Bushnell Engage 3-12x42

• 3-12x magnification range: Covers close woodland shots and longer holds on open ground, so one riflescope can serve a hunting rifle, rimfire setup, or general-purpose target rifle without feeling over-specialized.
• 42 mm objective with fully multi-coated optics: Delivers a bright, high-contrast image while keeping the scope slimmer and lighter than larger objective designs, which helps maintain practical rifle balance.
• Locking tactical turrets: Exposed, lockable adjustments reduce the chance of accidental movement during transport or field use, while still allowing quick correction when dialing for distance.
• Side focus from 9.2 m to infinity: Lets the shooter remove parallax across a wide distance range, which supports sharper aiming and more consistent shot placement from short-range practice to longer shots.
• 30 mm nitrogen-filled tube with IPX-7 waterproofing: The robust tube gives useful adjustment travel, and the sealed, fogproof construction keeps the scope dependable in rain, temperature changes, and rough outdoor use.

About the Bushnell Engage Series

Bushnell Engage was introduced in 2017 as a versatile riflescope family for shooters who split their time between the range and the field. In Bushnell’s lineup, the series sits as a practical step into more feature-rich hunting optics and precision-oriented scopes, combining modern mechanical features with a straightforward optical design. The range includes models such as 2.5-10x44, 3-12x42, 4-16x44, and 6-24x50, giving the series broad appeal from compact all-round rifles to dedicated long-range setups.

A defining trait of the series is its mix of configurations. Some Engage models use capped adjustments for traditional hunting use, while exposed-turret versions add tool-free zero-reset locking turrets for shooters who prefer dialing corrections. The optics are built around fully multi-coated lenses, and many variants use EXO Barrier to shed water, oil, dust, and debris more effectively in poor weather. Reticle options in the series include designs such as Deploy MOA, which adds holdover and windage references for more deliberate shot placement. Overall, the Engage line is designed for users who want practical magnification ranges, useful turret features, and dependable field durability without moving into highly specialized competition optics.

About the Bushnell Engage 3-12x42

The Bushnell Engage 3-12x42 is a balanced variable-power riflescope built for shooters who need one optic to cover mixed distances. Its 3-12x magnification range is wide enough for short- to mid-range hunting and general target work, while still giving enough top-end magnification for more precise shot placement on smaller targets. The 42 mm objective keeps the scope trim and easier to mount than larger front lenses, which is useful on lighter hunting rifles and rimfire platforms where handling matters.

This model combines that flexible optical setup with practical adjustment features. The second focal plane reticle keeps the reticle visually consistent as magnification changes, which many shooters prefer for a clean sight picture at low power and an uncluttered aiming point at higher settings. The 1/4 MOA click value gives familiar, fine adjustment control, while the lockable tactical turrets allow quick dialing without leaving the settings exposed to accidental movement in a case or on a sling. With 50 MOA of elevation and windage adjustment, the scope offers enough travel for typical hunting and range applications.

The side-focus parallax system, adjustable from 9.2 m to infinity, makes the scope more useful across varied shooting distances, especially for rimfire practice or airgun-like close work where fixed-parallax scopes can be limiting. A 91.40 mm eye relief helps maintain a comfortable shooting position, and the fast-focus eyepiece speeds up reticle sharpening. The 30 mm tube, nitrogen filling, fogproof construction, shockproof build, and IPX-7 waterproofing complete a design meant for regular outdoor use rather than occasional fair-weather shooting.

About Bushnell

Bushnell was founded in 1948 by Dave Bushnell, who began selling optical products from a photographic shop in Pasadena, California. The company built its reputation around practical sports optics and outdoor equipment, with a catalog that spans riflescopes, binoculars, red dot sights, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and trail cameras. Bushnell’s long presence in hunting, target shooting, birding, and general outdoor observation has made it one of the more familiar names in accessible performance optics.

Within riflescopes and related optics, Bushnell is known for product families such as Engage, Legend, Prime, Elite Tactical, and AR Optics. It also developed EXO Barrier, a protective lens coating intended to repel water, oil, dust, and debris, which is especially relevant in field optics exposed to changing weather. In 2013, ATK completed its acquisition of Bushnell Group Holdings, marking a later stage in the company’s development while Bushnell continued to focus on sporting and outdoor optics.

Main Features

• Magnification: 3.00 x - 12.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Exit pupil: 14.00 mm - 3.50 mm
• Field of view: 9.30 m/100m - 2.30 m/100m
• Eye relief: 91.40 mm
• Reticle position: 2. focal plane - SFP
• Adjustment per click: 7mm/100m - 1/4MOA
• Turret type: Tactical - Lockable
• Turret locking: Yes
• Zero stop: No
• Turret rotation direction: CCW
• Elevation adjustment range: 14.50 mrad / 50.00 MOA
• Windage adjustment range: 14.50 mrad / 50.00 MOA
• Parallax adjustment: Yes - side focus
• Parallax setting: 9.2m - Infinity
• Fast focus eyepiece: Yes
• Main tube diameter: 30 mm
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Waterproof rating: IPX-7
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Length: 356.00 mm
• Weight: 553.00 g
• Color: Black - Matte

Warranty

10 years. Bushnell Engage 3-12x42 is covered by a 10-year warranty, providing defined long-term support for normal sporting and field use.