OPTICS: Bushnell Elite Tactical XRS 4.5-30x50mm Riflescope

A Rock Solid Tactical Riflescope For Long Range!

Dave Bahde

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Action Shot
Mated to a 6.5 Creedmoor, the clear Bushnell may be the perfect optic to do double-duty for competition and deployment.

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Differnt angle

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Elevation Turret

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Power Adjustment
The fast eye focus ensures a clear, crisp reticle. Adjusting the power won’t disturb any covers you use, which will keep things smooth in stressful situations.

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Scope Profile

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Shade, different angle

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Shade, different angle
Even with the sunshade attached, the XRS fit nicely on the rifle, and there was still room for night vision. The scope stayed balanced on the run and in the bag.

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Stock and Action
The Bushnell scope fitted easily on the standard 20-MOA rail mated to the Stiller action.

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Turrets
The large knobs with easy-to-read numbers allow for accurate adjustment. Resetting the knobs requires no tools and can be done with gloved hands.

Bushnell is making tremendous headway in the tactical optics market with its Elite Tactical line of riflescopes. I was first introduced to Bushnell’s Elite Tactical HDMR riflescope at a SureFire-sponsored training in 2011. The scope was impressive. Ever since then, an HDMR has graced my deployment and competition sniper rifles…

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