difference in scopes?

[old fart]

I have a question on a scope I was gonna get since it was such a good deal and keep it put back till my next American or 10/22 rifle. On the natchez shooters supply site there are two models of Bushnell Banner 3-9x40, one says 3-9x40 multi x black matte clam and the other says 3-9x40 multi x black matte clam sb. what would the sb mean? I think clam means clam pack but have no idea about sb. There are a 30 dollar difference in price and it's the same brand and model except one has sb after clam. thanks

 

[Mike J]

I looked at the specifications of both & didn't see a difference. Maybe I missed something.

 

[jmr40]

They have different SKU numbers, but the specs are the same as is MSRP. The mfg. part number is the same as is the UPC code on both.

SKU number is for the retailer. I'm going with the same scope. Probably bought at different times. One may just be older stock, or manufactured for a specific buyer and discounted more.

 

[3Crows]

Clam means the bubble packed or so called clam pack we all hate to try to open after cutting our wrists when the knife slips and a visit to the ER.

3C

 

[jmr40]

Both have clam in the description.

$82.99

Bushnell Banner Rifle Scope - 3-9x40mm Multi-X Reticle Black Matte Clam - Rifle Scopes - Optics | Natchez (natchezss.com)

$54.99

Bushnell Banner Rifle Scope - 3-9x40mm Multi-X Reticle Black Matte Clam SB | Natchez (natchezss.com)

 

[ms6852]

Manufacturing parts # is the same. I'd go for th $54 one, or call Natchess.

 

[twarr1]

Same scope. Get the $54 one. Manufacturers and retailers routinely change/modify numbers so retailers can say they price match without really price matching. “The manufactures number isn’t the same”.

 

[CapnMac]

model except one has sb after clam.

I have this vague recollection that "Clam SB" refers to a "slip box" or "shelf boxing" where thing pasteboard sleeve fits around the plastic clamshell so that you can stack the inventory and are not committed to a wire peg hanger.

It's been donkey's years since I did any store fixtures (the random gizmowickets the products are displayed upon--which is a biz unto itself). So, I have all kinds of rando knowledge about wire pegs, slatboard and the like. But, it was long ago and memory is fickle.

 

[JFrank]

I believe they are referring to the exterior finish.

 

[3Crows]

SB = satin black?

I bought the 4X12-40 version with the adjustable parallax for me to put on a PCP air rifle.

3C

 

[old fart]

I have this vague recollection that "Clam SB" refers to a "slip box" or "shelf boxing" where thing pasteboard sleeve fits around the plastic clamshell so that you can stack the inventory and are not committed to a wire peg hanger.

It's been donkey's years since I did any store fixtures (the random gizmowickets the products are displayed upon--which is a biz unto itself). So, I have all kinds of rando knowledge about wire pegs, slatboard and the like. But, it was long ago and memory is fickle.

You got it, I finally got a hold of Natchez, glad I went a head and placed the order yesterday so it will ship today. Different boxes or packaging is all there is. I was told they buy in huge vollume sometimes when larger retailers fail to purchase an order from a vendor and they pass the savings on to the customer but everything is brand new and the same item just different packaging. In this case the cheaper scope is in a clam pack with a box type over package. My order invoice form says Bushnell Banner 3-9x40 multi x soft box clam. Thanks

 

[old fart]

Well the order arrived and the scope is in a factory sealed box and looks to be the same scope I paid $100 for at my local store. It was not a plastic clam, B must have ment box don't know what S stood for. But they also sent me at no charge 2 sets of Weaver scope cleaning cloths, 4 total, so I now wished I had bought another scope but I only have one centerfire rifle so I guess 1 extra scope will be ok. thanks

 

[dranrab]

Hope it works out for you.