Description
The Bushnell R5 4-12×40 is built for hunters who need a reliable variable-power optic that holds its own from first light to last. The 4-12x magnification range covers the practical span most hunters actually use — low enough for close timber work, high enough to stretch out on open ground — without adding unnecessary bulk or weight. At 19.6 oz, it balances well on a general-purpose hunting rifle without front-heavying the setup.
The DOA-LRH800 reticle is the core reason to choose this scope over a plainer alternative. Rather than a bare crosshair, it carries BDC drop points calibrated out to 800 yards and wind-hold references for 5 and 10 mph conditions, so a hunter working longer distances has aiming references already built into the glass rather than relying entirely on mental math in the field. The illuminated floating center dot addresses a specific problem: in low-contrast shooting conditions — brown fur against brown brush at dusk — a lit dot gives the eye something to anchor on that a black reticle simply cannot.
The illumination turret is designed with an off position between every brightness level, which means you can dial back to your preferred setting without cycling through the entire range each time. Side focus parallax adjustment lets you dial out image blur at varying distances without removing your eye from the scope. Target-style capped turrets offer tactile, repeatable adjustments for dialing corrections without the turrets walking under recoil. The EXO Barrier lens coating bonds to the glass at a molecular level to resist water, oil, and debris rather than simply sitting on the surface. Second focal plane placement means the reticle subtensions and BDC marks are accurate at the magnification they were designed for, so power selection matters when using the drop-compensation features.




