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Old 06-01-2012, 15:16   #1
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BOYCOTT BUSHNELL (Bushnell doesn't support the military)

I've been thinking about getting a Bushnell HDMR with an H59 reticle for awhile, and I decided to call Bushnell direct to see if they had any kind of Military pricing deals.

The only number I could find for them happened to lead me to thier Dealer's Rep, and he wasn't very helpful or polite at all. I asked about any kind of military special and he said I'd have to go through a dealer site (optics planet, etc.) and see if they had a mil special. He stated they didn't sell direct to the public, which I can understand, but; I then asked if they did military sales and he said they had an LE account rep, but nothing for just military. I asked:
"So, Nothing special for our boy's in uniform?"
To which he replied: "Nothing for people in football uniforms, baseball uniforms, POLICE UNIFORMS, nurses uniforms, or surfer uniforms. Nothing for anybody in any uniform."

I then pointed out that he had just mentioned that they had a Law Enforcement account section, and he said that was for sales reps to LE, and that maybe if they were selling to a military outfitter they would open an account but nothing special for: (and I quote directly) "...people who are JUST MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY."

I had heard really great things about the recently released Bushnell HDMR riflescopes, and even though for as long as I have been shooting (since the mid-1980's) Bushnell was a name that was not to be taken seriously in the tactical world, apprently the company wanted to make a real attempt at producing a quality tactical rifle scope. The HDMR I had a chance to examine seemed like they had gotten it right, and for a fair price too.

However after dealing with thier customer service rep (whose name I did not get...My bad), and after hearing how "Just members of the military" don't matter to them I for one have no problem voting with my wallet and showing them no financial support what so ever.

If I am wrong here, or if somebody can show me evidence for why I should feel differently then I will recant and reconsider Bushnell...But until that happens they are still just as CRAPPY of company as they have always been regardless of how well they did in producing the HDMR (Which IS a very nice scope).

Fuck it, BOYCOTT BUSHNELL.
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Old 06-01-2012, 15:54   #2
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If you're in that price range & looking at Leupold alternatives give a look at Vortex optics. HQ down the road from me in Madison, they have a decent range of scopes including first-focal plane models, several reticles, using pretty good Phillipine glass with etched reticles on the higher-end. I've got a couple of them and - so far - have found their service very friendly. Can't speak to discounts, but since you're boycotting Bushnell (at that price-point aka the old Bausch & Lomb) can't hurt.

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Old 06-01-2012, 17:13   #3
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Talk to the main HQ. This does not square with my and some of my friends experiences with the Bushnell rep here.

Wouldn't own a Night Force on a bet.
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Old 06-01-2012, 18:55   #4
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My experience with Bushnell CS and their tactical scopes have been the exact opposite of what you described. I have 3 elite tacticals and an HDMR G2 on order. They have proved very durable and repeatable. Everyone @ Bushnell that I've ever spoke with has been professional and helpful. Sounds like you got a rep with a bad tude not use to dealing with the retail customers. They don't sell retail, but I have seen HDMR's on rifles headed to Bragg so I'm sure the sell to the military.
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Old 06-01-2012, 19:52   #5
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Old 06-01-2012, 22:09   #6
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Talk to the main HQ.
I agree.

Justaguy,
I'd be frustrated too.
Here is another angle.
From a manufacturers side of things nothing we love more than reading this kind of thing on the internet when effectively you contacted no one.
Could the contract employee checking ID's at the front gate of your post get you an audience with the Command? We both know the answer.
Was the rep of that company helpful? No and that sucks.

Take your situation up the food chain and see what happens.
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Old 06-02-2012, 21:40   #7
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Talk to the main HQ. This does not square with my and some of my friends experiences with the Bushnell rep here.
I concur with master Rick, Justaguy.

Have you tried ordering from Horusvision. They got a discount for military fo sho
Ask to speak with Maria. She was the one I order my HDMR from and was extremely helpful and patient with weeks of phone and email inquiries before I decided on the HDMR. I should have gotten 2!
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Does anyone have the Military Sales rep Name and Number/Email for Bushnell Tactical? I got it out of SFSC but the guy changed jobs. Now I am on a trip and trying to get my rifle together. Thanks.
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Old 02-03-2013, 20:37   #9
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I think the first HDMRs were sold to current and prior military only. Most of the time you can get an LEO/Military discount from the retailers that sell Bushnell products. They are WAY over priced on the Bushnell website.

I'm running an HDMR w/ a G2 reticle right now. Great scope for the money, and I've had a slew of Nightforce scopes as well as Premier. Tracks, takes a beating, and has a great reticle. Of course if you want the nicer glass, and more features you have to pay for it.
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Does anyone have the Military Sales rep Name and Number/Email for Bushnell Tactical? I got it out of SFSC but the guy changed jobs. Now I am on a trip and trying to get my rifle together. Thanks.
for last ditch effort, also try promotive. Bushnell is available to army time, and the Bushnell Tactical line is also there last time I checked
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Does anyone have the Military Sales rep Name and Number/Email for Bushnell Tactical? I got it out of SFSC but the guy changed jobs. Now I am on a trip and trying to get my rifle together. Thanks.
This guy should be able to help you out or at least point you in the right direction. You didn't get this from me, you found it on the internet

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Does anyone have the Military Sales rep Name and Number/Email for Bushnell Tactical? I got it out of SFSC but the guy changed jobs. Now I am on a trip and trying to get my rifle together. Thanks.
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Old 02-05-2013, 21:51   #13
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I sent a PM out to those that asked with contact info for the rep that sold me my HDMR. Bushnell/rep gave me a great price on the HDMR.
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Old 01-16-2015, 09:13   #14
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Tactical Support Equipment Inc. in Fayetteville, NC is a dealer for Bushnell to include their Tactical Elite line and will definately offer a discount.

They will not have these scopes on the website, you will have to call or email them.

http://www.tserecon.com/aboutus/contactus.html
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