Bushnell Legend 3-9x40mm Illuminated Riflescope
- Rifle Scope
- 40 mm
- 3x
- Hunting
- More reviewed than 76%
A clear, well-built budget riflescope that holds zero and performs well in low light, with a few control compromises reviewers accept given the price.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.4★ across 209 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
209 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Legend 3-9x40 is an illuminated riflescope with a 40mm objective lens, an etched-glass Multi-X reticle, and 6 illumination brightness settings with off positions between each level. Its aluminum tube is waterproof, fogproof, and nitrogen purged.
RainGuard HD coating is aimed at keeping the lens clear in rain, snow, or humidity rather than adding brightness, and the reticle's illuminated center dot is meant for faster target acquisition in low light rather than as a full red-dot replacement. It sits in the budget tier of riflescopes rather than competing with premium optics.
- 3-9x40 magnification and objective configuration
- Etched-glass Multi-X reticle with 6 brightness settings
- RainGuard HD coating for wet weather clarity
- Waterproof, fogproof, nitrogen-purged aluminum tube
Who it's for
Suits deer and small game hunters wanting clear, budget-friendly glass for rifles like a .308 or a .22 rimfire. Buyers wanting parallax adjustment or a scope that stays bright at full illumination in daylight may want to look higher in the lineup.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently praise the glass clarity and value at this price point, with several noting it held zero after mounting on rifles like a .308. The main complaints are a stiff illumination adjustment knob, no parallax adjustment, and reticle brightness that is hard to see in full sun even at the highest setting.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Clear glass and sharp image for the price
- Reticle brightness is easy on the eye at low settings
- Holds zero after mounting, per reviewers
- No parallax adjustment
- Illumination adjustment knob is stiff to turn
- Reticle brightness can be hard to see in direct sunlight
Performance notes
Glass clarity and contrast draw consistent praise even against reviewers' pricier optics, and the scope reportedly holds zero after mounting. The illumination knob is reported as stiff to turn by at least one buyer, and the reticle's brightness is described as too dim to see clearly in bright sunlight at the top setting, though it works well in woods and low light.
Specifications
| Brand | Brand |
|---|---|
| Model | BL3940BS9 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 40 mm |
| Item Weight | 14.6 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Legend Riflescope |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 3x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | Illuminated Multi-X |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | Illuminated Hunting Riflescope |
| Field Of View | 37.5 Feet |
| Item Type Name | Hunting Riflescope |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Legend 3-9x40mm Illuminated RiflescopeThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 209 | 3.7 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
| EOTECH XPS2 Holographic Weapon SightEotech | 4.6 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Brand BL3940BS9
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Bushnell Legend 3-9x40 have parallax adjustment?
No, reviewers note it does not include parallax adjustment.
Is the illuminated reticle visible in daylight?
It works well in low light and woods, but at least one reviewer found the top brightness setting hard to see in bright sun.
What rifles have reviewers mounted this scope on?
Reviewers report using it on a .308 and a .22 rimfire, mainly for deer and squirrel hunting.