Bushnell Banner 2 3-9x40mm Riflescope with Illuminated DOA QBR Reticle, Black

The Bushnell Banner 2 3-9x40mm riflescope is a straightforward, no-nonsense optic built for hunters who want solid glass and practical ballistic help without the complexity—or the premium price tag. This is a classic magnification range that works across most hunting scenarios, from whitetail in thick cover to longer-range shots on open ground. The illuminated DOA Quick Ballistic Reticle gives you four simple aiming points calibrated to take game from 100 yards out to 500 yards across eleven specific cartridges, so if you're running a common hunting round, you've got field-proven holdovers already dialed into the glass.

The illumination system here is genuinely practical: six brightness levels let you dial in the right intensity for dawn, dusk, or overcast conditions, and the stepped on-off design means you can kill the light instantly in the field without fumbling through brightness levels. The turrets are marked in quarter-minute clicks—the industry standard—making initial sighting-in straightforward, and the low-profile caps stay put, protecting your zero whether you're hiking rough country or storing the rifle between seasons.

What makes this scope actually ready to hunt is what comes in the box: Bushnell includes Weaver-pattern aluminum rings that mount directly to any Weaver or Picatinny rail, so you're not buying another $80 worth of rings before you can even shoulder the gun. That keeps total system cost in the real world, not the spreadsheet. The optical performance punches above typical budget-scope glass—low-light image quality is solid, and at 3-9x magnification, you get enough zoom to verify targets without losing the wider field of view you need when things happen fast.

This is the scope for the hunter who wants to spend money on a good barrel and trigger, not marketing. It's been proven platform, proven performance, proven reliability.

Key Features

• 3-9x40mm magnification and objective lens—versatile working range for most North American hunting
• Illuminated DOA Quick Ballistic Reticle with four drop points calibrated to 500 yards on eleven common cartridges
• Six illumination brightness levels with stepped on-off control for quick field adjustment
• 1/4 MOA per click turrets for precise, repeatable zero adjustments
• Low-profile turret caps maintain zero during field use and storage
• Includes Weaver-pattern aluminum rings compatible with Weaver and Picatinny rails
• Lightweight, compact profile typical of the Banner 2 heritage

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers is the ballistic reticle calibrated for?

The illuminated DOA Quick Ballistic Reticle is calibrated for eleven specific cartridges and provides aiming points from 100 yards to 500 yards. Check the product manual or contact us to confirm your cartridge is among the supported loads.

Will the included rings work on my rail?

Yes. The rings are Weaver-pattern aluminum and will mount on both standard Weaver and Picatinny rails, which covers the vast majority of modern rifle platforms.

Can I use the illumination during the day?

Yes. The six brightness levels are adjustable to suit different light conditions, including daylight. The stepped on-off design lets you turn illumination on and off quickly in the field without cycling through all brightness levels.

What is the typical use case for a 3-9x scope?

A 3-9x40 configuration is a proven all-around hunting magnification that works well from point-blank range to mid-distance shots. The 3x setting provides a wide field of view for close-quarters hunting and tracking, while 9x is sufficient for identifying targets and verifying holdover at moderate to longer ranges across most hunting scenarios.