Author Topic: bushnell-holosight any one used one? (Read 870 times)

340wby · « **on:** August 19, 2003, 10:38:50 PM »

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-holosight.html

bushnell-holosight any one used one?
any other brands, types, better?
do they hold up well on a magnum handgun?
ARE they legal to hunt with in every state?
what are the good/bad points?
are they durable/water proof?
any personally experiance/info is helpful guys
Im thinking of installing one on a 10" 445 super mag, dan wesson for elk hunting?

Zachary · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2003, 09:05:41 AM »

I used one once on a .454 Cassull with no problems. I can't speak for water-proof reliabilty, but its durability was great after about 2 boxes of ammo (I only took about 10 shots).

It's a zero-magnification "scope" - whether this is an advantage or disadvantage depends on your type of hunting.

Zachary

1GLOCK · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2003, 10:15:15 AM »

The only thing I dont like about them is the MOA at 100 yds. I havent used the bushnell but the ones i have used were a 10 MOA, thats a 10" circle at 100 yds. It just wasnt for me, I like to see my groups tight and had a real hard time keeping them tight off a bench with that huge red circle that covers the entire target at 100 yards. If I get another one it would have to be for short range only or maybe a 3 MOA. Personaly I like the concept but like a scope better.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2003, 10:32:01 AM »

I have one and I have had it on several handguns. I used it on my 454 Casull, 44 MAG, and currently it is on my S&W625. I have had no problems at all. As you turn down the brightness the dot gets smaller and easier to see your target. Indoor range shooting, I turn it down to almost the dimmest setting, but outdoor shooting it needs to be a little brighter. For hunting you can pick up your target very quick. I highly recommend them and use them. I have seen them on handguns, rifles and shotguns.
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osceola · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2003, 12:00:31 PM »

I had a Holosight on my RB 454, had it repaired twice. The internal reflective glass kept falling apart after 100 to 150 rounds of 240gr XTP/Mags @ 1650fps. 2 others that I shoot with regularly had the same problem, 1 on a 454 Super Redhawk the other also on a Raging Bull, they were shooting 300gr at 1450 fps. All were sent to Bushnell in Overland Park, KS and they repaired/replaced them but the lab said they are only rated for 44 Mag. Took 2 deer last fall with mine and have no problem with how it functioned other than the above mentioned. Switched to a JPoint, larger 4 MOA on the dot but have run in excess of 500 rounds with 0 problems. The JPoint is vastley improved over its previous Tasco lineage and is considerably more compact than the Holosight. Holosights are waterproof per Bushnell.

DzrtRat · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2003, 04:05:06 PM »

If you're interested in the holosight, you should check out the eotech sight. It's smaller than the holosight and is supposed to be a lot tougher. It also has a much smaller sighting dot.

A buddy of mine has one on an AR and it works great for coyotes.

Just thought you might be interested....

~Rat

rickyp · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2003, 04:17:18 PM »

I would love to see them put a preeure switch on them so when you grasp the grip the sight turns on and when you let off it turns off. this would save the battery

WildBill · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2003, 08:33:24 AM »

I have a halo sight on my 454 Raging Bull ,it works great an the dot is 1 MOA so the dot size is'nt a factor.It has held up well on my gun and does'nt seem to be hard on batteries.This sight really works good at last and first lightof the day ,which is usually a pretty good time to see game movement. Try one I don't think you will be dissapointed.