Bushnell R3 3-9x40 vs Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56 DM2 MRAD
Bushnell R3 3-9x40 is a 3-9×40 SFP on a 1-inch tube with MOA turrets; Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56 DM2 MRAD is a 5-30×56 FFP on a 34 mm tube with MRAD turrets. The Bushnell R3 3-9x40 is lighter by 17.4 oz. The Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56 DM2 MRAD has more elevation travel, 99.7 MOA to 65 MOA in the same unit. At its top magnification the Bushnell R3 3-9x40 keeps a 4.4 mm exit pupil against 1.9 mm for the Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56 DM2 MRAD — estimated from the layout, not measured. On our last catalog check the Bushnell R3 3-9x40 listed for about $750 less.
| Spec | BushnellBushnell R3 3-9x40 | BushnellBushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56 DM2 MRAD |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$150 | ~$900 |
| Magnification | 3-9× | 5-30× |
| Objective lens | 40 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal plane | SFP | FFP |
| Reticle | DOA Quick Ballistic | DM2 MRAD |
| Illuminated | No | Yes |
| Turret unit | MOA | MRAD |
| Per click | 0.25 MOA (0.26″ at 100 yd) | 0.1 MRAD (0.36″ at 100 yd) |
| Elevation travel | 65 MOA (≈18.9 MRAD) | 29 MRAD (≈99.7 MOA) |
| Windage travel | 65 MOA | 14.5 MRAD |
| Zero stop | No | Yes |
| Turrets | Capped | Exposed |
| Parallax | — | Side focus from 15 yd |
| Eye relief | 3.7″ | 3.8″ |
| Field of view | 37.5–13 ft at 100 yd | 24.5–4.1 ft at 100 yd |
| Tube | 1-inch | 34 mm |
| Weight | 14.6 oz | 32 oz |
| Warranty | Bushnell Lifetime Warranty (riflescopes) | Bushnell Lifetime Warranty (riflescopes) |
| Exit pupilest. | 13.3–4.4 mm (3×–9×) | 11.2–1.9 mm (5×–30×) |
| Twilight factorest. | 19 at 9× | 41 at 30× |
| Zoom ratioest. | 3× | 6× |
| Where to buy | Bushnell → | Bushnell → |
Tinted rows are where these two differ. Rows marked est. are computed, not published.
Exit pupil and twilight factor are computed from the published magnification and objective diameter, not measured. Real exit pupil is also capped by the erector at low magnification, and coatings and glass quality move low-light performance in ways the formula cannot see — read these as comparisons between layouts, not verdicts on scopes.