Bushnell Banner 2 6-18x50 Illuminated

• 6-18x magnification range: Covers the gap between careful zeroing, load development, and longer shots in open country, giving the scope enough top-end magnification for precise aiming without giving up useful mid-range flexibility.
• 50 mm objective lens: The larger front lens helps deliver a brighter sight picture in the low-light periods when game is often moving, which is especially useful for dawn and dusk hunting.
• Illuminated DOA Quick Ballistic reticle: The illuminated aiming point is easier to pick up against dark backgrounds, while the ballistic holdover references help speed up shots at varying distances without constant turret adjustment.
• Adjustable objective parallax: Parallax adjustment from 9,14 m to inf helps keep the target and reticle on the same focal plane, which improves aiming precision at higher magnification and across changing distances.
• Waterproof, fogproof, shockproof construction: An IPX-7 waterproof rating, nitrogen filling, and recoil-resistant build help the scope stay reliable in rain, temperature changes, and rough field use.

About the Bushnell Banner 2 Series

Bushnell Banner 2 is a hunting riflescope series built around practical field use, with an emphasis on clear aiming in the low-light periods when hunters are most active. Within Bushnell’s hunting optics lineup, the series focuses on straightforward, dependable scopes that combine multi-coated optics with weather-resistant construction rather than complex tactical features. That makes Banner 2 a natural fit for deer hunting, general big-game use, and other situations where a simple, durable optic matters more than constant dialing.

A defining trait of the series is its use of a second-focal-plane reticle, which keeps the reticle appearance consistent as magnification changes. Depending on the model, the line includes both illuminated and non-illuminated versions, as well as options with the DOA Quick Ballistic reticle for holdovers at extended distances. Banner 2 scopes are also known for their waterproof construction and hunting-oriented optical layout, with configurations that range from general-purpose magnification to models better suited to longer shots. The result is a series designed for hunters who want familiar controls, useful reticle choices, and solid low-light performance in a traditional riflescope format.

About the Bushnell Banner 2 6-18x50 Illuminated

The Bushnell Banner 2 6-18x50 Illuminated is the higher-magnification option in the Banner 2 hunting line, aimed at shooters who need more precision for small target areas and longer distances. Its 6-18x magnification gives it a clear advantage for open-field hunting, varmint work, and careful shot placement where extra image scale helps the shooter read details that would be harder to resolve with a lower-power optic. At the same time, the 50.00 mm objective supports a brighter image in the first and last light periods that often define real hunting conditions.

This model pairs that optical reach with an illuminated DOA Quick Ballistic reticle, giving the shooter a more visible aiming reference in dim backgrounds and practical holdover points for distance changes. Because the reticle sits in the second focal plane, its appearance stays the same through the zoom range, which many hunters prefer for a familiar sight picture. The adjustable objective parallax, with adjustment from 9,14 m to inf, is especially important on a 6-18x scope because it helps maintain a sharper, more precise aiming image as magnification rises.

In use, the scope remains simple and field-oriented. Capped turrets protect the settings from accidental movement while moving through brush or carrying the rifle in a vehicle or scabbard, making this configuration better suited to set-and-hunt use than frequent dialing. A fast-focus eyepiece speeds up reticle sharpening to the shooter’s eye, and the 25.4 mm tube keeps the scope compatible with common 1 inch mounting systems. With its IPX-7 waterproof rating, nitrogen-filled fogproof construction, and shockproof build, it is configured for regular hunting use in wet weather and changing temperatures.

About Bushnell

Bushnell was founded in 1948 by Dave Bushnell. The company’s roots trace back to a photographic shop in Pasadena, California, where Bushnell began selling optical products before the brand grew into a major name in sports optics. Bushnell focuses on equipment for hunting, target shooting, birding, and general outdoor observation, with product categories that include riflescopes, binoculars, red dot sights, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and trail cameras.

Within the optics market, Bushnell is known for offering a broad range of products that span accessible hunting models through to more specialized lines such as Elite Tactical, alongside families like Legend, Prime, and AR Optics. The company has also developed proprietary features such as EXO Barrier, a lens coating designed to shed water, oil, dust, and debris. In 2013, ATK completed its acquisition of Bushnell Group Holdings, adding Bushnell to a larger outdoor-products portfolio while the brand continued to build on its long-standing optics focus.

Main Features

• Magnification: 6.00 x - 18.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Main tube diameter: 25.4 mm
• Reticle position: Second focal plane
• Reticle: Illuminated DOA Quick Ballistic reticle
• Turret type: Capped
• Elevation adjustment range: 17.45 mrad / 60.00 MOA
• Windage adjustment range: 14.54 mrad / 50.00 MOA
• Eye relief: 92.00 mm
• Field of view: 6.00 m/100m - 2.00 m/100m
• Parallax adjustment: 9,14 m to inf
• Illumination: Yes
• Fast focus eyepiece: Yes
• Lens coating: Multicoated
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof rating: IPX-7
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Length: 334.00 mm
• Weight: 619.00 g
• Power supply: CR2032
• Color: Black

Warranty

10 years. Bushnell states a 10-year warranty for this riflescope, matching the period specified for the product.

In the Box

• Mounting rings