of the scope was good, and it didn’t feel like it was weighing the gun down. I certainly recommend this scope for the long-range hunter.”
The heart of the LRHS scope is the purpose-built first focal plane G2 reticle that allows hunters to range targets at any magnification and make critical hold adjustments. Hunters can now choose the original, milliradian-based G2H reticle with .1 mil clicks and 10 mils per revolution of adjustment. Or, they can select the new G2M MOA-based version with .25 MOA clicks and 24 MOA of travel per revolution. The low-profile elevation turrets with RevLimiter™ zero stop allow shooters to quickly return to zero without dialing past. The scopes feature fast-focus eyepieces and side parallax adjustment to retain a crisp, clear sight picture at any range. The patented RainGuard® HD coating offers a permanent barrier that beads water to scatter less light and give a clear view in conditions that would render untreated optics unusable.
Features & Benefits:
First focal plane G2H or G2M reticles allow ranging at any magnification ?
RevLimiter™ zero stop on elevation turret allows instant return to zero ?
30mm tube for increased adjustment travel ?
Target-style elevation turret and resettable, capped, windage turret ?
RainGuard HD lens coatings ?
Fully multi-coated optics
Ultra Wide band lens coatings ?
Side parallax adjustment
Part No. Description UPC MSRP E45184H LRHS 4.5-18x 44mm G2H reticle 0 29757 45185 9 $2,100.45 E45184M LRHS 4.5-18x 44mm G2M reticle 0 29757 45184 2 $2,100.45
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