Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 BDC Slugger

• Slug-gun reticle tuning: The CT Custom BDC Slugger reticle is set up for shotgun slug use, giving holdover references that suit the trajectory of slug loads better than a general-purpose hunting reticle.
• Useful 3-9x magnification range: 3-9x covers fast shots in thicker cover at the low end and gives enough image scale for more deliberate placement at longer slug-gun distances.
• Long eye relief: With 127.00 mm of eye relief, the scope provides generous clearance on harder-recoiling setups and helps maintain a more comfortable shooting position.
• Side parallax adjustment: The 50 YD side parallax setting lets the shooter fine-tune the image for typical slug-gun distances, helping reduce aiming error when precision matters.
• Lightweight 1-inch build: The 25.4 mm tube and 430.00 g weight keep the scope easy to mount on practical hunting firearms without adding unnecessary bulk.

About the Crimson Trace Brushline Series

Crimson Trace Brushline is a hunting-focused riflescope family built around straightforward magnification ranges, practical reticle choices, and compact dimensions that suit common field rifles. In Crimson Trace’s lineup, the series sits as a traditional hunting option, with models offered in 3-9x and 4-12x configurations and with 40 mm or 50 mm objective lenses. That gives the line a familiar format for deer, small-game, and general-purpose hunting setups.

A defining trait of the Brushline family is its use of second-focal-plane reticles in 1-inch tubes, paired with non-illuminated designs that keep operation simple and uncluttered in the field. The series includes both CT Custom BDC and rimfire-specific reticle options, and the standard CT Custom BDC pattern uses diamond aiming references to provide multiple hold points without making the sight picture busy. Across the family, the design philosophy is practical rather than specialized: moderate zoom ranges, conventional handling, and reticles tailored to real hunting applications instead of target-style complexity.

About the Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 BDC Slugger

The Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 BDC Slugger is a riflescope configured specifically for slug-gun hunting, where recoil, shorter engagement distances, and the trajectory of shotgun slugs place different demands on an optic than centerfire rifle use. Its 3-9x magnification range is well matched to that role: 3x remains manageable for closer shots in woods or broken cover, while 9x gives a clearer aiming point when the shot stretches out and exact placement becomes more important.

The scope uses a second-focal-plane CT Custom BDC Slugger reticle, which keeps the reticle visually consistent as magnification changes and provides holdover references intended for slug trajectories. In practice, that makes the sight picture easy to read at low power while still giving more aiming information than a plain duplex. The reticle is non-illuminated, which keeps the optic simple and avoids dependence on brightness settings in normal daylight hunting use.

Mechanically, this model stays close to the needs of a field gun. Capped turrets protect the adjustments from accidental movement while the firearm is carried, and the 1/4 MOA click value supports conventional zeroing without turning the scope into a dial-heavy setup. The 50 YD side parallax adjustment is especially relevant for slug-gun distances, helping sharpen the image and reduce apparent reticle shift at the ranges where this optic is most likely to be used. A 1-inch aerospace aluminum tube, fully multi-coated optics, and a manageable 430.00 g weight round out a scope that favors practical hunting use over unnecessary complexity.

About Crimson Trace

Crimson Trace was established in 1994 and built its reputation around firearm-mounted aiming and illumination products. The company is especially known for laser sight lines such as Lasergrips, Laserguard, and Rail Master, along with the Lightguard family of firearm-mounted lights. One of its defining design ideas is Instinctive Activation, which uses pressure-pad placement that works with a normal shooting grip rather than requiring a separate, deliberate switch movement.

Over time, Crimson Trace expanded beyond lasers and lights into riflescopes and rangefinders, bringing the same emphasis on firearm-specific practical use to hunting and shooting optics. The company operates a facility in Columbia, Missouri, United States, and its product range reflects a strong connection to sporting and defensive firearm applications rather than general outdoor optics alone.

Main Features

• Magnification: 3.00 x - 9.00 x
• Field of View: 11.30 m/100m - 3.77 m/100m
• Eye Relief: 127.00 mm
• Reticle Position: 2. focal plane - SFP
• Reticle Illumination: No
• Turret Type: Capped
• Click Value: 1/4 MOA
• Elevation Adjustment Range: 65.00 MOA
• Windage Adjustment Range: 65.00 MOA
• Parallax Adjustment: Yes - side focus
• Parallax Setting: Fixed
• Parallax Adjustment Range: 50 YD
• Tube Diameter: 25.4 mm
• Length: 290.00 mm
• Weight: 430.00 g
• Housing Material: aerospace aluminum
• Lens Coating: green multi coated
• Light Transmittance: 92

Warranty

2 years. This riflescope is covered by a 2-year warranty.

In the Box

• Lens cloth
• Scope caps