BUSHNELL R3 3-9X50 DOA-QB BLK

Description

The Bushnell R3 3-9×50 is built for hunters who spend long days in the field and need an optic that holds up from before dawn to after dusk without demanding constant attention. It sits on the practical end of the magnification range — enough reach for open-country shots, low enough at the bottom to keep both eyes on a deer pushing through timber at close range.

The 50mm objective gathers more light than a 40mm version would at the same magnification, which matters most at the edges of shooting light when animals are moving and shot opportunities are brief. Because the scope sits on the second focal plane, the reticle subtensions are accurate only at maximum power — something to keep in mind if you’re using the DOA Quick Ballistic reticle’s hold-over points at a reduced magnification setting.

That reticle is designed around real-world deer hunting conditions: drop-compensation marks extend to 600 yards, and wind-hold references are built in for a 5 mph crosswind out to 500 yards. Rather than requiring a separate ballistic calculator or mental math in the moment, the reticle puts those corrections directly in the sight picture. Capped windage and elevation turrets protect your zero from being bumped out of adjustment during a pack-in or a rough truck ride.

The one-piece tube carries an IPX7 waterproof rating, meaning it can handle full submersion briefly — more than enough for rain, stream crossings, or a scope knocked into a puddle. EXO Barrier coating on the lenses sheds water, oil, and grit rather than letting it pool and obscure the image. The fully multi-coated optics maintain brightness and contrast even when light is already working against you. It carries the Bushnell Lifetime Warranty.