Bushnell warranty for binoculars & telescopes
The short version
Bushnell doesn't cover everything, but keeps telescope electronics (northstar) covered to 2 years. That full coverage is shorter than most of the 8 brands we compared, which typically cover 2 years in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Bushnell's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 2 years
- Partial coverageTelescope electronics (NorthStar)2 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Scratches, dents and looks
Good to know before you buy
- Keep your dated receipt; legacy claims need proof of purchase.
- You pay postage to send the product to Bushnell.
How other brands compare for binoculars & telescopes
- 1. Leupold75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 2. Vortex Optics75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 3. Zeiss67/100 · Full: 2 years
- 4. Swarovski Optik65/100 · Full: 10 years
- 5. Nikon45/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for binoculars & telescopes.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- REIMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
Show all 8 stores
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for binoculars & telescopes where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Bushnell makes
- Flashlights & Work Lights15/100Full: None. Partial to 2 years.
- Golf15/100Full: None. Partial to 2 years.
- GPS & Navigation32/100Full: 2 years. No partial coverage.
- Measuring & Test Tools23/100Full: None. Partial to 5 years.
- Optics & Scopes32/100Full: 2 years. No partial coverage.
- Solar32/100Full: 2 years. No partial coverage.
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