Bushnell Engage 3-9x50

• 3-9x magnification range: Covers the practical distances most hunting rifles see, giving a wide enough view at 3x for closer shots and enough image scale at 9x for more deliberate placement farther out.
• 50 mm objective lens: The larger front lens helps maintain a brighter sight picture in low light, which is useful at dawn, dusk, and in shaded woodland where game is often active.
• Second focal plane reticle: The reticle keeps the same visual size throughout the zoom range, so the aiming point stays easy to see at low power and remains uncluttered at higher magnification.
• Capped locking turrets: This setup protects the adjustments from accidental movement while the rifle is carried, making it well suited to hunting use where reliability matters more than constant dialing.
• IPX7 waterproof, nitrogen-filled construction: The scope is built to handle rain, temperature changes, and rough field conditions while resisting internal fogging that can interrupt a shot opportunity.

About the Bushnell Engage Series

The Bushnell Engage series was introduced in 2017 as a line of riflescopes aimed at shooters who need a practical balance of field durability, usable reticles, and dependable optical performance for both range work and hunting. Within Bushnell’s lineup, Engage models sit as versatile all-round optics rather than highly specialized competition scopes, which makes them relevant to everything from general stalking rifles to crossover hunting and target setups.

A defining trait of the series is its use of fully multi-coated optics, paired on Engage variants with EXO Barrier lens protection that helps shed water, oil, dust, and debris. The series also spans different configurations, including capped-adjustment models for straightforward hunting use and exposed-turret versions with tool-free zero reset and locking turrets for shooters who dial more often. Reticle options such as Deploy MOA add holdover and windage references without making the image feel overly busy. Overall, the Engage family is built around clear sight pictures, practical controls, and mechanical layouts that support confident shooting in changing field conditions.

About the Bushnell Engage 3-9x50

The Bushnell Engage 3-9x50 is a classic hunting riflescope configuration built around a 3-9x magnification range and a 50.00 mm objective lens. That combination gives it broad usefulness on centerfire and rimfire rifles alike: 3x is comfortable for scanning and quick target acquisition at shorter distances, while 9x provides enough precision for more careful shot placement across open ground. The larger objective also supports a brighter image in poor light, which is especially helpful when legal shooting time overlaps with the dim conditions of early morning and late evening.

This model uses a second focal plane reticle layout, keeping the reticle visually consistent as magnification changes. In practice, that makes the aiming point easier to pick up at low power and less distracting when the scope is turned up. The 1/4 MOA click adjustments, capped turret design, and locking function suit a rifle that is zeroed and then carried in the field, where accidental movement is more of a concern than frequent adjustment. A fixed parallax at 92 m keeps operation simple and fast, while the fast-focus eyepiece helps bring the reticle into sharp view quickly. Bushnell rounds out the design with fully multi-coated lenses, nitrogen filling, shockproof construction, and IPX-7 waterproofing, all of which support dependable use in wet weather and changing temperatures.

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 name around practical sports optics and outdoor equipment, with a product range that covers hunting, target shooting, birding, and general nature observation. Its catalog includes riflescopes, binoculars, red dot sights, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and trail cameras, reflecting a long focus on field-oriented optical tools.

In the riflescope category, Bushnell is especially known for combining straightforward mechanical designs with useful proprietary features such as EXO Barrier, a protective lens coating that helps repel water, oil, dust, and debris. The brand’s lineup spans accessible hunting optics through to more specialized tactical and precision models, including series such as Legend, Prime, Elite Tactical, and AR Optics. That breadth gives Bushnell a strong reputation among shooters who want proven optics designed for regular outdoor use rather than niche-only applications.

Main Features

• Magnification: 3.00 x - 9.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Main tube diameter: 25.4 mm
• Reticle position: 2. focal plane - SFP
• Adjustment per click: 7mm/100m - 1/4MOA
• Elevation adjustment range: 17.45 mrad / 60.00 MOA
• Windage adjustment range: 17.45 mrad / 60.00 MOA
• Turret type: Capped
• Turret locking: Yes
• Turret rotation direction: CCW
• Number of turret turns: MT - Multi Turn
• Eye relief: 101.60 mm
• Field of view: 12.60 m/100m - 4.30 m/100m
• Parallax setting: Fixed at 92m
• Fast focus eyepiece: Yes
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Length: 330.00 mm
• Weight: 544.00 g
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproofing: IPX-7
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Color: Black - Matte

Warranty

10 years. The Bushnell Engage 3-9x50 is covered by a 10-year warranty, giving defined long-term support for normal ownership and field use.